Foolish Games.. (16)

Okay, so after this post I won't be working on anything until after the 23rd! Sorry sorry *dodges tomatoes* don't be mean! I have midterms w they're really hard *sniff* stupid major subjects! I love you guys, be kind to me :(

Ooh oh! Warning! Fee a like semi-explicit part? Well they're only kissing bas details might be wayid? I'm sorry in advance w don't blame me! It's put specifically there for F, she's been requesting it min awal ma I started blogging, if you have any hate-mail, direct them to her. Keep loving me! Okay? Okay!

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"So we have to book each other in advance is that it?" 3azeez concluded.

"It seems that way! I mean ilyoum dewaniyat ubook and there's no way in hell you can get out of that! Bukra I have to study with Juju all day for finals, the day after that you start your new job and you have finals, the week after that I start my finals w then the exams are spread out over 2 weeks? So yeah. See you in two weeks?"

I idly twirled a wet curl around my fingers while lying down on the bed discussing potential times to see my boyfriend. It still managed to surprise me everytime I said it.. Boyfriend. How bizzare.

"Don't even joke about that Ghalooy, shino two weeks?!" He exclaimed.

I smiled a little smugly at his outrage, "Ya3ni shino il7al? I'm open to suggestions!"

He mulled it over for a few moments. "Sh'hal imti7an ily bitdirseenla all day?" he asked.

"Accounting!!" I replied as I attempted to choke myself with my hair.

"Ulla! Ma yabeela akthar min sa3tain, dalaa3!!" He replied.

"HEY! IT'S NOT DALA3 IT'S JUST NOT FOR EVERYONE, OKAY??" I screamed into the phone.

His laughter boomed out. I could almost see his eyes crinkling and his dimple making an appearance. I resisted the urge to "awww" at my mental image.

"Ha! W ba3dain ma3ach? Ga3adtay ilneighbors, zain chithee? Wain your parents 3annich?" he teased. I heard rustling in the background.

"God knows, I think they're in Marbella? Could be mistaken.. they told me to join them there in two weeks so I'm guessing yeah. What are you doing? Sh'hal iz3aaj?" I asked.

"La walla? Msafreen? So much for romantic gestures!" He replied, irritated.

"Huh? What are you talking about?" I asked, confused over his statement.

I sat up in bed and stretched my lazy muscles. I looked around my room and spun my head back to something that caught my eye. My heart stopped for a few moments and my eyes widened in shock.

"No. Freaking. Way." I said incredulously.

He laughed and motioned at the window, "You planning on getting that?"

I ran over to the window and opened it. "Omg you freak! How'd you get up here? I mean where'd you get the ladder from!!" I asked, still talking through the phone.

"Malich shighel, I have my resources." He replied.

"Aww how very Dawson Leery and Joey Potter of us!" I exclaimed and jumped a little excitedly.

That seemed to effectively wipe the smile off his face. "You watched Dawson's Creek?"

I shifted my eyes around my bedroom and back to him, shrugged my shoulders and replied with a, "No?"

He stared at me for a minute and started to make his way down the ladder again.

I burst out laughing and ran closer to the window, "Hey! Yalla 3ad come baaack!! Stay!" I pouted.

He laughed and came back up, "I'll stay only if you kiss me." He replied impishly.

"HA! Ghal6aan, tara 3indina neighbors, ha? Yalla dish bsir3a before someone realizes there's a maniac climbing up a ladder to my room and calls my dad!" I ordered.

"Yes, ma'am."

I glared at him and waited for him to change his answer.

"I meant yes, beautiful young unma'am-like creature!" He amended.

I giggled and asked him if he wanted to hang up now, he replied by immediately hanging up.

I grinned goofily and whispered, "Hi."

He smiled back and came up to hug me, "Ahlain, nice glasses."

"Nice gesture." I retorted.

"Nice PJs."

I looked down to find my Winnie the Pooh nightshirt on and squealed. I tried to get out of his arms to go change but he wouldn't even budge, he just held me tighter and laughed.

"It's cute, leave it on. It actually reminds me of a joke.." He started.

