I tapped the table in irritation, because of my little brother being so loud, playing his stupid PSP.

Okay! He won't listen to me, when I'm getting mad the easy way. So, I'll guess I'll treat him harder.

I stood up from my seat and grabbed him by his collar. He stopped playing and stared at me with a terrified look on his face.

Pft!

I wanna laugh at his undeniably epic face, but it would just ruin my plan.

"When are you gonna shut your lousy big mouth and calm your lungs a bit?" I saw him swallowing some spittle because of my monotone.

He answered anyways, "I-I was just havin' fun!" I tightened my grip, he screams. I slapped his face hard, as usual, using my other hand.

I saw transparent liquids trying to hold themselves by his eyes. While the others are already falling freely, and some of them made the floor wet.

Then, the door of my condo unit unlocked.

There's none other than me who knows the password! Oh wait, Lorence knew.

I was, as usual, correct. It was none other than Lorence. My oh-so-sexy lover.

He locked the door behind him and stopped at the sight of me, who seemed to be bullying a little boy.

Then, he shook his head lightly. Making his way towards the long couch.

He passed by us, and sat down on his usual seat.

And, there he goes, "Good afternoon, Pery." I rolled my eyes at him. Like he'd see. He's just behind me.

"Whatever." I let go of Jeric. Slamming his skinny body on the floor.

It wasn't really a smart idea to let this freakin' child with me. My parents are crazy. They know how much I dislike it when this kid is here.

"I can see you're bullying your kid bro," emphasizing the word 'bullying', he continued, "That is so naughty of you Pery." once again, emphasizing each and every word.

Shaking his head in the process and staring at me. Like he's gonna pierce me right through my soul.

I felt conscious all of a sudden. So, I ignored him.

Lorence is not only sexy, he's hot like, mega hot. He's the most handsome guy I've ever laid my eyes on. And he's one heck of a seductive lover.

Most of the time, he'll play and tease me.

Right now, I think he's planning to do so, but Jeric is still here. Lorence still have some manners you know.

"You can go back to our house by yourself, yes?" Jeric nodded while packing his things. "I'm gonna destroy that PSP of yours if you bring it here again. Understood?"

"Y-yes, sis." I raised an eyebrow at Lorence who is behind us, he looks so amused. Argh!

Before he leave, "Make sure you go straight home, 'kay? No one  wants a kid like you lost. I'll rip all of your gadgets in front of you if I suddenly got some news that you're gone." and again, he gulped some spittle.

"I-I understand s-sis." I pushed him lightly, "Bye sis. And, s-sorry for earlier." It's not like you're the only one at fault. I am too.

"Yeah, whatever. Bye, take care." he waved his right arm. Then the elevator closes.

Even so I'm the real one at fault, I didn't apologize. Why should I? I must keep my title as the mean girl here!

Yes, I'm mean. Really mean, like hell. But, not always. Because I know my place, I know what kind of posture I have to do in a situation.

I heaved a sigh, and locked the door. Today is a little tough.

With all of my projects, and more upcoming work. Argh!

Yes, I'm working already. That is why I live in a condo alone. Sometimes Lorence would drop by and check on me or he would stay with me to keep me company or to make sure my place is secured.

He might look really seductive and might not seem like the type of guy who would care and be sweet to some normal person such as me, but he's always there for me.

He wouldn't become my boyfriend if we didn't love each other. I wouldn't have answered him a 'yes' if I don't cherish him. And, he wouldn't have court me for two freakin' years if he doesn't have a thing for me.

The unusual thing is, I'm still unsure. Of why of all girls in our university back then, he picked me.

If he's just up for money, I wouldn't be his target because my family is only an average group of peeps.

If he's just tricking me and about to dump me anytime soon, he shouldn't have wasted 4 years of being with me.

Like, who the hell will court someone for two years, stay with her for another two years, and then all this time, you were just makin' a fool outta her?

You just wasted your entire time if that's the real issue.

I shook my head, rather softly, avoiding to reminisce more about the past. Honestly, whenever I wonder why I was the girl he picked, I'm always having this feeling of doubt. I tend to often feel scared and broken.

I swiveled around to get back on plopping down on my soft couch.

On my way, I forgot that Lorence was enjoying himself at that couch. Argh!

He loves that couch, which I love as well.

Sometimes, I think that wonderful couch has more worth to him than I am.

A sluggish expression conquered my features. With the sight of Lorence, enjoying his time here with that freakin' couch.

If I just didn't love that couch, I'd probably sell it away.

Then I can have more worth to him. Yes, call this emotion of mine, jealousy.

I'm jealous of a couch. A freakin' couch, I tell 'ya.

I sat down on one of the armchairs. The armchairs aren't so bad, but that couch has more length and is more comfy.

Closing my eyes, I thought about my projects at work. My body slouched itself on the armchair sofa.

But then, there's this annoying sound. It could turn me on, or it could freak out the hell outta me.

"Pery, mind to come here for a sec?" tsk! That sexy monotone of his... Argh!

No, Perilyah. Do NOT be attracted. Now's not the time. I have to work on something.

