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CHAPTER 5

-Chloe's POV-

"So, how did your love story start?" Yin asked us, rubbing her chin with the tip of her index finger.

My fingers have been crossed and I've been fervently praying that the bottle won't land on me and Evo. We're currently playing spin the bottle by the seashore. They also set up a bonfire. And now, it's pointed at me. I don't know what to say. Evo and I don't really have a love story. I almost want to stand up and just run away.

I opened my mouth to say something, but it closed again.

"Love at first sight," Evo rescues me.

"When I first saw her, I liked her," he looks at me.

"Three years ago, when they moved to our village. My mind uttered, she's the most beautiful girl I've ever seen." I smiled and shook my head.

Maybe if I didn't know that this is all just an act, I'd be swooning. Convincing, but that scene really did happen. I still remember our first meeting. He was biking, then he stopped in front of our house like he was just curious. He smiled at me and waved. I slightly smiled back at him. Their group arrived then-Liam's group.

"Chloe, get inside!" My mom called me and I followed her.

"Bye, Chloe!" I heard someone. So, I turned to look at the person who's mentioning my name. I saw Liam and Evo waved at me. But I didn't know who called me...

"Aw! Love at first sight is real!" The youngest cousin of Junjie exclaimed. Her name is Lien.

Again, Yin spins the bottle and it points to Evo. Evo lets out an audible sigh.

"Okay, truth or dare?" Yin asks.

"Dare," Evo quickly answers. Maybe he chose it to avoid any more questions about us. Yin's lips form into a playful grin as if something naughty is running through her mind.

"Okay. You have to do this. But don't worry, this is just a simple thing that every couple does." I swallowed hard at what Yin said. Oh no! Is she going to make Evo and me do something?

"Kiss, Chloe, on her lips," Yin declared. Almost all of us were shocked by what she said.

"Yin! Can you not? Why are you making us do that!?" Junjie protests. He no longer hides his irritation.

"Oh, c'mon! They're a couple. It's perfectly natural! Unless they're not really boyfriend and girlfriend?" She raises an eyebrow.

I look at Junjie and Cheenie who are currently sitting side by side. Evo and I are in front of them, sitting cross-legged on the sand. We're with three girls and two boys, all relatives of Junjie and Cheenie, including Junjie's sister, Yin.

Evo looked at Cheenie. I could tell by the way Evo glanced at Cheenie that there was a hidden message. I have no idea what it is, but it seems like Evo's asking Cheenie to do something, but Cheenie didn't react.

"So, you're not-" Yin didn't finish what she was saying, and I was surprised by what Evo did. He held my cheeks and turned my face towards him.

He brought his face closer to mine until I could feel the touch of his nose against mine. He looked into my eyes.

"I'm sorry, Chlow," he whispered. I could smell the scent of his breath. And again, his gaze lowered, as if he was looking at my lips, but I wasn't sure.

My heart is beating so fast inside my chest.

Until I closed my eyes when his lips pressed against mine. They were so soft. Why do I feel like this? It's not because his cousins are here that I didn't want to push him away. It's because I actually liked his kiss. Oh no! Chloe, this can't be! This can't be! Stop it! Whatever you're feeling, forget it.

I found myself blinking as I felt his lips leave mine. His face was still close to mine. His thumb gently brushed the side of my lips as his eyes remained fixed on them. He then lifted his gaze, and our eyes met. The way he looked at me was breathtaking.

"Aaaw! So sweet!" That remark broke our intense gaze. It was embarrassing. I just lowered my head.

"Now, I believe you guys are really a couple. The way you look at each other. Wow! It's so obvious you're in love with each other," Yin commented. I glanced at Cheenie. I couldn't read her expression. She wasn't smiling. Junjie, on the other hand, looked angry. It was the first time I saw him like that. His expression was dark and it got harder every time he looked at Evo.

"Excuse me," Evo stood up and slightly bowed his head in apology before walking away. Cheenie was about to stand up, but Kristel snapped at her.

