IT MUST HAVE
BEEN LOVE

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| All this happened, more or less. |

【 ADAM COLE's POINT OF VIEW 】

It's Saturday, birds chirping around as I'm patiently waiting for her at their gate. I received a message from Rhea, my babe, last night.

Who would've thought that she'll invite me on a date again? Come to think of it, she's always been the one who keeps inviting me to a date. Not that I can't invite her though, she's so moody whenever I tried to pop the question.

Next time, I will.

She opened their gates, and I stared in awe how attractive Rhea is, she's wearing a black slip dress and pair of sneakers. She's also wearing a choker and a pair of earrings.

"Morning, Adam." She uttered as she immediately leaned on me and kissed my cheek.

She's awfully sweet today.

"Morning, babe. Where do you want to go?" I asked as she simply shrugs and pointed at their house.

"My mom's still at work until tomorrow. She has her duty, it's really a pain when she's a nurse," She explained which makes me raised a brow.

"Let's go inside to watch some movies, I already have popcorn!" She suggested as I chuckle at her. Too damn cute.

When I stepped inside their house, we sat on the couch as she plays a random scary movie instead of romance movies. Well, this is Rhea we're talking about.

The movie started rolling as she handed me a bowl of popcorn and a soda. I put the soda on their coffee table at our front as I focused on the movie. I was startled when she jumps on the couch making me tremble.

"What the fuck, Rhea!"I shouted as I glared at her.

She laughed loudly and teased, "Scaredy-reptile."

"I am not!" I denied but she didn't answer and scoot closer to me. I started to focus on the movie once again as I felt her head lay on my shoulder, I glanced at her and smiles.

"Adam," She called out, voice is warm and tender.

"Hmm?"

"Why did you like me?" She asked curiosity on her voice as she sits straight.

Is she fishing for compliments?

"Well, to be honest with you...you were never my type of girl," I admitted making her snorted.

"You're actually pretty, people are blind if they can't see that," I added as she slapped my arm lightly.

"Are you belong to those people who only fell for someone's look?" She accused and I bite my lower lips.

"Of course not, my love isn't shallow. Besides, I just...I just love you." I feel the tips of my ears burn from embarrassment.

"That's why I'm asking why do you love me?" God, she's so stubborn!

"Can I just say that I love you because I love you. Is that enough reason?" I argued as she grabbed my arm and stay closer.

"Hmm, maybe I'll accept that," She mumbles as I feed her a popcorn.

I've never thought Rhea loves to cuddle around. She doesn't seem that way to me.

When we finished the movie, we went outside to get some fresh air.

Or so we thought.

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"ADAM!" She shouted as I shook my head dismissively.

"NO!" I refused her, crossing my arms and pouted.

"What are you? Five years old? C'mon!" She mocked as if I'll get mad at her weak attempt to make me ride THAT thing.

"BABE!" She called out.

"NO! NEVER! I can drive or ride anything with wheels. I was born a car racer in my life, Rhea. inline skate, skateboard, scooter, I could ride anything!" I confidently stated arms on my hips.

Rhea raised her brow at me, with an amused look, "So?"

"But, I can't ride that," I scowled while pointing at the bikes.

We're currently at the park, decided to continue our date here since it's not sunny. But Rhea wanted to stroll around in the area. Does she think we're in the Endless love movie as we happily ride on it, snow falling on our heads? This woman!

"You mean to tell me that you can't ride a bicycle, Adam Cole?" She teased smirking at me.

"The damn wheels should turn by themselves. How dare they expect humans to pedal? I won't ride such an arrogant vehicle!" I argued making her laughed as she holds her stomach.

"You're so funny, babe. What kind of man can't ride a bicycle these days?" She taunts even more and my competitive side switched.

"It's not that I can't, I won't. And why are you bringing up men and women? On this day, that's called sexism! I can't believe you said such a thing!"

Rhea's preventing herself to laugh even more, "It's not that you won't, you can't."

I pursed my lips as I threw my hands in the air, "It's not that I won't, I can't....no! I won't, It's not that I can't!!!"

A few minutes later, we were riding a bike together. She's in the front and I'm in the back.

"Oooooh! So refreshing!" She yelled and I had to hide my face from the people at the sidewalk who's looking at me weirdly.

She kept going to left then right and I frantically panicked, "Rhea! Be careful!"

"Hold on tight, Adam. You don't want to fall right?"

"I already fell for you, thank you very much."

"Tsk! That's not what I meant, repbabe."

"Don't you ever called me that again, BABE!"

"But repbabe sounds cute,"

"As if!"

She taught me how to ride a bicycle after that. I'm Adam Cole! BAYBAY! I learned at the first try and she clapped her hands.

We went to eat lunch at the near restaurant, shared the bills together, and holding hands, staring at the sunset.

"Let's go?" She said as she took me to the park once more. This park is sparkling at night, she held my hand pulling me in a certain spot.

"Hey, Adam Cole! I really enjoyed spending the whole day with you, To tell you the truth, I'm quite frightened...we're headed for something...somewhere that I've never been...we've never been..." She softly speaks up and all I can think about is what will be those lips taste like...

Shit! Adam Cole! Control yourself.

【 RHEA RIPLEY's POINT OF VIEW 】

"Ugh! Rhea! I just couldn't take my eyes off of you...what are you doing to me?" He asked in frustrations as I giggle at his reaction.

"This isn't a laughing matter!"

♫ Sometimes I run

Sometimes I hide

Sometimes I'm scared of you ♫

I remembered those times I tried to ignored my feelings for him. I avoided him by making up so many excuses because I wanted to getaway. I felt scared, whenever he's acting cold towards me. But looking at this face, all I want is to push the hand of the clock and see if we're meant to stay together.

♫ But all I really want is to hold you tight. ♫

I blushed as he stepped closer. I tried but failed to suppress a grin from spreading across my face. The smirk fell from his face as he looked at me, his mood shifting out of teasing, if not slightly irritated one, to something else. My smile melted away in anticipation, hating the three inches of space between us. He swallowed, reaching forward to tuck a still slightly damp piece of hair behind my ear.

"...but honestly, this is the best feeling ever." He stated, an intense look burning in his eyes. My stomach dropped with the intensity of desire and adoration. The hell, Rhea?!

Damn, stop being selfish Rhea Ripley.

Think about what he will feel if he learned all of this...

But my heart always contradicts what's on my mind.

"Fuck it," I whispered across the distance between us quietly, watching his eyes widen in surprise before I surged forward to kiss him.

♫ Treat you right, be with you day and night ♫

end of chapter seventy-five

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