Maya's POV

"Wanna have some water?"

V walked to my kitchen and started to rumble through. Occasionally picking up some bottle of beers and sodas which Sarah has stocked for emergency use.

"You guys had a pre-party before the one at my place?" V was holding a bottle of Fuji water as he pointed at the two empty shot glasses on the counter with an opened bottle of vodka, just beside it.

"Sarah."

"So you didn't drink any?" V placed the bottle of water down and picked the bottle of vodka in his hand.

"I did, maybe just a single shot? She wouldn't budge until I take one."

"You want another one?" He poured both the shot glasses and pushed one of them to me.

I raised my brow at him. Is he sort of challenging me or just politely offering me one? I was in the midst of evaluating his intention when V downed his shot and poured another one for his own.

"Come on, I won the game today Maya, don't you wanna congratulate me?"

"Fine." I took off my leather jacket, downed the shot of vodka he offered.

V was laughing real hard, clapping his hands as he poured another shot for me. This time, making us both to gulp the second shot together.

I gently shake my head, starting to feel the alcohol getting into my system. My body was creeping with fire, burning my throat and chest.

"I'll pass, I'll go get changed." V offered me another shot which I refused and wobbled slightly when I take a step towards my room.

"Last one?" He pleaded. Can I say no? Nope, I couldn't.

Hence, I downed another shot, signalling V that I am literally done while I took the bottle of water, trying to take a few sips, clearing the burning sensation down my throat.

"Thanks, for drinking with me." V smiled at me as he placed the shot glasses in the kitchen sink, properly closed the bottle of vodka which is nearly empty now.

"No problem, help yourself around, I will be back."

I was about to head to my room to change into something comfy when V pulled me back. Crashing my wobbly body into his firm chest.

"Don't."

"Huh?" I couldn't understand his denial.

"Don't change, I wanna look at you longer in this fit. You look so beautiful tonight Maya."

I gulped. His hand trailed down the sides of my body, comfortably positioned at the curves of my hips. His hands were warm against the thin fabric of my dress, making me feel the firmness of his touch like it's directly on my skin.

"You know Maya? You are so breathtaking that I wish I don't have to gasp and struggle each time I lay my eyes on you."

My chin was prompted up by his right index finger, as he combed the side of my left hair out of the way, placing his fingers in the tangle of my soft curls, supporting the back of my head. I leaned my head back, finding comfort in his big palm.

"V..."

"I like you Maya."

My eyes widened. I nervously breathed in and out, trying to move my eyes from his hazel ones, but clearly failed as I saw how watery it got, staring right back at me.

"Please don't think I am just saying it for the sake of saying it. I really like you."

My heart is not skipping a beat nor am I gasping, I was hyperventilating.

"Maya? Maya? Are you ok?" V grabbed both sides of my head, panicking a little looking at me hyperventilating my way out.

"I-I...need to-..."

Lips.

My words were eaten by the same luscious lips which planted it's first spot on my forehead weeks ago. Gentle but eagerly roaming the outer corner of my lips as I opened up a little, allowing more space to be ravished.

V is an opportunist, I can sense it clearly when he wasted no time in pushing his body and lips further into mine, making my taste bud confused with another sharp vodka taste mixed with a hint of beer.

I closed my eyes, allowing my senses to take lead rather than my sight.

I could hear the sound of moans and wet kisses covering the space around us, hands roaming my lower back, pulling me closer against an eager body. Not wanting to lose out, I wrapped my arms around V's neck and responded with the same eagerness.

Pushing his tongue back into his own mouth, I stumbled a little forward, pinning V against our kitchen counter and pushed myself against him. I took my time to ravish every single corner of his cavern.

By this time, I was clinging onto V like a koala, evoking my sensations I had never known I was capable of feeling. And before I spun round and round into a spiral labyrinth, our heated kiss, turned into a proper steamy make-out session.

At the time we both broke apart, we were a collateral mess.

