The most important time is bonding with your loved ones.
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I got home at exactly 4 PM. Zec’s house is a 15-minute walk from our house but only five minutes if I rode a tricycle. My brother’s about to leave the house when he saw me. He left Mom’s car key to me, a grocery list and a list of to-do chores. My parents will be gone for a week and my brother insisted on coming with them. They left me because I preferred not to waste my time and get bored while they check our family business abroad.
I took a quick shower and laid on my bed naked under a towel. I drifted to sleep that I forgot to put on some clothes. I’m dreaming something about bacon when someone woke me up, “Yo! Wake up lazy bones!”
Great! Zec always love interrupting my sleep! I swear! I’ll get her duplicate key one of these days!
“Zec! Stop shaking me! I feel like my brain will explode!”
“Why are you sleeping naked? Is Miss Spoiled-Brat here?”
“Oops. Sorry. I fell asleep and didn’t care putting on some clothes. Azil will be here later.”
She went to my closet, grabbed some undies, a random shirt and jogging pants and threw them one by one at me.
“Ouch! My beautiful face! Be careful, Zec!”
I removed my towel and wear sports bra and boxers. I hesitated to wear the jogging pants she gave me. Instead, I reached for the shorts at the top of my bedside table, it’s the same one I wore yesterday before going out on a date. I smiled remembering my wonderful time with Azil last night. What a fantastic date we had, plus a bonus of Zec’s first drunk experience!
I caught Zec’s staring at my tummy as I wore my shirt over my head.
“Hey witch! What are you looking at?”
“How did you get fit? You don’t have that six-pack now, but you’re getting there. When did you start working out?”
“Regular exercise and I still play badminton sometimes. We should set a schedule! I miss playing badminton with you!”
“Can I touch your soon-to-be abs?”
“Tee-hee. Sure. Here.”
I lifted half of my shirt and let her poked at my tummy. I am so proud of my little achievement, “See? Do you believe me now? I can easily punch that boy who hurt you! I’m strong and I can defend you!”
“Are you sure this is real? This is not a fake body suit? And even if you are fit, it does not mean you’re strong. You’ll still lose if you punch the person who hurt me.”
She started tickling me and pushed me to the bed. I am crying of too much laughter, but she still keeps on going.
“Look! You are boastful about your four-packed-abs, you’re still weak! You can’t even stop me!”
“Please! Stop it Zec! I might start belching later! And my eyes can’t stop crying because I am laughing too much!”
“Ahem”, Zec stopped tickling me and we both stared at the person who cleared her throat. Darn it! I forgot that I gave Azil another duplicate key! Azil raised an eyebrow at us while she folded both of her arms across her chest. Her glaring eyes made me realize Zec and I were in an awkward position. My shirt is lifted, exposing half of my upper body. Zec’s on top of me and my hands were holding both of her hands to make her stop from tickling me. Both of my legs wrapped around Zec’s waist because I was going to tackle her on the floor. Azil might get the wrong idea! This is so awkward! I pushed Zec off me quickly, causing her to fell on the floor, face first. I straightened my shirt as fast as I could. I scratched my nape as I nervously explained to Azil, “Hi baby, Zec and I were just goofing around. This witch started tickling me and I can’t stop her.”
I silently kicked Zec’s body. She’s still lying there like a dead person, “Hey Zec stand up and make us some popcorn. I’ll prepare the movies we’ll watch tonight!” Zec stood up, holding her hurt nose. She’s like Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer. I laughed, and she pinched my butt cheeks. She smiled coyly at Azil, before going downstairs.
“I want to snap the neck of that leech! After I saw you two making out, she has the audacity to pinch your butt in front of me, your girlfriend! YOUR GIRLFRIEND! She already knows that, right?”
“Hey baby. Calm down. Zec’s just teasing you. And we are not making out. We are goofing around like siblings do. Come here. Pick the movie you want. You are so cute especially when you are jealous!”
I pinched both of her cheeks and kiss her lips, but she pushed me away.
“Stop it, Milena”
“I love hearing my name from your lips.”
I kissed her again, but she bit hard on my lower lip and pushed me away.
“Ouch! Baby, you bit me!”
I tasted some blood on my lip, “Sorry baby, if Zec’s always teasing you. Just ignore her. She likes it when she annoys people. Don’t be jealous. You know that you’re the only one I like so much!”
Azil ignored me and started setting up the DVD player and inserted the movie she wanted to watch. She sat on the edge of the bed, near the headboard and far away from me. I crawled my way to her like a snake. I wrapped my arms around her waist, my forehead on hers, and put my legs on her lap. I pouted my lips, making sure that she’ll see the injury she made. She licked my injured lower lip as if it could seal the wound! Then she proceeded on kissing both of my cheeks then the tip of my nose. She made me lean unto the headboard, so she could lay her head on my chest and wrapped her arms around my waist. Zec entered the room with a big bowl of popcorn and three sodas in can. Her eyebrow raised when she saw Azil’s position. She sat on my left then gave one soda to Azil and one for me then put the bowl of popcorn on my lap. After watching two rom-com movies, Zec fell asleep on my shoulder. I gently shook her shoulder to wake her up, “Hey bestie, you want to sleep properly?”