I wasn't interested in hearing his joke, I was too busy blushing in mortification. My hair was probably pointing in a 100 different directions, I was in glasses and I was in my favorite childhood pjs that were washed so many times that they finally shrunk up to my knees.

"Why did tigger jump into the toilet?" He asked.

I raised my eyebrow and moved back to look at his face. This couldn't be the joke he was referring to, could it? "Why?"

"Because he was looking for Pooh! Get it?" He said expectantly, waiting for me to laugh.

I gathered all the strength I had and pushed him away. "GET OUT OF MY ROOM!" I screamed.

He laughed. I waited patiently.

"Come on, you know you wanna laugh!" He ventured.

"Na3am? Laugh 3ala shino inshalla! Where on earth did you get that from? This is strictly a no malaqa zone, BARRA!"

"I heard it from my nephew, you should've seen his face when he said it!"

I glared at him. "And you're repeating it?? He's TWO! You're turning TWENTY-THREE!"

"And since we're stating the obvious here, you're adorable when you're angry, come here." He invited.

"Mabi."

He walked over to where I was and I backed away with every step he took til he had me pinned against the wall. He picked me up and threw me down on the bed and I squealed.

"Hi." he whispered and quickened my heartbeats.

"Hi." I said, trying to put as much hostility in my voice as possible.

"You're out of excuses, are you going to kiss me now?"

"No." I replied teasingly.

"Why not?"

"Why not? Because I have a very good reason and don't you for one minute think that I'm just dragging on my explanation by saying meaningless things to buy me some more time before I get right down to it, 'cause I'll have you know that the reason why I don't want to kiss you is that-"

At that precise moment my phone started vibrating. I grinned up at him. He sighed exasperatedly and rolled over.

I sat up and reached for my phone.

Unknown Calling.

My eyes widened as I instinctively knew who was calling.

"KHALOOOD!!!!!!"

"GHALOOOY!!!!!!" he screamed back in what was supposed to be an imitation of my voice. "How the hell are you! It's barely been a week bas walla lich wa7sha!"

"Aww, don't make me cry! I don't think I'm ever going to get used to you being away from here!" I replied. "Why don't you graduate already!"

He chuckled, "Well I would graduate a lot sooner if I didn't come back to Kuwait every single vacation I had and are you aware that when I graduate I'm going to be a pilot and travelling all over the world anyway?" He asked, amused.

3azeez sat up on the bed, put his arms around me and kissed my neck. I momentarily lost my train of thought. I looked back to smile at him and he smiled back.

"Umm.. no, I'm not aware of that! And if I keep denying it, it'll never happen so shh!!"

"Haha fine. Inzain what was that message you left two days all about?" He asked worriedly.

3azeez continued raining kisses on my neck and went up higher to my ear. Then he started nibbling on my earlobe, effectively killing my response on my lips and turning my carefully formed words into unintelligible "Umm"s, "Uh"s and other nonsensical syllables. I turned around to face him and looked at him pleadingly, silently imploring him to stop weaving his seductive spell on me. He replied by gently kissing my lips. At the first contact of his lips against mine, I forgot that I was on the phone and let it soundlessly drop on my mattress. I gave up all pretense of breathing , closed my eyes and kissed him back. His hands came up to remove my glasses and frame my face. He held me still while his tongue came out to teasingly lick my lips for a few moments. I couldn't play this game with him any longer, I was weak with desire and wanted him to unleash the full power of his sensuality on me. My lips parted under his without much prodding, he pushed my back against the bed and my arms came out to lock themselves around his neck.

We were transported to another world once again. We couldn't get enough of eachother, couldn't taste enough, couldn't feel enough, couldn't get close enough. We rolled around on the bed. Nothing could tear us apart, our legs were locked around eachother, we were wrapped in eachother's arms, nothing could've come between us or slow us down in those moments. Nothing except my back encountering my phone and magically activating the speakerphone button.

"Um.. Ghala? You still there?" Khalood's voice boomed out into the quiet room.