"Where are you going?" Kristel asked, shooting Cheenie a dagger-like stare. Cheenie just let out a heavy breath. Frustration was visible on her face.

I tried to sleep but sleep didn't visit me. So, I went outside and walked along the shore wearing a pair of pajamas. I've been thinking about what happened earlier. And then, Junjie tried to shoo me away from Evo. Is it possible? We're classmates and neighbors.

I stopped in my tracks when I saw a familiar figure sitting on the sand.

"Evo," I uttered, taking a step toward him.

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-Evo POV-

I was pissed off, not only because they were asking Chloe and me to pretend as a couple. I was pissed off at myself for what I felt when I kissed Chloe earlier.

I was just planning to kiss her quickly to shut up Cheenie and Junjie's cousins, and also out of frustration because Cheenie didn't do anything to stop Yin. But when my lips met hers, it felt like I didn't want to pull away. It was like I wanted to kiss her for a long time, to kiss her deeper, but I couldn't move my lips properly. Damn! I hate myself for being a jerk.

I couldn't sleep earlier, so I decided to go out and sat on the sand while drinking. I already downed two cans of red horse. Four more. I had a drink at a nearby bar and continued here by the shore. I could feel that I was getting drunk.

I took another can, pulled the tab, and quickly downed the beer. I let the liquid flow down my throat. It was cold! I could feel its coldness in my throat, down to my chest, and spreading to my stomach. I stopped drinking when I felt someone's presence. I turned and looked up.

"C-Chloe," I stuttered a bit when I saw Chloe standing beside me.

"Hi," she sat next to me.

"Why are you still awake?" I asked.

"I can't sleep, I don't know why. And you? Why are you still up?" I just gave her a shrug and took another sip. While I was drinking, I heard the sound of a can opening, so I immediately looked at it.

Before I could ask, Chloe had already brought the drink to her lips and took a sip. She grimaced, looking like she wanted to vomit.

"Awful taste!" She said with a wince.

"Are you drinking?" I inquired. She smirked at me before responding.

"Who's not?" She let out a soft laugh. I couldn't help but smile.

"Stubborn," I muttered and took another sip.

"Seriously, when did you learn how to drink?"

"Hmm!" She pretended to think.

"When I was sixteen. Whenever Kelly slept over at my house, she'd bring beer. But just San Miglight. The apple flavor was our favorite." I shook my head in amazement.

"That brat. Teaching you mischief." She just laughed. A long pause hung between us as we continued drinking. The only sounds were the crashing of waves and the rustling of the wind.

"Sorry earlier, Chloe," I broke the silence.

She just smiled and took another sip. It seems she finished the remaining liquid in the can. She even turned the can upside down to make sure it was empty. She looked at me with twinkling eyes.

"It's okay, I don't mind." She took another can, and just as I was about to grab a beer, she took it away and opened it again.

"Let me, Evo. Don't be such a killjoy. That's why they call you the boring old man," then she laughed.

"Chlow, it's a red horse. It's not light, it has higher alcohol content. You look drunk, you're not used to this yet." She'll get drunk quickly because she's not used to it, and it looks like she only started drinking it now.

"Look who's talking. You look more drunk!" She brought her face close to mine and looked at me closely. She touched my cheek, her lips forming a little smirk.

"You're drunk!" She said, then she took another sip of her beer. I could see her throat moving. Some liquid flowed and trickled down to her neck. Tsk! She's really drunk.

I just let her be and took a sip myself.

"Haah! Look, Evo! I can keep up with you." She quickly finished two cans. She even outdrank a seasoned drinker. She was about to grab the last can, but I quickly got ahead of her. I opened it and took a drink. Shit! I'm starting to feel dizzy too.

I looked at her, and she really seemed drunk. Suddenly, she fell over, and I quickly caught her.

"I'll take you back." I tried to make her stand.

"Stubborn! Drinking and all." I wrapped my arm around her waist, and she put her arm around my shoulder.

"Evo, sorry, am I too heavy?" Her voice was affectionate. You can't help but smile at how she talks.

