#libraaquarius

I've met this guy in the most unexpected way.

In a place where I can forget all the stress and pressure from work and life. It is a bittersweet story from start to end.

Building the connection

It all started in the boat where I decided to sit beside him. It was half intentional - challenging myself if I'm brave enough to sit beside a stranger of the opposite sex, and yes, I proved that I am.

I was drawn to his broad shoulders and droopy eyes, it was a weird combination yet I was smitten with him. Physically, yes, he's my ideal type, but what makes me more drawn to him was his manners. At first I thought that he was snobbish, but no, he's not - he's friendly and mature which I approved.

Coincidence

For all I expected the connection will be cut after that boat ride, but when we reached the harbor another weird circumstances happened. His group and mine were staying at the same resort, but what surprised me the most was that their tent are just meters away from our cottage.

Really, what a coincidence. Or should I call it fate?

The Gamble

Our groups joined an activity that will make us closer - but this time it was not fate's work, it was all my plan.

From the first stop, the mangroves. I was awed with the fine sand and eerie yet breathtaking structures. The place was supposed to be a resort, but the construction was held because of legal issues. While I was so lost because of amazement, I was caught off-guard, he appeared at my side uninvited and started a conversation. I was dumbfounded for a moment, didn't know what and how to answer correctly without exposing myself. It was just a small chat, then we get back on what we're doing.

When we’re getting back to the boat I made a bold move, I changed sit just to be close to him - for me that time, my thoughts were like "it's ok since it's just a summer fling”.

More memorable things happened that day before we call it a night.

My last card

This 2 day 1 night getaway was unstated. So we have to enjoy every second left before we pack up and leave the place. Then the infamous game started "123 pass", it is a game that needs patience, alertness and focus, the loudest and most fun card game that I ever played. We're like crazy kids that time, we don't care about the other people around, and we're playing like we know each other for so long.

Finally, on our way home, I decided to level up the game so I sat on his side again (away from our group), it was my last shot before we part ways. I really am making memories to the fullest here, so who cares? Since we won't see each other after this.

His last card

I was fooled, I thought I was the one with the upper hand, but he still got tricks in his sleeves.

I started the conversation about this and that which leads to exchanging numbers - which I didn't expect. He was the one who first gave me his number, then gets mine after, and his moves that made the kill? Is when he nudged me and took a selfie of us together.

I should really give him an award for his swift and deadly moves.

K.O.

It's almost over, I'm preparing myself for the parting.

After deciding what and where to eat lunch, we ordered separately. I was the last one who had my order. So when going back to our table, I found out that he's sitting across mine which made me uncomfortable. I was planning to detach my feelings so why is he sitting there? The whole time I was conscious of my movements (how I eat) and I really can't look at him.

For the last goodbye, and to have no regrets. I watched him as he's saying his goodbye to everyone, then on his last goodbye, he looked at me and his smile shifted. That smile that gave my heart a turmoil, it was the  prettiest childlike and carefree smile that I see. A smile that says, "thank you for the memories".

After that, the feeling was bittersweet.

The waiting game

From the first to second week after our fateful encounter, I was hoping to receive a message from him - I was holding to the little connection we have.

If you were to ask me why I didn't initiate to message him? For me, I think I've done enough in creating the connection from the first time I sat to his side, so this time I want to know if he's willing to continue the connection.

Third to fourth week, I was praying and asking for signs because I was at my limit. I'm on the brink of giving up when I received a message from an unknown number. That time I was praying that it was him, and so the prayers are answered.

I was giddy the whole time for the connection was rebuilt. I have high hopes, thank God, I waited.

The future was blurry, but I was hoping that he is really the answer to my prayers. We became friends in Facebook and tried to stalk his profile a little. As I dug deeply, I found out a lot of interesting things about him and our similarities as well.

The end of the game

Days passed and I started to open up to my friends about the situation I'm in. I want to take everything slow and know him better before I jump the gun, but there is something that is bothering me which I can't pinpoint. My intuition tells me that there is something wrong, so I tried to dig again on his profile and then I found out that there is someone else. He has a girlfriend.

Really, the universe is so cruel but I still do respect and trust His decisions. I feel that the universe keeps telling me to be patient, and it's weird how I found out everything after I drew our constellations, quoting "The stars are pointing you to me, yet he tells me to be patient”.

Now that every card is revealed, there's no more reason to continue playing. Because #1, I don’t have the permission to play with the deck for those are not mine; #2, I was an uninvited player; #3, It is against my rules to cheat nor to be cheated.

