A/N: Yeah. Here’s another update! I’m fast, huh? ^__^ Actually, this one is as a celebration for having 101 unique subs…. *throwing confetti* There’re only over 2 months that I started writing and still can’t believe I have over 100 subscribers who are waiting my updates and reading my fics regularly… *crying happily* Starting from this fic “Waves” and then, “My Beloved Mannequin” and my oneshot collection “Still Into You”….all of them are getting love from you and it makes me feel loved although I’m still lacking a lot….Thz u guys! *90 degree bow* And hope you can enjoy this chap altough it's shorter than the last update and thz a lot if u leave me some comments… :D

Eric's POV

Since that incident, Pilkyo does not show any enthusiasm to go out with me although he never says anything against it because he

still cares for my feelings. In our apartment, he is bubbly and lively as usual and shows affection but when we are in public, he may

seem happy but I still can see insecurity in his eyes. And it leads us to spend most of our time in our apartment, doing household

chores, cooking, watching TV, cuddling and well, making out here and there. Actually, I am not the type of home person but with

Pilkyo, everywhere is fine and now I have become the type of person who wants to go home as soon as the work is over.

In this afternoon, Minwoo told me there will be his birthday party in coming Sunday and also told me to bring Pilkyo over with me. To

say the truth, Minwoo’s birthday parties are always fun and it has been a long time since the last time I went to a party. Also, this

will be the very first time I am going to a party with Pilkyo so I felt really excited in my way back home to tell him about it.

But now I find myself in a serious debate with Pilkyo at the dining table, trying very hard to persuade him while he was throwing

every kind of excuse at me.

“Eric-ah, I don’t know much about parties and…. I don’t think I can go with the flow…”

“You don’t need to worry… There’ll be me and also…Minwoo… You told me Minwoo is nice, huh?”

“But… That’s all… You and Minwoo… You’re all that I know…and…. I’m the boring type… I can’t even drink that much… also I’m

awkward with strangers…”

“What’s left?”

“Huh???”

“What kind of excuse left to tell me?”

“Eric-ah…”

“Kyo-ah, we can’t avoid people all the time… How long can we hide from people’s eyes? Are we hibernating all of our lifetime?

People can insult us….badmouth about us…. Cause it’s their right… But as long as we don’t accept what they’re throwing at us, they

can do nothing harm to us…”

I grab his hand and rub the back of it gently while he is lowering his head without any response to my words.

“You know, I came to the island to hide from people’s whispers about my marriage… but during this time, I realized it’s not the

solution… Everybody has life and they can be interested in others’ affairs only for a short time… as time passes, they’ll forget and

pay no attention at all… At last, we’ll be left on our own in our own life… so maybe it’s hurt at the beginning but…. We need to stay

strong, Kyo-ah… Don’t let them disturb our love… Our love is too beautiful to be harmed by mere words and actions…”

He raises his head and as soon as I see his glossy doe eyes, I understand that he is on the verge of losing his tears. I let go of his

hand before standing up, going to his side of table and bending myself in front of him to capture his lips with my arms around his

shoulders.

I can see him closing his eyes slowly while starting to respond my kiss after circling his arms around my neck and pulling me closer.

Savoring the unique taste that only he can give me, our tongues dance together and only with short breaks for the sake of our lungs,

we keep on swallowing souls and moans of each other for several minutes.

Then, I start to feel my uncomfortable position and shift my arms to his waist trying to pull him up. He seems to realize my intention

and as soon as he is on his feet, he gives a little jump wrapping his legs around my waist and tightening his arms around my neck.  

During all these actions, our lips have not parted even once and both of us know where we are heading to. I gently lie him down on

our bed before hovering over him with my arms propping my body near each side of his head. Our moans get louder, more sensual

and our hands start to be busy getting rid of our clothes with much little patience.

Then, we let our feelings lead our bodies resulting in bed creaks, moans, cries and panting sounds until we get down from our

paradise. I pull him into my embrace after covering our bodies with the blanket and bury my nose into his disheveled hair

inhaling his scent.

“I know you hate me saying sorry… but…”

His whisper makes me look at his face and I find out he is staring only at my chest, avoiding my eyes.

“If you know, why are you trying to say it?”

I peck his forehead while he is still digging a hole in my chest with his stare.

“I’m sorry… Eric-ah…. Let me say it just for this time… for being a coward in these days….”

“Nah…baby… you’re not a coward… It’s just too much for you to handle at once…”

After my words, he raises his head slowly to look at my eyes while one of his hands starts to caress my cheek.

“I’ll try… Eric-ah… I’ll try… I’ll go to Minwoo’s party…”

 Then, he raises his head a little bit more to give a soft peck to my lips before he leans his forehead towards the crook of my neck

and closes his eyes.

“Don’t worry… I’m always by your side… Just look at my face and follow me… ok?”

He gives a soft nod and snuggles more into my chest letting me feel his steady heartbeats.

“Sleep well… Baby…. And have a nice dream…”

Minwoo’s party was not a disaster like Pilkyo had thought. Actually, we both had a good time although he was awkward at first.

There were only close friends of Minwoo who also know me well and thankfully they did not pay obvious attention to us although

they seemed to be interested at Pilkyo and later, they even introduced themselves first to him before trying to make a light chat

with him. On our way back to our apartment, I could see a relieved expression on his face and he even started to ask about the

people he had met in the party. Seeing him comfortable and being himself made me know that he had started to realize not

everyone is against us or thinking trash about us.

After two days after Minwoo’s party, I got a call from my parents telling me that they were coming back in next three days and

telling me to meet them in the airport. Since that time, the thought of my parents has come into my mind. To say honestly, I do not

think they can accept the relationship of me and Pilkyo that easily if they find out about us. It will be a total shock to them since I

have never been with a guy and also, well, Pilkyo is not from elite like my family. Another fact is that my parents as well as Pilkyo and

me had too much on our plates in these days and it is not very wise to add one more problem at the moment. That is why I still do

not have a plan to tell them about us so soon although Pilkyo shows his interest to greet my parents, making me surprised with his

sudden bold attitude. I think he is too polite and well-mannered to think about the possible protests from my parents.

When I met them in the airport yesterday, both of them, especially my mom, looked really relaxed and happy despite of tiredness

from taking a long flight. Well, it had been a long time since they had their last trip together and among those dilemmas in these

days, this trip was surely a breather for them. They did not say much to me although they showed their happiness to find me being

normal again after the marriage incident.

My phone ringtone makes me wake up from the flashback and I see “Mom” on my phone screen. What a coincidence! I was just

thinking about her and now she is calling me. I slide the “Answer” bar thinking that maybe she wants to have a family dinner tonight

and tell me to come over.

“Hello, Mom!”

“Eric-ah, now I’m at your apartment…”

“Oh…what are you….”

Wait. Did she say she is at my apartment?

“Why didn’t you tell me you’ve hired a young boy as a housekeeper?”

*Sorry for a not-so-detailed and even-I-don’t-know-what-it-is bed scene… I juz don’t want to make you feel uncomfortable with my failed …that’s why..*