Dayne
"Hey, hey, hey! That's not even a word. You have got to be kidding me!" Brian laughed at my desperate attempt to dispose of my Q and X tiles which I placed before and after the tiles, U and I.
"Okay, okay, you win again. And here all the while I thought I was good at this." I said resignedly. "I don't wanna lose some more." Brian laughed even more.
I never imagined this night to turn out like this. Had you asked me earlier how I thought my day would end, I would have answered sad, alone and with me sulking in bed.
"It's still early, how about we watch some movie?" He suggested as we put back the tiles inside the wooden scrabble board.
"Netflix?" I asked. He nodded. "You pick the movie, I'll just put this away and get us some snack. We don't have popcorn but we have chips." I said while wiggling my eyebrows. Brian chuckled. I left him to browse and choose a movie then I went to the kitchen to get some chips.
When I came back, he was already settled comfortably on the couch with the movie already on cue. He smiled at me when he saw me coming and I sat next to him then we started watching.
Halfway through the movie though the tough day I had caught up with me. My eyes started to feel heavy until I could no longer keep them open. I may have fallen asleep 'coz then I dreamt, or so it seems, I was hugging a very warm pillow which smelled so good. The pillow kept me feeling warm and secure. I couldn't help but snuggle closer to it and slept like a baby.
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Brian
I noticed her yawning a few times already. I should ask her if she wants to call it a night and leave so she could rest, but my selfish desire to be with her for as long as I could took over me. And so I let her endure the movie until she fell asleep halfway. I did not notice it at first as I got somewhat engrossed in the movie. But her head fell on my shoulder and never moved away. I turned and saw her eyes were closed and noticed her breathing steady and quiet. I couldn't help but smile. She looked cuter and more innocent when asleep.
The feel of her so close to me made my stomach flutter. It's like riding on a roller-coaster. I felt giddy, excited and nervous at the same time. Her hair smells so good. I want to bury my head in its silky fluffiness and indulge in its sweet fruity scent. The knot in my stomach felt even tighter. Damn.
Her neck appears strained and so I moved closer to her and adjusted her head so that it now rested on my chest. But then she snuggled closer and hugged me around the waist. She let out a sigh of contentment and my heart fluttered wildly. I gathered her closer to me and hugged her as well and I swear I've never felt quite as contented and happy as I feel right now with Dayne in my arms.
I closed my eyes. Dear God, I want this. Please let me have this. I begged. But I know I can't shove this thing right in front of Dayne at this point. It would be too fast, too soon. I might scare her away. I can't let that happen so I have to take it slow even when all I wanted to do was jump at her every chance I get and tell her how I truly feel for her.
Yesterday was a struggle for me after a taste of what being with her could be last Saturday night. I had to turn off my phone and lock it away in my bedside drawer just to keep me from calling her. Instead, I spent an entire day at grandma's grave and told her all about Dayne, non-stop. Just talking about her made me seem closer to her. But it sure is not enough. Hell, I almost ran late for my appointment with a client this morning because I had to see her before I started my day only to find her desk empty as she was in a meeting with her boss and a client.
I was already starting to lose it when she did not answer my calls nor reply to my messages earlier.
I really did miss her. And seeing her break down in the office earlier broke my heart. I wanted to run to her and hug her. Comfort her. Tell her everything's going to be alright. That she was not alone because I am here for her. But I can't. I had to hold it in or she'll run scared. So, I just stood at the door, as far away from her as getting closer would make it harder for me to keep my self control in check.
Holding her now makes the hell I've gone through today and yesterday seem like nothing. But as much as I want to stay like this with her in my arms, I know I had to be content and put her to bed 'coz she would feel ill at ease when she wakes up tomorrow with us in this position. And it may just cause yet another problem for me. I have got to be careful or this could blow over my face.
I need to make a new gameplan. Because this is one hell of a case I intend to win.
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Dayne
I woke up to the shrill sound of my daily cellphone alarm. "Hmmmm," I moaned in satisfaction as I stretched my body. Wow, I felt so well rested. I've never slept more soundly as I did last night. I must've been so tired that I slept like a log.
I got out of bed. Need to get moving. I don't want to be late for work.
Huh? I stopped and stared at the image before me as I passed by my full-length mirror. "Why did I sleep in these?" I muttered as I stood there staring at myself still in my office attire from yesterday, baffled.
I gasped and covered my mouth with both hands as realization dawned on me. "Brian." Oh no, no, no. I slept on him. Well, that's just great, Dayne. Another one of the growing epic fail moments of you that Brian witnessed firsthand. "Ugh!" I groaned in frustration as I slapped my hand on my forehead.
Wait. We were watching a movie last night then I.... Oh my, did he carry me to bed? "Oh shit!" I cursed under my breath.
Did I snore? What if I drooled on him? "Ugh. Stupid, stupid girl." I berated myself as I slapped my palm on my head.
How am I going to face him now? I paced back and forth in front of the mirror.
Well, it's not as if I can stop seeing him in the office. Just great!
I had to get moving somehow or I'd be late for work.
I resignedly went to the bathroom to prepare for another day at the office.
When I got out of my room and passed by the living room, I could not help but notice it spotlessly clean. Then I looked for the bowl of chips and the glasses we used last night but they were nowhere to be found. The center table has been wiped clean. In fact it was gleaming.
I put down my bag and hurried to the kitchen expecting to see the bowl and glasses on the sink but none. It is as clean and in order as the living room. My mouth was open in awe the entire time. Brian cleaned our mess. This guy. I can't help but smile. He's just so adorable and amazing and sweet and thoughtful and ... I shook my head and forced the thought away.
No. Stop it Dayne. He likes someone else. "Yeah, he does," I whispered sadly to myself and forced my feet to move. But I have to thank him for what he did for me last night. For all these, I thought as I scanned the room again. And for being with me... as my friend, even for how fleeting a time.
Thinking about him, I couldn't help but smile. I just hope I don't see him until later. I still need to....
"Good morning, beautiful!"
Hearing that all too familiar voice, my mouth gaped open. "Brian?" He just waved at me and smiled sheepishly. "What are you doing here this early? Did you forget something?" I asked almost frantically as I made my way to him.
"No. I came here for you. Milady, your carriage awaits," he teasingly bowed in front of me as he opened the passenger door of his car for me, gesturing with his hand for me to come in.
Oh no, I'm in big trouble.