Beneath the Summer Sky

CHAPTER 13

CHAPTER 13

Warning: R18

Read at your own risk.

Parang biglang sumabog ang init at kiliti sa buong katawan ko kaya’t napakapit ako sa batok niya. Parang may sariling buhay ang aking mga kamay, dumapo ito sa kanyang buhok, at narinig ko siyang napabigkas ng mahina, malalim na ungol.

Huminto si DJ sa paghalik at bahagyang umatras, binigyan ako ng malambing na tingin. "I-I'm sorry, Rica. I didn’t mean to cross any boundaries… Alam kong hindi ko dapat minamadali ang isang bagay na napakahalaga para sa'yo."

Uminit naman bigla ang pisngi ko at bahagya akong ngumiti. "N-no, it's okay. You don't have to say sorry."

DJ’s expression softened, but before he could respond, he glanced at the deepening night sky and said, "Lumalalim na ang gabi. Let’s go—"

Hindi ko na siya pinatapos sa sasabihin niya. I tiptoed and leaned in, claiming his lips with a kiss again. Slightly startled, he paused and grabbed the back of my head, then responded just as eagerly, deepening our kiss and the connection between us.

Habol namin ang aming hininga matapos ang ilang sandaling halik. Ilang pulgada lang ang layo sa pagitan ng aming mga mukha, parehong nakaawang ang aming mga labi habang umaalon pa ang aming mga dibdib sa parehong ritmo.

Umigting ang kanyang panga, at tumingin siya sa aking labi, marahang hinahaplos ito ng kanyang daliri. “Your lips look swollen,” bulong niya, puno ng pagnanasa ngunit may halong ingat. “But I can’t stop myself... It’s like they’re a kind of intoxication—one I can’t avoid, one that keeps me alive.”

I swallowed hard, his words igniting a warmth deep within me. My cheeks burned as his thumb gently traced the curve of my bottom lip, making my heart race and my body tremble.

“You can’t say things like that,” I whispered, my voice shaky but soft, betraying the flurry of emotions stirring inside me.

His eyes never left mine, a smirk playing on his lips as he leaned closer, his breath mingling with mine. “Why not? It’s the truth.”

I tried to look away, but he cupped my jaw, holding me in place with a tenderness that made my chest ache. “Rica,” he murmured, his voice low and intimate, “let me kiss you properly this time—no holding back.”

Ikinawit ko ang aking braso sa leeg niya. "I’ve never felt this way before... but I trust you."

Hindi ko alam kung saan ko kinuha ang lakas ng loob para sabihin iyon. Maybe it was the wine I had earlier, but now I could see the desire burning brighter in his eyes. Muli niyang sinakop ang labi ko, at mas naging malalim ang halik na iyon.

It was a passionate, lingering kiss. His tongue gently explored my mouth, as if he were tasting the remnants of the wine I had just drunk. I closed my eyes, unable to hold back a soft moan. I gasped.

“I’ve never felt this alive,” he said in between our kisses. He slightly squatted and held my left leg to carry me. I wrapped my legs around his waist, and we continued kissing parang naaadik na ako sa labi niya. I felt him start walking, probably heading toward the cabin.

Maingat niya akong inihiga sa kama. Doon ko lang napansin na natanggal na sa pagkakabutones ang suot kong long sleeve polo shirt, at nakabalandra na sa kanya ang swimsuit ko. Hinubad niya ang kanyang t-shirt at shorts, at napalunok ako nang makita ang nakaumbok na bahagi ng katawan niya, na halatang gustong makalaya mula sa boxer shorts niya.

Kinubabawan niya ako at muling siniil ng halik, bawat haplos na ginagawa ni DJ sa parte ng katawan ko ay naghahatid ng kakaibang init at sensasyon.

Iniwan niya ang labi ko at nagpunta ang halik niya sa leeg, papunta sa balikat ko. He is planting soft but wet kisses.

"The way your skin feels under my hands—it’s driving me insane." His raspy voice just ignited the fire within me.

