270 Can we consider this our date? (2/2)

Jeremy pulled her into his arms, burying her face against his broad chest. The cap still covering his face, even the mask helped too. He wished he could take them off so everyone could see but he knew she was not ready yet to announce their relationship.

Take things one at a time, he told himself repeatedly, but seeing her so easily making a date with that green boy, he could no longer hold it. He made a move to take off his cap and mask but as if sensing what was on his mind, she struggled to free herself and stopped him.

”No. Don't, she told him, holding to his hands tightly without breaking their closeness.

”But…”

”No… not yet… please,” she begged. Her big eyes looked into his eyes pleadingly.

He sighed and nodded slightly. He lowered his hands and hugged her even tighter, ”What should I do? You want to keep our relationship a secret while I want to announce our relationship to the whole world?”

”I'm not ready… yet. Give me more time, please,” she choked out.

”Fine. I'll do what you want,” he lowered his head to drop a kiss on her lips. He was glad she let him kiss her now and he made use of the chance, stealing a few more kisses from her.

”I thought we're going to eat,” she reminded in between the kisses. Her cheeks reddened, noticing there were people watching them while whispering. Why won't he stop after the first kiss? He was such a… erm…

He finally let her go after he saw her lips swollen. He grinned and pulled back from her. He loved seeing her eyes still had the daze from the kiss. Now, if only she would agree for them to live together. But he knew it was too early to suggest that.

”Let's go,” he took her hand and walked toward the café. He ignored the look and whispers from the onlookers, too happy to have her by his side.

She shook her head, trying to gain her wit back. His kisses made her mind blank and she did not like it. He made her went weak. And she did not like it… too. She hated losing control.

He opened the door and let her walk in. Then, he looked around and smiled seeing there was an empty table at the corner of the shop. He pulled her to the counter first to see what the café offered.

Ryn's eyes glittered at the sight of pastries and small pieces of cakes. There was even a rack of buns with assorted fillings and shapes. Her attention was glued to the buns shaped in assorted animals. So cute.

”Take what you want,” he told her, acting like a little devil. He told her to take whatever she wanted without worry. So what if she became fat? He had a lot of money to support her if she could no longer become a model. And he could also own her without worry other men would steal her from him. It would be better for her to be fat.

She did not need to wait for his encouragement. She already chose what she wanted. She used a tong to take a panda, a ladybug, a tiger and a goldfish onto the tray Jeremy held. Then, she went to the cake section and chose a slice of tiramisu for herself.

”What do you want, J?” she asked.

He simply took a small cup of mango and chocolate mousse. He was not that hungry. He came to the café to lengthen the time both of them together. And his sweet innocent Ryn did not even guess it when they stopped for the third time.

For drink, Jeremy chose Americano while Ryn chose Mocha. Jeremy quickly paid before Ryn could take out her wallet. She pursed her lips but did not say a word. She would not argue if it could save her money.

He brought her to the table and arranged everything neatly. Then, he put the empty tray aside and took his seat. Instead of eating the dessert, he rested his cheek on his palm and smiled at her roguishly.

”Why are you giving me that look?” she asked. Her hands were already holding the panda bun and tore it into two. The chocolate filling made her eyes shone brightly. She loved chocolate.

”Can we consider this our date?” he asked.

”Wh… what?” she chocked the bun. Her eyes widened.

He quickly handed the drink to her but it was too hot. He looked around and rushed to the counter to get a glass of water.

She sputtered and coughed. The bun stuck to her throat. Tears even filled her eyes as she struggled. Silently she cursed him for speaking without thinking. Jeremy, you're so stupid!