Seven

"I'm fucking drunk," He groaned and held my waist. He dropped a kiss on my lips again and searched my eyes.

"I can't even see you clearly now," he complained and frowned. "Fuck that drinks, I will punch Arrow."

"A-Are you really drunk?" I whispered and stroked his cheek.

I saw him close his eyes and wake up again, searching for my eyes.

"Can I kiss you?" He whispered. "I might sober up if I kiss you."

"B-But we haven't greeted yet!" I exclaimed.

"Let's feel better, please ..." He whispered, staring at my lips.

"No," I murmured, getting drunk as well as he thinks. "I do not want..."

"Baby ... please?" He murmured. I gasped in shock when he lifted my waist so I froze and hugged his neck.

My eyes widen when he walked towards the sink and placed me on top of it, the mirror on my back.

I was almost dazzled by the light there and I saw Phoenix blushing there as I searched my eyes.

"There, you're clear ..." He murmured and caressed my cheek. "I can see you clearly now, how I wish this isn't a dream."

My mouth parted in shock; my forehead furrowed.

"This isn't a dream!" I murmured.

"Nah," He chuckled huskily, lowering his head and kissing my lips. "I am sure I passed out with that fucking drink Arrow gave and you ..." He touched my lips.

"You probably are with that boy, right now ... You're mad at me because I pushed you away, what an asshole, right?"

"This isn't a dream, Phoenix!" I snapped but he smiled seductively and caressed my waist.

"I wish," He chuckled deeply. "If it's true then, I might not touch you like this because you hate me."

"But ..." I just stopped when he grabbed my lip for a deep kiss.

"And tomorrow ... when I woke up, you won't talk to me again. I'll be there again in front of your room, waiting for you to come out." He said bitterly. "I have to stay away from you, I have to push you away so, you won't get hurt again." I didn't say anything, I can't understand what he's saying but I am positive he is so drunk right now. His voice is slurred, his eyes widen as he looks drunk on my lips so I grabbed his neck and pulled him closer to me.

Our lips met, it was as if it knows what to do, his hands crawled on my back and pulled me closer to his chest.

His mouth invaded mine, I opened my mouth willingly when his tongue made its way towards mine.

The heat started invading my system, I hugged his neck tightly as we exchanged kisses.

"I wish I can hold you like this in reality, hmm ..." He whispered on my lips.

"Why are you pushing me, anyway?" I'm tired of saying.

"I have reasons," He said and caught my lips again.

"Like?" I pushed him and sought his eye.

"Like ..." He licked his lower lips and I gasped in shock when he lowered his head and kissed my neck. I groaned and tilted my head to give him more access to my skin.

He touched my jaw and a sweet moan left my lips the moment he bit my skin.

"W-Wren ..." I whispered.

He groaned and touched my waist, I gasped when I felt his finger on my thigh, causing my dress to go up.

Our lower bodies touched, I felt the heat burning my system and the burning hidden desire inside me. I clutched his hair and pulled it softly.

"Damn, you smell good ..." He groaned on my ear and bit my earlobe.

"Ah ..." I gasped. He pushed me harder than him, my breathing quickened when his body felt like mine.

He moved his waist a bit, I shuddered and felt more heat.

"W-Phoenix!" I gasped.

"Hmm, baby?" He whispered sensually on my ear, I finally noticed that the strap of my dress was down so he could clearly see my chest.

My eyes dilated and that, properly covered but he didn't let me.

"You don't have a bra?" He complained, staring at my chest.

"A-You don't want that, easy access?" I breathe.

He groaned, grinned and looked into my eyes.

"Not funny, woman." He murmured. "What are you doing in here anyway, other than to date that boy?"

I could not answer immediately when I felt his hand on my chest, my breath was unsteady, I swallowed violently and bit my lip.

"D-Will you water me, Lieutenant?" I murmured.

His lip twitched, his eyebrow rose and a kiss sealed my lip.

"What are you doing here first?" Said.

"Party, of course!" I exclaimed in frustration because he's teasing my peaks with his freaking fingers!

"And?" He stared into my eyes and also dropped a strap of my dress and gently pulled down.

"P-Party! Dance of course, what do you want, prayer meeting? --- Phoenix!" I exclaimed when he lowered his face and licked my chest.

I was feeling dizzy and burning, I only let out a loud growl at what he was doing. He licked my breast, sucking its peaks while he plays the other one, placing it on his fingers, teasing it.

