When the Sun loves the Moon

CHAPTER 5

"That's cheating." He accused.

"It is not! This is an 8 ball! Not 9!" I fought.

"Opps.." Apollo stated teasingly when my shot failed. "You sit there and watch me win." He smirked.

So boastful, huh? Okay. I sat on the high chair and watched him go around the table. He found the right spot for his shot and prepared his cue stick.

"It'll be a failure." I tried to distract him.

"No."

Okay, I'm nervous.

It went in.. He won. Oh my...

"Where are we going to hike?" I asked.

"No dates with Karl." He smirked.

"Why?" I chuckled.

"Just don't."

"Okay! I'll be a good girl." I winked.

"Prove it to me then." He smirked.

I am a good girl! Like, literally. My mom always calls me that.

"What to play next? We have this play room all day." I chuckled.

"Table tennis?" He suggested while pointing at the tennis table.

"Sure! Do you know how to play it?"

"Why would I suggest this game if I don't?" He said so sarcastically.

We played table tennis and I won! How sad. I wished I had made a bet. We played almost everything for about an hour and now we're back playing at 8 ball.

"When will the "no dates with Karl" start?" I asked while he was thinking of his shot.

This round is just a friendly game. We don't care who wins or loses.

"Now." He positioned his cue stick and made his move.

I have to admit that he's very good at this game. He's smart. Speaking of smart... I saw a chess game around here somewhere... I looked around and saw it.

"Wanna play chess for our last game before we eat lunch?" I asked.

"You like mind games, huh?"

"I just wanna try and compete with your brain, smartass." I laughed and he just smiled a little.

"Okay, I'll finish this game. You prepare for our next game."

"Oh, really now, Apollo Moon? You think you're not going to have a failed shot?"

He looked at me and smirked. "I'm pretty good at playing pool, miss." He winked and took his shot again.

I rolled my eyes at his boastfulness and just prepared our chess pieces. I took the white side and he'll take the black. Within five minutes, he really finished the game! This smart jerk.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"You're smart. Do you even know that?" I asked.

He took a sit in front of me and took a sip of his coffee.

"I know," he whispered.

"I'm curious why... don't you let that smart Apollo out in school?"

"I'm not actually more of a book smart and who says that I don't release this brain in school?"

"Rumors..." I murmured.

"I'm running for laude so, what are you saying?"

WHAT?! "Y-you're running for laude?!"

He just shrugged like it was nothing!

"Let's start." He stated. "You move first."

I did move first... I was just watching and thinking about his next move but he's so good. He's so hard to read. Like, he'll do the least thing you ever thought of.

"You're so f*****g smart... Like how..." I am so confused.

A minute ago, he was checked mate and I'm the one who's trapped! It's like a reverse freaking thing.

"You're not paying attention to your pieces. You're paying attention to mine," he stated.

"Isn't that what you're really supposed to do? Watch your opponent's pieces to know your move?" I asked while watching him thinking about his next move.

"Well, yes, sure. But also watch yours. You have to pay attention to your pieces more than your enemy's pieces, because as soon as you don't get your focus on your pieces... then... you're not gonna be able to protect them... And... check mate."

What? My eyes widened from shock. I'm trapped again. I was about to find my other pieces but I only have pawns left. What the hell...

I sighed deeply while looking at the chess board. Still thinking about how it happened. It happened so quickly!

"Okay, enough with these mind games. We came here to relax. Not to stress ourselves." He chuckled and I saw that he was already cleaning up the chess pieces.

"Should we go back to our room then?" I asked. "Let's just come back later. Since you rented this place for the whole day."

"Yeah, sure. We could do that."

We went back to our room and ordered room service for lunch since we're both too lazy to get ready and go out.

From: Karl Williams

I miss you :(

I smiled a bit. My heart's beating so fast right now.

To: Karl Williams

I miss you, Karl

After I sent that text, he immediately called! Apollo looked at me 'cause I got up from bed so quickly. We're both just laying down in the bed while watching Netflix on TV.

"Hi!" I answered.

"Hey... What are you doing?"

"Nothing. Just... watching Netflix."

"You're with Apollo?"

