Perilous Sea || Homer Series

03

03

"What happened, Oceanna?" Francois asked as I enter his car. 

I sighed, "Nothing. I'm just tired," I uttered and look outside. 

I texted him that I'm already done meeting someone, I actually didn't expect that he'll come. I thought he'll ditch me.

I fell asleep in his car, I just woke up when I felt him tapping my cheeks, "Oceanna," he murmured softly. 

"You look so tired, go and rest," I sat properly and look around. We're already in the house, I yawned. 

"Thank you so much, Francois." I smiled and kissed his cheeks before I went down.

I waved my hands at him as he drove away. I look at my phone, I received a text from Lexine. It's quarter to eight in the evening already.

From: Lexine

Hey, princess. I'm back, let's hang out! I'll be waiting here in Alouette's Feral Bar at night o'clock. See you, I would not accept no as an answer. 

I rolled my eyes and walked inside, Lexine is one of those alcoholic people I know. She has a high tolerance for liquor. 

I didn't reply to her and went to my room, changing my clothes. I wore a bralette and a skirt paired with red high heels that made me taller even more. 

My hair is fixed in a bunny style, I let some strands fall. I also put red lipstick and eyeliner that make my face looks fierce. 

I'm in the middle of preparing when Lexine called me. I chuckled, she'll just complain that I didn't reply to her. 

"Hey, princess!" she exclaimed, I put my phone away in my ears, she's too loud! 

"You didn't reply to my text, you put me in the spam! How dare you!" 

"Calm down, Lexine Brianna. I'm already preparing, easy, okay?" I said, calming her. 

I could hear the background music around her, she's already there. It's so loud, I can hear people shouting and having fun. 

"I'm waiting for you. I didn't bring my car, you should bring yours," she shouted. Damn. 

"Okay, see you there," I said, trying to end the call. My eardrums will be damaged to her voice, gosh. 

She giggled, "There's a lot of guys here," she said naughtily. 

My forehead furrowed, "So? You have a boyfriend," I said as a matter of fact. 

I look at myself in the vanity mirror, I tried to make my hair looks a little bit messy to look like a natural bun. 

"We broke up," that made me stop, what? 

"Huh? Wait, did I heard it right?" I asked. 

"Yap, we broke up yesterday, before we came home." her voice sounds normal but I know better.

"Who initiates the break-up, him?" 

"Stupid, It's me! It's the only way to save my pride and dignity, I already had enough," she said in a tired voice. 

She's not okay. 

"Okay, I'll be there in a minute. Just wait, okay?" I ended the call immediately. 

Lexine is the type of girl that loves too much. She gives too much, pouring everything out even if she knows that nothing will be left at her in the end. 

I don't know if I should call the stupidity or just a mere fact of being in love. 

I was about to leave when I saw the people in our living together, looking at me. I smiled at them, I don't want to be rude. 

Zenos is sitting on the couch while Crescent's standing in front of him, I turn to the guy beside Zenos, Wyatt. 

There are two other girls that I don't know, I just maintain my smile. 

"You're going somewhere?" Crescent asked, I nod at her. 

"Yap, I'm with Lexine. I already text mom, I informed her." I answered. 

They are staring at me, scrutinizing me from head to toe. 

"You're so beautiful, Oceanna," the short girl said, she has chinita eyes. She's a mixed Filipina-Chinese, it's obvious on her face. 

"Thank you," my eyes went to Zenos and Crescent, they are having a quarrel.

"You visited her?" I asked Zenos. 

He's too focused on Crescent that Wyatt has to tap his shoulder and point at me, he looks at me confusedly. 

I chuckled, "I'm just asking if you visited Crescent," I repeated.

He pouted his lips a little and glanced at Crescent whose talking to another girl, the girl in long hair and morena. 

"We're having dinner, and on the way back home when my car broke down, we had to call Wyatt for help since his condo is near to Allegra's," he explained. 

"Date?" 

He shook his head, "We ate with them," pointing to the two girls.

I smirked, "I thought you're still dating," I teased. 

He smirked playfully, "Your sister doesn't want me anymore," he said dramatically. 