"V...we-..."

"Shh, don't ruin it. You can change now, I had my share of view." He winked at me as he softly kissed the bridge of my nose.

I let him go as he did the same, allowing some cool air to ease the heat I was feeling from the aftermath of being pressed against his warm body.

"O-okay."

Not being able to hold my gaze on him, I quickly turned around and closed the door of my room, back pressed against the room door, properly breathing in after getting my breath sucked out.

Gosh, I need a cold shower. Gathering my towels and stripping off as fast as I could, I immediately ran to my bathroom, turned the shower to the coldest and stood there, replaying the scene from moments ago and allowing the places which were touched by V to keep its tingling sensation ongoing.

I'm so doomed.

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V's POV

I saw Maya since the moment she entered the party, standing out among the usual faces I'm used to seeing around gatherings.

Today, she was so much bolder with her dress choice and appearance, looking so breathtaking with her tight emerald dress and knee-high boots. Her soft curls are just an additional flavour on her look which made her utterly appealing.

She didn't seem to notice me among the crowd as I was standing a fair distance, hair changed to blue, not allowing her to identify me directly.

It's been a while since we last came across each other, and I am glad I choose to stay this time around after hearing an earful from Peter about the party. I just didn't want to disappoint the boys after winning a major tournament this year, mapping NYU basketball team as a force to reckon with.

As I was keeping my attention on Maya, I saw her walking to the kitchen, grabbing the Korean rice wine I have stored for myself and downing them as she loves it. I kind of guessed she probably had no idea what it was apart from looking like some sort of weird soda.

Usually, I don't share my Makgeolli with anyone, not even Peter, but for Maya, I guess I don't mind. Not too long after that, I saw Archie cornering her again, clearly wanting to get her to bed, classic Archie.

I was about to yank him off her when I saw Maya did it herself when she shrugged off Archie and headed for another bottle of Makgeolli, clearing my stock off the fridge.

Just when I thought it's time to speak to her, I was pulled by a bunch of cheerleaders to the dance space, with a bottle of beer forced into my grip. I had no choice but to adhere as I forcefully took a sip, with loud cheers erupting around me, asking me to let loose and enjoy.

Not wanting to be a party killer, I did what I could, swayed my hips a little, not bothered having girls grinding and swimming all around me, touching me like I'm a piece of diamond they crave for.

As I was trying to enjoy and let loose for the sake of the cheers, I quickly took a glance at Maya who was walking towards the dancing space.

I looked away immediately, not wanting her to notice my attention on her, but allowed my body to relax as I was confident with the fact, she was checking me out.

After about a good few minutes, when the grinding got desperate and kisses being forced on me, I realize I need to flee. Just in time, I notice Maya was walking out of the house, head hung low, probably unbothered by the party anymore.

I excused myself with a mouthful of yelling and cheers asking me to come back as I sneaked out of the house, down the stairs after grabbing my jacket, to only catch Maya sprinting in her walk, towards her home.

Classic Maya, always walking like she is running a marathon.

I know she probably didn't expect me, clearly, coz the first name she called out when she responded was Archie's. I saw the shock in her eyes and her repetitive struggle to keep her tone stable when she mentioned about those girls being all over me.

Is she jealous? Sweet. I guess I have to find that out myself.

Pushing my luck to the farthest corner of the earth, I took a leap of faith by picking the keys from her jacket pocket, drag her to her own apartment and enjoyed a little teasing battle of vodka shots in the kitchen.

I can see that Maya is not a very good drinker, she is getting light-headed by the second shot we had together. It's not within my intention to get her drunk tonight, I really wanna spend some more time talking to her, heart to heart.

Without my own registration, my confession came out like a bullet train, catching Maya in utter shock. Guess it is what it is, harnessing on my lady luck one last time, I kissed her eagerly, not anticipating the action that followed.

She kissed me back.
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Shocker! Or maybe not.
Maya is officially confused.