309 As Long As You Like It (Number 1 + 2 Part 4)

Number 2 snapped open her eyes and inhaled a deep breath. It was the same dream of bloodshed that had haunted her for years even after they've escaped from the claws of the organization. Although they've eliminated this group, she couldn't help but be affected by the trauma she experienced.

She covered her ears with her trembling hands as she breathed rapidly. Her heart matched the loud epic drum roll openings. As she squeezed her eyes closed, tears dripped down the tip of her nose and tainted the blanket.

"Everything's alright now. Everything happened in the past. Open your eyes and look around. You're safe. You're in your home. Nobody can hurt you." His reassuring voice was like a meditation guide. Slowly, yet surely, her breathing calmed. Her heart rate also returned to normal.

After calming down, she found herself wrapped in Number 1's arms. His chin rested on her head and he would give her pecks once every few minutes. His palms were continuously patting her back slowly. His presence gave her a sense of security.

The next afternoon, Number 2 finished showering and wandered around to look for Number 1. While wondering where he could be, she walked to the back of the villa where the pool and a garden area was located.

A hint of excitement sparked in her eyes. "Wow! A swing!" Like a little girl, she rushed over to the swing set. She knocked on the rail and attempted to pull on the chains of the swings to test its strength. When she was sure it was strong and steady, she hopped on one of the available seats and started pushing herself.

"Do you like it?" A chuckle came from the side.

"I do! Did you set this up for me?" A huge smile stretched across her face.

"Didn't you say you wanted to play on the swings the other day? I ordered it and set it up while you were showering." He just finished packing up the tools he used and came back to see her enjoying her time on the new toy he got her.

"I was just talking about it randomly! Thank you!" Number 2 jumped off the swings and ran over to his side. Seeing her opened arms, he already knew that he would be jumped upon. He took her into his embrace.

"Careful! You still have injuries." He reminded her gently. However, he still enjoyed the attention she gave him. To him, as long as she could continue smiling the way she did, it was enough for him.

"Thank you.." He heard her mumble through his clothes.

"Mm. As long as you like it." He stroked her hair, fixing some messy strands on her head.

"You treat me so well." She felt her nose turning sour as she thought of the many things he did for her in the past. All along, it was only him by her side. She took advantage of it at times, but she knew he genuinely listened to her.

"Hey..Number 1..." She separated her cheek from his top.

"Hmm?" Feeling the sudden coldness on his chest, he looked down to meet her gaze.

She tiptoed and pulled him by his shirt before landing a kiss on his lips. "You said as long as I like it, you'll give me it right?"

"Yes, as long as it is something I am capable of." He confirmed her thoughts.

"Then...will you give yourself to me?" Her eyes turned pink when she asked this question. Actually, she didn't sleep after waking up from that dream. She thought about them and everything they've been through to get to where they are today. If she said she was not moved by his actions, that would be the biggest lie she could ever say.

Since she also had feelings for him, why should she hold back? Nothing is in her way of loving this man anymore. At the same time, she thought of Lia and a conversation they've had before. She studied the young man in her arms for a while before asking him.

"Will you give yourself to me?" Her eyes curved to a crescent moon.

The sudden confession came too quickly for him to digest and process. After a minute, he answered dully as if he had heard something wrong. "What?"

"I asked, are you willing to give yourself to me and be my boyfriend?" She chuckled, giving him time to figure out what she had said.

When he saw the sincere look in her eyes, his vision was blurred slightly by tears. "Mm. I am willing. I'm always willing." He smiled. His hands found its way to her cheeks. He wiped the tear stains off her face and brought his forehead to kiss hers.

"Thank you." He whispered.

Number 2 didn't reply. Instead, she circled her arms around his nape and closed the distance between their lips. As the sun set, the shadows of two adults hugging one another intimately created a heartwarming scene.

[End of Number 1 + 2 Bonus - maybe for now ]