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The small Lontor rechargeable lamp was the only source of light which illuminated the room. NEPA as usual didn't turn on the electricity power thereby causing the heat and darkness. Apart from NEPA, the other source of electricity is generator and my dad made sure it's turned off by 11PM prompt.

Sister Deola and Remi were fast asleep, the snoring from Remi even added to my anger. A sigh escapes my lips as I stare at my phone  next to my textbook that's open which I'm meant to be reading.

I couldn't concentrate on the biology textbook which laid open before me. The thoughts of what happened yesterday between Daniel and I kept lingering within me as I had my eyes fixed on the book.

I avert my gaze to my glasses which I removed a minute ago then placed on my biology textbook. I heave another sigh, a much more despondent sigh. I want to call him to inquire what he felt about the kiss we shared yesterday at the river but I also didn't want to call so I wouldn't be seen as desperate.

My eyes were fixed on the words of the textbook but I understood nothing.  I kept reading the same line over and over again, photosynthesis is the process by which green.....

I folded my legs and sat on them on my bed after moving from my earlier position whereby I laid on the bed, my elbows on the bed so my hands could hold my head up by putting my chin on them. I suck on my lower lip, pick my phone and dialled his number.

The ringing stops saying, "the number you are trying to call is currently not available, please try again later. Thank you." I try once more still sucking my lip. The phone rings but he doesn't pick up. Daniel not picking  is justified, who calls someone by 1:17 AM at midnight?

My instinct tell me to try once more which I obey. This time he picks up then speaks, "hello?" His voice coming out raspy like he had been sleeping. Hearing his voice accelerates my heartbeat making me panic and  end the call. This follows me throwing my phone gently on the bed.

He calls and I watch as the phone vibrates and hum to Intentions by Justin Bieber which is my ringtone. The ringing finally stops  and I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding then he calls again.

I stretch my hand to take the phone that's beside my book but retract it like it's fire. I summoned the courage to take my phone then I hit the answer button.

"Hello," I hear his raspy voice speak into the phone as soon as my phone gets to my ear.

I cleared my throat so I could sound confident, "hello?" I reply more like a question.

"You called. Is there any problem?"

He's asking me if there's any problem? Is he in his right senses? We shared a kiss and you pretend like nothing happened. You totally ignore me and you're acting weird like I did something wrong.

"Are you seriously asking me that? I should be the one asking you about your sudden change. After our ki...." I stop abruptly taking a look at Remi who rolled over on her bed. "After what happened at the river your countenance and behavior towards me changed and it's very unlike you."

"Babe, the thing is...."He clears his throat to stop his voice from being raspy before speaking. "Tobi it's just that, I feel the only reason you kissed me was because I asked you of it and not because you wanted too. The kiss was more if an obligation than a passionate one, isn't it?"

I furrowed my eyebrows, "no, it wasn't. I did what I did cause I wanted to and not because it was an obligation or I as forced or whatever you call it. That was my very first time doing such and I hold such memory to very high esteem."

"Are sure about what you're saying, Tobi? Did you really kiss me because you wanted to and not-"

"Daniel, I swear, I did what I did out of love for you." I couldn't say the word kiss, I didn't want any of my sister to hear. Who knows, they may not be really sleeping.

"If you say so. Am sorry for the attitude though, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings."

"It's fine." I dismiss with a wave of hand even though he couldn't see me. "I hope I wasn't that bad."

He chuckles, "it's your very first time, I understand. With time, you'll become a pro."

"A pro at kissing?" I whisper the word kissing.

"Uh-huh. It's obvious you need more practice and I don't mind volunteering my lips for your practice."

"Naughty boy," I respond while chortling.

"I can't wait to see you tomorrow, to have your lips laced with mine." He coos making me blush.

"Oh really?"

"Yes." He answers and adds, "you have no idea how much I want to cuddle you, my love."

This causes butterflies fluttering in my lower stomach. Daniel really had a peculiar way with words. He knows the right words to say to make me blush.

I hope he won't hurt me. I really hope.