SAVANNA
CHAPTER 25

Luke brought me a plate of hot dogs he had heated in the oven. He thrust it at me while smiling full with his teeth neatly arranged. I saw him not wanting to smile because of him.

"Thank you". I said sincerely while receiving the plate he offered.

"You don't eat?". Just keep me on my feet and bite down on the hot dog Luke gave me.

"Well, I'm on a diet". The reply looks embarrassed.

"Why? Your body is good". Honest tidbits.

Luke's body is good. He is tall, and quite muscular. I could see his arm being perfectly formed with his muscles. He's not fat, nor is he that skinny. I think his body is quite athletic, and that's natural. Because he was the captain of our school basketball.

"No, I still have some fat on my thighs. Next week we have a game at GOR, so I'm dieting for it". She still looks embarrassed and is now sitting next to me.

"Oh yeah?! Sports teachers still let students who are soon to take the exam to attend the game??". I asked who did not believe and was interested in the explanation while chewing on this very tasty hot dog.

"I spoke to the homeroom teacher and the gym teacher, at first they didn't allow it, but I kept pushing them, and finally they gave me this one chance". Obviously Luke is very enthusiastically interspersed with his distinctive grin.

I was shocked to hear what he said. Is that how much he loves basketball?. I also want to have a hobby like that, but my personality is not easy to be comfortable with something that makes it difficult to find my own hobby. I don't know.

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We also tell each other. Starting from hobbies, favorite foods, favorite drinks, to the things we hate the most. Luke also recounts his mischief as a child, and how his parents were several times called by teachers at school because of his own actions. I think he's a super active kid!.

When we exchanged stories, I realized one thing. There's a man like Luke in our class. I never knew she was a year older than the rest of us in class. He chose to repeat all his lessons in the new semester, just for the sake of participating in the national basketball competition. Very amusing.

The more I came here, I also realized that besides being good to talk to, Luke, it turns out he is also that determined person. I don't think about him.

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"Oh yeah, the one next to that is your brother?". I asked now while pointing at the family photo.

"Yes! Now he is attending military education at a USA airbase". Answer Luke who looks proud.

They looked similar, only her brother looked taller than her. Likewise with his father and mother, they have genes with high and lean posture. I began to imagine what if I stood in the middle of their family with my height of only 167 cm. It might look like a dwarf in the middle of a more perfect giant.

I refocused on Luke's explanation while nodding with his words.

"so yeah. I also want to have a sister". Reply while putting the empty plate.

"So, sometimes we fight for the little things, and then we get along again at the unexpected times". Remember Luke, laughing softly.

"It looks like your family is very warm huh". Reply me again.

Hearing some of Luke's stories about their family, I felt envy in my heart. I also wanted to feel that warmth up until this second, but maybe it was the fate of every person that was different.

"so. What about your family?". Ask Luke back to me.

I who had expected him to ask that question could only respond with a bitter smile.

Even so, back again, I have to accept it, right?.

"Oh... I'm sorry". Luke said, holding my hand. She looks at me with guilty eyes, I see her like that even so bad because I have shared my sad story with her. We should have enjoyed a fun story, why be sad like this!.

"What's wrong, I've accepted it". I said half a lie.

I just want to get rid of Luke's worries.

"You're a beautiful, strong woman". Luke's heartfelt words.

I nodded as well, smiling at him. I really don't know what to say let alone.

Luke clasped my hand with both hands and then kissed the back of my hand.

"Really, you're the strongest woman I've ever known". Continue while stroking the back of my hand.

I don't know since when we got this close, when just how many hours ago I finally decided to accept his help. But look, how our emotional connection intertwined so quickly.

The warmth that his hand gave me made me feel a little comfortable. He is a very nice and caring man.

I looked at him sincerely for comforting me like this. Luke returned my gaze, and we looked at each other meaningfully.

This unbroken look brought Luke closer to me. I could feel the warmth of his body starting to close to my body.

Is this true?. I don't know. I just don't want to lose this warmth.

As time went by, Slowly Luke landed his lips right on my lips. I greeted her with my hands around her neck.

We kissed too. Change the warmth in every touch.

My body, which was covered only by this knitted shirt, made it easier for Luke to access my sensitive areas. His hands touched every skin that caused a strange sensation.

I enjoyed it. Honestly speaking.

The rain no longer makes a sound on the roof or in the glass windows of Luke's house. The sound was replaced by small eruptions of burning wood in the fireplace and our han village became more intimate in front of the fireplace itself.

"God..." My eras when Luke started playing my sensitive areas.

The game was quite different to what James did, but I enjoyed it. I didn't even reject it. Luke looks like that too. Her eyes were looking at me with a burning gaze, making me give the same treatment to her. We were also filled with passion. And we do it without love. At least that's what I have in mind.

Am I being selfish?.

Say it so.

Honestly, I need a little fun, and Luke is doing it.

But...

Why does Jake keep haunting my mind?.

When I tried to close my eyes to enjoy Luke's movements, all I saw was Jake. Is this still the effect of his words and actions earlier this afternoon?. Even though I was in contact with Luke like this, the shadow still never left.

Bizarrely.

- April Cn