Midnight fell and everyone was still enjoying themselves. Both sets of parents were on the dance floor, while the twins, along with their younger brother, played at the other end of the large table, deeply engrossed in their game. Meanwhile, the brunette and a certain dark-haired individual remained seated next to each other, exchanging glances without saying a word until Katherina broke the silence with a loud exclamation that made the other person laugh."You're such a jerk, Tom."The dark-haired individual replied, "I love it when you get angry, Katherina," he purred mockingly. In response, Katherina struck him on the thigh, to which the dark-haired individual pretended to be hurt and, still teasingly, asked her, "Why was that, sweetheart?"Katherina replied, "Because of what you did earlier, Tom. It wasn't the right time.""That's not what your lovely reactions down there seemed to imply, Katherina," he said in a husky tone, biting his own lips, causing the brunette to melt under
After their encounter at the dark-haired father's house, several days passed where Katherina and Tom were inseparable, both at university and on park outings, filled with laughter, anecdotes, and jokes. It seemed like nothing could tear them apart, especially when the dark-haired guy had asked the dean a few days earlier to place him in philosophy and Spanish classes, not so much because he liked them, but because the brunette was in those classes. They often got distracted by silly things or engaged in brief kisses, making sure the professors didn't see them, or indulging in that typical distraction where the brunette was next to the dark-haired guy and she reached for his crotch, playing with the bulge, getting back at Tom for something he had done days ago. That, and other things, they did when no one was watching.They seemed like the explosive couple of the moment. But now, in the present, something was off. Katherina had been absent from classes for several days - four to be exa
Clara, who was sitting on the couch and feeling somewhat calmer after pouring her heart out to the dark-haired man and hearing his affection for her daughter, smiled at him and said:"Tom, Katherina is in her room. If you want, you can go up." Is that okay? "Tom asked.Clara replied, "No, of course not."Tom nodded and said, "Alright... I'll do that, but will she want to see me?""Of course she will, Tom," Clara replied. "I feel like it will be good for her to see you.""Alright, then. " Both of them stood up, and he asked, "Where is her room?""On the third floor, second door on the right," she answered, accompanying him to the staircase on the first floor. "It will be good for her to see you and have your company." Before turning around and heading to the kitchen, she said those words with a sideways sealed smile, and the dark-haired man nodded.Tom took a deep breath before starting to climb the stairs. He was adopting the mindset of understanding the brunette in this situation an
Katherina woke up at six o'clock as she would go to the hospital at that time to visit her father. She tried to silence the alarm but failed. She moved and found her head resting on her chest, hearing the steady beats of her heart. Her leg was over her groin, and she could feel what her friend Belinda used to say about an erection. She chuckled softly at the thought. His hand was on the brunette's knee, keeping her leg in place, while his other arm tightly wrapped around her waist. When she tried to move, Tom tightened his grip and murmured something incomprehensible in his sleep.Katherina moved her arm and touched his stomach, ignoring those murmurs she couldn't understand."Sweetheart, it's six o'clock," she whispered, touching him again when the dark-haired man didn't open his eyes. "Tommy..." she whispered again.Tom grunted and tightened his grip, shifting and causing Katherina to end up on top of him. She could feel his erection pressing between her legs even more than before.
Her right leg moved frantically as she watched several nurses pass by without saying anything to her. She muttered under her breath, and a sweet voice in her ear asked her to calm down. She sighed and turned to look at him, giving him a quick kiss."I'm a bit calmer now," she smiled at him, and he smiled back. "It's just that... I don't know why they haven't discharged him yet.""Because they're processing the paperwork, my dear," her mother spoke, her face brighter as she approached them.Upon arriving at the hospital, Dr. Mendez had informed them that her husband had successfully undergone surgery on his right lung, resulting in a quick recovery. Clara and Katherina shed tears of joy. He had also mentioned that the first thing he asked for upon waking up was a large double cheeseburger, which made them laugh.Now, at this moment, they were sitting in the waiting room, waiting for his release. Clara got up to fill out a form, and Katherina stayed next to the dark-haired man who cares