"Oh?" I looked at Apollo, who was busy watching. "Yeah, we're both waiting for our lunch."

"Oh, okay. Wanna swim again later?"

I bit my lower lip when I remembered our kiss. "Would love that." My voice became sore all of a sudden and Apollo's head suddenly turned to face me, with a confused expression.

"Yeah? Uhm, do you wanna... sleep with me tonight? I mean it's fine if you don't want to. I'm not rushing you or whatever. It's not what you think. I just... miss you."

I felt so nervous. "Sleep with you?" I asked in a whisper, but yeah, Apollo heard it.

He paused the movie and sat on the bed. He looked at me with dark eyes. Oh, what now? OH! RIGHT! OUR BET.

"I'm not ready for that phase yet, Karl..." I got so shy as I said that.

"It's okay, babe. What about we go on a date tomorrow?"

"A date?"

Apollo came closer to me and I became so confused. I pulled my phone away from my ear. "What?" I asked with no voice.

"Speaker mode." He stated so darkly. Why the hell is he mad?

I did it anyway, even though I was confused.

"Just a date. Wanna watch a movie? Eat at a restaurant?"

Apollo looked at me like he was expecting me to say "no" to him. How would I tell him that I can't because of my bet with Apollo?

"I'll see it first, Karl. I don't know yet if there are still plans for me and Apollo tomorrow by our parents."

"Okay, just update me."

"I will, Karl. I will. If ever, let's just see each other at school, hm?" I said so sweetly and Apollo looked at me, digusted with my voice. What now? You're so bitter.

"Okay, babe. Oh, wait! I'll call back. We need to go. Eat well for your lunch."

"Okay, you too. Take care."

And the call ended. "WHAT?!" I asked, so confused.

"No dates."

"I rejected his date already."

"I know." He just answered and leaned his back on the bed headboard.

"Such a protective brother." I smirked and he looked at me with tired eyes.

"You're a child to me."

"I'm not!"

"You're a baby."

"That's even worse!" I fought and I was about to speak more but we heard a knock.

"Room service." He smirked and got out of bed. He really knows how to piss me off!

Is this revenge when I barged into his room last time?

It was our lunch. We both ate peacefully until our parents called.

"Apollo! Lyanne! Oh, are you both enjoying yourself? I can see that you're both eating lunch now, huh?"

"Yes, mama," I answered.

"How are you there, Apollo? Is she good to you? Is she treating you well?"

What an accusation! I'm not a bad sister!

Apollo smirked. "I'm fine, Mrs. Sauria, and yes, she treats me well, but she's a little bit naughty."

My brows furrowed when he said that. When did I become naughty?!

"Oh, she can be naughty at times!" My mother laughed. "Oh, here's your father, Apollo."

"Apollo, Lyanne, how are you both doing?"

"We're doing well, pa." Apollo answered this time.

"Lyanne, he's not bullying you, right?"

I laughed at that and Apollo looked at me with a mad expression right now. My turn, Apollo Moon.

"We're both teasing each other, so it's fair." I shrugged and both of our parents laughed.

"Oh! I'm so happy that our kids go along with each other so well." My mom stated.

"Mommy," I called because I was getting embarrassed.

"Oh, what now? Oh! Right, darling, baby, there's a package coming for you both soon. We both sent it. You both have clothes, new perfumes, food, chocolates, and more!"

Oh? Really?! I love packages! "Thank you, mommy! Thank you, Mr. Gray."

"You're welcome, darling." Apollo's father stated, and I smiled.

We both talked for a few minutes more and the call ended. I chuckled when I saw that we were both relieved when the call ended.

"Should I tell my mom that I have a boyfriend?" I asked Apollo.

"Are you really serious about this relationship?" He raised his brow.

"Well, duh! It's my first. Why would I waste it?"

"Psh, yeah right..."

He instantly lay down on the bed and I cleaned our plates. His body and face were facing on the bed. I lay down on top of him and he groaned.

"You're heavy, Ly!"

I laughed. "No, I'm not!"

"Hm? What do you know about your weight? Get off!" He slightly slapped my thigh and I chuckled.

I got off and I kept laughing.

He looked at me, annoyed. Suddenly, he tickled me.