“DJ…” I moaned harshly when DJ bowed and sucked my bust one after the other. s**t! Ang bilis ng mga kamay niya, we are both naked!

I cried out his name when he trailed my body with hot kisses. Galing sa aking dibdib.. papunta sa aking tiyan at pababa sa aking puson… and lower between my thighs..

I turned to the other side of the bed, hoping to find DJ, but all I found were empty sheets. I wonder where he is?

Tumayo ako para sana hanapin siya but the lower part of my body is still weak to move around, the thing in between my thigh is still sore, dahilan upang maupo ako at inalala ang ginawa namin kagabi. Hindi ako tinigilan ni DJ at natapos kami na madaling araw na but it was such an unforgettable moment for me, I felt so happy and content.

Nagawi ang tingin ko sa bedsheet at naramdaman ang pag-init ng aking pisngi.

“Rica?”

Mabilis akong kumilos upang takpan ng kumot ang pulang mantsa na nasa kobre-kama. Itinuon ko ang aking tingin sa kanya at nahalatang magkahawak ang kamay niya sa likuran niya.

“G-Good morning, love.” I smiled.

Dahan-dahan siyang lumalapit. “I hope you like surprises.”

Kumunot naman ang noo ko, wala naman sigurong may birthday sa amin. I look at him with curiosity. “What puts you in the mood for surprises?”

He smiled bashfully and leaned forward, then he gently cupped my chin, lifting it for him to claim my lips. “I just love you so much and I wanted to make you happy.”

Tumayo siya ng maayos at pinakita ang tinatago niya sa likuran kanina. It’s a paper gardenia flower bouquet.

“Wow!” namamangha kong saad habang kinuha ang gawa niya, para namang may namumuong luha sa aking mga mata. I look at him again. “You don’t really have to do this, love. Sapat na sa akin na masaya akong kasama ka, na ikaw ‘yung taong masasandalan ko tuwing may problema ako.”

He squatted in front of me and held both of my hands. “I do it because you’re worth every little thing, love. Your happiness means everything.”

The look of admiration was unmistakable in his eyes. “Nagustuhan mo ba? Gumising ako ng maaga para magawa ‘yan. Totoong bulaklak sana ang ibibigay ko, but... we’re still stuck in the middle of the sea,” he said, scratching the back of his head, a sheepish smile tugging at his lips.

Instead of answering his question directly, I whispered, “I love you, DJ.” Taking the initiative, I closed the distance between us and brushed my lips against his. A soft smile formed on his lips as we kissed, as though my actions had spoken louder than words, as though they were the answer he sought.

And just like the night before, we found ourselves losing track of time, lost in the moment, sharing what could only be described as pure, unspoken connection.

After spending time together in the cabin, we headed to have a brunch. Buti na lang at may natira pa mula sa pagkain namin kahapon. DJ was able to contact Kuya Gerson, and after lunch, we’d be back at the resort.

We sat on the swim platform, our legs submerged in the calm sea. I leaned against his shoulder while he gently caressed my right arm.

"Love?" he called softly.

Even with my eyes closed, I responded, "Hmm?"

"Let’s swim again?"

His question made me look up, only to find him grinning mischievously. I nodded, and together we stood up and dove into the water. As we emerged from the sea, our gazes locked.

He was looking at me as if he wanted to memorize every detail of my face.

"May problema ba?" I asked, curious.

He shook his head. “I can’t keep my eyes off you. Ang ganda mo, sobra. Kahit namumula na ang pisngi mo dahil sa pagbibilad sa araw, maganda ka pa rin.”

I laughed softly and playfully narrowed my eyes at him. “Bolero!”

"Do you trust me, Rica?”

Out of the blue he asked me that question, there was a hint of something unspoken in his tone, but I didn’t let my curiosity show.

“I trust you wholeheartedly, DJ.”

As if those were the words he was waiting for, he pulled me underwater. And there, beneath the sea’s embrace, he claimed my lips again in a kiss, one that felt timeless and filled with everything he couldn’t say aloud.