As the days passed, everything was improving in the most perfect way: Katherina was overjoyed by her father's recovery, as were all her friends and loved ones. The accident was gradually becoming a thing of the past, and strong Idris was in perfect condition, as if nothing had happened to him. The brunette, likewise, was also fine. She had suffered minor injuries, but everyone was still concerned about her, especially the dark-haired guy. Things between them were fantastic, and she couldn't complain or stop talking about it.She felt on cloud nine whenever Tom was around, she couldn't deny it anymore. So much so that today, she was spending the afternoon at her house, chatting with one of her best friends, Belinda. The sun was perfect, the afternoon was calm, and it was a good time to have a conversation.Belinda spoke, taking a sip of apple juice from her glass. What she was saying was the tenth time she had mentioned something like that."Katherina, my friend, this is going to cost
The night had arrived. The stars were visible, like a slightly open door despite the city's light pollution. Everything was quiet, as quiet as a certain dark-haired man who was on his way to a brunette's house. Upon arrival, he rang the doorbell, and after a few minutes, the door opened."Good evening, Miss Clara," he said as the door swung open.Clara smiled at him and replied, "Good evening, Tom. Come in, make yourself at home."Tom nodded with a half-smile and entered, feeling the warmer air inside compared to outside. They made their way to the Star's living room, where Tom noticed that Clara was dressed somewhat casually yet still looking well put together."I suppose I arrived at a time when you might be heading out," he commented, and Clara turned to look at him, saying, "Let's just say it's nothing major, just part of my routine," she shrugged nonchalantly, and Tom nodded. "By the way, how was your day at university?" she asked after a while, while putting some papers into her
Whatever game the brunette wanted to start, she was calling out every part of the dark-haired man's body. The gaze from Katherina, that chestnut-haired beauty with hints of coffee and azure, made him tremble in places he didn't know could be affected like that. What the hell was Katherina playing at? He would find out, no matter what.After a moment of silence, the dark-haired man spoke:"Katherina, darling... What game are you playing, huh?" he asked in a deep and hoarse voice, getting closer to her until she backed up and found herself cornered against the nearby wall. His right arm rested against the wall beside her head. Their gazes were locked on each other, and Tom said, "I don't know, I don't know what game you're playing... But you're playing with fire, with a game that's too big, and you can get burned, Katherina..."Katherina, her lips almost touching the dark-haired man's due to their proximity, bombarded him with three consecutive questions, with the second one making his
"What was that?" He frowned slightly as Tom pulled out of her and heard whispers behind the door.Tom, still panting, grabbed his light green long-sleeved shirt, got up alongside Katherina, handing her something from the closet. Cautiously, he went to the door, turned the doorknob, and as he opened it, two bodies fell to the floor.He looked down, seeing Justin and Jisoo, both red as tomatoes with nervous smiles on their faces.They clumsily got up from the floor, and Tom crossed his arms, looking at them with a raised eyebrow. "Can we know... what were you doing behind the door?" Katherina asked, putting on her blouse and standing next to Tom, who was staring at Jisoo and Justin, unwavering. He was standing with his arms crossed, emphasizing his muscles and his slightly clenched jaw. That melted her, but she looked back at the two boys. "You said yes!" Jisoo exclaimed excitedly, grinning. "You're getting married." "So that's... what you were doing..." Tom spoke. "Listening to what
"Are you ever going to stop looking at me?" Katherina asked Tom, who was standing by her side, his gaze fixed on her. "No..." He caressed her cheek, both of them still naked, covered only from the lower part of their bodies. "I never want to stop."Katherina smiled slightly, not showing her teeth. She closed her eyes, savoring the touch of Tom's fingers on her cheek. She sighed and felt Tom's lips on her temple before kissing her lips.The kiss was sweet, gentle, with no desire to ever stop kissing each other."I will love you to infinity. That's something no one can deny. I tried in so many ways to get you out of my mind, and the truth is, I couldn't. I realized I can't be without you, you're the only one I want with me, the only one, oh..."Tom looked into her eyes and smiled; it had been so long since he heard her voice, heard her sing. Katherina kissed his lips, nipping at them. "You're the biggest inspiration I have, Tommy." She whispered close to his lips. "Don't ever make me.
