The Devil's Sweetheart

Kurt stared at the mobile for a couple of minutes, anticipating starting a war with his friend, yet he didnot receive a reply from Devin. ''He must have enjoyed girl's attention in the school.'' Spotting a coke can on the road, Kurt kicked it, letting all his anger on the little can. The tin can soared high before dropping to the ground.

As he walked inside the house, he noticed Kyle was watching TV. ''Are you free tomorrow?'' He asked, sitting next to her. He wanted to ask when and how her feelings for Devin started, but what are the odds she would tell him when she denied it during their dinner?

''No. I have work.'' Replied Kyle, switching the channels to distract her mind. How can he talk so casually like nothing happened between them? They had almost kissed for the second time, and it would have happened had the phone call didnot interrupt them. She is not expecting him to bring the topic, but...honestly, yes, she wanted him to talk about the kiss to know why he made a move on her. Does he like me? 

Kurt grabbed the remote from her hands, displeased that she is not giving him the full attention he wanted. ''Do you have a major surgery tomorrow?'' He asked, gaining her full access.

Domination fellow. Kyle internally muttered to herself. ''No major surgeries. But I have_''

''Then take a leave. If your dean is not accepting, I will talk to them.'' His voice was requesting, yet it left with no room for debate.

What is he up to? He is acting weird lately. Kyle narrowed her eyes at him, attempting to read his mind. Unfortunately, she has got no mind-reading ability. ''Your presence is not necessary. I will talk to my superior. Will you tell me the reason now?''

''It's a secret.'' He said, a matter-of-factly.

Secret? Don't tell me he is going to take me shopping to repurchase bananas and socks. 

''Get ready by nine in the morning.'' Kurt got up, but Kyle held his hand. ''We need to talk, Kurt. About the ki_''

''I am sleepy.'' He released her grip over his hand forcefully. ''Good night.'' He went into the guest room, not once turning his face to her.

''He is avoiding.'' Kyle sighed, her eyes back on to the TV.

The near-second kiss gave him insomnia again. Unable to sleep, Kurt invited his friends to play the game. Except for Andrew, nobody joined. Fifteen minutes later, he received a reply from Devin, and later, he also joined the game. 

Pausing, Kurt checked the message. [From: Vincy: Okay]

''Okay? He doesn't even ask why do I hate him?'' Yelled Kurt. He knows where his key lies. He decided to take care of him in the next gathering.

Unlike Kurt, Kyle doesn't know to play video games to pass her time. She tossed and turned, but everywhere she sees Kurt. She let her fatigue took over her body, and at dawn, she closed her eyes to sleep.

.....

The following day as Kurt requested, she let him take her to the place. They crossed the city center, drove past the tall trees, yet Kurt didnot stop the car anywhere. The suspense about this mysterious place was killing her, but he didnot care to explain. At last, the car stopped in front of a gate.

''A cemetery?'' Kyle stared at him in puzzlement. ''Why are we here?'' 

''Hold your curiosity, Doctor Kyle. Let's go.'' He grabbed the daisy flowers bouquet from the backseat before getting down. Kurt pushed open the gate and led her inside. The fallen leaves on the grass crumpled under Kyle's feet as she walked side by side with Kurt. Everywhere her eyes moved, she found the headstones lined up in each succession, separated by the grass.

Kyle followed behind him and halted when Kurt stopped and stared at the headstone. Kyle followed his eyes and read the inscriptions. [Elain: Jun 12, 1969 -Nov 08 th 2002. Loving husband and son]

Elain! She can never forget the name and the face. It's Kurt's mother. Has he brought me here to show his mother finally?

Kurt cleaned the fallen leaves on the headstone and placed a bouquet on it. Kyle watched him clean his mother's headstone with utter devotion. As Uncle Arnold said, Kurt sure loves his mom a lot.

''Is it your mother?'' She asked, gazing at the picture of a woman's beautiful smile.

''My dad might have told you about her already. He thinks he is cursed to hold many secrets,'' Kurt chuckled. ''I have never brought anyone to this place, Kyle. You were the first one.''

Kyle smiled, squeezing Kurt's arm as thanks.

''My mother is like a woman no other. She brought me into this world. She held my hand when I baby-walked, taught me to respect, most importantly, she loved me unconditionally.'' His voice amplified in pain the more he talked. Kurt slowly turned to Kyle. ''There are not enough words to describe how important my mother is to me. I don't believe in gods, but If you are a person who believes in promises, then I am ready to vow you in front of my mother. I am not good at talking about love. But if you give me a chance, I will take care of you until my last breath.''

Am I dreaming? Kurt confessed to me? When did he fall in love? There was no hint at all. Kyle was utterly dumbfounded. She stared at him without blinking her eyes. When he started talking about his mother, Kyle thought he is opening up a little. Not even in her dreams, she expected he would be open to his feelings as well.

Her expressions spoke everything. She doesn't have feelings because she is still holding on to her first love. Kurt concluded.

He felt his throat constricted, blocking the airflow. ''I know you don't like me..but I just let out my feelings for you. I am sorry if I caused you trouble. Pretend that you didnot hear any of this.'' Looking at his mother's picture for one last time, Kurt turned to leave. He took a couple of steps forward, and then a strange thing happened. He was embraced in a tight back hug.

 ''How did you conclude that I rejected you?'' She could feel his back muscles tense, but Kyle didnot paid attention. She has to let him get used to the intimacy.

''Your eyes went wide in shock. I guessed you don't like me.'' Kurt whispered. Why did her hug have to be this tight? His body was starting to warm up with her little gestures.

''Dummy.'' Kyle smacked his shoulder, a smile on her face. ''Your EQ is below the belt. I was surprised because of your sudden confession.''

A smile returned on Kurt's face. ''Then what's your answer.''

Kyle was trying several ways to make him fall in love with her, and here he is, a step ahead. ''You know what the best feeling is?''

''It's a relative concept.'' Kurt loosened her hands and turned to face her.

''Being loved back by the person you love, and that's the best thing that happened in my life. You might not be my first love, but you are the last love I hope to have and to hold until I die..'' Kyle confessed.