Is he a friend too?"
Her lips trembled, her eyes brewed tears because of how monstrous he looked. She couldn't speak, her throat went dry. Her stomach churned, her heart shuddered, sweat ran down her spine and her breathing ragged.
His fist punched the wall hard, "ANSWER ME, DAMNIT!"
"I... I have never..met him before" she finally spoke.
"Then why...? Why did you do that? Why did you dance with him? Why did you let him HOLD YOU" her heart shuddered more than it has already been doing.
"I didn't know you'd be angry"
He scoffed "You didn't know? Really?"
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Ryan" she closed her eyes, forcing her tears back in, as she clutched her dress. Ryan leaned forward, his hot breath burning her skin.
"You're mine, Aria. Don't ever forget that" his tone sounded obsessed, like he would kill anyone who eyes on her. He moved away and walked to the bed, laying on it with an arm over his eyes. She was breathing heavily, as tears streamed down her face. She had never seen him angry like this. What have she done?
She walked slowly towards him, and then knelt. "R-ryan? Ryan, I'm s-sorry" she touched his arm and he jerked it away like her touch was filthy. "I'm sorry. P-please don't be angry at me" she pleaded with him, but got no replies. "R-ryan...." she called again, he said nothing.
As she stared at him with tears welled in her eyes, her mind drifted to the previous night, and a tiny fear crept to her heart.
"Ryan?" she called him again and he answered with a cold, stern, "What is it?!"
"W-would y-you...rub..my hair?"
"No" was his solid answer.
"C-can I... sleep in your... arms, then?"
"No!"
"P-please..."
"I said no!"
"I'm scared" she finally voiced. She feels his arms is safest place to sleep in, and she wouldn't feel scared if he holds her.
"For what reason?" he asked her, somewhat calmly.
"Of the... nightmares again" she replied and sniffed. Ryan moved his arm away from his eyes and looked at her with a cold gaze. She glanced at him for the umpteenth time in five seconds.
"What are you trying to do?" his voice came, and she bit her lips.
"Nothing"
"Right. Lay down and sleep" he told her and then closed his eyes with his arm again. More tears clouded her vision, she was both sad and scared. She tried forcing her tears back in but her efforts were futile.
"Turn off the lights" he ordered and she immediately did as told. Walking back to the bed. She curled herself up like a drenched puppy, and gripped the sheets. Her tears streamed down and she wiped them away, but it didn't stop them from coming. She felt so sad , terribly sad because he never been his angry at her. The last time, she knew it wasn't because she did something, but because of what Zariel told her. For him to be angry at her like this is just so heartbreaking.
Moments later, his firm arm wrapped around her waist and he pulled her close, turning her to face him. She didn't open her eyes and just let her tears roll. He tucked her hair behind her hair, and then wiped her face gently.
"Aria..." he called her, his voice soft and gentle. "I'm sorry. I..I didn't mean to yell at you like that. Please don't cry"
Aria opened her eyes and looked at him, her tears rolled again. He wiped her tears away, and brushed her hair "I'm sorry"
"But what you did tonight....do not ever repeat it. Are we clear?" his voice firm and commanding.
"Y-yes" she answered, hiccuping even. He caressed her cheek with his thumb and she just kept her eyes lowered. He pulled her closer by her waist and she clutched his robe. Ryan's hand went up to her cheek again and he continued caressing it. His thumb grazed her lips and she gulped.
"Do you want me to kiss you?" he suddenly asked, with a tiny smile visible on his face "Should I kiss you to make you feel better?"
She stared at him. How could he ask her such questions? H-how is she supposed to answer?
"I... I want you to rub my hair" she said instead.
"Is rubbing your hair more important than my kisses, Aria?" he asked, with a playful smirk.
"Yes" she answered and then bit her lips. Why would he asked her such questions? Even though she wanted him to kiss her, she can't just say it!
"Fine then. As you wish, my lady" he smiled at her and then began to rub her hair, ever so gently. She stared at him for a little while and then asked,
"Y-you not mad at me anymore?"
"I can't stay angry at you for too long, my sweet Ari" he flashed a smile, and her cheeks grew faint red. His words are just so heart-fluttering. He continued rubbing her hair, and she soon closed her eyes. He continued for a little while before he stopped, just staring at her face, and then he too closed his eyes.
Minutes later, the girl who was supposed to be asleep opened her eyes and stared at the man said to be her boyfriend. The gorgeous man who looks more beautiful when his eyes are closed, and he seems to be asleep. As she looked at his thin lips, she began regretting why she denied his kiss. His soft, warm lips on hers. Well, he's asleep already. Or not.
However, she leaned closer and pressed her lips on his, her eyes closed. She uttered the words, 'I'm sorry' within her. Moving her lips against his.
The man whom she thought was asleep, suddenly pulled her closer by her head. Her eyes flung open, shocked. He kissed her, soft and demanding. He even flipped her over, hovering above her.
Heat trapped them whole, burning them with an intensity that it hasn't before. She kissed him back, following with his pace that got fiery. Their kiss was so passionate that she forgot about everything in the world but then. Her hand went up and gripped his hair, pulling him closer. He pried her mouth open and delved in deeper in her mouth. His tongue was incredibly so hot that caused shivers of pleasure running down her spine. Sweat broke on their foreheads, and they were drowning. Drowning in the sea of pleasure, never wanting to be saved. Her mind went totally blank like a blank canvas the more his tongue teased hers. Butterflies filled her stomach, flowers bloomed in her heart, and her cheeks burned.
But abruptly, when she was almost at the depth of ecstasy, he pulled away, leaving her hanging. They were both breathless, gasping for air.
"Y-you... don't have to steal a kiss from me. You can kiss me whenever you want" he told her, causing her eyes to lit up. Whenever she wants! She wanted to kiss him again but he leaned back.
"Not now. I won't give in to you because you still need to punished" he told her and she almost felt like crying. He got off her, and then pulled her into his arms and closed his eyes like he wasn't the one kissing like there was no tomorrow.
"Sleep now, my sweet Ari" he told her and started rubbing her hair again. With deep feelings in their hearts for each other, they both sle