Crush

"You're always teasing me..." I told Kuya Lucian.

He laughed a little. "I found you very amusing and beautiful when you looked pissed, that is why."

I pouted my lips. "That's why you keep on teasing me. What's good about a lady blushing in embarrassment?"

I won't buy that he finds me beautiful when I'm angry. Is that even possible?

"It's true. You looked beautiful when you blushed or were angry," he said, laughing.

I shook my head because I knew that he still teasing me.

But I don't know why my heart was pounding. Come on! Why is my heart like this? Am I not healthy anymore? I just walked for a while, yet my heart is beating like this.

"If Luciana knows I made you mad tonight, she will probably scold me. I felt like she's treating you like her sibling than I am."

"Because you love to tease her too,"

Kuya Lucian laughed. "I'm glad that my sister finds true friendship. She's timid and doesn't like to socialize with others. I am glad she's coming out of her shell and trying new things."

I smiled at Kuya Lucian. His looks tell you that he really cared about her sister.

"Don't worry, Kuya Lucian, I'll protect Luciana too," I assured him. I love Luciana, and I will not let anyone hurt her. She's too innocent, and she easily trusts people. Sometimes, she's gullible because people take advantage of her being so kind.

"Thank you for being my sister's friend," Kuya Lucian said sincerely.

I couldn't stop smiling." You don't have to thank me, Kuya Lucian. I am glad that I am friends with Luciana." I said as I pinched him in his side.

"Oh!" he said, trying to avoid it; that's why I laughed and let go of him.

"I will report you to Luciana tomorrow!" I told him and smiled.

"Please, no. She'll get mad at me," he said playfully. I laughed at how he acted like a child begging so he would not get scolded by his mother.

I will never blame women who are attracted to him. He's very charming in everything he does. At the age of 18, he had already won women's hearts.

If someday, I'll get attracted to him, maybe because he doesn't only have a pretty face, but because he has a beautiful soul.

I was struck by what I was thinking. Oh no, why am I feeling this thing anyway?

Kuya Lucian straightened up and followed me walking. He was behind me while I was ahead of him. I can't stop smiling.

We were both silents. I walk while Kuya Lucian walks behind me. I feel very comfortable when I'm with Kuya Lucian.

I didn't realize we were home already. Instantly, I haven't felt tired after the long walk. I kept complaining earlier, but why am I so disappointed now that we were already in front of our house?

I faced Kuya Lucian when we were opposite the gate of the house.

I smiled at Kuya Lucian." Hmm, thank you." I said shyly. "I'm sorry that you have to go back alone. Be careful," I said, and he laughed.

"Take me home too," he said, amused.

I rolled my eyes at him while suppressing my smile. He laughed at my reaction.

"It's good that you are not too friendly with boys, so you won't get a boyfriend since you are still young."

I snorted. Everybody thinks I am snobbish. When in fact, it is true. Well, I am not actually friendly to anyone whose intentions to be friends are not really pure. And I don't plan to have a boyfriend yet. I'm too young for that. And I have yet to meet the man who makes my heart beat faster.

"Yeah. I know that. Don't worry too much, Kuya Lucian. I'm not going to have a boyfriend yet."

He smiled and caressed my hair gently. "Good. You are too young to be hurt. You are so precious like my sister to be hurt."

My heart skipped a beat for the third time. What's going on in my heart?

Kuya Lucian smiled at me. He's eyes with so much tenderness and care for me as his little sister.

My heart skipped a beat when he kissed me on the cheek. I can smell his fresh breath. The fragrance of his men's perfume mixed with his natural smell. He really smells so good. I like men who smell good.

My chest beat faster and faster.

"Good night," he whispered softly as my heart automatically doubled its beat.

"G-good night, K-kuya Lucian." I stuttered.

Jeez! Why did I suddenly stutter? What is happening to me? Is this an effect of walking?

He pulled away and stroked my hair with a smile." Go inside. I'll leave once I ensure you are inside your house."

I nodded. Kuya Lucian is so sweet. Luciana is so lucky to have a brother like him.

"Okay. Bye, Big Brother. Be careful going home!"

He waved and just looked at me sweetly like he looked at his little sister. Why does my heart ache at that thought?

I entered the gate when the guard opened it for me. Manong Leno greeted me. I also welcomed Manong and walked quickly before he could ask a question.

I clutched my chest. My chest is still pounding.

"Good. You are too young to be hurt. You are so precious like my sister to be hurt."

I don't know why it suddenly entered my mind again. Why does he need to add the word 'like my sister?"

And when did I get bothered if Kuya Lucian always said that I'm like a sister to him?

I shook my head. There is really something wrong with me.

I held the cheek that Kuya Lucian had kissed me and remembered his deep and bright eyes.

My heart beat faster, and I could really feel my blush.

No! I am not having a crush on him! Not in a playboy! Especially... Not to my best friend's brother!

Oh no! I am not having a crush on him just because he walked me home and we both walked under the moonlight!

I shouldn't have agreed that Kuya Lucian would walk me home, so my heart won't be this confused now! Jeez!