We immediately sprang apart like two kids caught doing something naughty. We exchanged guilty looks as I picked up the phone, deactivated the speaker and held the phone up against my ear.

"Yeah, sorry kani!" I said enthusiastically, I was so out of breath, not even I bought my own act.

"Um.. did you just run a marathon or something?"

I burst into a fit of giggles, "Yeah, something like that! What were you saying?" I asked as I attempted to fix my hair.

"The message? Two days ago?" He repeated.

"OH! Long story Khalood.."

"Short version being..?" He asked.

"Umm.. I sorta ran into S3oud and I uh.. I guess I finally got closure." I replied. "I'll tell you everything later I promise but I really wanna hear about you now!"

"Where do I start?" He began.

We talked for about 15 minutes, 3azooz left to go get "study food" for me while I caught up with Khalood. He told me about his new appartment and his roomate, who apparently wore a cape indoors at all times. He told me about the 2 hour phonecalls his mother's been having with him for the past 3 days, crying over how she missed him and he filled me in about some girl who's taken a shine to him and her desperate attempts to hook up with him. I glared into the distance as if she was in front of me and urged him not to settle for the first bimbo who's interested and not to give up on Haifa. I finally felt more comfortable talking about S3oud while 3azeez was gone and I told him everything that happened that day.

"Wow. Small world. Are you guys okay now? You and 3azeez I mean?" He asked.

"More than okay, we're great! He was um.. he was actually here a while back when I stopped replying.." I said as I blushed in memory.

"Oh? Khalood replied, I could almost hear his left eyebrow shooting up and I could see his knowing smile spreading on his face. "Well now everything makes sense, I guess it's safe to say you don't have virgin lips anymore, huh?"

I blushed even more as I giggled, "Shh!! We are SO not talking about that!"

He burst out laughing, "I'll take that as a yes. Are you happy babe?" He asked seriously.

I sighed in response. "Ecstatic, walla he's more than I could've ever wished for. He's a little lame and cheesy but yeah, I heart!"

"That's great, I'm really happy for you, I knew it would work out. Hope it stays that way. Do you think you could give him up for 2 weeks?" He inquired.

"Why? What did you have in mind?"

3azooz walked in with the supplies, I smiled to him and mouthed a "thank you". He looked surprised to still see me on the phone, I covered the phone and laughed. "Sorry, just a few more minutes I promise!" He rolled his eyes disbelievingly and smiled.

"Well, I was thinking maybe you could come here after your finals for a bit? How does that sound?" He asked.

"Are you kidding? It sounds amazing! Oh my god! I'd have to trick the parents into going there of course first but if they'd agree, that'd be incredible!!" I replied excitedly.

He laughed at my excitement, "You don't have to actually.. My mom's coming down with one of my brothers, not sure which one yet, your parents wouldn't mind if you came with her, we've travelled together before!"

"You are a genius. I worship you! Omg, I'm so excited!"

"Yes, I can hear just how much!" He said tauntingly, "I gotta get going to class but run it by your parents and let me know, alright?"

"Definitely!! Take care sweetie, I love youu!" I called out.

"Love you too babes, bye." He said and hung up.


"You know, if you're not careful, I'm going to end up being seriously jealous of Khalood." 3azeez said.

I laughed, "Why would you be! He's like a brother to me, unless you're into incest, I seriously suggest you drop all thoughts of jealousy this second!" I replied teasingly.

He sighed theatrically, "Fine!" He said resignedly then dropped his voice to a whisper, "So now that I finally have you all to myself, what do you wanna do?" He asked suggestively as he put his arms around me.

I bit back a smile, linked my hands around his neck and whispered back, "You know exactly what I want to do."

He laughed and pulled me even closer, "Maybe so, but I want to hear you saying it." he teased.

I feigned shyness, bit my lips and looked down, "Well.. what I really want is.. is.."

"Don't be shy, tell me." He said encouragingly.

I stood on my tiptoes and cupped my hand around his ear,"I really want you to teach me accounting." I whispered and pushed him away. I looked back to see his shocked expression and burst out laughing. "What were you expecting? Enough naughtiness for the day yalla!" I said in mock seriousness.