Heat consumed my body, the part in between my legs felt weird. I almost convulsed when the dry humped me, the roughness of his pants gave enough sensitivity in that part of mine.

"W-Wren ..."

"Damn, I fucking don't want to wake up." He insisted and returned my lips.

We exchanged kisses like it was our last. I was losing myself, although Lacy panty's steps had disappeared from my mind and I was just letting out violent breathing.

I stopped kissing him the moment I realized someone is knocking harshly on the door.

My eyes widen, I pushed Phoenix's head but his forehead just frowned and sealed my lips with repeated kisses.

"Wait ..." I avoided so his kiss hit my cheek.

"What?" He whined and kissed my neck while cupping my breast.

"M-Someone, Phoenix." I said and pushed him.

"Huh?" None of his own he said and turned the door back to me. "I locked it, no one will see you--"

"W-We have to go out," I said, panicking and as the knocking got louder, I was stunned.

Phoenix was fast, I just came back to myself when he lifted my dress and adjusted the hem of my dress.

I blinked, he quickly kissed my lips before fixing my hair and lifting me down to the sink.

"Come on," He took my hand when he saw I was okay and opened the door.

My eyes widen when I realized that a lot of woman is out here! I saw their shock and malicious look at me but I was even more surprised to see Lacy panty there who seemed to be fainting.

"Y-You ..." He pointed at the two of us.

My cheeks flushed, I quickly grabbed my hand from Phoenix and looked at the stupid Lacy panty.

"It's not--"

"My chicken is great!" She exclaimed and I was surprised when she and Phoenix apprehended.

My eyes widened, when I looked back at Phoenix he sneezed and averted his gaze.

What the hell?

My forehead furrowed, I looked at them repeatedly and nailed before leaving. Phoenix ran after me, when he caught up with me, he grabbed my wrist but I took his hand and looked at him.

"U-You're leaving, I have a date." I said.

His eyes darken, his jaw clenched and I shook my head at him and turned my back to go back to Ezekiel.

Ezekiel's question rained down on me when I returned but I couldn't answer him, I just said that I felt bad. We drank until it's late, when he started dancing, I nodded and went along.

Is Phoenix home? Can he leave?

Even though I wasn't on the dancefloor someone called me and when I turned around, I was surprised to see Arrow and Arlon there.

"H-Hi?" Messy I say.

"Can you come with us, Liana?" Arrow asked so I was confused.

"Why?"

"Phoenix," Arlon said and I stopped. My mouth parted, I turned to the confused Zeke and spoke. "Uhm, Zeke ... I'm sorry, as much as I want to stay, I need something ..." I murmured.

"Oh, it's alright." He said, still confused. "Maybe I can ask you for another date?"

"S-Sure ..." I smiled a bit. "I just have to go now."

When he agreed, I said goodbye and joined the two, while going up to the second floor of the bar I asked.

"What's happening?" I asked Arrow.

"Your lover boy is going crazy," He said.

My eyes widen, I caught a glimpse of Arlon and he just grinned and shook his head at me.

"Phoenix is crazy when he's drunk, imagine everyone when he's dizzy, dream."

My mouth parted, he opened the counter and I was shocked to see Phoenix and Bullet sinking into the counter while next to Lucian was speaking alone.

"A-What happened to them?"

“Broken hearted,” Arrow said. "So I drank the strongest Wine, there, asleep."

"Hey, Lucian ..." I pointed at Lucian.

"Let go, that's just charging a debt." Arrow laughed.

I nodded, I approached them and sat down next to the blindfolded Phoenix, next to a glass of water

"Can he still go home?" I turned to Arrow who nodded at me.

"Yes, it's awake, touch it. It's a bit stupid but you can talk. Just don't pay attention if anyone says anything."

I nodded, gently stroked Phoenix's hair and called out to him.

"Wren ..." I called. He stirred a bit, another touch of his hair opened one of his eyes and he looked up at me.

"Do you remember me?" He murmured.

I was confused, I stared at him and saw the frustration in him before slightly straightening up and nodding at me.

I stood, he let go of me and hugged my waist before sinking his face into my neck.

"Liana," He hummed on my neck and kissed my skin.

From behind him I saw Arrow and Arlon staring at them still grinning there, looking like they were talking.

"Yes?"

"Don't wake me up from this dream," He murmured painfully. "I ... I don't want us to be strangers again."

"T-This isn't a dream, Wren." I whispered.

