LOVER MONSTER!
53. First Step.

"You look fine now. I mean appearance. Does this mean you've moved on from your one-sided love story?"Jessica asked in a witty tone. He doesn't want to be too serious there.

It was also, different from usual, when he would sit at the bar with Oscar, this time they were sitting together at a table.

Jessica accompanied-no, rather Oscar chose to sit there. So, it can be said that Oscar was the one who accompanied Jessica.

The man with skin as smooth as the baby's ass was eating his order - a slice of cheesecake and a cup of black coffee, while listening to Jessica say.

"Rather than moving on, it's more accurate to say I'm in a defensive state right now." Oscar gave the answer.

"O-oh, I'm sorry."

"You don't have to apologize, I'd rather you come and ask me. I mean, I feel like I have a friend to share with, do you?"

"Did a great journalist like you have no friends?"

"To be great, it means you have to run in front. I guess I'm too fast until I don't have anyone by my side."

Although Oscar's words were quite arrogant, for some reason Jessica listened to every strand of Oscar's words as if the man was a monk pouring great advice. He may have been blinded by the praise Oscar wrote on his website.

"Talking about friends, I actually have someone I want to make friends with. He's a great guy and has a lot of burdens to live with, but he's pretty cool so I'm happy to bother him."

Jessica showed interest, "It sounds like a good person."

"Well, I guess it's quite different."

"Humm?"

"I mean, good and great., he. Wicked, oh, he's the embodiment of demons."

"Eh..., is that it?" If he is the embodiment of the devil, why do you want to be friends with him? Jessica wondered.

"Are you confused?"

"Slightly.., ahahaha. I mean, why would you want to be friends with someone you know is evil?"

Jessica's question has been read. Oscar showed off a review of his grin as his reaction. "Because she's great, Jessica. I'm more interested in someone who's amazing than someone who's just nice."

"Well, I guess, as long as it's convenient for you. So, what's going on? You said you wanted to be friends with him, does that mean you're not friends yet?"

"He didn't want to be friends with me" Oscar admitted. "She encouraged me to find another friend."

"Aaaah, are you disappointed?"

"Little."

The corner of Jessica's lips curled down, "Just calm down, if she rejects you, I'll be your friend. After all, we've met, talked, and look, we've had coffee together, too. From now on, you mustn't feel awkward."

"Is the owner of Elixir always this friendly?"

"That's how, if you're impressed, you can write that fact on your blog." Jessica made a narcissistic joke before shaking her hand, "Joking, joking." she said.

"I'm not always friendly. I'm only friendly to people who are friendly to me."

"Hmmm, I should be grateful then. I'm grateful to make you friendly with me."

Oscar took a sip of his coffee while staring at Jessica's pair of emerald irises sparkling quietly.

Honestly, even though Oscar approached the girl just to mess with her head, Oscar did not feel any discrepancy when he was with Jessica. That girl was fun, actually. He may be quite naive in some parts, but talking to him doesn't bore Oscar.

Jessica Cerise, she's attractive.

*

The meeting with Oscar passed in Jessica's mind just like that. There is nothing meaningful that makes him need to be glued for a long time and remember all the details of their chat carefully.

Like the casual thing he used to do his days, his meeting with Oscar had already entered into that stage as well.

Instead of thinking about Oscar, Jessica now thinks about Dania's words.

Remember how his blonde best friend was so enthusiastic about helping him conquer Demian? Now, Dania has given Jessica one intrigue that she says 'Must be followed!'. Jessica, not wanting to disappoint Dania, initially wants to obey her best friend.

Till...

"The first trick to getting a guy to like you is, you have to make sure you're on his mind constantly. You know, like a thorn piercing through the flesh on your thumb, make your presence in his mind uncomfortable, unsettled."

"That's an interesting description. But I don't understand what I have to do to be a 'thorn'. Besides, doesn't being a thorn mean I'll end up being hated?"

Jessica responded to Dania's remark with a strange grin playing on her face. He wondered if this was the right move?

Jessica does not want to be the party who menguber-Uber Demian, but.., he is also tempted to make Demian fall in love with him.

"My dear, you don't have to take my metaphor as a literal thing. This is just a form that he cannot ignore your existence. Because it's..."

"..."

"First step, Jessica."

"Ahahaha, kidding me? Me? No. gabe. Not want!"

"Listen to me first, you idiot..." Dania raised her voice in annoyance. "Do you understand the definition of flirting I'm saying?"

In Jessica's mind, when she heard the word seductive, it meant that she was wearing sexy clothes, long nails that swayed Demian's chest, and a blood red lipstick. Jessica doesn't want to look like that.

"The fool," Dania exhaled a puff of breath. "The temptation I'm referring to is..."

Is...

The temptation that Dania meant, now.., in front of Demian, Jessica would put it into practice.

