My Ex Is My Bestfriend

Light rays were streaming down my face, a nice welcome in the morning.

I felt Minho's steady breathing on my neck, a constant reminder that he's here with me, and I'm so damn lucky. His arms are around me, warm and comforting.

I rolled over, so that I would be facing him. He may have woken from my movement because he grabbed my head and shoved my face into his c.h.e.s.t.

"Stop moving baby. It's still too early."

I pouted and smacked his c.h.e.s.t. "I'm hungry."

He put his leg on top of me and said, "No. More minutes. Still so sleepy. Sleep again."

"But I'm hungry. I can't go back to sleep. I feel so alive."

His head moved to peer down at me. God those eyes, so beautiful. And his voice this early, so arousing. Whew, way to being wholesome, girl.

"What would it take you to go back to sleep, huh?"

"Hmmm. I'm sorry. I really can't."

"Okay, let's do it the other way. What makes you sleepy?"

"Hmmm. I guess being full, like after eating so many. And maybe when its cold, or warm or dark. And I think when I'm super tired."

"Then, I shall tire you until sleep descends upon you."

My eyes widened. "What are you planning Minho?"

He smiled evilly. Oh my god. What did I do to Minho? Minho, evil smile? No freaking way. But here I am, face to face with that Minho.

I gulped. "Okay." I said slowly. "Let's go back to sleep. What time would you like to wake up?"

"Oh? Cassidy backing down?"

"Urgh. Whatever let's sleep."

He laughed. And then, "As you wish, milady."

And what do you know, I slept immediately.

***

Weeks passed by blissfully. My living arrangement with Minho was superb. I loved it. I'm thinking of proposing to him but I guess its still too early. Should I even do that? I believe I do. Minho's such a turtle.

"Cassidy, baby?"

"Hmmmm?" I still can't get used to him calling me baby.

"My team snagged a project. And-"

"Wow! That's so good! Congratulations baby." And I picked up his name for me, apparently.

He smiled, a genuine smile but then was gone immediately.

"And there's a but. Okay! I'm ready of whatever that might be. Shoot."

He inhaled, "The project would be situated at Silver City. And we need to stay there for a couple of weeks."

My spoon stilled on its way to my mouth. "You're going away? Silver City is so far away!"

He sighed and sat beside me. "No, it would just be a short time. And I promise to always check on you."

I sighed. "Okay. It's just a couple of weeks, right?"

He shrugged. "Yeah. More or less."

"Then I can definitely do that."

Minho kissed my forehead. "I'm sorry."

"Don't be sorry. It is really a good opportunity. So then, I'll be staying at my apartment," I added.

"Yes, for the mean time. And as compensation, you will stay at my home for the whole duration I was away."

"Really? Yeeeeeey!"

He laughed and ruffled my hair. "Okay, eat fast. We're running late."

***

The morning of his business trip came, a Saturday. Why? Of all the days in a week, why should it be on weekends? On a saturday?

He sighed and hugged me from behind. "Cass, don't be mad okay? I'll contact yoy every now and then."

I faced him and wrapped my arms around his neck. "But I'm gonna miss you soooo bad. I don't like not kissing you everyday."

He chuckled. "I know, baby. And I feel the same way too. But I have to do this. For our future, for our family."

I blushed. That's one hell of a promise Minho. To hide it, I nuzzled on his c.h.e.s.t. I want to cry, and curl up in bed with him. But I know, we have to work first so that we could attain our dreams.

"Cass. Cass? Hey baby."

I looked up, showing puppy eyes.

"Awwweeeee. My cute, gorgeous Cassidy. It will just be a short time. Okay? Don't be sad okay?"

I sighed. "What more can I do? Just be careful there okay? Never forget abour your safety and well-being first? Okay?"

"Yes Ma'am!"

"Okay, now off you go darling. Go and wreak havoc!"

He laughed. "That should have been for you!"

I shrugged and waved him goodbye.

As soon as I closed the door, loneliness embraced me.

How will I fare in these times? I sound really overreacting, but what can I do? I'm smitten.

I sighed again. I could only hope that I'd survive without him physically by my side.