"It is," He said in a slurred voice. "If it's true ... then, you won't be talking to me."

"I ... I lov--" He suddenly stopped.

He hugged me tightly and soon I could hear his deep breathing.

He slept on my shoulder, helping me carry Arrow's Phoenix.

Arlon assisted the broken Bullet and Lucian, they looked at us weirdly though at first, later on they understood me.

Phoenix was hugging my waist as he sleeps on my shoulder in Arrow's car.

When we got home, we took Phoenix to his room and when he fell there on the bed Arrow confronted me.

"Forgive my brother, he's an ass sometimes." He smiled at me.

I nodded slowly, staring at Phoenix and back to him.

"Does he know me?" I said softly. "I mean, in the past? Before he even worked here?

He froze but then smiled a little.

"Sorry, Miss, that isn't my story to tell." Said. "Ask him, Liana."

I nodded and thanked him.

When he left, I took care of Phoenix before going to sleep. I was on my bed, thinking of a lot of things.

I wonder if I know him in the past? I don't have amnesia so, it's impossible.

But we kissed and as he said earlier, I assume he likes me. I felt it, I believe he likes me but has to avoid because there is a reason.

I felt like he's jealous of Ezekiel and he looks sad, saying he wants us to be good again.

I took a deep breath and caressed my lips; a smile left my lips and is looking forward talking to him tomorrow.

I have to clear things out. I have to.

I have to know the past, if he knows me. What was his reason? Does he really like me? That's why he kissed me?

I woke up excited the next day, I don't know but I was so happy because last night. I am positive he likes me too and he's hiding something between us and I want to know why.

So, when I went out of the room and saw him going out too my heart was pounding fast.

Our eyes met, if in the past I would avoid and leave when we were together is different now.

I approached, with a big smile on my lips.

"Good morning!" I greeted him.

He stared at me, confused. I could see that his gaze remained on me, wondering about my behavior.

"Uhm, just dropped by to ask ... uhm, about last night."

His forehead furrowed, wondering at me.

"What about it?" He asked in a cold voice.

"You followed me, didn't you?"

He was confused but then nodded at me, placing his hand on his pocket.

"Yes, I checked on you. When you entered the bar."

I sighed and stared at his eyes. I stepped closer to her and smiled.

"You do remember what happened right? Between us?"

He didn't answer right away so I spoke.

"You remember what happened right?" I said, hoping. "Tell me everything, Phoenix. What's the matter with you staying away from me? Is it something about the past?"

He didn't answer and just stared.

"And ... about the kiss."

He looks taken aback.

“We didn’t kiss,” he said suddenly.

I froze, my lips parted and I blinked.

“We did,” I said. "In the bathroom, you said you will protect me. You kissed me, you said, let's shake hands and we did make out."

"We did?" Tires he said.

I nodded slowly; my heart started hurting.

"H-You don't remember?" Failed I said. "It's not a dream, if you're remembering--"

"I didn't kiss you," He denied. "Maybe outside the bar but I didn't do it again."

"You did!" I exclaimed. "Remember, we kissed, Phoenix. We talked too."

He didn't say a word, I saw that he looked thoughtful and faced again.

"I'm sorry, I can't remember." He said.

I gasped, clasping my hand behind my back.

"If I've said things last night, forget it." Said. "I couldn’t remember what I did but if I really did something, forget it. I can't remember anything."

"B-But we kissed, Phoenix."

"You might be drunk too, Liana." He said and frowned. "Maybe it was that man you met you're kissing last night."

I saw his jaw clenched.

I fell silent and took a deep breath.

"We're both drunk."

"But I remember it, Phoenix! We kissed! We flirted with each other!" I exclaimed and he stared, looking to believe but averted his eyes and shook his head.

"That's impossible, the last thing I'd do right now is to flirt with you." He said.

My heart sank, I recoiled and swallowed violently.

"R-Really?" I murmured.

He didn't say a word, I bit my lip and took a deep breath, restraining myself from crying again in front of him.

"Everything is just a game to you, hmm?" I said.

"I can't remember anything from last night, Liana. Arrow made me drink a hard liquor last night so, it isn't clear to me. If ever I said something, forget it. If I did kiss you, which is impossible, forget it. " He insisted, confused.

I nodded slowly, bitting my lower lip.

He's saying the truth, he doesn't remember anything.

Tanga mo, Liana. You fool.

"R-Right ..." My voice broke but I cleared my throat to stop myself.