Dressed in oversized white shirts and black hotpants, Jessica sat down with nervousness as soon as she realized Demian was treading on the balcony of her room. This was the first time he had met Demian after the incident that night, Jessica still felt ashamed. But no, he mustn't be clumsy. He must follow Dania's orders.

First off...

"You have to act like his whereabouts aren't that important. Make your hot nights like the last wind, you forget it! Great guy seems to be surprised when you're acting so funny."

"Are you sure, Dani?"

"Tsk, just follow what I've said, and don't forget to make a plain gesture that provokes his passion. Demian definitely won't forget you, and when he asks for rations that night, don't give them."

"Mm, okay.., I guess..." As long as Dania's advice doesn't make her lose face and self-esteem in front of Demian, Jessica thinks she's capable of following her pal's orders.

Now it's...

"You're coming" Jessica greeted Demian who was now retracing into her room. A pair of dark beads of Demian shone towards Jessica who, from her appearance, was busy with the novel she was reading.

"I told you I was coming" Demian said. He throws his jacket over the couch before breezing off into Jessica's kitchen. He still occasionally throws his glance at Jessica who strangely-be quite calm.

Demian thought the girl was still avoiding him, but. Jessica looks fine now.

After taking a glass of mineral water, Demian then sauntered towards Jessica's bed.

"Is this a book that has frozen you in the rain at night?" Demian sits in front of Jessica and pulls down the novel from Jessica's sight. She's here now, Demian doesn't want Jessica to concern herself with books.

"Don't bother me, I'm reading seriously..." Jessica scowls. He recaptured the book he had read from Demian. "Do what you like, but don't bother me to read."

"You know what I like" Demian said, making Jessica's face flushed. He kicked the man before moving away.

"Don't involve me." said Jessica, keeping the calm in her voice despite her heart-pumping crush. Damn, who's flirting with this?

'I can't lose, ' Jessica said. Now was the time for him to give a counterattack.

The thing Demian liked the most was her neck, Jessica knew it was because the man always paid extra attention to her jaw and neck. From the rain of kisses, bites, and deposits, Demian so liked to put his lips and hands on Jessica's neck. For that, as an innocent temptation that would stupefy Demian was...

"Now that August is closing, I really hope that the hot weather will subside..." Jessica said as she took her hairband on the pillow. He spoke while looking at Demian who was still at home looking at him.

"I hope summer is over" Jessica said again, this time tying her hair high.

In front of Jessica, Demian listened to Jessica's complaint with next to a raised eyebrow. She wondered if Jessica realized what she was doing now or was she just too innocent?

"Come.." call Demian, he hints at Jessica to get closer to him. "Let me tie your hair."

"Did? Can you?"

Demian smirked obliquely, "Binding you here as well as I can..."

"Your mouth gets dirtier every time we meet, is this who you are?" Despite the complaints, Jessica let herself get closer to Demian.

Jessica remembers Dania's message that being vulnerable and blind to threats makes you very desirable. Jessica wants to prove that theory by getting into Demian's trap.

Jessica handed her hairband to Demian, her heart pounding full of enthusiasm.

"I think you've seen too much of myself" Demian said. He combed the strands by strands of Jessica's dense mane with his fingers. The soft aroma of the shampoo the girl was wearing now pierced her nose, tempting her passion.

"What have you been doing lately? I sent you a message a few times but you never gave me a response." Demian tried to turn his head to reality. He can't keep thinking using his crotch*ngan. That's too shitty.

"I work." said Jessica, she returned to her novel. "I want to torture you too."

"Is not replying to my message a form of torture?"

Jessica nodded. "I hope it works."

"What did I do until you wanted to torture me, hmm?"

The hand that had previously combed Jessica's mane was now anchored on the shoulder. Jessica looked back-to Demian with an irritated look. "The more appropriate question is what haven't you done, Demian! You've done too much."

"Heh..," Demian chuckled. "If I had done too much, you wouldn't be able to walk now. I'm not letting you go..."

"Can you stop talking about perverts?" Jessica cut Demian's words, she shuddered uncomfortably. "I just want you to tie my hair, geez! Why are you so noisy! Don't bother me!"

"Lw...,"

Demian frowned unhappily as soon as Jessica again ignored him. The girl sat behind him now, busy reading romance novels. Demian behind Jessica is only allowed to tie Jessica's hair. Like hairstylist. He's not even allowed to talk.

While Demian was engulfed in aggravation and jealousy towards the novel that Jessica was holding on to with opium, Jessica before him held a laugh loose from her lips.

Jessica was so fond of the sensation from her cold treatment to Demian right now. It felt like he was in control of the man's emotions. Jessica liked Demian who was looking for her attention, it felt like Demian really liked her.

What activities would a dating person do like this? Jessica became intrigued to want to tease Demian once again.

Now, what should he do to make Demian even more frustrated?

*