After the brief confession, Mateo slept off leaving the blanket blanket for Kristal to use. After awhile, she turned to face him slowly. She observed his facial features.

“how come I didn’t realise how hot he looked?” she thought with a smile. Unconsciously, she trailed her slim fingers on his pointed nose down to his heart shaped lips and to his Adam’s apple before stopping abruptly.

“What am I doing?” she asked herself with embarrassment before turning to face the ceiling. She didn't see the smile that crept up his lips.

The duo slept peacefully till it was time for dinner. Kristal’s growling stomach woke her up as she sat...