"That's how you talk when you're drunk." We reached his room.

"Where's your key?" He didn't answer.

"I'll take it from your pocket?" I dig my hand in her pocket but there's no key.

"Where's your key?" I just held my breath.

"See you in the room first." may have fallen from our seat. I will look for it there first or I will ask for a duplicate. As we reached my cottage, I pulled the key out of my pocket and immediately unlocked the door. We enter the room and close the door.

"Don't be naughty!" We almost fell over. good and I put my hand on the door and he leaned back.

I was stunned when he suddenly hooked his two arms around my neck causing me to get closer to him.

"Chloe," I said while staring at her face that was almost a span closer to mine. he smiled.

"Why you're so handsome, Evo. You. Are. Perfect. Hey!" He closed his eyes and leaned his head against the door.

"This is so hard," she said. You are also beautiful Chloe, such a perfect. I raised my hand and gently caressed her face. I think she is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.

I studied her entire face. Her eyes, nose and my eyes went down to her lips. She's perfect, every angle of her face is beautiful.

Her lips were teasing, inviting and captivating. I was

so tempted to kiss her. I just realized that my lips were on his lips. but I pulled my lips away. Ugh! I shouldn't have done you--

She kissed me. Her lips are moving gently. I'm the one who can't move. He stopped kissing and our eyes met. I pressed a kiss on her lips. I can't stop it anymore, I really want to kiss her. she responded and I deepened the kiss.

Suddenly I felt a strange feeling. I pulled her closer and I pressed my body against her soft body. He also tightened his hold on my neck and I felt the warmth of his body even more. I pushed my tongue inside her mouth and she accepted it. No doubt. Our kiss became deeper and more searching for each other.

My hand snaked under her shirt and reached her breast. I pushed her bra up and I cupped her bosom. He moaned and pressed his lips to mine.

until I found that we were already in a soft bed. I was on top of her and we were both naked. I caressed her bare soft skin as I slowly drove deep inside her.

"Hmmm!" She moaned in pain. I know it's a painful moan. I could feel her nails digging into my back.

I kissed her lips, and I stopped moving for a moment. My lips went down to her neck and I slowly pushed again until I filled her completely. I started moving my hips up and down very slowly.

"Oooh!" I can't help moaning loudly. It feels good! Really good! I increased my movement when I heard her moaning.

"Oooh Chloe! I.. love.. you. Chloe! I really do."

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I woke up with a big headache. My head just feels like it's going to crack. I drank too much last night. I exceeded my limit.

last night What happened last night? I drank with Chloe on the beach and-- fck! From the crouch I shook my head to the other side to make sure if my suspicion was correct.

I sigh with relief. I was just dreaming. A great one. I forced myself to get up from the heavy body. I sat on the edge of the bed and removed the blanket. Shit! Why am I naked? Dream-- I looked at the bed and wondered if it was just a dream or real.

My whole body almost went numb when something caught my eye. A red stain on a white sheet. Holy crap! I'm fucking dead. Something happened to me and Chloe.

I quickly gather my clothes lying on the floor and put on the bed. I rushed to the bathroom and did the quick-bath. I quickly got dressed and left the cottage. I saw Cheenie outside who seemed to be going to my cottage.

"Oh! Finally. wake up." He came closer to me and was about to kiss me on the lips but I quickly avoided it. Her brows knotted.

"Sorry, maybe someone will see," I reasoned out. He smiled. I can't kiss Cheenie again after something happened with Chloe and me. I cheated on her. I couldn't believe that I could do this.

I have a responsibility to Chloe. What if I get him pregnant? I need to talk to him.

"Come on, breakfast is ready," he hooked his hand on my arm.

"Chloe?... I mean Junjie?" I adjusted my question when her eyes narrowed.

"Chloe has gone home. Junjie drove her home. She said her mom called her. It seems like there is a problem, she looks upset and problematic. We just said it was an emergency so Junjie was allowed to leave. We said don't wake up which is true ," she chuckled at her last sentence.

what will I do?