Chapter 18: Chapter 18

"Romeo,"

A slow moan escaped from my mouth.

I squeezed my eyes shut. I shouldn't kiss back or let him prolong the kiss. I needed to push him away from my body.

"Ivy," Romeo muttered under his breath.

He didn't allow me to succeed in breaking free from his grip. He rather pulled me closer to him, his strong arms gripping my waist tightly. He broke the unexpected kiss.

His ocean-like eyes pierced into my eyes, he then pressed his lips on mine.

I could stop the kiss, the moment he stopped kissing me. But, I didn't want to. I couldn't pretend that I also wanted this to happen. I had spent a lot of lonely nights, thinking about Romeo kissing me.

I hated myself for allowing him to continue kissing me. I hated my body for giving a fast response to his touch.

The kiss was slow and passionate. I didn't kiss back. I wanted to but I didn't. It took everything in me not to respond to the kiss. I just stood there while he kissed me.

I gave him the opportunity to kiss me, to touch me, to feel my body.

"I am sorry," Romeo apologized, finally breaking the kiss.

"I am sorry for disappointing you, Ivy. I am always a different kind of disappointment for people. I don't have any excuses. Just forgive me," He added.

I chewed on my bottom lips, wrapping my arms around my body. I was not feeling cold but I had to do that. It seemed like the only thing to do after hearing Romeo's pleas.

"Ivy. I want to prove that I am really sorry. How can I do that?" His voice resounded in my head.

I gazed intensely at him. I wasn't looking into his eyes, rather his lips. I probably might be acting like a pervert right now but I didn't care. I was staring at his attractive lips, as the words kept slipping out of his mouth.

I wanted to have his lips on mine. I didn't want him to apologize now, I only wanted to feel him. It has been a long time since I tasted him. I badly wanted to taste his sweet mouth.

Why the heck was I thinking? I should go for it, instead of wasting time.

I moved a few inches to him. He gazed at me with a questioning look. I didn't give him the opportunity to say anything. Before he could speak, I stood on my toes and pressed my lips on his'.

Romeo was shocked, it was visible on his face. His eyes were wide open. He didn't touch me or return the kiss.

I didn't care. I was too selfish to care about what he needed to do.

I wrapped my arms around his neck, using my fingers to mess up his hair. I deepened the kiss and turned it into a french kiss.

That was then he kissed back, caressing my hair.

"That was stupid. Very stupid," I hissed, after breaking the kiss. "Sorry,"

"For what?" He questioned me.

"Kissing you," I blurted out, straightening my dress. "I think we will have to start the tutorial tomorrow. I'm stressed out right now,"

I glanced at him for the last time. I was about to leave his room when he pulled me back with his strong arms.

Romeo raked his hands through his jet black hair, making it more messy."Are we just going to pretend like there is nothing between us?" He queried me.

"There is nothing between us," I blurted out. "Everything was a freaking mistake, starting from the stupid dare. You are not in love with me. If you were in love with me, you wouldn't have slept with another girl,"

His eyelids dropped."I won't try to apologize for what I did, if the feelings I have for you are the same with other girls," He rambled.

"What stupid feelings do you have for me, Romeo? You really don't know what is wrong with you," I snapped at him.

"Having sex with Sharon was a damn mistake. I regretted doing that shit with her. I am really sorry. I have a high sex drive and I am trying hard to control my body, "

"That doesn't justify the fact that you slept with another girl, because I refused to have sex with you," I retorted.

Romeo took a sharp breath and he sat down on his bed. It seemed like he wasn't ready to have another argument with me or apologize.

"I understand that you are hurt by what I did. I caused it. I know that I can't force you to accept my apology. Well, it's okay, ``he muttered.

I swallowed a gulp down my throat. I wanted to tell him to try harder and explain more. I might listen to him and accept his apology, even though that would be stupid.

But, I didn't say these words. They didn't come out of my mouth. Or, I didn't.

"Bye,"

With the only word that slipped out of my mouth, I walked out of his house.

I hated that Romeo didn't offer me a ride. I could take a cab but I wanted to trek home.

My subconscious mind told me that Romeo wouldn't give up on me. I knew him. He was the type of person who gives up easily. He would still try to make me understand.

"Ivy!"

I turned to the back. My subconscious mind was right. Romeo wouldn't give up easily.

He beckoned at me to wait for him and began walking towards me.

"Let me give you a ride to your house," He offered.

"No. I feel like trekking home. I need to rest my mind," I refused his offer.

Romeo bit his bottom lips and kept silent for a few seconds, as if he was thinking about his next action.

"I will escort you then," He said.

I lifted my shoulder in a half shrug."Don't worry. I don't want to bother you," I uttered.

"I don't care. Bother me," He said bluntly.

I started, shaking my head."But - "

Romeo walked a few inches closer to me, standing beside me."I am stupid. It is not okay. I am going to apologize till you accept my apology and me," He whispered softly into my ears.