Hades teased my lips with shallow kisses. I was under his spell. When he slowly pulled away, I followed after him like a magnet drawn to another. I felt the curve of his smile as he rewarded me with more kisses.
My hand clung to his nape to make sure that he won't go anywhere this time. Hades wrapped his arms around my waist. He managed to straddle me across him in one swift move. His tongue sought entrance inside my mouth and I willingly allowed him.
One expert move of his tongue and I was instantly addicted. The bastard is a fucking good kisser. I caught his tongue and sucked on it.
Hades abruptly moved away, as if my move startled him. "Damn..."
The sudden interruption reminded me of how much I needed air and snapped me out of my trance.
That was my first real kiss. I've kissed a decent number of guys in front of the camera. This was my first time to kiss someone that's not written on a script or ordered by my father. It was liberating. Kissing him was like kissing freedom and I can't get enough of it.
"You like me back," he concluded.
I bit my lip and warrily opened my eyes. I found him already watching me. He had a big handsome smile on his face.
He turned serious when I didn't say anything. "Don't deny it. You kissed me back."
I did kiss him back. I do like him. I like him more than I should. It's the reason why I always looked forward to his messages, the reason why I got jealous that night at the club, and the reason why I like being with him.
I'm not gonna deny that fact anymore but I won't admit it to him either. Saying it out loud makes this whole thing even more real and it's scary.
I licked my lips. "We can't tell anyone about us."
Bumalik ang malaking ngiti sa mukha niya. "Us."
"I'm serious, Hadeon. Nakakalimutan mo na ba? I have a fiancé and I'm also a public figure."
"Baby, your engagement is fake and who cares about what other people think?"
"I do! You don't know how scary and harsh my industry is. I'm gonna be labeled as a slut or cheater for the rest of my life."
"Just break it off with him," he said it as if it was that easy
"I can't. My father won't allow it. At mas lalong hindi pwedeng malaman ni Papa ang tungkol sa atin. Hades, he he finds out—"
"Fine, baby. I get it. We'll keep it lowkey."
Sumikip ang dibdib ko. Hindi ko sigurado kung dahil sa sinabi niya o hindi pa rin ako mapalagay sa kinahatnan naming dalawa.
Hades smirked. He cupped my cheek and brushed my lips. His eyes were glinting with mischief. "I don't mind being your little secret, as long as I have you."
May humahalukay na naman sa tyan ko. The effect that he has on me is too much. If he only knew how his words and actions affect me... he'll freaking rejoice and be even more arrogant.
Hades softly covered my lips with his again. I instantly submitted to his kiss. No. This wasn't just a kiss. This was his mark.
"You're mine now," he murmured before deepening the kiss. His hands stroked my back. I felt his thumbs caressing the side of my breasts.
Unti-unti na naman akong nalalasing sa halik niya. Bago pa ako tuluyang mawala sa sarili ay ako na ang humiwalay ngayon. Sumunod siya sa akin kagaya ng ginawa ko kanina sa kaniya. I looked away for extra protection. He settled with pressing his lips on my ear.
"I have to finish my work out."
"Throw away that elastic band. I can give you a work out," he whispered sensually. It tickled me.
"Hadeon," I whined.
He chuckled and released me. "Fine."
Pinilit kong tumayo kahit na komportable pa ako sa posisyon naming dalawa. I resumed with my workout while he stopped pretending that he's working out and just watched me. Tama nga ang sinabi ni Orion na nag-work out na siya kaninang umaga. Dumidiskarte lang para makasama ako.
Pagod at hinihingal na sumalampak lang ako sa sahig malapit sa kinauupuan niya. My back was on him as I drank some water.
I felt him dry my sweat with my towel. I let him. Hinawi niya ang buhok ko mula sa aking leeg. The towel was replaced with his lips. He began trailing kisses on my shoulder.
"Hades," angal ko at marahan na ginalaw ang balikat para tumigil siya. "I'm sweaty."
"You still smell so good." He sniffed my nape.
"Hadeon Davis," I scolded.
A knock from the door stopped him from his advances. It was followed by Takumi's voice, "Dinner's ready, kids."