Crescent took a peek at him, "You overly melodramatic, Zenos," she sarcastically said that made us laughed, 

My gaze turns to Wyatt, he's looking at me. 

I still smile at him and he did the usual, ignoring my precious smile! 

I was walking outside when I remember something, I look back at them. 

"Crescent," I called her.

She looks at me, "You need something?" 

I link my lips, "I saw your friend, Gretta, last time. She doesn't know that you're here in the Philippines," I told her, waiting for her reaction. 

Her lips parted as she heard her friend's name, looks like she doesn't expect that I'll meet them. 

She smiled, "You talked to her? How is she?" she asked, I stared at her with my annoyed face. 

"She's with memies, they were seven, you didn't come?" I may look stupid, stating the obvious but I want to figure out what's wrong.

Her eyes flickered a bit but she shrugged it off, "Oh, good to know. I don't have time to contact them, I was busy with a lot of things," she said, what a lie. 

"You have time to go with Zenos and yet you're too busy to talk to them? You didn't even apprise them that you're back in the country," I raised my eyebrow to her. 

She stared at me blankly, "Just leave it, Cean. I'll handle it," she uttered. 

This is one of the things that I don't like about her, she doesn't want anyone to help her. She doesn't want to bother anyone to the extent that no one knows what's happening to her. 

"You like meddling with mine, what's the difference?" I said sarcastically. 

She closed her eyes tightly, gently calming herself.

Crescent is good at controlling her emotion. She knows when to snap, she's good at hiding it. She's been doing that for a long time, I never saw her ire.

"Let's talk privately if you want to talk about that, have decency, ate. We have visitors," she gave me a warning look. 

I glanced at them, they're looking at us. I almost forget that they are here, I shook my head and look at Crescent. 

Her fierce eyes sent shivers to me, she rarely gets mad but she's daunting when she is. 

What a stupid move, Oceanna Anica.

With my frustration, I went to my car and drove away. This is the reason why I always get in trouble, I couldn't handle my emotion. I tend to be impulsive and hasty. 

I stayed in my car for almost an hour before going inside the bar. I just parked my car in the parking lot. l fix me before going inside, I don't want to add in Lexine's complication. 

I walked to the counter for a drink before looking at Lexine in the crowd, the bartender last time smirked at me. I rolled my eyes at him, "Cuervo," I said.

"You got wasted in Bacardi," he chuckled. 

I scowled at him, "Stop talking and mix up my drink," 

"I like your outfit. You look hot," he uttered while scanning me. 

"Did you just... you're unbelievable," I shook my head. 

I look around to find Lexine. I saw her talking to someone. She roamed when she noticed that someone's looking at her.

She stops when she met my eyes, she chuckled and bid her goodbye to the man she's talking to. 

Lexine walked towards me with a smile plastered on her face, I sniggered. 

"Oh my god, Cean! You look so sexy," she exclaimed as she hugged me. 

She pulled away and smirked, "I love your clothes, it hugs your curves!" she grinned.

I rolled my eyes at her, she's wearing a black tube and skirt paired with black heels. She's hot and seductive.

"Is that your way of saying, 'I'm sorry, I ghosted you for a week', huh?" I mockingly asked.

She laughed, "You're so bitter, Cean. I just make the most out of the situation before I end it," her lips protruded a bit because of that.

"You really love torturing yourself, Brianna." I look at her in distress.

She chuckled, "Don't look at me like that, Cean, let's go!" she pulled me to a high table. 

This is her spot a while ago, I saw a lot of glass on the table. She'll be wasted at the end of the day, for sure.

"What time did you go here?" I asked.

She shot her drink once again, "I came here when I texted you," an hour ago. 

We laughed as we watch the people on the dance floor, they're so wild and liberated. 

"Nace is wasted," Lexine said as she saw our friend almost fell on the floor. 

"Are they together?" I asked, Lexan held Nace's arms to support her. 

"Maybe? They've been flirting for too long," 

I shot my glass and stares at Lexine, she looks fine. I just know better, I shrugged.

"Lexine," I called her. 

She looks at me while laughing, "Did you saw that? Nace slapped Lexan," she said and laughed even more. 