He sighed resignedly and made his way over to my desk and pulled up a chair, "Yalla cham Ghala 3indina!"

"Awww!" I exclaimed and put my arms around him, "Thank you!" I dropped a quick kiss on his left cheek and sat on the other chair.

That day proved to be a test of patience for both of us. He had to deal with my confusion over every little thing in accounting and I had to practice enough control to keep my eyes and hands off him at all times. I kept finding myself drawn back to the way his lips moved when he spoke. Or the gestures his hands made while he was explaining something. Miraculously, I managed to understand and answer questions despite my distracting thoughts.

We took a break 2 hours later and went downstairs to make sandwiches. He took a bite out of an apple while he waited for me to get the ingredients and motioned for me to take one too.

"Mabi, they hurt my mouth! Kila I expect to find all my teeth stuck on the apple when I pull the apple away!" I complained.

He laughed at my despair and motioned for me to take a bite again. I vigorously shook my head. "Yalla 3ad, I already started it, it's easier to bite now!"

I took a small bite to avoid his nagging.

"There, shoofay? Your teeth are still all in place." He teased.

"It's a valid fear!" I defended as I smacked him with the bag of bread. "Let's take all this stuff upstairs, I don't want to come back for it all later. Do you want anything extra?" I asked.

"No thanks, here let me help you." He said as he took some of the stuff away from me.

"Well, aren't you my knight in shining armani!" I exclaimed.

"Haha, I try!"

We made our way to the stairs and I managed to miss the second step and trip. To his credit, he didn't laugh. He wordlessly helped me back to my feet, then picked me up and threw me over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes.

"3azooz! Put me down!" I protested all the way back up to my room and he ignored me until we got there and he threw me down on the bed. I glared at him while waiting for an explanation.

"What? It's the only way I can keep you in one piece!" He defended. I hated to admit that he was right so I ignored him.

"So what were you so excited about on the phone?" He asked later as he took a bite out of his sandwich.

"I might be going to London after finals with Khalood's mom! I can't wait, I hope my parents don't mind!" I said and filled him in excitedly on the details.

"Aha, that's nice." He said when I was finished.

"No, please, you're killing me with your enthusiasm, what's wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing's wrong!" He said as he chuckled, "I'm just going to miss you, that's all."

My heart melted on the spot. I resisted the urge to envelop him in a giant bear hug and never let go.

"Aww, you could always come with me you know.." I suggested.

He raised his eyebrow. "You serious?" He asked.

"Why not! If I know khalty Fay, she's going to be busy shopping for the next 10 years or babying Khalood, and Khalood has uni all day, so I'm going to be alone most of the time.. Not that I mind but it'd be fun to explore the city with you."

He grinned. "I don't know, I'll think about it. But I really have to go now.."

I pouted and pretended to sulk, "So soon?"

"Yeah, I'm afraid so babe, I have to go get stuff for tonight and I promised I'd be there early. But call me if you need help with anything and I'll talk you through it."

"I will." I said as I leaned up to hug him. "Yalla, I'll walk you down."

As we made our way to the door, my knees seemed to find the timing perfect for them to wobble and make me lose my balance. I mumbled complaints angrily to myself and crossed my legs.

3azeez burst out laughing. "I understand you falling down on the steps but baby what on earth did you just trip on!"

"Madri?" I said as I pouted, "Air? You know it really doesn't help being with someone so coordinated, tadri what you're supposed to do when I fall?" I asked.

He shook his head and I grabbed his leg and tried to shake it. My efforts proved to be futile, he barely budged.

"Baby, what are you doing?" He asked exasperatedly.

"I'm trying to make you fall so I look less stupid." I replied.

He burst out laughing again, "All you had to do was ask!" He purposely fell and landed on the floor right next to me, "There! 6ay7a a-la-Ghala. Do you feel better now?" He asked teasingly.

I nodded and grinned widely. He reached out, tucked a strand of hair behind my ear and did the unthinkable.

"I love you, Ghala."