"Ah! HAHAHAHAHA! No! Apollo!" I laughed and I saw him smile.

"What? What do you want?" He asked so teasingly and tickled me again.

I tried to tickle him but he had none! So, I ended up pushing him away playfully. I got my pillow and hit him with it. As revenge, he also got his pillow and hit me with it. We both laughed and our bed was messed up because of our sillyness.

"Enough!" I stated while breathing heavily. I saw him smirk and I got irritated, but I smiled. I quickly went closer to him and playfully wrapped my arms around his neck.

"Ly!" He called and I just laughed.

We're like wrestling right now! I pinned him down on the bed and, all of a sudden, he really used all of his physical strength. I know that he's a lot stronger than me but he's just letting me win, but right now, with a sudden quick movement...

He's on top of me.

We're both breathing heavily out of tiredness.

We're both just staring at each other's eyes. I'm feeling intimidated.

We were quiet for at least a minute now. My heart was beating so fast, I felt so tired. I smirked and he rolled his eyes and smirked back.

"Game over." He whispered and got out on top of me.

We were both breathing so heavily and it was so heavy that I could only hear our breathing.

"You cheated." I pointed out when he used his physical strength on a girl!

"It's unfair to let you win."

"No!" I got my revenge and I got on top of him and we both laughed. No one won.

Because of playing too much wrestling, we ended up sleeping. We just woke up because of a call. It was Apollo's best friend. Derek Ryder. I didn't open my eyes because I'm still sleepy.

"WHAT?!" I heard Apollo say it so irritable. "I can't and I don't want to. Enough calling, Lyanne's sleeping. No- Oh, shut up, Derek... I can't go. How many times do I have to tell you that? I'm not interested in them... I can't leave Lyanne... If you're going to say more nonsense, I'll end this call now."

After that, I fell asleep again. I think he did, too. I woke up again when he was waking me up.

"Snack?" He asked while holding some chips.

"You went out?" I asked and yawned.

"Just went down to buy some snacks."

"You should've woke me up, I want cheetos." I pouted.

He looked at the plastic bag he was carrying and I smiled when he handed me cheetos.

"Yey, thank you!" I smiled and opened it.

"I know it's your favorite." He whispered and I smiled a little.

I think he noticed because I ate every single bag of cheetos in their home.

"Time?" I asked while I got the bottle of water.

"Four."

"What a relief that it's not five." I joked and he just smiled.

While eating, we're just watching Netflix. Now this is a staycation.

"Will you swim again? Tonight?" He suddenly asked.

"Yeah, why?"

"With Karl?"

I looked at him, confused. "Well, he'll probably swim, too. Why?"

He shook his head and continued watching. I just shrugged and continued watching, too.

From: Karl Williams

What room are you in?

To: Karl Williams

Why?

"Karl's asking for our room number. Should I tell him?" I asked Apollo.

"Why is he asking?" His brow rose up. He tilted his head first to me before his eyes followed.

"I don't know- Oh, he replied."

From: Karl Williams

I'll fetch you, I miss you :(

I chuckled at his clingyness. "What a clingy boy," I commented.

"WHY?"

"He said that he missed me and that he'd fetch me," I answered.

"Tss..." I couldn't understand what he whispered. "He'll fetch you? Then tell him to go here. I'll talk, you keep quiet."

"You're being protective now!" I laughed and he just looked at me darkly.

He didn't answer. I told Karl our room number and a few minutes later, there's someone knocking.

"Stay here." Apollo ordered, and he was the one who opened the door.

I was expecting Karl to go inside but I think Apollo went outside instead for a talk.

After a few moments, Apollo went back inside. He looked at me and sighed deeply.

"Be back before five."

I laughed. "Oh, well, I'll be damned." I smirked.

"I'm serious, Lyanne Angel." He gritted.

"Okay! Apollo Moon, I'll be back before five." I chuckled and slightly held his cheeks because he's a cute protective brother.

He removed my hands from his face and "tsked" me. What an arrogant man! I quickly went to the bathroom for a quick change.

"I'll go now." I said to Apollo and waved my hand as a sign of goodbye.

"Before five, Ly."