Hades sighed and buried his forehead on my shoulder in resignation. He wasn't lying. He's really, really clingy.
"Kakain na raw. I'm gonna change first." Hinarap ko na siya at tinulak para lumayo na siya sa akin.
"Fine. I'll wait outside." Tumayo siya at lumabas ng silid.
I changed into the clothes I brought. Just a loose cropped shirt and dolpin shorts. Nang lumabas ako ng kwarto ay naghihintay si Hades sa akin. He linked our hands before guiding me towards the dining area.
Nakapwesto na sila Orion at Takumi. Their eyes were on us and then on our hands. Nag-angat ng kilay si Orion habang si Takumi naman ay malokong ngumisi.
"Aba..." Takumi commented.
Hades ignored his friend pulled the chair for me. I sat down and thanked him. Instead of just simply sitting on the chair next to me, inilapit niya iyon sa tabi ko na para bang ayaw malayo sa tabi ko.
"What do you want, baby?" Hades asked as soon as he settled down.
His friends were still watching us like we're a part of a live sitcom. Hades was oblivious to their stares though. Or maybe he's just choosing to ignore them. Alaskador silang magkakaibigan. Paniguradong puputi ang buhok ng kung sino mang pumatol sa lahat ng pang-aasar ng mga ito. I decided to just ignore their stares, too.
"This one." I pointed at the meat with tomato sauce. It had carrots, red and green peppets, and potatoes in it. My guess is that it's Afritada pero nalilito ako sa mga Filipino dishes na braised na tomato sauce.
"Alright." He leaned down and kissed me on the forehead.
"Ampota," si Orion.
"Tangina," tawa naman ni Takumi. "May pag-kiss sa forehead. Pa-experience naman, boy."
"Fuck off," he scoffed and placed food on my plate at the same time.
"Are these homecooked?" I asked to change the subject. Bukod sa Afritada ay may fried chicken at rice din na nakahain.
"Yup. Ako ang nagluto," sagot ni Takumi.
"Wow. Ang galing naman."
"You like guys who can cook?" Orion asked.
I nodded. "Of course."
"Paano na 'yan? 'Di ka sanay magluto, boy," tukso ni Orion.
"Tss. May Foodpanda naman," ismid ni Hades.
"Boy, mas gusto ng babae yung ipinagluluto sila," sabat ni Takumi.
I nodded in agreement. I'm pretty sure a way to anyone's heart is through their stomach. Sino bang hindi gusto na ipinagluluto?
"See." Orion pointed at me. "Seph agrees."
I glanced at Hades. Now he looked deeply bothered. It made me smile. I'm not surprised that he can't cook. Their family's rich. I'm pretty sure he doesn't know a single household chore, but that's okay. Iyong mga ganoong maliit na bagay naman ay madaling matutunan. It shouldn't be the only basis on whether someone would be a good partner.
"Ano bang favorite food mo, Seph?" Takumi asked.
"Sushi."
"Oh. Madali lang 'yon pag-aralan," sagot ni Takumi at makahulugan na tumingin kay Hadeon.
Hades scowled. "Can we eat in peace?"
The two guys stopped teasing and provoking Hades after that but a satisfied grin remained on their faces.
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Hades:
What time are you coming home?
I never thought that someone else's pad, someone who I recently met, could be called home and yet it feels right. Maybe they were right when they said home isn't a place but the people in it. I've never had something like that. Until him.
Seph:
Around 9.
It's been almost a week since we decided to be... whatever we are. I don't know if we're in a relationship and if I can call him my boyfriend when I have a fiancé that practically the whole world knew about.
I just know that we're past friends anymore. Friends don't kiss. We've established that. We're... us.
So far there my career was calm, no hot rumors going on. Wala rin na paramdam mula sa aking magaling na ama. Gio constantly texts me, but I just ignored it like I always do.
I am happy. I never thought it was possible for me to be. Kahit na pagkatapos ng trabaho lang naman kami nagkikita at sa unit lang ni Takumi kasama ng mga kaibigan niya. We were stuck in an enclosed space and yet I've never been freer.
