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I'm exhausted.
I plop down on the bed.
My cousin Eli suddenly announced that he was going to get married to Ava after rejecting her all those years ago. It wasn't really a shock but a little sudden. My grandfather quickly called us for a family meeting. After we talked everything out, we called Ava's family the next day. They are still discussing about the date. Uncle Cole was the unhappiest I've ever seen him. Even Ava didn't look too happy, I tried to talk to her but she brushed it off.
This was four days ago, I was supposed to leave after that but my mom and aunt Elsa decided since we all are here we should spend some time together. Unfortunately for me, their idea of spending time together was shopping. I'm soo tired.
I haven't had the chance to call Niko today. I wonder what he is doing.
As the words leave my mouth, the universe grants me my wish and my phone rings.
I smile before picking it up.
"Lotus flower"
Even though the greeting warms my heart, his words are slurred and I Instantly sit up on the bed.
"Niko, are you drunk?"
Impatiently I start pacing around the room.
"Just a little bit"
It means a lot.
Dear God
"Where are you?"
The pause makes me anxious.
I just hope he is safe
"Ho..me"
I sigh in relief
Okay, not as bad as I thought.
"What's wrong, baby?"
My mind races with a thousand scenarios but he ignores my question.
"I love it when you call me baby. Why don't you do it more often?"
He whines and I smile despite the panic.
"I'll do it more often. Okay?"
I can practically hear his grin through the phone.
"Why did you drink?"
Anxiousness swirls within my chest. Is his mind racing? Is he getting bad? I need to be there with him.
My thoughts come to a halt when he mumbles something.
"Sorry, baby. Can you say that again?"
I'm very careful with my words, if he is on his high I shouldn't get angry.
"I.. missch.. you"
The slurring worsens but I hear him just fine.
"You drank because you missed me?"
I wasn't expecting that.
"Yeahhh. You.. said two only two days and it's been..."
I can't see it but I know he is counting on his fingers.
"One, two, three, four dayss. It's unfair"
"I'm sorry baby"
A lot happened here, I'll explain everything when I'm back home.
Wordlessly I lift my bag on to the coffee table and start packing. I was leaving tomorrow but I can't leave him like that. I'll take the first flight to the island. My siblings and cousins can join us tomorrow.
"Kill.. took me to a party. Yay. I love parties"
"I know"
The neon lights, loud music and even louder people, is definitely Niko's scene.
"Butttt I couldn't enjoy it"
I'd like to kiss the frown on his face away.
"Why?"
"There were too many couples, standing close and doing couple-y things, and I wanted that too, with you. I misseddd you"
I have to stop myself from saying couple-y is not a word. I have a habit of correcting people, I can't help myself.
"I miss you too, baby"
I tell him sincerely. Nikolai is always on my mind especially when he is away from me.
"Nope, you didn't even call me today"
He sulks like a child.
I didn't sleep well yesterday resulting in me waking up late. By the time I got out of room everyone was ready to leave so I texted Niko about the same. But with all the shopping and everything we lost track of time and I couldn't call him at all. By the time we were in the car ride back home Craig was asleep on my shoulder. I was going to call him but he beat me to it.
But whatever my reason was, valid or not, he waited for a call and I didn't do it.
I sigh in frustration.
Just how bad am I at managing a relationship?
He shouldn't have to wait for something as trivial as a phone call.
Nikolai mumbles something incoherent and I sweep my eyes around the room checking everything. As soon as I'm on my room's threshold I almost collide with my twin.
He looks at the bag in my hand, the phone pressed to my ear and my anxious expression and asks,
"Where are you going?"
The private jet was quickly arranged. And several hours later all four of us land on the island. Lan and Glyn joined me as soon as I said I was going back. Craig who was asleep when we got home, was miraculously waiting for us outside when we packed. Surprisingly our family just smiled at us knowingly.
A car was already waiting outside the airport when we landed. As soon as the car dropped me outside the building, I ran to the elevator. I step inside our home and it's eerily quiet. He is probably sleeping. I tip toe in to the living room so as to not wake him up but I stop as I spot him sprawled on the couch.
I quietly approch him, he looks so peaceful, his hair is wild and free, a pink hue covers his cheeks and he is frowning a little. I bend forward to kiss his forehead. He instantly relaxes. I can't help myself around him so I lean again to kiss his cheek, brushing his hair away from his forehead.
"I'm so sorry. Let's get you to bed"
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Why is it so bright? It's irritating me.
What time it is again?
I try to adjust my eyes to the light, grunting against the ache in my muscles.
Why is the couch so hard?
But it's so warm and pretty.
Pretty?
I hastily lift my head to look at the figure lying underneath me.
I came home alone yesterday, I'm sure of it.
My eyes collide with the familiar blue ones as he gazes softly at me.
Lotus flower is here?
I rapidly blink to make sure it's not an effect of a hangover.
He quickly pecks my lips.
"Good morning, baby"
He really is here, my heart thuds louder.
I hover above him with probably the biggest grin on my face.
"That's not how you say good morning, baby"
He circles his arms around my neck.
"Then?"
I lean down slowly licking the seam of his mouth before diving in for a kiss. He instantly moans and my own chest rumbles in response. I've been touch starved for the past few days so this is definitely a pleasant surprise. We pull away a few minutes later panting.
I love that I'm the only one who can make a mess out of him like this.
"That's how you do it"
He chuckles
"Noted"
He doesn't comment on my unbrushed teeth, it's ok, we are way past that stage anyways.
"You were supposed to be here by the evening"
He just smiles.
"I missed you, baby"
I nuzzle my nose on his forehead, on his cheek, neck everywhere I can reach.
"I missed you too"
"When did you get here?"
"Around 4 AM"
"That's early. You need sleep"
He pulls me down for another kiss.
"I need you"
He looks at me with lust mixed with longing.
I always knew I wasn't made for long distance relationships, I'm too hyperactive for that but this look right here is the reason why I'd never even want to try it.
"You don't have to tell me twice"
Suddenly I remember something.
"Wait, I was on the couch yesterday"
"Yeah, but the couch was small for the both of us, so I moved you here"
"Couldn't stay away, huh?"
"No, I needed you closer"
Holy shit
"Say that again"
He smiles mischievously.
"I wanted to touch you so I brought you here"
"You are so vocal today"
"You have complaints baby?"
"Not at all"
He starts kissing my neck and collarbone and a memory flashes in my mind.
"Huh? Did I call you yesterday?"
He stops.
I did.
"You came back because I was complaining?"
I'm dumbfounded, I don't even remember calling him.
"I came back because I wanted to"
"Are you saying this so I don't feel bad about it?"
"No, I'm saying this because you have every right to demand whatever you want from me. I promise I'll do my best to fulfill all your wishes"
He genuinely tells me and heat crawls up my face.
"All my wishes?"
"Yeah. No matter how small they seem, please tell me. I'm not good at expressive gestures but I'll do my very best"
He cradles my face in his hands.
"I'll lay each one of your wishes at your feet, just be a little patient with me"
I sigh in defeat and drop my forehead on his.
"Have some mercy on my poor heart, it's about to explode"
He giggles
Fucking giggles
"Stop flirting with me damn it"
He laughs again.
"Come on big guy. I thought you were giving me lessons about proper good mornings and all"
He seductively brushes his fingers on my arm and chest stopping just above lotus flower tattoo.
I can't say no to that now, can I?