I closed my eyes as I felt his soft and tender kisses-- so slow and drugging that made the world and my breathing stopped. The sensation was so sinfully delicious that I did not want it to end.

My mind was debating if it was real or just a dream. But I felt his body, warm and solid... and smelled his wonderful pure male scent. My palms rested on his chest, and I could feel his uneven heartbeat pounding wildly matching mine.

I felt him moved closer until we were chest to chest while his hands explored the hollow of my back in gentle caresses... I turned weak as I settled into his warm embrace.

His mouth parted my lips coaxing me to respond to his eager kisses. I did not really know how, it was my first real kiss, but I was surprised that I just followed him naturally-- his pace and timing. All I did was feel him... all of him.

The only kiss I got was a smack from Zion that lasted in less than a second. It was even unintentional when I moved my lips briefly and his lips landed at the corner of my lips.

With Carter, I felt special. Like being home on Christmas or receiving an early birthday gift. I did not want to move, afraid that the moment would end.

My hand creeped up to his neck as I pulled his head closer. I could not get enough of him that I wanted more. His slow motion caresses made me restless, like a vampire that tasted a drop of blood and craved for a whole drum.

I did not know if it was the effect of alcohol, the romantic impeccable ambience at the rooftop or the delicious sensation of the warm calm night. Maybe a combination of everything... Too bad, it unleashed the naughty and wild side on me.

I was possessed by a witch, something crazy made me climb on top of him and undid the buttons of his shirt.

"Athena?"

"Touch me Carter, I want you." I took his hands and pressed it against my breasts.

I saw his eyes grew so big. The desire on his face a few seconds ago was gone and replaced by an angry shocked expression.

"You're drunk." He snapped angrily.

"I'm not." I looked at him seductively, never letting go of his eyes as I bent my head a little and sucked his thumb.

"Oh God no..." He exclaimed, the tone of his voice in agony. He removed his hands from my breasts and clasped my waist. "Let's get out of here. This shouldn't happen." He stood up bringing me up with him.

But I was like a leech that stuck on him.

"Athena, please... don't make this hard for me. Let go."

"No, I won't." I looked up at him and tip-toed for a kiss. Sadly, he averted his face and my lips landed on his chin.

"You're drunk."

"I told you I'm not." I pressed my face on his chest with a sigh of pleasure. I was enjoying where I was, the feel was like heaven. I wanted to stay and savour each moment. "Kiss me more, Carter. I like it."

I heard him chuckle. "You'll regret this in the morning when you wake up."

"Why would I? This feels wonderful." I looked up at him with puppy eyes and he eyed me oddly in return. His hands wiped my hair away from my face, gathering it at my back.

"Believe me, you will."

We stayed where we were for about a minute, staring at each other when he said.

"Come on, I'll take you to your room."

He held my hand and almost dragged m to the elevator.

"Hmm... I know what you're thinking..." I teased him when we were inside the elevator. I moved closer to him but he stepped back.

"What do you think I'm thinking?" There was an amused look on his expression.

I giggled and poked his chest. "You're so naughty. I know your planning to seduce me to get the museum."

"Oh God, Athena. Don't tell me we're back at it again." He groaned aloud. "I'm taking you to your room so you can get rest."

I was disappointed and was not afraid to show it. "You won't stay for coffee or a drink?"

"Nope." He answered. The elevator stopped on the tenth floor, where my suite was. "Come on, it's getting late."

I laughed at him after I swiped my card key and the door snapped open. "You know what, you're a coward."

"What do you mean?"

I opened the door wide and faced him squarely. "You're afraid of me."

"I'm not afraid of you."

"You are!" I let out a bitter laugh. I moved closer to him but he stepped back. "See?"

"I'm not afraid of you, Athena. I just realized that this evening is not a good idea. The dinner was wrong, our meaningful conversations... showing you the painting and going to the rooftop..."

"Even the kiss?" I interrupted him.

"Especially the kiss."

"Why? It's my first kiss."

"It is?"

"Yeah, and I thought it was very special."

He groaned raking his fingers through his hair. "You think so?"

I nodded. "It's wonderful. I never experienced it before."

His eyes brightened and a beautiful smile planted on his face. "Me too."

"Awww.... we're the same." I hugged myself dreamily. Knowing that we felt the same was like in cloud nine. I envisioned us dancing in the castle like beauty and the... no... not the beast, but the prince after the beast's reformation.

"What are we going to do about it?" His expression became serious. "What about Zion."

"Huh?"

"You're engaged to Zion."

"Zion?"

His lips twisted in a nasty smile. "See? You're so drunk you don't remember your fiancè. I knew it... this is so crazy."

"Hey! I'm not drunk."

"You are. I doubt if you'll remember anything that happened tonight. Goodnight Athena." He said and turned around.

"Wait!"

He faced me again giving me a bored look.

"That's it?" I asked him. "It just ended that way?"

"What do you want? Do you expect a tumble on bed?"

I heaved a sigh and glared at him angrily. Asshole! I felt like I was splashed with cold water. He was back to the Carter I hated.

"You shouldn't have kissed me."

He frowned and shook his head. "Baby, you started the kiss."

"I did not!" My mouth rounded in shock. The nerve of this bastard! "You were the one who moved closer to me and grabbed my waist..."

"Okay, let me rephrase it. You were begging to be kissed."

"Excuse me! You were right... I was drunk and you took advantage of me."

"HA! I don't take advantage or need to seduce a woman to bed. Baby, with my striking good looks and sex appeal, there's no need to. You yourself are a better judge of that." He said with a nasty smirk on his face.

"You're nothing but an egoistic and arrogant jerk." I was so sober and angry that I wanted to wring his neck.

"I see you're back to the Athena I know."

"Ah... and you're back to the Carter I hate! I swear, I hate you more now, Carter Monteiro!"

I banged the door so loud. I hope he cringed.