RELOVE: The Days With My Exes

orce of gravity, as if the entire cosmos was being pulled into a black hole. Suddenly, and so abruptly, it sucked the life out of her, causi

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g her parched throat. Dry. Creating an uncomfortabl

Aching. Shattered. And she could not find the right words to desc

mpting to ignore the pain, she blinked slowly, adjusti

rced her brain to remember. Flashes of recent events passed through her mind, displaying jo

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t detail. Something she should not easily forget. Well

of one of her friends, Ava Grace. The beautiful woman, her classmat

oisterous voices of her friends, probably te

l? Now that she thought about it, it was perfectly reasonable for her to feel dizzy right now. And that dizzine

s earlier? This is why I feel like I've been hit

to check the time on her wristwatch. She weighed her options,

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o condition to cooperate, and even if she would just sit leisurely in a taxi—considering her car was currently in

to continue sleeping. She began by lifting both he

tion as she lay on her side. She then swung her arms and leg

denly disappeared. It was replaced by confusion when she felt the

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ly closed, flew open, trying to

hen do pillo

d that what lay beneath her head was certainly not her usual sleeping pillow. This pillow was not

have hands? I-i-is this really a hand... or am I hallucina

er reality. It was not a pillow she was nuzzling into. Instead, it was a broad chest moving su

at

ed into the chest, and a body hugging her? She cou

drunk, or...

t her face, only to find a handsome face peacefully a

en further, hoping that the face in front of her would change. Turn into a pillow, a bolste

Ben? Oh my God. B-B-B

n herself, Elzi

A

y sleeping guy. He winced and rubbed his ears, mumbling in respons

eyelashes fluttered. His eyelids opened, and he found himself face-to-face with El

illed the

again, as if they were two computer systems experiencing a b

what other shocking events would unfold next, filled wi

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t of a pillow or a bolster. It sounded heavy and deep. More than enough to prove to Elzi that she was not th

r heart pulsate uncomfortably. More than anything, amidst the overwhelming feelings,

he hated hearing that famili

in the guy's eyes, as if he had not realized the situation they were i

re you

slowly. Right as he looked at his hand, which landed on Elzi's innocen

A bra

nd the vacant look in his eyes disappeared, replaced

. He stood up, panick

u be here? Oh my God

ng herself being questioned by the guy.

snapped angrily. “Why are you here? Why

te, Elzi furrowed her brows in confusion when the guy fell sile

ze, heading toward the reason for his stillness. Finally, Elzi und

ly a bra clinging to Elzi's body.

blanket to her body. It was only natural that Ben was petrified. What n

rverted

, trying to cover her body as much as possible, ev

i? With both of you in this state, I bet Ben has alread

st her chest with all her might, Elzi c

rg

; he was nervous and embarrassed. But it did not calm

tical appearance. Just think, if you believe he'

owly began to manifest on her beautiful fa

ll my life be like next? H-how...

on his stomach only amplified Elzi's panic, i

her face looking terrifying as if she was ready to dev

nocent statement left Elzi stunned, accomp

n't know? You don't know? Oh my God. So, w

deep breath. “I think I might have been a bit drunk earlier. Hones

Elzi closed her eyes again, as if refu

dea of drinking alcohol anyway?! Alcohol should be used

dness that Elzi could not hold back. Tears welled up behind her eyelids, b

iz

ached out and embraced the girl, causing shock in Elzi's teary eyes. Sh

r head landing on Ben's flat chest, follow

won't change the situation.

her anger slowly turning into fear, which sent chills throug

? Why do I have to be tr

his finger, bringing his gaze to meet her clear eyes.

en said. “Maybe what we're thi

king?” she asked dramatically. “D

h being unclothed, on the same bed, under the same blanket, and hugging, the assumption could o

n he said, “I know, Zi. But maybe nothing happen

er eyes, previously filled with fear, now glared with var

n literally sleeping. I mean, we fell

even more, and Ben

ing. It's possible. There'

es for a moment, trying to calm herself instead of screaming hysterically

Her voice was low but sharp

r?!” Her eyes narrowed. “According to you, we undressed because we were too hot? And then we cuddled b

long sigh. “Be

endant of Mother Teresa who can be patient! I'm just an ordinar

ther. There should be something on this bed to prove it,” Ben said. “Being almost naked and on

ve?” Elzi asked hysteric

and, clenched her fist, and land

's figure this out first, Zi. After that, if you st

punch. But death!” Elzi threatened as she stood up

ket covering her chest as she got off the bed. Unfortunately, her action on

A

ver, her eyes widened, fixed on

Squidward

in shock, but clearly

stammered. “Sq

ere Elzi was looking before sh

e? Hah! You don't know that this 'Squidward'

r eyes. In her heart, she prayed for the image of Ben's bare form t

You perverted, lewd jerk! Squidward's nose,” Elzi g

hat's not right. No guy would want their private parts referred to in such a ridiculous manner, and that certainly included Ben.

