The 5 day vacation ended so fast. It was a lot of fun. I enjoyed spending my time with Skyler. He taught me snowboarding on our second day and I'm glad he has a lot of patience when it comes to teaching me because I'm terrible at learning anything that's related to sports.
The rest of our vacation consists of visiting local tourist attractions and trying local cuisine. I'm really glad we made this plan and I'm glad I went with him. There was no down moment when he's here. It is so easy for me to have fun and relax.
I'm sure I'm slowly but surely falling in love with this guy and I'm scared. I mean it's not really hard to fall for him when he's very attractive and attentive.
I blame Ivy for putting all these thoughts in my head.
"Home sweet home." Skyler said when we arrived at my house.
It was already afternoon when we arrived at my house. The sun would be setting soon.
"I'm pretty sure I'm the one who lives here." I said when I entered the house.
"I also live here when I'm in country Z so this is my home too. My clothes are in the closet too." He replied proudly and I just shook my head as I laughed.
By the 3rd time he came here, I offered to give him some space in my closet.
"Since you claim to live here too, help me clean. We've only been gone for 5 days yet the dust has already accumulated." I said.
We put down our bags in my room as it has less dust and started cleaning the living room and kitchen since Skyler would be sleeping there.
Actually…
"Hey Sky, want to sleep on my bed tonight?" I asked and Skyler looked at me shocked.
It took me a while to process what I said.
"No, I meant to sleep. We've already shared the bed the past few days anyway and my sofa is really uncomfortable." I explained.
I can feel my face getting warmer and warmer.
"I was actually considering buying a folding bed but your bed sounds better." Skyler replied.
"Oh yeah. That's also a good idea." I said.
"Does that mean you're retracting your bed offer?" Skyler asked.
"My bed is kinda small for the 2 of us." I replied when I remembered that I only own a twin size bed and not a king size bed.
"Then should we buy a bigger bed?" He asked.
I just stared at him not knowing how to answer that question. It seems like he didn't notice that I was not replying.
"I'm done cleaning here. How about you?" He asked after a while.
"Hmmm… yeah. Me too." I replied.
"Do you want to go out for dinner or get something delivered?" He asked.
"Delivery." I answered.
"I should have known." He replied and I just smiled sweetly at him.
We ordered food and changed into our house clothes.
"The 5 days passed by so fast." I said as we were eating our early dinner.
"I know. I don't want to go home tomorrow." He exclaimed.
"But you must. Your work must have piled up." I commented.
"Yeah. Don't tell anyone but we're preparing our album. I came here with the excuse of finding inspiration to make music." He explained.
"Yet all you got was a whiny friend who likes to stay inside the hotel room." I said.
"I actually think I can write a good song about that." He said and laughed.
"It'll be a long time before you can come back here again." I said sadly.
I suddenly felt sad that he's leaving tomorrow. I got used to his companionship this week.
"Why? Will you miss me?" He asked cutely.
"Yeah. I actually think I would." I answered honestly.
"Then why don't you keep me so you won't miss me." He said.
"Keep you? What are you? A pet?" I asked.
"I can be a boyfriend too, you know." He said.
"Who's boyfriend?" I asked.
"Yours." He answered and I rolled my eyes.
"I'm being serious right now." He said seriously.
"We've known each other for almost a year and met 4 times in that span of time. Now, you're asking me to be your girlfriend. Seriously?" I asked.
"Yes." He answered and I stared at him waiting for him to say that he's just joking.
"I know it's a bit too fast but considering that we only met 4 times in a span of 9 months, we'll probably start dating in our 50s if I don't ask now." He explained and I'm starting to feel that he's being serious about this.
"I understand that what I'm saying probably sounds absurd to you but I really like you. Why? I can give you a lot of reasons why but I just do. I'm not asking you to give me an answer now but please at least consider it before you turn me down." He said sincerely.
"I'm… shocked." I said the only thing I'm feeling right now.
"I know but I really like you. I know you probably didn't even consider me as a romantic interest but please consider me." He pleaded.
Is he really telling me he likes me?
I stared at him again and tried to read his emotions. He seems serious enough. He's not joking, right?
"I…" I tried to say something but I don't know what to say.
Skyler looked a bit sad when I said that. His eyes stopped sparkling.
Does he really like me? It could be a temporary feeling, right? I mean we didn't know each other for that long.
"Do you not want to see me now?" Skyler asked sadly.
"Of course not. I enjoy your company." I replied.
I wanted to comfort him. I don't like seeing him sad. I want to see his sparkly eyes.
"I'm just a little shocked. Can you give me sometime to organize my thoughts?" I asked.
"Take all the time you need. I'll wait for you." He answered sweetly.
He finally smiled but it was a little sad.
"So I guess, I'll sleep on the sofa tonight." He said.
"Why?" I asked unconsciously.
"Is it okay for me to sleep on your bed? I just told you I like you right? Are you not scared I might do something?" He asked.
"Do what? We already did it. I know you won't do anything. If you want to do something, you would have already done that in the 5 days that we were together." I answered.
"You trust me so much." He said.
"I won't stop you if you prefer the sofa." I said.
"I think I'll sleep on the sofa tonight." He said and I nodded.
I feel disappointed and a little uncomfortable in my heart.
"You should miss me some more so you'll think about me more." He replied cheekily and I could only shake my head.
"So… what do you want to do tonight?" He asked after a while.
"What time is your flight tomorrow?" I asked him.
"Early. 6 am. I won't wake you up but I'll leave here around 3 am." He answered.
"So early? Then I guess let's rest now." I said sadly.
"But I want to spend more time with you. I probably won't see you again for a few more months." He said.
"What do you want to do then?" I asked.
"We can watch a movie or talk." He answered.
"Want to go walk around the area? It'll help digest our food." I suggested.
"Am I dreaming? Did you just suggest leaving your house?" He asked exaggeratedly.
I cleaned up our food and he helped me. When we're done, we change clothes and go outside.
"Wow. It's snowing." I said as we got out.
"Want to go back inside?" He asked.
"No. It's not that strong anyway. Let's go." I said and started to walk.
We wandered around the neighborhood and talked about random things. Skyler didn't bring up his feelings for me again. It made me feel that I just imagined the whole confession thing.
We only walked around for a few minutes because I was starting to feel cold so we headed back home.
We talked some more before we both decided to sleep.
When I woke up the following day. I saw that Skyler had already left and he left a note on the table.
"I'll wait for your answer. Take care. I'll miss you. There's sandwiches on your ref." It said.