Hades:
Kay, baby. I'll wait for you. :)
Hindi ko mapigilan ang mapangiti sa paggamit niya ng smiley face. Hindi bagay.
"Whoa. Are you actually smiling?" a voice made up jolt from my seat.
When I raised my head, I saw Rowan grinning widely. I quickly hid my phone. Napatingin siya roon. His forehead scrunched a bit, maybe weirded out with how jumpy I acted. He occupied the actor's seat that has his name written on the back.
Nasa taping kami ngayon at nagkaroon ng technical break kaya nasa gilid lang ako ng set. I sat here instead of going to my dressing room because it will only take a few minutes. Si Rowan ang nanggaling sa dressing room niya at kakabalik lang ngayon.
I just rolled my eyes and shook my head as a response.
"I heard something about you," Rowan stated.
Natigilan ako sa narinig mula kay Rowan. Normally, this wouldn't bother me because I knew that whatever anyone heard about me would be baseless rumors... but now that I have an actual dirt that people can throw at me, I couldn't help but be alarmed.
I've been careful. Walang nakakita sa amin sa ilang beses na nasa labas kami ni Hades. I was careful even in the condo. Wala akong nakakasalubong tuwing pumupunya ako sa unit ni Takumi. Unless someone from the security leaked a video of me going to someone's unit? If that's the case, then I'll most likely to be linked with Takumi.
I need to calm down. Nag-aalala ako sa bagay na wala pa naman.
"What?" I tried to sound disinterested like I always did.
"Nililigawan ka raw para sa lead role ng Dream Girl?" he teased.
"Oh. That," I flatly answered.
"Are you gonna accept it?"
I shrugged. "I haven't seen the script."
"Tanggapin mo na para kunin mo rin ako." He chuckled.
"I'll think about it." I slyly smiled.
Hindi na nadugtungan pa ang usapan dahil tinawag na kami. Hindi na rin ako nakasagot ulit kay Hades. I handed my phone to Emma for safekeeping and zoned myself back into my character.
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Nang natapos ang taping at nasa sasakyan na ako ay tsaka lang ako nakahanap ng oras para mahawakan muli ang phone. I read another text from Hades. He asked if I was still at work. Sinagot ko naman na pauwi na ako.
Just like usual, dumaan muna ako ng unit para makapagpalit ng damit bago dumeretso sa unit ni Takumi.
As soon as I entered the unit, I was expecting to hear their loud arguments over a video game but all I heard was the low sound of the television.
I found Hades alone in the living room. Nakatingin na siya sa gawi ko. He heard the door close that's why he knew that someone came.
Lumaki ang ngiti niya nang makita ako at tumayo mula sa couch para salubungin ako.
"Hey," he softly greeted. His arms wrapped around my waist and leaned down to press a gentle and brief kiss on my lips and then my forehead.
"Saan sila?" tanong ko at lumingon pa sa kitchen para tingnan kung may tao.
"May binili lang sa labas." He grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the couch. "Want to get started on our series while waiting?"
Napasunod na lang ako sa paghila niya sa akin. He sat and pulled me down close to him.
This is the first time that we'll be alone here. His friends were always with us. May ilang beses na si Takumi lang, pero ngayon lang ulit kami napag-isa.
Napatingin ako kay Hades. The fact that we're alone doesn't seem to bother him. Sabagay, we've been alone before. The first night we met, that night at the hotel, that night in their rooftop pool, and our trip in Thailand.
But that was different. We had a line we couldn't cross before. We were friends then. Ngayon...
Bumaba ang tingin ko sa katawan ni Hades at tsaka lang nabigyan ng halaga ang pagiging topless niya. He was only wearing black shorts. His muscled figure was on perfect display. His well-sculpted arms, slightly hairy chest, washboard abs, and the dreamy v-line.
Hindi ko naman first time makakita ng topless na lalaki kaya bakit ba grabe ako makatitig sa kanya ngayon?
Snap out of it, Kaia!
"Okay?" Hades' voice pulled me out of my indecent thoughts.
