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Because of my stupidity and lack of knowledge in kissing—which Kaiden shouldn't have knowledge of as well but surprisingly he's so good at it!—I froze up. I didn't know how to respond! He really was the Master of Flirting! How could he be so good at kissing for the first time?!

Kaiden's kiss grew hotter and more passionate as the time went by. We were just sitting on my bed a few moments ago but now, he had me pinned down. His hands cupped my face with his left and held the back of my head with his right. Tilting his head from one side to the other, he pressed his lips harder into mine… as if devouring my entire being.

While Kaiden's kiss went deeper, I felt my body slowly melting into his embrace. I couldn't think properly anymore. I wasn't sure if I'm responding well with his kisses but I did my best. I tried copying what he was doing. He did told me before that I learn fast so hopefully, I'm doing the same with this kissing thing.

A few moments more and we probably kissed for like half an hour already. I started to feel weird, I couldn't explain it. Something like a burning, feverish sensation inside me. Our kiss became sloppier, too.

BADUMP! BADUMP! BADUMP! BADUMP! BADUMP! BADUMP!

I could hear our heartbeats hammering loudly in our chest with how close we were. A few more minutes passed and finally, Kaiden let go of my lips.

"Haah… haah… haah…" we both breathed heavily after what was probably an hour long of kissing.

I glanced at Kaiden's direction and his face was so red. I immediately chuckled at the sight of it. He did the same, while he unbuttoned his shirt around the neck. He probably felt hot and stuffy, too. After that, he laid beside me, facing me.

"Did you like it?" he asked, obviously teasing me.

But it was no use. Since I confirmed his feelings for me, I could easily tease him back. Feeling a bit confident and mischievous, I inched closer to him again.

"Yes, I love it," I replied, wetting my lips and biting it in the process.

It was on the dating research I did before. I read somewhere that guys like it since it looked sexy for some reason. The problem was, I didn't have that mature sexy feeling like older women right now since I'm still a teenager. But hopefully, it would deliver my expected response to him which was for him to kiss me back. Honestly, I wanted some more.

'Senara… you're hopeless. You've become a complete and utter lustful, and perverted girlfriend. Oh! Now that I think about it, there's no need for the contract anymore, right? There was no need for us to pretend anymore since we have feelings for each other.'

While I was lost in thought, Kaiden kissed me again.

'Yes! More kisses for me! Ahhhh… I could get used to this. It feels so good!'

Chuu~ Chuuu~ Chuuuu~

And so, I enjoyed Kaiden's warm, soft and smooth lips for another hour, maybe, until we both fell asleep. His arms were my pillow and we both wrapped each other in warm hugs. Ahhhh… What an amazing night. I would forever carve this in my memories.

Click! Click! Click!

Later on, I was awakened by shutter sounds. Someone's taking my picture again. Was it Kaiden? Or was it…

Realizing the other possibility, I jolted up from bed and my eyes opened wide in an instant.

"C-Crystal…"

Uh-huh. I knew it. She was the only one who never knew how to silent her phone's shutter sounds. I immediately looked around if Hora was there, too, but good thing she wasn't or else, I didn't know what would happen. Kaiden was still asleep beside me. And that wasn't all… I was still wearing his shirt! This situation could easily be misunderstood!

"A-ahm… W-we… ahm," I found it hard to explain. Trying to change the topic, I greeted her with a smile, "G-Good morning, Crystal!"

Crystal smirked mischievously at me.

"Oh, don't worry, Senara. I'm on your side. Actually, I will celebrate with you if you ever get to do it with Kaiden."

'KYAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! Did she just say… and mean… 'THAT' kind of thing? C-Crystal is very… open minded.'

"W-We didn't do it," I murmured. "But somehow, we ended up sleeping here. Well, a lot of things happened last night so—"

She held out her hand, signalling me to stop explaining. She was smiling so happily so I guess it's fine? Then, she patted my shoulders gently.

"It's totally fine, Senara. I'll welcome you as my sister-in-law anytime. And you can be lovey-dovey with my stupid brother ANYTIME. I just took some pictures to share with my mother. She's gonna love it."

Crystal waved her hand goodbye as she waggled her eyebrows.

"Go on. Take your time. I can send an excuse letter to the school," she whispered as she walked away.

'No No No No… I can't have her share that with Mrs. Ma. I'd die of shame!'

In my panic, I grabbed Crystal's shoulder and pulled her back.

"We really didn't do it! B-But… we kissed… a lot until we fell asleep," I shyly confessed.

'Oh my goodness. Ground, please eat me up and hide me even just for a moment.'

Crystal's eyes widened in shock. Then, her lips curved into a big grin.

"KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!" Crystal couldn't contain her emotions and she screamed so loud.

I'm doomed. That probably woke up everyone in the household.

"OMG!" Crystal screamed again like a fangirl. She used her hands to fan herself as she wiped the tears of joy that formed in the corner of her eyes. "I can't believe this! Finally! There is hope for my brother to bear children!"

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…

"Wait, what?" I asked, confused by her words.

Crystal turned to Kaiden's direction and immediately ran to my bed and jumped into it, waking up Kaiden who was peacefully sleeping.

"Stupid brother, wake up!" Crystal tugged his body back and forth wildly.

"Ahh, Crystal let him sleep some more. He probably still lacks sleep since we just slept a few hours ago."

"Ugh," Kaiden grunted and peeked at who it was disturbing his sleep. His distaste of mornings was still the same. "What are you doing here?"

"Congratulations, stupid brother! For your first kiss. Great job!"

"Ugh… Shut up, Crystal. Go away," Kaiden shooed her away like a fly.

And so, they bickered some more. I was left to just laugh at them being the twins they were. Crystal was really happy. Well, I was, too. Very much, in fact. I smiled to myself reminiscing the events of last night. Until…

"What is the meaning of this?" Hora suddenly arrived.

Her arms were crossed and her eyebrows raised in my direction. She eyed me from head to foot, then looked at Kaiden and Crystal who were bickering at my bed.

Uh-oh. I'm doomed times two.