Chapter 49
(Arushi’s POV)
I was walking sa may café near university, medyo mahaba Ang pila but worth it kasi gusto ko talaga dalhan si Celest ng food and coffee. She deserves it after our very intense morning...
Habang naghihintay ako ng order, I texted her.
Me: “Hey hun? I bought you some food and coffee. Are you in your office right now?”
Less than a minute. She replied.
Celest: “Come.”
Short and direct. Pero kinilig pa rin ako. Ganon talaga siya. Mysterious pero nakaka hin love. After ko makuha yung order, naglakad ako pabalik sa campus. Medyo mabilis ang paglalakad ko pero I'm chill, ayokong obvious na may ginagawa akong sekreto.
I checked around the hallway, wala masyadong tao, thank God. Pagdating ko sa office niya, I knocked softly.
When I entered, she was already sitting on the couch near her desk. Calm, collected, the usual Professor Haneul vibes. Pero when she saw me, she smiled softly. Hindi yung cold smile niya sa mga students. This one was for me. Only for me.
She raised a brow. “Used you? I thought you enjoyed every second of it.”
I blushed, pero I didn’t deny it. “Guilty as charged.”
She glanced at the clock. 12:00 PM. Tapos nag-glance siya sa’kin ulit. This time, with that smirk I know all too well.
I nodded. “Yeah. One hour.”
Celest stood up slowly. Her eyes were still on me.
My body reacted right away, like may switch na na-activate. I stood up too, grinning. “Akala ko ba kakain ka muna?”
Nung una ko ‘tong nakita, parang enchanted. May ibang vibe talaga. Pero ngayon, it feels like our place. Pagpasok pa lang, she locked the door behind her.
I placed the food and coffee sa small counter inside the room, then turned to her.
She was already pulling off her blazer. “You know I always crave for you, right?”
She laughed lightly. “But with you, Arushi, it’s different. I crave you… not just your energy. You.”
That made my heart beat double time. I stepped closer to her, touching her waist as I leaned in for a kiss. She welcomed it. Her lips, soft but demanding, met mine in a heat I’m getting addicted to.
Habang naghahalikan kami, nagtanggal na rin ako ng polo shirt ko. She was already working on unbuttoning hers, hanggang pareho kaming half-naked na. Her hands traced my chest as she whispered, “You’re not just a source, Arushi. You’re mine.”
I guided her gently to the bed. She lay down, hair spread like a black silk pillow beneath her. I removed the last of my clothes, and she did the same. Now, we’re both naked—again. But it never felt the same. Parang laging bago, laging mas intense.
I positioned myself between her thighs. Her legs wrapped around my waist instantly. The contact alone made us both gasp.
She guided my hand between us. “Condom, babe.”
I quickly took one from the drawer beside the bed—yes, meron na talaga kaming ready. She helped me put it on, her fingers slow and teasing.
Then I entered her, slowly. I heard her sharp inhale as I filled her. She arched her back and moaned, “Arushi…”
I started thrusting slowly. Deep and steady. She gripped the sheets and bit her lip. Her eyes locked with mine. That kind of eye contact that makes you feel everything.
With every thrust, her moans got louder. Her hands found my back and her nails gently scratched down my skin. It didn’t hurt—it excited me.
She shifted her hips, meeting my rhythm. Faster now. We’re both panting, moaning, whispering each other’s names.
She didn’t say it back. But her kiss deepened. Her body welcomed mine. Her thighs squeezed around me, holding me closer, as if saying it in the language of touch.
We changed positions, her now on top of me, riding me slow at first then fast, wild, unhinged. I held her hips and let her take control. She was beautiful. Hair messy, body glistening with sweat, moaning my name like a prayer.
The room was filled with nothing but moans, skin slapping, and our rushed breaths. The sound of passion. The sound of need.
Finally, we both reached that sweet climax. She collapsed on top of me, both of us catching our breath, chests rising and falling like waves.
For a few minutes, we just lay there, tangled in each other. Her head resting on my chest. I stroked her hair, breathing in her scent.
She looked up and smiled lazily. “Good. Because I’m not letting you go.”
I kissed her forehead, my heart full and my body weak, but satisfied.
We lay in silence for a moment, just staring at each other. Safe. Warm. Ours.