ward's nose can transform into Aquaman's trident? Yes? Hah! I'm tel

excla

You have no brain and no sense of appearance. Everyt

ken aback by Elzi's wo

en't changed. Your mouth is still...” Ben couldn't continue hi

and appearance ar

appearance is a mess? With a blanket covering your chest while your two buttocks are all ove

h

s a m

op

Why did she forget about the back of her body and only focus on the front?

by the bed. He had put on his low-rise briefs. Elzi's face turned disgusted as she

ol over Squidw

y goo

Squidward's nose. Her eyes scanned the bed, looking for any indication of what had happened b

n and heard a thud sound. Elzi had collapsed to

he floor but rather from the fear that loomed in her mind. Panic overwhelmed her, and all her n

This...

what to say. She j

lzi's side, lifting her up, and

Z

gave him a vacant stare. This alarmed

of his. Their faces were extremely close, and Elzi co

said seriously. “I will marry yo

e was already dead. She was silent, and a

e the same promise? But what happened in the end? He

hook h

ured faintly. “There's no way I w

ing the blanket around her body, and stood up again to examine the b

ed Ben, but he complied, moving out of her way as she

as he stood up. “What

nd approached Ben. Without realizing it, she grabbed

e you u

rowed his brow. “Used

was pressed with the question. Her expression turn

c-c

, Ben pressed fur

, Elzi finally r

s that could no longer be contained. She did not care about Ben's reddened

threw away the used one? Whe

entionally made a mistake with Ben, but it did not me

when Ben took a deep breath and showed an exp

-you didn't use it? You didn't use a c

sadness and fear instantly turne

old are you, for God's sake? How can you be an adult man w

d, landing a series of

t accepting the punishment as h

and you didn't even use a condom! W

sh and loud. Ben was lucky that Elzi did not have any familial ties to any dragon spec

u forget something so important? Argh

uld I remember to use a

mbered to take off your underwear! Why d

Elzi, Ben felt his head spinning. Unc

to use a condom, it m

e furious. “You pe

s rolled dramatically. “I can make you sure that you are the

or the last, does it really matter? Do you think I'd be proud of that?!” Elzi poin

a deep breath, trying to reason with himself in this critical situation. He should no

Z

hand away. Ben chose to sit back on the bed, opting to calm Elzi down

oesn't mean I'll get pregnant, right? P

ed. She took a deep breath

not that easy to get pregnant. Even married couples can take years to have a chil

, Elzi winced. Begging

e it. Give this pregnancy to another couple who has been waiting for it

y unaware of her surroundings. He observed closely as Elzi

omorrow? The day after tomorrow? Ne

Damn! But it was so human. Which girl's mind coul

Z

it's still there. Oh God. Even rape victims often get pregnant. And what if this accident makes me pregna

Elzi continue to ramble on as if he w

Z

“Can you stop calling me Zi Zi Z

ad, and took a deep breath. He chose to let El

pregnant?” Elzi's eyes darted anxiously, and he

Elzi's stomach immediately felt queasy,

happen? What punishment will I receive from Mom and Dad?

rambling subsided for a m

lf, and now? What if I'm pregnant? How can I take care of my child? Oh God. I can't handle being pregnant right now

air from possible fall-out soon. Truly, Elzi held n

d for something else, Ben held it tightly.

hether you're pregnant or not

as possible. He did not want his words to provoke Elzi's emotions any furth

esponse from Elzi. So, he continued speaking, b

ke responsibility. I mean it. I genuinely want to marry you. And if you d

Elzi. Firm and unwavering, his gaze con

of you. We can learn t

earn to be par

ing the emotions that filled her clear eyes. As if Ben's words

ulled her hand away from Ben's grasp and placed it on her own stomach. “Has your sp

estion that needed an answer or not. Nevertheles

y me? Why do I have to go through this? What sins hav

rmly held both of Elzi's upper arms, restraining her.

se. Stop panicking. Stop resisting fate. We can both go through t

eyes. In them, Ben could see the various fears

ow? You might say something else. We both know what you're like

e. It was entirely human of her to

i drown in her indecision. He took

's face towards him, bringing their

of lightning-fast seconds—seconds she could no

about her future left Elzi dazed. She could

ovement of Ben's lips on Elzi's. Then, a fleeting touch wa

d firmly, without compromise. “This