VII

DYLAN

" You can't run from me. You will be mine in the end " he purred. He proceeded to nibble my lobes and all I could do was to feel my legs tremble. I felt his breath fan my nape as he planted a kiss there.

Why do I feel this way?. I'm supposed to hate him for what this will do to my sister but here I am, making melted butter look stable than myself as I fall into his firm arms . How would Dyllis feel if she chances upon or little recess time?.

I was hit by a wave of pleasure, lust, shame , anger , disgust and pain. I snapped out of it. I looked at myself, shirt partly unbuttoned. What the hell was I doing?. I looked at him with tears clouding my vision. I was not going to do this to Dyllis . How could I?. I jumped on the cycle, roaring the engine to life.

" Dylan " he whispered my name seductively . Was that a growl?. Fuck. Why was it so inviting?.

" Stay away from me" I repeated over the roaring of the engine. My hearing sense disappeared as I drove out the garage with him shouting my name.

.......

I arrived at campus early. I had no class till late afternoon. I waited a while before heading to the hostel to check in . It was 9 then. At that time, people were rushing out, females glued to males. It had me checking my phone, just to be sure .

It was supposed to be a male hostel. What were females doing there?. I'll just assume they came to visit . After a while , the place grew silent . I rushed to the lady at the desk with high hopes of getting a room with a roommate who wouldn't be nosy or noisy . She gave me attention on the third call. She looked up at me , wearing a warm smile.

" You got a sweet face there. What can I do for you sugar ?" She blinked.." Want to change your room, lost your keys or you're here to visit someone and you need their details ?" she gave options.

" Neither of the above. I'm a first year with a room reservation which has been vacant for a while . I'm hoping to check in " I replied. She gave me a stern look..

" So you're that student?. Trust you're aware of how tight reservations are ?" she asked.

" I apologize " I said.

" Well. You're in for a fit. Name please"

" Dylan Holms". She keyed in some information, scanned for a while then looked at me.

" 5th floor, 16th room or room 500. Here's your key and the code. Y'all just use the codes. But keeping four digits seems difficult. That's how you get the keys " she smiled , handing me them.

" Thanks"

" And keep the keys safe. I hate looking for the duplicates. Just how do students of your IQ forget 4 digits?.And please,you're a freshman. Kindly limit the number of ladies per week " she strained on her last sentence . I appreciated the info and was about moving when I asked if I would be with a fresher like myself.

" The year has been hectic with accomodations being tight. You're more prone to having a freshman as a roomie. Some seniors pair with their buddies , leaving more room for y'all. Let's hope you'll be with a peer " she replied.

I waved and made my way to the elevator. Such a nice lady for replying . Dyllis would have been pissed and given a real sassy answer based on the question I asked as it's common knowledge. My nose picked up a delightful smell once the elevator doors opened. The place is immaculate.

The entire building is shaped in a ring form, having a big pillar stationed from the bottom to the apex. I reached room 500 in some strides . Apparently, it's the last room on the floor. The smell has to be from there. I knocked . It's my room but the other occupant could be busy in there. You never know. I knocked again. The door creaked open.

The person at the door had me staring. He was clad in a blue shirt, rolled up, black pants and bathroom slippers. The front of his hair was tied and he was wearing an apron, holding a wooden ladle in one hand. Tiny rivulets of sweat added to the good daddy, husband persona he carried. He is my buddy code family, suspiciously enough, The Silver Moon. Ryan Maglonzo Gominarez.

" Who's at the door ?" someone asked and popped up. The Eclipse , 7th Moon , Roy Alejandro. I took in a sharp breath, their presence , suffocating me. Funny , so many Moons in a day.

I swear, I've never seen the 7th Moon up close. I've read a lot about him. He's Mexican with tanned skin, curly hair, brown eyes and freckles which make him appear very cute, extremely tall and a nice figure. And then there's Ryan, shaggy auburn hair, hazel eyes, good build and an equivalent height of the former, a Filipino.

I pushed my glasses up my nose and waved, saying a hi.

" Howdy mate ?" Roy smiled.

" I'll help with the bag" he offered , taking the bag from me. I followed silently and closed the door .

" Welcome " they chorused as Ryan dropped the bag on the couch.

" Have you eaten?" Roy asked. I shook my head, still shocked . Who knew I'd have a moon as a roomie?. Some luck I have. Both males directed me to the kitchen . I wondered, with zero idea who my roommate was , about what they were doing together.

" The Eclipse was hungry, too damn lazy to order or drag his ass to the cafe to eat . And since I'm the only moon with a licensed cooking ability, he begged I whip something up. There's plain rice, beef gravy , braised pork and banana smoothie as dessert. Want some? " Ryan asked.

After leaving the house on an empty stomach, heck yeah I do. I nodded . In ten, each of us had a meal and were seated like a happy family at dinner .

" Thought you'd never come. I personally asked that no one was allocated your room when you didn't make it " Ryan spoke over his glass of juice. I smiled. It all makes sense now, the friendliness and all.

" Thank you" I muttered, swallowing a morsel. The meal ended shortly . Roy left after we all aided in making the kitchen spotless.

" So...." Ryan stated at me like I was expected to give him 50,000 USD.

" So, nothing " I snapped.

" I'll squeeze the truth out ,later ".

" I'll check out the full interior of this place " I excused myself. The place was nice, as comfy as a home with a living room, tv, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathhouse. Once I was done with with the tour, I joined Ryan in the living room. He was engrossed in a k-drama . I joined him in the couch.

" We've got to celebrate your coming. Do you have a class?" he asked amidst munching.

" Late class" I replied.

" Alright then. Invite Alton and anyone else you'd want present. We'll head to a bar in the next province. Got a class tomorrow morning?" .

" I doubt. I'll rest a little and inform Alton later " I rose.

" He'll be more than glad " Ryan smiled. I retreated to the bedroom with a nod and exhausted.