I shook my head, "How do you feel?" I asked seriously. 

"I'm good," she said while frowning. 

I glared at her, "You can't fool me, Lexine, how do you feel?" 

She links her lips, her eyes moisten a bit. "I just want to get over it, I did everything to save our relationship. I'd realized that maybe it's time to stop," she tilted her head to stop herself from crying. 

I held her hand, "Lexine..." 

I don't know what to feel. Should I be happy that she woke up from being a martyr or not? because I know how much she loves him?

She gave me a sad smile, "Maybe mom's right. Love can't be forced, you can't dictate someone to love you. You'll be broken and scattered in the end," her tears rolled in her cheeks as her voice cracked. 

I embrace her tightly, I witnessed everything. She gave everything to that man, she did everything for him, for his love. 

And now, she's already in the finish line, at the end of the line, where everything was nothing at all.

We both know that Vein, her ex-boyfriend, is in love with someone else even before they got into a relationship. The man she loves is already smitten with someone else. he is not capable to love Lexine anymore.

She just loves him too much to risk it, to commit herself to uncertainty. 

Lexine cried on my shoulder, I let her cry. She needed that to be free, for able to let go. I didn't say anything, letting my presence comforts her, she doesn't need my words right now, she had enough. 

Love is dangerous. It's unpredictable and vicious.

I tapped her back, I hope for her healing along the way. I know she can do it, my best friend is strong and capable of everything. 

She pulled away and wiped her tears, "I would move on, it's time to choose myself this time. It should be myself over any guy now. I don't want to go back in that pace where I have to beg," she whispered. 

I nod at her, "It should be a man that will never treat you less than you deserve," 

She smiled, "Yes. I'm not blaming him for everything, I am at fault too. He's a good man if I just didn't force myself to him." the things she would do for love. 

"Let's enjoy tonight. Let's forget everything and have fun!" she exclaimed. 

"We deserve to be happy after everything that happened," she said and look at me, I chuckled at her. 

She invited me to dance on the dance floor but I refused, It's too crowded, I'll just watch her. 

I laughed so hard when I saw Lexine pushing a guy on the dancefloor, she's still faithful after all.

Lexine glanced at me and frowned, I shook my head and drink. She's so funny. 

I was busy drinking when I felt someone staring at me, I look around and met someone familiar. 

He walked towards me with his arrogant smile and manly amble. He didn't hesitate to encircle his hand on my waist, I made a face on him. 

"Cean," he huskily said. 

A smile crept in my lips, "Ebony," 

"I miss you," he said and hugged me. 

He got taller and manlier, his deep husky voice and defined jaw were more evident now. 

I push him a little, "I don't miss you, such an ass," he laughed at me. 

He put a little distance within us, enough for him to scan me. He mischievously smirked, "You didn't change, Cean, You're still my old sweetheart," his eyes looks at my face.

I punched his chest, "I got taller," I look at him haughtily. 

He nods at me, "That made us look good together even more," 

"If someone sees us, they'll conclude that we got back to each other," I told him especially when he's holding me this close. 

"I don't mind. I don't have someone that will get mad," he uttered and put my hand on his neck. 

I made a teasing smile, "I thought you're dating someone, hmm?" 

He scowled, "It's just a rumor, I don't like someone right now," defensive ass. 

I don't believe him, I know he likes someone right now. 

His hands are on my waist while I'm holding in his neck, I shook my head. 

We're not on the dance floor but he slowly swayed me, the music is a s****l song but we dance like it is some of the songs in our JS prom. 

"You're so weird," I whispered. 

"We look so weird," he corrected. 

We both laughed, nothing changed. We're still the same, the comfort, the connection, everything. He's my ex-boyfriend. The one and only Ebony Eakovos. 

"How's my little witch, hmm? It's been two years," he looks at me with those brooding eyes. 

"I'm fine, how about you? Still the cold eldest of Eakovos?" I teased. 

Ebony is playful but he's snobbish, his skittishness is for someone close to him. 

He snickered, "Yes, the most handsome Eakovos," he said, I groaned at him. 