"What do you think they're doing?" She asked while standing outside the venue. "It's been two hours since we left them in there." "Rough sex, perhaps?" He said with a mischievous tone and laughed. "Those two..." "Shut up, Harrison." Belinda requested, and Hazz just stuck his tongue out. "I still can't believe that it worked."Neither Belinda nor Hazz knew about the rest's plan. In fact, they doubted that Katherina would go along with it.But she did.And that showed them that she still loved him, they both did.After leaving them in the room at the venue, they decided to go back and just think about what might have happened."... I'm going to go in." Justin said, and Maroon stopped him. "What?" "I think it's better not to go in." "They're in the room, not outside. Besides... I want to know if..." "No way!" The rest shouted, and Justin laughed. "You want to see everything." Daya said. "That room must be a mess." His eyes turned mischievous. "They must have had a lot to do in two
Every part of his body was electrified, and it was no wonder. His dark eyes were fixed on Katherina's eyes, feeling his lower part harden. Katherina pressed him closer to her, and their intimacies collided."Katherina...""Tom..." She took his face and simply kissed him.The atmosphere was too tense, their breaths were ragged, and their heartbeats racing. Katherina made certain movements, causing their sexes to rub against each other. Tom let out a moan near her mouth."Please... I'm begging you," Katherina gasped, placing her hands on Tom's chest. She was against the wall, and Tom was holding her.Tom moved his lips to Katherina's neck, leaving short kisses there. He missed doing this, he missed kissing her, having her beg him, not pushing him away.Katherina let out a moan as his lips touched her ears, nibbling on them. She pulled Tom's hair, roughly capturing his lips, biting them, kissing them passionately."I love you," she said, and Tom looked at her. "I never stopped. I tried,
"Sorry.I promised to love you forever,And it was true, there were no doubts in my mind.If destiny had different plans,And I hurt you by accident.Sorry.If I let go of you,If I didn't defend you,It was because my heart was blind.What a foolishness to lose you,To see it.I'm sorry.I don't expect love or hatred,I already have enough with my pain.I curse the episode,The worst part is that I was the one who wrote it.The demons that your forgetfulness leaves behind await me, they play with me.I know it's cowardly to ask for forgiveness in a song.Sorry.Sorry...Her voice faded away, and crying took over. Her throat closed up, and only her face sunk into the hollow of her neck. Her gasps were audible, her tears were felt; she truly said everything she felt.Like she had never done before. She was against the wall, and faced with everything that had been said, she couldn't help but break down in tears.Both of them were in tears."Please, Katherina." Tom said with a sob, looki
Katherina was looking at Bam, realizing as he saw her that apparently, all of this was yielding a different result. The least expected outcome happened. Her breath rose and fell somewhat quickly, she felt somewhat detached from her body, her heart was beating strongly, and in the face of it all, she felt her ears hurt. She looked at that facade and as she did, she furrowed her brow, tears ran down her cheeks, tears she tried to suppress."Katherina...," Maroon said while standing in front of her. "What's happening?""The photo..." she responded in a low tone. "It's just... Where did they get it from?""Why the question?" Justin spoke. "What matters is that apparently you liked it, it affected you too much," he murmured with a sigh. "Did you like it or not?""Where did they get the photo from?" she asked again, looking at Justin with a hardened expression."I don't know. You tell me," he said, arms crossed. "I don't understand why you want to know. It's just a photo.""A photo that not
"Oh my God!" she exclaimed with concern as she saw him enter. "Tom... What happened to you?" "Nothing, Mom," he replied as his mother checked his nose. "Mom, that's enough. It doesn't hurt." "But who the hell hit you like this?" asked her father. "It doesn't matter." "What do you mean it doesn't matter?" asked Sam. "One more punch, and you won't have a nose." He just frowned. He headed towards his room, taking for granted what his parents and siblings were yelling at him. He threw himself on his bed, covering his face with his hands, taking a deep breath, thinking about the idea that Daya had given him. He was nervous, doubtful. Truth be told, if this didn't work, he would leave it all behind.That caused his heart to tighten.With one hand, he took his cellphone out of his front pocket. He saw several messages from his parents, to which he didn't respond when he had left, and his parents thought something had happened to him. He just deleted them. Afterward, he chatted a bit wit
Take it or let it go, take it or let it go. You know perfectly well that all the suffering you feel, you totally deserve it. I think you're getting the point, baby... You crossed your limits, now you're here among the streets, thinking, "Now, who will I take as my beautiful origami?""It has to be some kind of joke," he said, removing the headphones from his ears. It seemed like the song was speaking more than he thought, and that filled him up. He let out a sigh and looked at the shops that were there before reaching his home. He saw one that was open and remembered that Katherina worked there, but he never had the chance to visit. (Or maybe he just made excuses not to go.) He crossed the street carefully and, standing in front of the shop, he rang the doorbell several times. "Come on... Someone... Hello!" he said, making a gesture when a man with long hair and dark eyes appeared on the other side of the door, looking at him. The man on the other side stared at him and then called so
"Definitely not worth giving her anything," Tom said after several minutes of walking back home with Harrison. After what happened at Katherina's house, Nadia thought it would be best for them to leave. Tom seemed more downcast than ever, gazing at the street floor with his hands in his pockets.Harrison placed his arm over Tom's shoulder and gave him a half-playful hug, ruffling his black hair. "She's the one missing out," he said. Tom looked at him as if to say, "Did you really just say that?" Harrison shrugged. "Sorry... Chocolate makes me say silly things," he chuckled, taking another cookie from his pocket and stuffing it into his mouth. "Wipe that look off your face," he asked Tom."I'm tired, Harrison. Bored. Look at what I've become," Tom held the broken necklace in his hand. "If only she knew that I'm just as broken as this necklace, maybe even more," he sighed heavily, burdened with pain. "I hated how, before leaving, Will showed up, and she just jumped on him and kissed him