Cay's Zodiac (Completed)

Chapter 39

A SOFT smile appeared on Rayos lips when he saw Leo still lying beside her. Naka unan ang ulo niya sa braso nito. He's already awake and staring at her, as if memorizing her face.

"You're still here…" Aniya.

Leo moved his hand from her waist to her face, gently tucking her hair strands that covered half of her face behind her ear. "Ayoko na umalis habang tulog ka. Baka kung ano ang isipin mo…"

Ipinikit niya ang mga mata nang humaplos ang hinlalaki nito sa pisngi niya. Rayos will miss his sweetness for sure, his good mornings, his kisses, everything about Leo.

"May masakit ba sayo?" malambing na tanong nito. Leo was now combing her hair using his fingers. It was relaxing.

"I'm sore, Leo," nakanguso na sagot niya at siniksik ang katawan dito.

He chuckled. "You want it hard." Leo answered in a matter of fact tone.

"Masarap e!" Mas lalo na humaba ang nguso niya lalo na nang malakas na tumawa si Leo.

Pinanggigilan nito ang mukha niya at umuklo para mahalikan ang tungki ng ilong niya. Leo looks okay, but he has his silent battles.

"Baby, can you help me pack my stuff?"

"Sige…"

Naunang tumayo si Leo para kumuha ng damit sa closet nilang dalawa, saka 'yon pinasuot sa kanya. She smirked when she saw it was one of his long sleeves shirts, manipis ito. See through.

Tahimik lang silang dalawa habang nag-iimpake sila ng mga gamit na dadalhin nito. Pigil ni Rayos ang sarili na huwag umiyak. Hindi naman kasi ito aalis dahil gusto nito. Kung hindi dahil kailangan. It's for himself. For his own good.

Nang matapos sila, nilalambing lang siya ni Leo. They ate their dinner together, binged some mystery movies while cuddling and Leo kissing her head from time to time.

Hanggang sa abutan sila ng umaga. Sinulit talaga nilang dalawa ang oras na magkasama.

"Palagi kang pupuntahan ni Ate sa bahay, okay? Don't eat too much junk food, 'wag ka rin masyadong mag-aral, get some rest if needed. May nilagay ako na sticky notes sa refrigerator, it's a recipe for smoothie, para makatulong sa pag-aaral mo—"

Ang dami pa nitong habilin sa kanya, halos hindi na makasunod si Rayos. Pisces was just shaking her head, tunog nanay kasi si Leo.

"Opo, mahal ko, hindi ko malilimutan." Rayos answered.

He sighed. Lumapit ito sa kanya at marahan na hinalikan siya ni Leo sa noo, kasunod ay dinampi nito ang mga labi sa mga labi niya.

"I'll be gone for a month… or maybe months? I don't know. Just… be safe, okay?"

"Ikaw rin. I'll wait for you. That's a promise, Leo."

Ngumiti si Leo sa kanya. It was a genuine smile. That was what he needed. Her assurance.

Leo cupped her face. Pinagdikit nito ang mga noo nila bago sinakop ulit ang mga labi niya. It was a hot and passionate kiss. He was kissing her like he already missed her.

Rayos was savoring his kisses while caressing the rings on her finger. Nang humiwalay si Leo ay napansin nita 'yon. Nanuyo ang lalamunan niya nang marahang hinawakan ni Leo ang kamay niya. Nakatingin ito sa mga singsing na nakasuot sa daliri niya at may ngiti na nakapaskil sa mga labi.

"I'll be back."

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ISANG LINGGO na nakakulong sa loob ng bahay si Rayos at dumadalaw rin si Pisces para tingnan siya.