"Huh?" Napapikit-pikit ako at inangat ang tingin sa mukha niya.
"Are you okay?" An amused smile played on his lips. Doon naman nalipat ang mga mata ko. His lips were pink. It looked so soft...
"Baby?"
Damn it. I need to stop gawking ag him. Kaia, kalma!
I cleared my throat and directed my eyes to the television. "Fine."
I'm obviously attracted to him. I mean, what's not to be attracted about? Hadeon Davis Serrano is fucking hot. It's not just his sinful body or his gorgeous face. There's just something about him that shouts how he can take you to heaven. It's ironic because thinking about it will mostly like lead your path to hell.
And obviously, he's not that attracted to me. Otherwise, he would have jumped me as soon as we got in the couch. Lalo na at kaming dalawa lang ang nandito.
That hurt my ego a bit. Is he not turned on by my mere presence?
"Baby, stop pouting," Hades said.
I turned to him and scowled. "I'm not."
He sighed and brought his attention back to the television. I rolled my eyes and flipped my hair. Ibinaling ko na rin ang atensyon ko sa palabas.
It was only seconds later when a pair of lips pressed on my exposed shoulder. I stilled. Akala ko ay isang halik lang ang igagawad niya roon. His lips moved, trailing languid kisses to the side of my neck.
I gasped. My eyes fluttered close. Unti-unting nanlambot ang katawan ko. Umangat pa ang mga halik niya patungo sa aking panga hanggang sa tuluyan niya nang masakop ang mga labi ko.
Hadeon's slow kisses quickly turned torrid. His tongue seeked for an entrance in my mouth. I willingly parted my lips to welcome him.
He groaned. I felt his arms grip on my waist and pulled me over until I was straddling him. His head tilted a bit to deepen the kiss. My hips had a life on its own and rolled down. I instantly felt his hard on against me. I gyrated harder and a moan came out of me when I felt a tinge of pleasure.
"Fuck." Hades pulled away from me and in a second, my spaghetti strap top was gone and I was left with my adhesive bra.
He quickly fused our lips together again, as if his life depended on it. His kisses got more intense, even more intoxicating. My head was spinning and I can't tell if I was running out of air or it was just the effect of his kisses.
Hades got rid of my bra in one try. I shivered when his hand squeezed one cup. I gasped when he pinched the tip with his finger. He stopped kissing my mouth and brought his lips to my other breast.
I moaned when he began to suck it with delight. I started rolling my hips again, slowly and continuously. Halos manginig ako sa kakaibang nararamdaman. I wanted something. I wanted more.
"Hadeon..." I cried out, not knowing what I wanted.
"Shhh," he whispered against my nipple.
He released my boobs and lifted me up so my back would be on him and I was sitting on his lap. His boner was poking my butt.
He cupped my breast once again. His other hand trailed down my stomach and disappeared inside my shorts. I gasped when his fingers rubbed my center. My knees automatically closed. Hadeon used his foot to part my legs properly.
I couldn't keep track of what was happening. My attention was torn between the sensual fondling of his hand on my breast and his slow caresses against my sheath.
"Baby," he whispered. He didn't need to finish his sentence. It's like my body was tuned to his and he was perfectly playing it. My head leaned to his shoulder and I turned my head to offer him my lips. He caught it.
Hades continued the circular motion of his hand against my feminity while his tongue savagely darted inside my mouth. I still wanted more. Wanting to chase after it, I moved my hips to match his movement.
Hadeon grunted and moved behind me as well. Bumilis ang galaw ng kamay niya. Kasabay ng pagbilis ng aking paghinga. I stopped returning his kissed and my head fell back.
"Hadeon!" I moaned and saw the stars explode in my darkened vision. My body trembled but Hades never stopped moving his hand and the grinding of his body.
I cried out while Hades cursed and hugged me tight. My body slowly relaxed and I've never felt this elated.
"Shit," hinihingal na sabi ni Hades sa likod ko.
"What?"
"You made me cum on my shorts... with just a fucking dry hump."
I pouted and turned to him. "Is that bad?"
Hades chuckled and buried his face on my neck. "It's okay. I like it bad."