Chapter 15

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Minerva

I felt my heart being consistently squeezed. Is this a joke? I hoped it was yet there was no trace of her being flustered anywhere. I felt hope left. Even though I was feeling sharp pain from my heart, it made me curious what Venus's lips tasted like. At the image of Venus kissing me and at the thought of how soft her lips were, made my ears hot.

I glanced at Venus and she had this seductive look on her face, and with a smile she grabbed my hand and led me towards the big tree where it was enough to cover the both of us. So suddenly, I left her lips on mine. It was soft making me unable to control myself and lick her bottom lip. So she was wearing lip gloss, it tasted like strawberry. The lips that I yearn parted ways with mine so suddenly, and the kiss was finished. It made me feel like an abandoned puppy.

I opened my eyes and saw her smiling telling us to go home already. I might have been mistaken because she turned around so suddenly, but her ears look quite red.

I sighed and reminded myself not to be too full of myself since I was sure that I was quite flustered when Venus asked to practice kissing a while ago. Why else would she go ahead and kiss me under the tree.

We walked home as if nothing happened. She sat beside me during dinner as if there wasn't a moment between us. Well, I wouldn't mind as long as she's not dating Vulcan anymore. It made me fantasize that she might be mine for a while. It's enough for now, I shouldn't force her right away after all.

"Minerva? What are you thinking? You've been preoccupied for a while," My mother said.

"I'm fine, mom. Just a bit tired from the tryout," I answered.

"Really? When did my lil sister get tired from a mere tryout?" My stupid brother, Zero butted in the conversation.

I lowered my gaze and looked to my right. Our eyes met — Venus and mine. She had a happy look on her face. I felt my cheeks redden.

Just to ruin the mood, my brother just had to hum as if he has a full grasp of what is going on. I glared at him at which he only shrugged as if he had done nothing wrong.

We finished dinner shortly after and I am now accompanying Venus to her unit. We were talking quite a bit as if we didn't kiss a while ago. My heart felt complicated. I didn't know whether to be happy or not.

"I never knew you were that good," Venus said.

"Hey. What was that kiss all about?" I asked out-of-the-blue.

Venus stiffened a little and finally said, "Why don't you come in for a while?"

I pursed my lips and nodded.

As I stepped inside the unit, a familiar scent of citrus emitted from the living room. No wonder she smells fruity everyday. I gulped. I sound like a stalker don't I? It's just somehow I could detect her scent and her voice, heck, even her footsteps.

I helped myself on the sofa — it's extremely comfy after all. Venus sat beside me shortly after getting me an orange juice to drink. The room was silent and awkwardness filled the room. Perhaps I should initiate? Before I was able to speak, Venus placed her hand on top of mine and creased it slowly as if my hands cost a million thousand dollars. I felt a tingling feeling in my heart. I wonder if my crush towards her had already grown too much. It has already been a few months after all.

"Can we practice kissing?" Venus asked, flashing me her puppy eyes as she moved her face closer to mine.

I moved away with my arms covering my face not wanting her to see me blush.

"I don't think I'm able to date someone again, not after what happened with Tom." Venus said.

"You're the only one I could trust and-" Before Venus could continue, I pressed my lips on hers.

"It's alright," I answered as I creased her cheeks then flashed her a wide grin.

Venus just smiled at me as I felt my heart crumble at the same time rejoicing. I get to kiss her everyday, the downside is that we aren't dating. Deep down I wanted to confess, but it seems like this isn't the best time.

I was ready to bid her goodbye when Venus suddenly called me.

"Want to have a sleepover at my house tomorrow?" She asked.

I didn't know what was happening, yet somehow I was able to nod my head. I walked back to my house with my mind in a daze. I went into my room and felt panic rushed over my head.

There's no way I would be able to be calm in this state.

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I walked towards school, my heart beating fast out of nervousness. I should keep my cool. It's only a sleepover after all. Nothing's going to happen. That's right, I shouldn't assume right away, then the thought of the kiss practice I had agreed to do with Venus rose through my mind, making me blush madly.

"Minerva!" I heard some girl call my name.

I turned around and saw a fluttered girl looking at the floor while handing out an envelope with my name on it with a heart drawn at the end. The girl disappeared right away after handing it to me and when I looked up I saw Mars's satisfied wide smile on his face.

I wanted to roll my eyes. Here comes Mars's gossipy nature again.

"Ohhhhh. What did I see there? Is that a love letter for Minerva there?" Mars grinned while leaning slightly towards me looking at the letter on my hand.

"Shut it!" I spat back.

Mars just shook his head as both of us were ready to walk towards our classroom. Then my heart panicked. Venus was standing there with an unpleasant face.

As my mind was fighting with each other at what I should say, Venus greeted us good morning as she entered the classroom first herself.

I could only sigh as I walked in the class, and before we parted ways. Mars grabbed my shoulder as he flashed me a smile that says 'I'm going to get that juicy story out of you.'

I went towards my seat without any hint of happiness on my face. I opened the letter that was given to me and sure enough it was a confession. I read every single word, making sure that I didn't leave any word unread.

I ran my fingers across my hair. I felt a sigh coming out of my throat. Every sentence inside the letter mostly mentions my looks. Of course with this kind of confession how could I get myself to go out with her. Furthermore, I'm already eyeing someone else. Unconsciously, I glance towards Venus's direction only to see her staring at her staring at me with her eyebrows furrowed.

During lunch, I quickly rejected the girl and could only hope that Venus would hear me out later on.

Let's not forget my dear friend Mars. He was smirking as if he knew what was going on. Of course he wouldn't ask in front of Venus. I should be grateful for her, especially since he won't get to have a chance to ask me about my relationship with Venus — I'm having a sleepover at her place.