"I know!" I laughed and got out.

I saw the time and it was already four thirty.

"Hey," Karl smiled and I smiled, too.

He hugged me. Oh, I like his smell.

"Apollo's a strict brother, huh?" Karl smirked. "Oh, well. You're probably worth the effort. I'll respect him and treat him as your father, so I have to follow all his rules."

My heart beats so fast right now. Karl kissed me and I chuckled at his sweetness.

"So, where do you wanna go?" He asked.

"I thought you had plans." I chuckled.

"Oh, I don't. Do you wanna eat or something?"

"Let's think about it on the way. We're wasting time. I need to be back before five."

"Agreed." He smiled and got my hand.

This is what it feels like to have a boyfriend, huh?

I was expecting him to push the ground level of the hotel but he pushed another floor.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"Let's just stay in my room. Since we don't have much time. I think by the time we got out of this hotel, it's already five." He chuckled and I agreed.

To: Apollo Moon Gray

5:30? ^_^

From: Apollo Moon Gray

FIVE.

I bit my lower lip to prevent myself from laughing. I shook my head and turned off my phone.

Karl and I went to his room and I loved the view. He's on the back side of the hotel but the view is also amazing.

"You're alone?" I asked.

"Well, yeah. I don't want to be with my friends. They're noisy."

I chuckled at that. I sat down on the edge of the bed. "Your friends and you planned this vacation?"

"Yeah, I was about to invite you after we checked in but I saw you with Apollo. Good thing you're also on a vacation here."

What? I didn't even see him and his friends at the time we checked in. Apollo and I need to be more careful.

"Well, it was actually a surprise by our parents. They wanted us to relax and have a short vacation."

"That's good. School's stressful, especially when we're graduating students."

"Well, at least it'll soon be over." I smiled.

He got a bottle of wine. He poured me a glass and handed it to me. I gladly accepted that.

He sat beside me and opened the TV. He played a movie and we're both just watching.

"You're so pretty. I'm very happy to have you as my girlfriend."

"You're my first." I got shy.

"I know." He kissed me and I accepted his kiss.

Our kisses are getting wild every second. He got the glass of wine out of my hand and placed it near the table. He held my waist and slowly lay me down on his bed. I'm getting nervous.

I held both of his cheeks as we kissed. I can only hear the movie that was playing and our kisses.

"Fuck..." He whispered and his kiss went to my cheek, slowly going down to my jaw, then to my neck.

I bit my lower lip and closed my eyes. I arched my neck, naturally, didn't even know why I did that. After that, his grip tightened on my waist and looked at me with weary eyes as he stopped.

"You're very addicting, Lyanne..." He whispered and kissed me again.

"Hm, Karl..." I called him and I felt that his hands were going to my thighs. I'm not ready for this.

"Hm?" He answered.

"I-I'm not ready for this..." I whispered.

He sighed deeply and stopped. "It's okay, I'm not rushing you." He smiled and kissed my forehead.

I looked at the wall clock and saw that it was almost five! What the heck?! Why is the time so fast?!

"I-I have to go, Karl!"

"Oh, s**t. It's almost five. Let's go." He smiled and got my hand.

We quickly went back to our room and before I got inside, we both kissed.

"See you later at the pool?" He asked.

"See you." I smiled and kissed him last before I went in.

I was breathing heavily and I saw Apollo with dark eyes.

"It's five," he stated.

"I got here before five! It was 4:59 when I got here and as soon as I opened the door it was five." I explained throughly.

He nodded. "So, where did you both go?"

"To his room."

His brows furrowed at that. "And what did you both do?"

I chuckled. "Do you really wanna know?" I smirked and I could feel that his aura was getting darker.

"I thought you were not ready?"

"Oh, what the heck? It's not s*x! We did not have s*x, Apollo! We just kissed!"

"Did he make advances?"

"Well, when he touched my thigh, I immediately told him that I was not ready for that."

Apollo didn't answer and his attention quickly went back to watching. "Good." He whispered and took a sip of his water.

"This is the last, no more dates after," he stated.

"For a week," I added.

"For a week." He repeated and looked at me.

I smiled at my protective step-brother and he stared back with no expression at all.