This arrogant ass, he's gorgeous, yes, but he doesn't have to brag about it. I can perfectly see it. 

With his deep oceanic eyes and reddish lips, he looks really hot. No one would dare to insult this sexy man. 

"You're ugly in my eyes," I said jokingly.

"Oh, Cean, you're the only person who told me that. I miss my naughty ex," we stared at each other and continue laughing and teasing each other. 

"I feel so loved," I acted dramatically as he told me I am his only ex. 

He gave me a sulky look, "Your sarcasm makes me want to throw you out, Oceanna Anica Homer," 

I guffawed at his remarks, "Whatever," I put my head on his chest, closing my eyes as I savor the moment. It's peaceful to be with someone you're comfortable with. 

"You still like the warm, huh," he stated. 

"Shut up, let me have my rest," I replied.

His right hand caressed my hair, "Do you have a boyfriend, Cean?" he suddenly asked, it's out of the context. 

"I don't have time to that, why?" I asked curiously. 

"You sure?" he doubted.

I held my face up and look at him, he raised his eyebrow as if I'm lying to him. 

"Do not give that look, Bon. You're the first and last relationship that I had," 

He leaned on me a little, whispering in my ears. "Someone's looking at us if you haven't noticed yet," 

My eyebrow furrowed at him, "It's normal that someone will look at us, we look stupid here," this man.

He flickered his tongue on his right cheeks, "Nope, I saw him staring at you even before I went here and talk to you," he said. 

I chuckled at him, "I'm beautiful, it's normal," I bit my lips to stop from laughing when he frowned.

"Just let them look, Bon. We're in a public place, staring at someone is normal." I added. 

"'Do you want to dance on the dance floor?" he asked. 

I look at the dance floor, Lexine is talking to some guy. She's still sober, I'll just let her for a while.

"Nope, let' stay here," I replied. 

He nods and snaked his both arms in my waist, he kissed my forehead. He told me that he'll go back to his friends but he'll be watching me, to make sure I'm safe. 

I roamed the whole place, my lips parted when I saw Wyatt's eyes in the dark. He's on the second floor, his left hand is leaning on the railings while the other one was holding the glass. 

He sipped in his glass but his eyes remain on me, I look away. He's here, is he with his friends?

I shot another drink and make myself busy by watching other people, I took a peek at him upstairs, he's talking with a guy right now. I know that man, Arsen Zaccheus. 

Arsen smiled at me, I nod at him. My eyes went to Wyatt, he signals me to go upstairs. What does he need this time?

I sighed heavily before going up, I was on the last step of the stairway when I saw him leaning his back on the railings, staring at me. Arsen said something before walking away with a smirk. 

This man seems to forget that he's too hot to stand there with his suit, holding a glass with his hand. The aura of lavishness. 

I walked towards him, "What are you doing here?" I asked. 

His eyes look tender, he looks tired. Why did he go here instead of resting?

"To disentangle and relax," he answered. 

I nod, "Do you have something to say?" 

"You still have a class tomorrow, you shouldn't get drunk," 

I'm expecting him to say something salient but... what?

"You asked me to come here to tell me that?" I frowned at him. 

His lips protruded as his forehead creased, "Your father told me to fetch you tomorrow," 

"And you're gonna do it?" 

He didn't answer, he sipped in his glass, looking at me intently. His intense stare confused me, why did I do this time?

I was staring back at him when I realized... he's showing emotion right now!

I bit my lips to hide my smile, his snobbish face amazes me. That look awakens something inside me, why does he have to be this hunky and attractive.

"You don't have to drive me tomorrow, I'll just tell dad that you're busy and we talked about it," I told him. 

"And what?" he asked. 

"He'll understand," 

"They'll conclude that we are talking," he uttered coldly. 

Oh, right. If I tell them that then, it means that then we're giving them the idea that we're getting along together. 

I scratched my nose, "What do you suggest?" 

Again, he didn't answer me. I really need a lot of patience when it comes to him.

Our attention went to a girl who came, she smiled seductively at Wyatt. 

"Wyatt, let's go to our table," she said in a sweet voice. She held Wyatt's arm, touching it.

