Jay's POV
The bus ride home felt quieter than usual. The world outside blurred into streaks of orange and gold as the sun slowly dipped, and for once, my mind wasn't racing. I just… felt calm.
Without thinking, I leaned my head against Keifer's shoulder.
He didn't move away.
Instead, he gently placed his jacket over me, tucking it around my arms like he always does when he thinks I'm cold—even when I'm not.
"I love you, Keif…" I whispered, barely louder than the hum of the engine.
"I love you too," he murmured back, his voice soft and steady.
I felt a light peck near my lips—so quick I wasn't even sure if it really happened. But the warmth lingered.
And for the first time that day… I felt safe.
—
When we reached the Watson's house, I practically dragged myself inside, exhaustion finally catching up to me.
"Potato!" I called.
Right on cue, he came running and jumped straight onto my bed like he owned it.
"Aww, boy… ikaw din pagod?" I laughed softly, rubbing his fluffy ears.
I grabbed a quick shower, changed into my comfiest bear onesie, and flopped onto the bed beside him.
"This is the life…" I sighed, hugging Potato like a pillow.
"Dinner is ready!" Tita shouted from downstairs.
My eyes shot open.
Ah yes.
My baby.
My beautiful dinner. 🤤
I jumped up and sprinted out of my room like my life depended on it.
"FOOOOOD—"
And then—
I tripped.
Over my own feet.
Classic.
I braced myself for impact, but before I could hit the ground, strong arms wrapped around my waist and pulled me upright.
I froze.
Oh no.
I knew that grip.
I slowly looked up.
"The king of ulupongs…" I muttered.
Keifer smirked.
Before I could escape, he pinned me gently against the wall, his arms trapping me on either side.
My heart immediately betrayed me.
Oh wow.
Okay.
I knew he was strong, but… his muscles looked illegal up close.
"Oh? Wifey staring at my muscles?" he teased, his voice low, his breath warm against my neck.
"Who's your wife, gago!" I shot back, completely flustered.
I looked down at my shoes like they suddenly became the most interesting thing in the world.
Why are my shoes so… shoey?
I felt him lean closer.
My breath hitched.
He's going to kiss me.
I closed my eyes.
My heart pounded so loudly I was sure he could hear it.
But instead of my lips…
I felt his lips press gently against my neck.
A soft, lingering kiss that sent chills down my spine.
"K-Keifer…" I whispered, gripping his shirt.
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Keifer's POV
She's so easy to read.
Every time she gets shy, she looks down like the floor suddenly became her best friend. Every time I get close, her breathing changes just a little.
And she thinks I don't notice.
When she tripped, my heart almost stopped.
But catching her like that… feeling her weight in my arms…
God.
I don't think I'll ever get used to how right it feels.
"The king of ulupongs…" she said.
I almost laughed.
Almost.
Instead, I pinned her to the wall—careful, gentle, but enough to make her stay.
Because I didn't want her to run.
Not yet.
Not when she looks at me like that.
Her eyes flickered to my arms, and I couldn't resist teasing her.
"Oh? Wifey staring at my muscles?"
Instant reaction.
Flustered.
Defensive.
Cute.
"Who's your wife, gago!"
But she couldn't even look at me.
I leaned closer, watching her eyes shut as she waited.
She thought I'd kiss her lips.
I wanted to.
God, I really wanted to.
But instead, I kissed her neck.
Slow.
Soft.
Just to hear her say my name like that.
"K-Keifer…"
I smiled against her skin.
"You run too much," I murmured. "So I had to catch you."
She tightened her grip on my shirt.
And for a moment…
Neither of us moved.
Because somehow, in that small space between teasing and something more…
We both knew—
This wasn't just playing anymore.
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Hey guys, I'm back 🥹💗
I missed you all so much, and I'm really sorry for not posting lately. Starting today, I'm back for real and I'll try to post daily again 🤞✨
Also, about the kiss scene… imagine it with that slow-burn, library-scene energy 📚😳
That kind of tension where the silence is loud, the eye contact lasts too long, and one small move changes everything 🔥
Now, I want to say something about the Ashdres and KaiDres situation.
I know a lot of fans have been getting emotional, but please remember that the pairings and public interactions are being discussed very intensely online, and that has also led to a lot of toxic behavior and unnecessary hate.
What's sad is that people keep turning this into a fight instead of just enjoying the story and respecting the people involved.
Andres has been getting a lot of blame from both sides of the fandom, but a lot of the online discussion is really about fan expectations and shipping wars, not facts.
So to Ashdres fans and KaiDres fans: please chill a little 🥲
Support your ship, but don't spread hate, fake news, or drag other people just because you prefer one pairing over another. The fandom is loud right now, but it doesn't need to become cruel.
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