"Maybe I'm just drunk too," I smiled and squeezed my finger to hold back my tears.

"I'm sorry ... Looks like I just had a dream last night and what-what was said." I said. "But don't worry, I'll forget everything from last night."

I saw him froze, I know he really doesn't remember anything and I'm ashamed for what I did.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Adler." I apologized and smiled at him, doing my best to look fine. "I just thought it happened but you were right, maybe I'm just drunk too." I took a few steps back. "Don't worry, I'll forget it."

His mouth parted, looking like he had something to say but I immediately avoided.

"Liana, I ..." He called but I just smiled and shook my head.

"Don't worry, it might be because of liquor. I'm sorry, Phoenix. I'm always bothering you." I said. His eyes were filled with confusion and pain, I had something to say but I avoided and turned away.                                               

"Hey, Liana, won't you even go and say goodbye to him?" Ate Aly gently stroked my hair but I remained stunned as I lay on the bed, my eyes puffy.

"W-What for?" My voice broke.

"A goodluck, atleast say something. He's worried, your phone can't be contacted so call me. He said he'll fly to Mindanao with the troop today and he wanted to at least hear your voice."

I sniffed, I glanced at Ate and saw the concern in her eyes because of my crying. She assisted me to sit, held my hand and sought my eye.

"Talk to him, Lia ..."

"A-I don’t want to." I shook. "I'm afraid I can't get to talk to him again if I d-did that, I want him to come back here to me properly and talk to me. I don't want to be on the phone." I cried.

"He'll be safe, Liana." He said and stroked my hair.

"H-How can you say that, Ate? He's a soldier and will go to a Wren! What am I supposed to do? I can't sleep thinking he'll be in trouble! Paano kapag nasugatan s'ya, k- if he perishes? If he doesn't b-come back to me? "

"That was his task to do, Liana. We can't do anything, that's his job." He said softly.

"But he never told me that! We met and we both liked each other and we clicked! So we didn't prolong the courtship, I answered and now ... he's telling me he's a soldier and will go to a Wren? When is he leaving? " I said, hysterical.

"He looks like a strong man to me, Lia. He won't get hurt that easily."

"E-Even!" I broke down my tears. "We're together for almost three days but like this? What am I supposed to do?"

"Pray and trust in him," She said softly, calming me down. "I believe he can do it, Lia. I really do, why don't you talk to him?"

I shuddered, biting my lip.

"W-What for? I-He'll leave me too. He's my first boyfriend yet he's hurting me like this!"

My sister's phone rang, we looked at each other and I saw her glance at her phone and take a deep breath. She lifted her phone, shoLiag me the caller and I shook my head.

"I-I don't ..."

But my sister was persistent, without hesitation she answered the call and glanced at me.

"Hey, morning!" She greeted the caller. "Liana?"

My eyes widened and shook him but he just smiled at me.

"Yeah, she's here. I'll talk to you soon." He said and handed me the phone so I frowned but he just nodded at me.

"It's gonna be alright," She murmured and trembling as I reached for the phone and brought it to my ear.

"Liana," A husky, tired voice greeted me. I sniffed, cupped my hand in the blanket and listened to his voice.

"Hey, baby ..." He whispered there. "Come on, talk to me."

I did not immediately respond. I just bit my lip and kept crying.

"How are you? I missed you, we haven't talked for days." It says gently.

"I-I fucking hate you," I gritted my teeth and said that.

"I know ..." He breathe on the other line. "I know you hate me, baby. I'm sorry." He said in a low voice.

"W-Why do you have to go? P-Can I not go?" I whispered.

"I want to but I can't, I have a responsibility to the country." Bulong n'ya.

My tears fell more, I sobbed and sighed.

"I-Even for me? I-I'll be mad at you!" I sulked.

He sighed.

"I can't, I'm sorry, baby. I can't abandon my troop."

"B-But I'll be mad at you! I'll break up with you!" I exclaimed and cried more, Ate squeezed my hand, calming me down.

"Then I promise to be back and make it up to you," He whispered. "But please, Liana, baby. Don't give up on me now."

I didn’t say a word, kept sobbing and shaking.

"I-I don't like your work ... risking your life for that! How about me?" I cried. "W-What if something bad happens to you and then you leave me ?! There's nothing like that!"

He sighed again, looking tired and sad.

"I love you, Liana." He whispered into the phone. "I love you, I promise to be back for you, safe and unharmed."

"M-Let's break up." I sniffed. "A-I don't like you."