"I'll go there later," he coldly said and removes her hand. 

The girl pouted her lips and put back her hands on him, this time she caressed his chest. 

"Come on, you rarely go out. Spend your time with us," she moves closer to him, closing the gap between their body, 

She didn't mind that I am here, watching them. 

I saw irritation in Wyatt's eyes, "Move away, Miss." he doesn't sound mad but I know he's not happy about it. 

A smile crept to my lips, so Wyatt is not the usual playboy, huh. I don't know but it made me contented and satisfied that he's a snob and odd. 

"Let's enjoy the night, Wyatt," she whispered and advance to kiss him, Wyatt immediately move his face away and held the girl's waist to stop her. 

Frustration consumed me as I look at Wyatt's hand in the girl's waist, I know he's holding her to make her stay still but... he could have held her in her arms.

"Miss, stop. Just go and have fun with others," Wyatt said in a controlled annoyance but he still managed to say in gently. 

He glanced at me, I arched my eyebrow at him. He removes his hand from her waist and stares at me. 

The girl looks at him in desperation, "Wyatt-"

"Move away," I uttered while looking at the girl. 

It annoys me so much that she's doesn't know how to listen! 

Her gaze turns to me, her eyes widened as she saw me. My lips went in a thin line, I don't like her. 

"Oceanna!" she exclaimed. 

I gave her my b***h face, I don't even know her. 

"I say step back," I clenched my jaw. 

"H-huh?" 

What the hell? How could she not understand that? Fudge. 

My face crumbled in annoyance, I walked towards them and remove her hand on Wyatt's chest. 

My sudden action made her step back, I look at her before looking at Wyatt. 

His lips parted a little, I can see amusement in his eyes. 

I glared at him before looking at the woman in front of us, "Leave," I said. 

She looks at me in anger, "What the hell, Oceanna? I came here first!" she hysterically exclaimed. 

I didn't answer and just stared at her. 

She looks at Wyatt, asking for help. "Wyatt-" 

Her jaw dropped as she saw Wyatt's hand snaking on my waist, pulling my body towards his, now my back is leaning on his chest, closing the distance between us. 

"Leave, Miss," he uttered to the girl but his eyes are on me. His grip on my waist tightened, I look at him. 

Damn it. 

"W-what?" the girl muttered dull-witted. 

I was about to say something when Wyatt held my hand to hold his glass, what the hell is he doing?

"Wyatt," my attention went back to the girl as she called him. 

She should stop calling his name sexually! That sounds so freaking annoying!

"Stop calling his name-" I was interrupted when I felt Wyatt's hand tracing my neck. 

My neck is exposed because I had my hair tied, I held his hand on my waist to stop him but he looks at me with those drunk eyes.

I pursed my lips, "Are you drunk?" I whispered to him. 

"Wyatt..." I sighed and glared at the girl when she called him again.

What's with her!

"Are you dense?" I asked unbelievably.

She closed her fist and equaled my anger, "You're stealing him away from me!" 

I scoffed, does alcohol made her hallucinate so freaking hard?

"Oh really-" I gasped as I felt Wyatt's lips on my neck, I immediately move away but he didn't let me. His hand on my waist pulled me back, damn. 

"Wyatt," I whispered to him, I catch my breath as I felt my body reacts to his touch. 

I couldn't look at him, his face buried in between my neck and shoulder as he showered kisses to it.

"Hmm," he hummed, I bit my lips. 

"Wyatt stop," I uttered. 

I heard him groaned but he still managed to follow me, he looks at me with those puppy eyes and pouted. 

He's drunk! Fudge. 

"Just behave, okay?' I whispered to him, he nods his head like a child. 

"Just go, I don't have time to argue," this girl lost her mind for good, she just stood there not listening to me. 

She's so whipped with Wyatt! They're obsessed!

"You doesn't want him," she murmured and looks at me, "I could satisfy his needs," her desperation made me awe. 

I look at Wyatt, he's looking at her with that hard expression, "Can you leave us alone?" he asked. 

The girl shook her head, "I can give you-"

Wyatt clenched his jaw, "I don't need you. Leave," he uttered in controlled anger. 

