Whatever happens tomorrow, or for the rest of my life, I'm happy now…because he is with me!

WAKE YOUR DREAMS

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"I like you too Zehan."

Zehan was momentarily shocked after hearing Kiyoko. His pupils enlarged and his cheeks flamed with a slight reddish hue. His heart raced.

"I never dared to even dream about you feeling the same." Zehan said in hushed tone.

Kiyoko smiled. Her cheeks were reddening as she looked straight at Zehan.

Zehan leaned closer towards Kiyoko. At this gesture, Kiyoko started breathing heavily, accompanied by racing pulse.

Their lips touched at some point. Kiyoko jolted her eyes shut the moment their lips touched.

Zehan's lips were warm and soft against her lips.

Kiyoko could feel the soft tickle of his breath beneath her nose, his fingers gently carding through her hair as they breathed each other in. Her lips parted slightly, allowing his tongue to slip inside. Zehan's tongue explored every inch of her mouth before gently leaving her mouth. He slightly licked her lips.

Kiyoko gasped for air and feebly opened her eyes. She saw a pair of eyes looking straight at her. They were warm and unwavering.

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It has been a week since Kiyoko and Zehan got together.

The roads shimmered in the heat of the midday sun. The afternoon sun bathed the buildings in its warm light. Tiny specks of dust seemed to dance in the shaft of the afternoon sunlight that slanted through the window.

Zehan was returning home after a meeting at the art club. He was carrying an umbrella in one hand while he had some ice creams in another.

When he was about to enter the house through the front gate, the middle aged lady who lived across the street stopped him. She was returning from the market and was in a good mood to gossip. Zehan smiled and greeted the lady.

It was after ten minutes did the lady said goodbye. Zehan entered the house and left the umbrella on the rack by the door. He looked at the ice creams, which had already melted. He frowned and rushed towards the kitchen.

On reaching the kitchen aisle, he saw Kiyoko lying down on the floor clutching her stomach. Zehan trembled with shock at the sight. He rushed towards Kiyoko. The packet containing the ice creams fell on the floor without a sound.

"Kiyoko…" He yelled.

"What happened to you?"

Kiyoko weakly turned her head towards Zehan.

"I am taking you to the hospital." Zehan at once lifted her in his arms.

"No… No…need…just lay me down on the couch. My head is spinning."

"No. We have to go to the hospital. Now"

"Zehan….Don't just…"

"But you are in pain. What's happening? Tell me."

"Period cramps. Just lay me down there."

"….But you are in pain."

"It's okay. This happens every month. Just this month's is a bit painful. I will be okay after sometime."

Zehan carefully laid Kiyoko on the sofa in the living room and rushed upstairs to bring a blanket for her.

"Zehan..?" Kiyoko called as Zehan gently put the blanket upon her.

"Yes…I am here. Do you need something?"

"Can you bring the cold compressor from the fridge? I was going to the kitchen earlier but I felt fatigue and fell down."

Zehan put a small peck on Kiyoko's forehead before walking towards the kitchen.

Kiyoko smiled as she saw Zehan preparing the cold pack. On seeing the tall figure, she left warm and reassured.

She felt like she was dreaming. 'Was it really happening in reality?'

'What if I am really dreaming? Will it return to how it used to be?'

'Will they return back to being merely cousins?'

Kiyoko jolted back from her thoughts as she felt a warm touch on her shoulder.

Kiyoko smiled and took the ice pack and placed it upon her abdomen.

Zehan sat by Kiyoko's feet and gently massaged her feet to help her relieve pain.

Even if it was not so effective, the gesture alone filled Kiyoko's heart with happiness.

'Whatever happens tomorrow, or for the rest of my life, I'm happy now…because he is with me.'

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END OF CHAPTER 7

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