So It's You

18

Kit's POV

I furrowed. "Ming? "

He gave an awkward grin. I creased my brow as if asking him why he was here.

"Beam called me, " he said, he seemed to understand.

Beam, you are so dead.

I nodded. "I will just take a taxi, " I said.

He pretended to not hear me. He leaned in forward and took my things in the passenger seat. He was so close. My heart went wild and I couldn't speak. I exhaled sharply when he was finally out. He headed to his car and put my things inside.

"What are you doing? " I said.

"Driving you home, " he replied.

"I said I'll just take a taxi, "

He did not answer. He closed the back seat door and opened the passenger door then headed to the driver's seat without waiting for me to come in.

I sighed helplessly and seated myself in his car. I saw him pressed his lips together. I positioned myself at the edge of the seat, pressing myself against the window.

"I don't bite, you know. " he said.

"Yeah, right. " I mocked him.

He suppressed a smile. He looked at me and pout.

I covered my mouth, "What? " I said angrily.

He raised his brow and still pouted.

"Don't dare, " I warned him. I used my two hands to cover my mouth this time.

He was still pouting. "Your seat belt, " he said then laughed. "Or do you want me to put it on for you? I'd love to you know, "

Ahh, I quickly put it on. I was embarrased.

"Why do you always think the worst in me? " he said sadly.

I stopped at what I was doing, "Because you always do the worst, " I replied.

He did not answer. He kept his silence. I felt bad about it.

Did I hurt him?

Should I say sorry?

I looked at him. He kept his eyes on the road. I couldn't help but admire him. This is the first time I get to see him this close. Physically, I could say he was really blessed with looks that every men would envy. But what I really like most about him was his personality.

He seemed to care less about what others would think. He has plenty of women at his disposal. It will just take one call for him to have them come running towards him.

And yet, here he was.

Messing with me.

Playing with me.

Or was he really?

I shook my head. No. No. No.

He seemed to notice me. "What's wrong? " he asked.

"Nothing, " I answered quickly.

"Most of the time, nothing means something, " he sounded concern.

I gave up. "Why are you messing with me? "

"I am not, " he said.

"Why me? "

"Why not you? " he asked back.

"I am a man, " I said.

"I know, " he answered.

"I didn't know, " I paused to get his attention. He looked at me, "You're into men, "

He stopped the car by the sidewalk. I looked around and noticed we were already in front of my dormitory. He turned the engine off.

Then he looked at me, "I wasn't into men until there was you, " he said.

"Then why me? "

"I don't see any reasons why not, "

I shrugged. "A lot actually --- I am not likeable for a start. "

He raised his hand to touch me but he stopped himself "If you aren't, there won't be Ice and Gan trying to flirt with you. "

"They were just friendly, "

His jaw moved. "Trust me, they weren't. You are just naive. "

"Thanks for the compliment " I said sardonically.

"You're welcome, " There was softness in his eyes and gentleness in his smile as he looked at me.

My heart jumped with that smile. It felt like I haven't seen him wear one for a while. I opened the door to take my leave.

"Kit, " there was uncertainty in his voice.

I turned to look at him. It was my first time to hear him call me Kit instead of Kitty. "Don't ask for a kiss again or else I'll kick you. " I tried to sound aggravated to hide my nervousness.

He seemed agitated. "When I told you I like you I meant it, I me-an, I k-now you don't trust me but I want to work for it until you do and accept me. "

It took me time to process what he said. My heart was thumping loudly.

"I won't be able to do it unless you let me, please let me? " he sounded desparate.

Gone was the Ming who was very confident about himself. Gone was the Ming who was always so sure to get what he wants.

No. A voice inside warned me.

Say yes. Another voice said otherwise.

"U-up to you, " I stuttered.

His face lit up. "That's a yes? " he asked.

I stayed quiet. I don't trust my mouth, it might say something I'll regret later.

"Yes! " he shouted. "You can't take it back now, " he seemed to be genuinely happy and excited.

I was glad to see him happy. My heart jumped for joy.

"I did not say yes, " I said.

"You did not say no neither, " he countered.

I sighed.

"You won't regret it, I know you like me but I'll make you like me even more. "

I was glad to hear it but I couldn't let him see me as thrilled as he was.

I rolled my eyes.

I got out of his car but before I could totally walk away. "My Kitty, " he called out. "Sleep tight, I'll be thinking of you tonight. " he said with a huge grin on his face.

I glared at him and turned my back to let go of the smile I was holding back. I hummed a song. I feel like I was on cloud nine. I lied down on my bed and I couldn't help but think about him until I drifted off.

"Ming, " Pha called. It was Monday.

I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. I turned around to see Pha with a wicked smile.

"Why did you turn around? Are you Ming? " he teased.

"You're not funny, " then left him.

"Where were you yesterday? We went to your room but to no avail. " he asked following me.

"I was out," I said lazily.

We both headed to our hangout place.

Beam and Forth were already there, bickering. I was surprised to see Ice too.

"Ice, what's up? " I said.

"I just want to give you a heads up about the changes I made with our draft over the weekend," he started.

"Oh yes, sorry I forgot to call you. " I said apologetically.

My weekend was too much.

The auction.

The date.

The kiss.

Unconsciously, I touched my lips. It was brief but the impact it made lasted.

"It's okay, " I heard Ice said. It interrupted my thoughts.

I sat beside him and checked our drafts. Ice was in his usual funny personality so we were laughing while doing our project. My phone vibrated. I took it out to see who sent the message.

"Who is that guy with you? "

It was just a number. Who was it? I planned to ignore it but another message was sent in.

"My Kitty, I am not the jealous type but what is mine, is mine. "