I held his hands on my waist, the girl looks down. 

She's a hopeless, empty-headed.

Wyatt looks at me, I don't want him to drink next time. It looks like he has a low tolerance for alcohol. 

I stared at Wyatt's face. He looks so sleepy, my eyes went from his sleepy eyes down to his reddish lips. 

She doesn't want to leave because I couldn't kiss him, right?

I tried to remove Wyatt's hand on my waist because I wanted to face but he didn't let me. 

He looks at me darkly, "Where are you going?" 

I rolled my eyes at him, I moved closer to him trying to face him, his hand loosens up when he noticed what I'm doing. 

I put my hands on his neck when I successfully face him, his hand automatically encircled my waist. 

The intensity of his eyes increases, he's watching my every move. I tiptoed to reach his lips, I closed my eyes as my lips softly brush his. 

He pulled me closer as he met my lips, he bit my lower lips as he enters my mouth, exploring and sucking my tongue. He lightly bit my lips that made me moaned. 

"Wyatt," I mumbled.

I felt disappointed when he pulls away, the shade of his eyes became darker as he looks at my face. 

He groaned before he crashed his lips on mine, kissing me passionately and devouring my lips. I pulled his hair neck even more as he sucked my tongue. 

I felt his hand caressed my back, his touch sent electricity to my body. I felt my legs weakened as we continue making out. 

The heat of his body passed to me, his broad chest touched my chest, I tilted my head when his kisses went from my jaw to my neck. 

He sucked it lightly, I bit my lips to stop myself from making a sound. The sensation he's giving was going through my body down to my... damn. 

I opened my eyes in panic when I felt him bite my neck, "Don't leave a mark, Wyatt," I uttered to him. 

He didn't listen to me, he's busy sucking my neck. When he's done to my neck, he came back to kiss my lips. 

I was breathing heavily as he stops, I gasped for some air. His eyes focused on me, I felt weak to even move my hands. 

I'm leaning my whole weight on him. His lips are swollen, it's super red right now. 

I closed my eyes and put my head on his chest, I'll gather my strength before I pull away and stand.

Wait... the girl! 

I quickly stand and see if she's still there. She's gone! 

So it was effective, huh. 

"Cean," Wyatt murmured. 

I look at him, I already took a step back. He let me go already, I smiled at him to ease the awkwardness. 

"Don't worry, I did that to make her leave," I said in advance. 

His eyes flickered at me, he held my arm and switch our position. I'm leaning on the railings while he's standing in front of me. 

He cornered me on the railings, his lips parted as he looks at mine. 

I swallowed hard as I saw his lustful stare, the desire in his eyes is very visible. 

He looks at me, "Can I kiss you?" he asked. 

My lips parted at him, he's asking me that? He already devoured my lips a while ago, what's the difference?

"I want your consent," he whispered and pull away giving me some distance. 

"You already kissed-"

"It's because you kissed me, now, I'll kiss you. I need your permission," he links his lips. 

I look at him, he's full of surprises. I closed my eyes and nod at him. 

I put my hands on his chest as he softly brushes his lips on mine, he kissed me deeply.

"Wyatt," I moaned. 

His hands traveled to my lower back up to my side boobs, I arched my head as pleasure consumed me. 

I look at him, he's staring at me intently. He attacked my lips again, biting and sucking my mouth. He held my hands and put them on his neck. 

I brush his hair as we continue our heated kisses, his arms snaked on my waist, making me stand.

He groaned, "You're so tiny in my arms," he whispered.

"Oh," my lips form a circle as he pulled my hair, he removes the rubber string on my hair, making it fall. 

He took advantage of that to enter his tongue inside my mouth, I laughed at his aggressiveness. 

His hand explores my body but he never touches any private part of mine, he's a gentleman. 

I couldn't remember how it ended, I felt like my mind left me after what happened. 

"I can do that," I told him as I watched him tie my hair. Cute.

We're here in the girl's bathroom. He didn't answer me and continue fixing my hair. 

I let him do that. I wiped my lipstick, he ruined it so bad. I applied again after I clean it up.