Besides, he can enjoy himself with that couch. He doesn't need me.

Everything about my coldness towards him started when he first began showing like towards that couch. It became my favorite and his as well. Oh, wait.

That's a mistake. That was the second reason. My real reason for being cold to my lover?

Honestly, it's not much of a big deal. But, okay.

I kind of, hated him in some way. Because he's, how do I say this correctly? Because he's, uh, he's trying to attract more women.

Yeah, that's the correct way of emphasizing one of his hobbies.

I know he loves me, and I do too. But, there are those doubt inside of me building up every single time.

If he truly loves me, why the hell is he trying to enthrall other girls? Right?

Anyway, long story short, I love him but I hate him. And I'm stressed out because of work. That's it.

So, I didn't budge.

He seemed to have gotten annoyed. For some point, I think I heard him moaning some sort of tune.

Oh, he was just tryin' to catch my attention by pretending he's upset.

Well, I'm often upset of him.

He should know that.

"Pery?" I remained my eyes shut. "Come here, baby." that sweetness in his voice, and the way he addresses me 'baby'..

Argh! Perilyah, you're a hopeless lover girl.

It's frankly attracting me, and my veins were like, 'more!'

Buuut, I didn't change my mind. I remained sitting comfortably, and relaxed my tired eyes.

I heard no more than footsteps. Oh God, he's coming. I can sense it.

I was to open my eyes when I heard his hot whisper behind my ear, behind me.

"You know, you're really brave." where did being feisty came from? "Ignoring me like this, me? The super model. The hot one, please add that." I couldn't help but to chuckle at his way of speaking.

"I've added that for the past four years, Lorence." I think I earned a smile from him. Which made me proud of myself.

AND, I also earned a chuckle from him, "You should know too, that I'm talking to a hot demon right now." okay, I felt it. I am SO burning. "And I've been craving for her kisses, lately."

I had it!

I know he's in front of me, so I shut my eyes open and pushed him away from me.

He's embarrassing me! He's freakin' teasing the hell outta me! How can he possibly be so aware of my weaknesses?

Oh, wait, Perilyah, I think he's your boyfriend for two years now.

However, I'm still a girl. Too weak to be able to push him completely away from my own figure.

Instead of being far from me, he just leaned over closer.

He trapped me with his arms resting on the armchair sofa's arms.

"You're really hot, Pery." tss.. "You don't have to build up a single doubt inside of you, you know." his voice softens.

Because of what he just stated, I couldn't look him in the eye, he is just so true. I mean, he knew.

Of course he does, we've been together for years! Never underestimate lovers who have been together for more than a year.

"You should know the truth." Truth? What truth?

"What are you talking about?" Clueless, that's none other than I am right now.

Why won't he just go straight to point?!

"I'll be straightforward." Can he actually read what my brains are thinking? "I want to see you, jealous." Eh?

"Jealous?" he nods his head, utterly enhancing his gorgeous cerulean eyes. "Of what, exactly?"

He laughs, "You're still so naive, after all." He commented, which I don't approve of.

"Me, naive? Get real Lorence. I'm not that kind of naive anymore!" Naive? Me? Tsk!

I'm thinking, he want me to be jealous, because he said I looked devastatingly beautiful when I'm jealous, and he also added that I'm undeniably adorable.

And, I do not know if I should believe him or not.

"Okay, calm down." He moves his palms to the back of the armchair itself. Almost closing the gap between our faces. "I'm just, crazily in love with you. You understand, right? And I can believe it. I really can. The first time I've laid my eyes on you, I believed in love at first sight." With that, he crashed his lips on mine. Leaving my face still reddening with his sweet nothings.

When did I last tasted this sweet lips of his?

His arms wrapped themselves around my whole upper body. He dragged me down onto the carpet.

My hands landed on his chest, and our lips kept up their job.

Yes, apparently I kissed back. Why shouldn't I?

He suddenly got up, hand in hand with me. He suddenly swept me off of my feet!

"L-Lorence! What the actual hell?" he chuckled, and I can listen to him every time he chuckles. His voice is just, really, really sexy.

My bedroom door was left open because of my kid bro, and I mentally thanked him for that.

Lorence got in, with me wrapped in his arms. He placed me down gently on the bed.

We were both just sitting, feeling each other's stare. So don't get the wrong idea!

His right hand interlocked itself with my left. I looked down a bit because of that. But he used his fingers on his left hand to raise my head up.

"I'm not one to say this often, so better keep this in mind." I didn't answer.

What's he gonna say, anyway?

"Pery, I love you." My eyes automatically twinkled with the mention of those magical words. Especially whenever it comes out of his mouth.

He seldom says it. But whenever he does, I can never pull away.

"Keep that in mind." And just like that, he smashes his lips against mine again.

I guess I should say something, at the very least.

"You know I do too, Lorence, baby." he formed a smile.

"That's so sexy, babe." we shared a chuckle. "Don't forget what I just said, alright?"

"Bossy, I like it." I commented, but I grinned afterwards. "Yeah, I'll keep that in mind."

"Good." he smirked, and kissed me again.

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