Four by Forever

Chapter 26: The Ride

Third Person POV

Sunny stayed unmoving for probably an hour. She found peace in just watching Alex sleep, her slow breaths gently blowing her own hair. Sometimes she gently brushes away the stray strands of hair that covers Alex’ face when the wind blows a little hard from the sea. She founds serenity in Alex adoringly sleeping on her lap.

‘Take a picture. It’ll last longer.” Alex murmurs as she rubs her eyes before opening them. She blinks taking in the surrounding. It is noon now. The sun slowly dipping back towards the sea.

Sunny looks away. “Whatever. Let’s pack up. It’s getting late.” She dismissed, to avoid being teased as she was sensed staring and even admiring by the sleeping girl but she won’t admit to that.

“I’ll take you home.’ The younger one offered, looking at Sunny for response.

“In that death trap?...” Sunny pointed at the motorbike as Alex assisted in packing up their things. “I don’t know.” She expresses her hesitation, finding the idea worrisome.

It would be her first time riding on a motorbike. She never actually thought she’d ride on one as most people she knows uses enclosed vehicles, not the one she is looking at now. Well, Alex is not like most people she should know by now, always showing up with surprises. She even wonders how Alex did drive the bike when she showed up and saw it parked under the tree.

“Don’t worry. It’s not that dangerous and I’m a skilled driver. Trust me.” Alex encouraged. She sensed the indecision in Sunny when she didn’t answer. Then she waited, hoping the other would agree as she put their things in the carrier box settled at the back.

“Uhhh. . .do I have a choice? You already put my things in there.”

Alex discreetly smiled, knowing she’s really not giving Sunny a choice.

“Hop on, Mitchelle.” Alex urged, Sunny’s actual name sliding easily on her tongue. She sits on the bike then reached to wear her helmet.

Mitchelle won’t say it but she finds Alex both cool and sexy as she straddles the bike with her long toned legs and keep it in place by wedging her feet. She hold on to Alex’ shoulders and simultaneously kick the ground as a leverage to situate herself on the back. Both hands clutching at the younger but taller woman’s shoulders.

“Let’s go.” She told the biker.

“You might want to hold on a little tighter than that.”

“What?”

“Oh, you’ll figure it out.” Alex said smirking. She started her bike then suddenly speeds away. Too sudden for her passenger to adjust in the shift in speed.

Sunny shrieks louder than the bike’s engine itself. She changed the position of her hands, from holding Alex’ shoulders to tightly embracing her body from the back.

Alex initially tensed at the contact of Sunny’s hands on her taut stomach. The thin fabric of her shirt failing to act as a barrier. She could feel her body heats up and she’s thankful that the strong wind hitting them helped in the cooling process. Though she didn’t mind because Sunny is too scared to even notice.

“OH MY GOD, ALEX!!! I don’t want to die yet! I’m too young!” Sunny shouted with conviction. She didn’t care if the other might become deaf from all her shouting. The wind hitting them is strong, she doesn’t even want to open her eyes.

“Relax. It’s just that the wind is strong ‘cause we’re still near the ocean. I’m not even driving as fast as more than half of how I usually drive.” She assured the panicking lady at her back. “Besides, I wouldn’t want an army coming after me for being the reason their princess got killed.” She chuckled at her own joke.

“Shut up.” Mitchelle reproached, clutching more tightly on the driver. She doesn’t mind that her front body is flushed over the other’s back. In her mind, it might seem too close but she doesn’t care, she’s scared for her dear life.

When they reached the freeway, it actually feels less scary to her now. Her heartbeat slowing down to normal. She slowly peels her eyes open and starts to enjoy the ride. She loves how being with Alex makes her feel. The other woman’s presence becoming a safe haven to her.

She could feel emotions on extreme ends.

The jealousy of others enjoying Alex’ company and the self-pride she gains from impressing her.

The disappointment when she cancelled going to the camping trip and the happiness she experienced during the photoshoot.

The serenity and the thrill of Alex’ presence in her life is so new to her she feels like an explorer on an adventure.

She starts to wonder how Alex feels. 

They arrived in front of Sunny’s house a little later. They both got off as Alex still has to unload Sunny’s things from her carrier.

“Thank you, I had fun.” Sunny widely smiles, her hair a bit disheveled from the ride.

Alex laughs as she hands Sunny’s things to her. Sunny is confused and gave her a questioning look, wrinkling her brows.

“You look…” Alex starts. Then she starts to comb the lost strands of hair of the confused woman.

Sunny just stood still. Her insides bubbling with something. She stares at Alex who is smiling while straightening her hair. Then as Alex puts the last strand over her ear she suddenly feels hyperaware of the woman’s fingers grazing her ear.

“There.” Alex finished, looking back at her and catching her gaze.

Sunny looks away. “Th-thanks.”

Alex is amused at Sunny’s sudden change of attitude, she looks cute and shy. “I should be the one thanking you though. Let’s do this again next time.”

“There will be a next time?” Sunny questions.

“I hope that but you got to be more specific what you want to do again.” Alex straddles the bike again.

“The picnic. The ride was bit traumatizing but I’d like to go on a ride again if it’s not that bike.” Sunny giggled.

“Was it? Well, I’d like to take you on a ride, a more enjoyable and fun one you’ll be screaming. Someday.” She winks and smiled then speeds away.

Sunny is dazed. 

Did she just made a s****l reference? She internally asks. Her cheeks blushing at her own thinking. Then she face palmed herself for even thinking such.

Of course, Alex must just be messing with me. She concludes as she went inside.

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