“No. I’m still watching. Let me make you my pillow.”
I handed the bowl of popcorn to Azil because Zec wanted to make my lap as her pillow. She’s sleepy but insisted to watch the next movie.
Azil whispered, “I want to push that leech on the floor.”
“Baby, behave.”
“She irritates me!”
“Baby, instead of being irritated, why don’t you waste your time with my injured lips?”
“Oh, my! Does it still hurt? Sorry, baby Mimi. Let me check that. Hmm. Swells a little. I’m sorry.”
She licked my lower lip again then kissed me slowly. We didn’t mind Zec sleeping on my lap. Our kiss deepened. She moaned a little when I started kissing down her neck. I covered her mouth with my hand to silence her moans. I left small bites on her neck, making sure I would leave marks. She ran her fingers thru my hair as I traced my tongue and kiss my way to her earlobe. I whispered sweet nothings on her ear and she bit my hand that covers her mouth. We froze a little when Zec turned her way to us. I can’t continue what I was doing to Azil because I could feel Zec’s warm breath on my thighs and it tickled me. This is not good! I am so sensitive right now!
Azil copied my actions earlier, she’s kissing my neck. Kissing and teasing me. Her hands made their way under my shirt. Slowly exploring my body but making sure she’s still in my safe zone. Her hand wandered from my waist to my tummy to my back. Her kisses tickled my skin! Holy goddess! She’s turning me on! And then, my mom suddenly knocked at the door, we jumped away from each other out of fear. Zec woke up, startled from our sudden movements. Oh, Mom! Way to ruin the moment!
“Lena?”
“Yes, Mom?”
“Are you asleep?”
I slightly opened the door, “Hey Mom! I thought you have a flight tonight?”
“Our flight was rescheduled for tomorrow morning. I went here to get your brother’s car. I will leave it at the repair shop down the street. Your brother bumped it yesterday, practicing how to parallel park. I’m here to borrow some cash money. I forgot my wallet inside your dad’s car when they dropped me off here.”
“Alright. Wait a second.”
I went to my bedside drawer and picked up my wallet. I gave her all the cash I had.
“Here, Mom. Good thing I’m still awake. It’s already late. You can sleep first then take the car tomorrow before your flight.”
“Our flight is too early tomorrow. And I know that you’re still sleeping at that time. It’s okay to ask money to a person who is still awake rather than waking the person to ask for their money.”
“Is that your own quote, Mom?”
My mom just laughed then simply checked the inside of my room, “Do you have friends inside?”
“Yep. They’re staying over. Girl’s night out with bestie Zec and our new friend, Azil. Want to say hello?”
“No. Maybe next time. I don’t want to interrupt your girls’ bonding night. I’ll go now. Thanks for the cash, sweetie.”
She kissed my cheeks then left the house. Zec was still rubbing her eyes and yawning while Azil was busy scrolling her phone. I caught a glimpse of her flushed cheeks. Maybe mine too! It’s because of the heat I felt when we’re making out! I hope my mom didn’t notice. I’m still turned on but our moment was already gone! I hate you Mom, Dad and Lil Bro!
“Mimi, I don’t want to watch the next movie. I’m sleepy.”
“Okay baby. You and Zec will share the bed. I’ll sleep on the floor.”
Zec shouted “NO” so loud that I thought she’s dreaming.
“What’s that Zec?”
“No. This is your bed and both of you love birds should sleep together. I’ll sleep on the floor.”
Azil didn’t approve of Zec’s idea, “Wait, Zec. Mimi’s bed is big enough for us. We’ll share the bed. I’ll sleep here on the right side.”
“Oh, okay. Lena sleep beside your girlfriend, and I sleep on the left.”
My gosh! I didn’t want to sleep in the middle! I’m in heat and couldn’t sleep without moving too much! I needed a cold shower!
“Okay, girls! I’ll take a quick shower first.”
“You already took a shower earlier, Lena. You’ll get sick.”
“Come here, baby. You don’t need to take a shower. You’re not smelly so hug me and let’s sleep!”
“Oh, alright!”
I positioned myself between them even if I’m still not comfortable of what I’m feeling. Zec went under the blanket, covered from head to toe. I wrapped my arm around Azil. She laid on my chest and looked up, “I know your reason, baby. I want to have a cold shower too but I’m too sleepy. So, let’s sleep even if we’re feeling hot.” She kissed the tip of my nose and moved her hand under my shirt. “You’re such a tease, Azil!”
“I know, baby! Good night! Wet. Ahem! sweet dreams!' Then she buried her face on my neck and hugged me closer to her. I kissed the top of her head, “See you in my dream, baby Azil.”