"For with the divine Pantheon gone, the god of war dead. A man was born, a mortal of war."
After I finished telling her the story of Pantheon, I can feel my blood boiling, I don't know if it is because of the thrill of the story or the excitement for a fight.
I looked at her, calmly looking at the star-filled night sky. She got that kind of look that expresses her current feelings and emotions and be swept by the said emotions.
We just laid down there, silently watching as the stars twinkle, cold night wind blowing our hair with it.
"I love this kind of peaceful and silent world." She suddenly said.
"Yeah, it has that different kind of beauty compared to other places. I'll pick this place over anything else." I said, just listening to the noises that different kinds of bugs create.
"Except my room" I added with a matter-of-fact tone.
She just chuckled and we returned to the silent peace while enjoying the company of each other.
A few hours passed and her curfew is close, so I need to get her home now. For the past few hours, we talked about different things, like our childhood memories, funny moments, sad stories, and more.
It's comforting to have someone to talk to, and it is liberating to tell them the things that are bugging you.
We're on the road to her home, just calmly sitting beside each other. No talking, just a calming silence.
A few minutes passed and we reached their house.
I got out of the car and open the door on her side, she got out of it still looking as beautiful as when we started our date.
"Did you enjoy it?" I asked with a smile while looking at her eyes
"Very much" she answered me with a smile of her own.
I reached for her hand, and then led her to their front door thinking about how am I going to end our first date.
"Hey"
We looked at each other with surprise written on both of our faces.
"Jinx"
Still in a synchronized timing
"Jinx again!" She said with a laugh
I too laughed because of that bizarre occurrence.
"You lost! Now you owe me one" she suddenly said while smirking.
"What do you mean I lost? Eh??" I asked her, confused.
We're walking to their door, then she explained what she meant by 'I lost'
"You lost the game, jinx. Don't tell me you don't know that game?" She said while looking at me.
Yep, I forgot about that game, I even forgot that even existed.
"Damn, I think I forgot about that one. Been so long since the last time I jinxed with anybody" I said, my lips forming into a smile
"Now that you remembered, you owe me one!" She said with a bright smile then walked into their front door.
"Thank you for today, I know I kinda forced you into accepting this date but I like it very much," she said, with her back still facing me.
I don't know the expression on her face right now but I can hear the happiness in her voice. I just stand there, not knowing what to say. I know I have lived two lives already but even if you add both of them together, I'm still a clueless, innocent young man in this kind of thing.
"I, uh, I'm glad that you liked it," I said, scratching the back of my head.
"If you want, we can uhm, we can have another one?" I asked. Now I'm kinda embarrassed.
'Damn, we're just about to finish the first date and I already asked for a second one? You're sounding too pushy Jin'
"Sure," she said.
"Ah, yeah, I know it's kinda fas- what?" My mind goes blank suddenly, not knowing what to say, I just gaped in front of her.
"I said sure, I'll be happy to have a date with you again," she said, coming close to me.
I don't know what's happening but I just looked at her while she tiptoed in front of me and about to kiss me. I closed my eyes to savor the moment.
I can feel her breath coming closer and closer, I can already feel it in my lips, it smells good.
*Kachak!*
We suddenly heard a sound and turned around simultaneously, and there we can see, a father in its habitat, holding a shotgun to protect its offspring.
I just gave an awkward smile hesitantly said "hi?"
"Get inside," Mr. Stacy said in a commanding tone.
I walked with Gwen, going inside their house when Mr. Stacy blocked me.
"Where do you think you're going?" He said with a poker face.
"Ah, You said to go inside sir," I said, acting strong, even when my knees are buckling.
I know I have multiple ways to dodge or tank the shots/slug, but I don't want to earn the ire of the father of the girl I'm starting to like.
He just looked at me in the eye, and I stand my ground. I can't act against him, but I don't want my dignity to be trampled too, experienced that shit and that leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
He suddenly smiled and tapped my shoulder, "Good one boy! You're not like those pussy who came here to date my daughter. Now, get inside, and let's talk."
"Uhm, sir, I think I can't at the moment," I said.
"Why? Getting scared now?" He said with a frown.
I released a sigh and explained what I mean.
"No, sir. But my grandma's driver is still in the car and he's really old. I just can't leave him sitting there for a long time" I said with a serious expression.
"Why not just call him here too? Or are you just finding some excuse?" He looked at me with suspicion in his eyes.
"I can do that?" I asked, kinda surprised at how hospitable he is.
"I just said it right?" He said with a smirk.
"Yes sir." I run back and called Mr. Rogers.
"Hey, Mr. Rogers, the father of my date wants to talk to me and said to call you in as well," I said respectfully.
I know he's just my Grandma's driver, but he's been driving for her for a long time now. And add to the fact that he's still driving for Grandma and sometimes for us even when his wife is at the hospital.
"It's alright young man. I'll just wait here and don't worry about me, I'm still strong enough. Go now." He said with his usual comforting smile.
I smile back at him and said "Ok Mr. Rogers. If you feel sleepy or anything just goes home first without me. Let's do it like this, if I'm not back after thirty minutes, you go home first?"
He looked at me, as if reading my expression then smiled.
"Ok young man. And when you're inside, just follow what your heart told you." He said
"Thanks, Mr. Rogers. I'll go now" I thanked him and return to Gwen's place.
As I'm walking, I can't help but think,
'What the hell is going to happen to me, I don't want to be shot!!'
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Hey guys, Author here.
I'm still recovering, but at least I can use the computer now.
The updates will be slow because of "doctor's orders" and they say that I need more rest. Well, I'm not complaining, but I just can't do anything under supervision.
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