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Though the ride away from the restaurant was quiet, it was anything but comfortable this time. I was still in a foul mood because of Kyunn.

I gripped my fists tightly, trying to stop my anger from tipping over. Just then, P Jes placed his left hand on mine, while still skillfully driving.

"I know you are upset for me but I don't want you wasting your anger because of her. She's really not worth it."

I just gripped my fist even more tightly but P Jes just continued holding on and caressing it. It started to soothe me and oddly, I uncurled my fist. I looked down as I turned my palm upwards and he surprisingly just locked his fingers through mine.

"P..." I whispered, not daring to look up.

"Just let it be for a while, ok?"

I nodded, clearly knowing he wasn't referring to my anger but rather our clasped hands. We stayed in that position all the way till we reached another Italian place. I finally had to pull away when we reached our destination. When P Jes got out, I saw his face. It was clearly no better than mine, blushing red. I quickly turned away, a faint smile colouring my lips. Why the heck was this guy this cute! Ugh I internally screamed in my head at how I found him so cute and also partly berating myself for finding and admitting to myself that a guy was cute!

"This restaurant does a mean pasta dish too. Let's try this for today and I will bring you to the other one another day."

I just nodded my head, not trusting myself to say anything. We went in and got seated at a quiet corner table for two. Dinner was a nice affair with us trying out different entrees and appetisers along with a dessert between ourselves. Once we were done, we left the place and P Jes sent me home.

When we got to my place, I turned to P Jes.

"Thank you for dinner. Just sorry once again about earlier."

"Sorry for screaming at her or?"

"Sorry for putting you in a spot. But I'm not sorry for screaming at her."

P Jes laughed out loud! "Now I know why Teresa and you are firm friends! I'm not upset at you for shouting at her either. She did deserve it. I'm actually glad you did it. It was nice to have someone standing up for me."

"I would do it for you again!" I quickly muttered.

"Always?" P Jes asked hesitantly. I looked at him and then away, casting my eyes to my hands, nodding my head quietly.

"Always." I muttered.

P Jes didn't say anything. There was absolute silence for a bit.

"I think I will get going now, P. Thank you for the ride. Get home safe."

I muttered and was about to get out when P Jes stopped me.

"Cant you call me Jes? Does it have to be P?"

I stopped, looking at him.

"Uhm.."

"Teresa is my sister and she calls me P. People who are younger than me and I see them as a sibling figure call me P. But.. I haven't been seeing you as a sibling figure at all. Can't you call me by my name? Or am I only like a sibling to you in your eyes?"

I was stunned, just looking at P Jes in silence, unable to say anything else.

"I..I.." But nothing else came out.

"Think about it, ok? I will respect your decision."

I nodded, just bidding him goodnight and left.

Clearly aware that when I had wished him good night this time, I didn't include the word "P".