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Pagkakuha ko ng gamit ko, I gave Celest one last glance. She’s now sitting sa desk niya, sobrang composed and back to her usual cold-professor look. Pero I saw it—the way her lips curled into that soft smile, yung tipong hindi halata pero ako lang yung nakakaalam kung gaano ka-genuine 'yon.
Lumapit ako sa kanya and leaned down, I kissed her lips softly. “Thank you,” I whispered habang nakatitig sa eyes niya. “Message me later, I love you.”
She held my hand for a moment and smiled, that same signature smirk niya. “I love you too, go on, you're late na,” she said habang kinikindatan ako lightly.
Kinilig talaga ako sa loob ko pero syempre cool lang dapat.
Kaya I straightened up, fixed my shirt, and walked out of her office like nothing happened.
Pero grabe, I feel like I’m walking on air.
My body is light, parang every step ko may spring.
I was practically skipping through the hallway, but of course, I had to chill.
Baka sabihin ng mga tao I'm on drugs or something.
Pagdating ko sa hallway ng next class ko, I saw Forest and Raegan standing outside ng room, nag-aantay.
Raegan raised her brows nung nakita niya ako.
“Uy, look who’s glowing!
” she teased, arms crossed, while Forest elbowed her sabay sabing, “Grabe, Arushi.
Ang fresh mo ah. Parang galing kang spa session, pero alam naming hindi spa ‘yan!”
I rolled my eyes, trying to keep my expression calm pero alam kong namumula na cheeks ko. “Sira talaga kayo,” I said habang pinipilit kong wag ngumiti, but I failed miserably.
Raegan stepped closer, checking me out from head to toe. “You smell like…lavender and sex.”
Forest snorted. “Ang tagal mo, girl. Akala namin tinopak ka na naman tapos nawalan ka nanaman ng ulirat. Pero hindi pala… iba pala nawalan sa’yo,” sabay turo sa baba ko.
We entered the classroom and sat down near the back. Saktong pasok ni Prof. Hwang, yung subject ko after kay Professor Haneul. I was trying to take notes pero honestly, my brain was still replaying kaninang nangyari.
The way Celest held me, kissed me, whispered her name over and over habang nasa pagitan ko siya—damn. Her skin against mine, the way she breathed in my ear, her soft moans habang nakatitig siya sa akin, it was driving me insane. Lalo na nung sinabi niya, “You're mine, Arushi.”
Shit. That alone made me feel things.
I was snapped back to reality when Forest slid a folded note to my arm. “Don’t zone out too hard, baka makita mo nanaman ‘yung faceless girl mo sa panaginip mo habang gising.”
Napailing nalang ako. Kung alam lang nila.
Hindi na ako nagreply. I focused sa lecture kahit na ang hirap. Lalo na when I crossed my legs kasi... let’s just say, my little buddy is still slightly awake. Kailangan ko ng tubig. Or ice bath. Whichever comes first.
Nung nag-dismiss na si Prof. Hwang, lumabas kami ng room. Forest yawned. “Coffee tayo ulit mamaya?”
Raegan narrowed her eyes. “You never say no to coffee. Ikaw nga nagyayaya palagi. Something’s up.”
I raised both hands in surrender. “Wala, promise. I just need time to reflect on life, you know? Mag-muni muni.”
Pagkaalis nila, I found a quiet spot sa garden area. I sat under the tree and pulled out my phone.
One new message. From Celest.
Celest: “I miss your touch already. Next time, I want you to be the one begging for it.”
Putek.
I bit my lip and had to adjust my position on the bench. This woman will be the death of me.
Me: “You’re such a tease. I’ll make sure you’re the one begging next time.”
No reply yet, but I know she read it.
Napahiga ako sa bench habang nakatitig sa sky. The clouds were moving slowly, and the breeze was light. For the first time in a while, my heart felt… light. Like, everything's falling into place.
Parang despite the mystery sa paligid—yung pagkamatay ng tatlong students, yung dreams ko sa faceless girl, and the haunting coldness ng mundo ni Celest—I felt safe.
Safe with her. Even if she’s a succubus. Even if I know may danger sa likod ng relationship namin.
But I don’t care.
Kasi sa bawat halik niya, sa bawat bulong niya ng “You’re mine,” ramdam ko… I belong to her too.
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