It was a partly sunny day in Mafdet Kingdom as Tamara was finishing up with the last justice trials, she soon head back to her palace. Along the way home she started to think about her day as well wondering what to do on new ways to bring justice and peace. As she enter her palace she receive a message from the messenger.

Messenger: You have a message, Lady Tamara

Tamara: Oh nice who is it from?

Messenger: It’s from the Shu Kingdom

Tamara: hmm..Juna *she says in her mind*

Tamara: Give me the message I shall respond when I can

Messenger: Yes my lady

The Messenger left closing the doors behind, Tamara glance over the letter in her hand wondering what does Juna want from her or what does she need from her. It’s true Tamara has certain feelings for Juna since they been friends for such periods but she doubt Juna likes her back. Tamara always wanted to be with Juna alone to have a moment together only one problem Jun always ends up with them, especially when going through missions and duties. Tamara doesn’t minds Jun, they are good friends but for once she wants to be with Juna alone without him been around, but oh well it's not like that will happen. Tamara open the letter and read it

It says  “Dear Tamara, I wrote you this message to tell you that we have a mission to do, the mission is a dou so Jun won’t be joining us for this mission. Hopefully you don’t forget and will be prepare for this task. I’ll be seeing you tomorrow so be prepare alright. Sincerely, Juna”

Tamara: Oh...my..god! *she says in her mind*

The letter fall onto the floor, Tamara was standing shock and feeling existed mix with worryness, doubt and all emotions. She can't believe this is really happening for once she will be with Juna all alone without having Jun to be with them. This was a chance for her to finally tell Juna how she feels for her, how all this time she wanted to be with her and spend their lives together happily. But them what if she doesn’t feels the same? What if she gets rejected and hurt? What if Juna gets freak out and never wants to see her again..? It terrifies her that Juna won’t like her back but who knows if she will feel the same for her. Tamara stays their going mad in her thoughts, As a Libra she often thinks and hates deciding whether to pick this way or the other but this time she wants to set things straight and finally say to Juna what she always want to say to her for a long time. This is her chance and she won’t want to let it waste.

Tamara: Alright, This is my chance to finally be with Juna and tell her what I feel for her. I can’t keep it in no more she must know. I hope she doesn’t rejects me.. But if she does I’ll still be friends with her. Oh I hope she doesn’t rejects me.

It was morning Tamara woke up early to meet up with Juna at the Atlan hills located near the Eastern Hemisphere. She prepare herself for the important task and she was hoping to get a perfect chance to confess to Juna how she feels for her.

Tamara: Alright, I got everything I need. Well I’m off to meet with Juna. Please make sure nothing goes wrong or off balance while I am gone. Understood

Guards: Yes Lady Tamara!

Tamara went off to meet with Juna. While making her way she was in her head again thinking how things will end up once she confesses to Juna about her feelings. It was always a fight within her thoughts but Tamara knows well how she feels in her heart and she choose to follow her heart. Tamara got to her destination, she was walking around to see if Juna was their.

Tamara: Now where could she be?

Soon Tamara saw a shadow floating above her, she knew well it was Juna. She turn around watching Juna gracefully landing onto the ground

Juna: Glad that you made it on time *she said smiling at Tamara*

Tamara: O-Of course i made it on time because this is an important mission *she similes back*

Juna: I see, It’s the first time we are together without Jun around. It feels quite different

Tamara: Oh yeah, It is a bit different without Jun around with us

Juna: Well then let’s get going on our mission

Tamara: Yes

Juna and Tamara walk into the hills heading into the forest, soon it was starting to get dark as the sun was going down

Juna: We should camp around here for the night. I’ll find wood to make a fire, while you start setting up the tent

Tamara: Alright I’ll set the tent up *she raise her hand and her Peridot Rod appear in her hand*

Juna: Good I’ll be back

Tamara: Ok

As Juna went to find wood, Tamara with the help of her rod she was setting up the tent for their camp. Tamara as well wonder what is the mission about? She didn’t ask Juna about it or ask what was their objected to do in this mission. But she thought not ask or question Juna to avoid arguing and drama, she just did what Juna request from her. Tamara finish setting up the tent as well Juna return with plenty of wood to start a fire

Tamara: Their! The tent is set up

Juna: Nice work Tamara! *she walks with the firewood in her hands*

Tamara: Thank you, I try my best. Oh good you found enough wood for a fire

Juna: Yes, here help me out

Tamara: Alright

Tamara and Juna work together to start a fire, they fix the fire place and with help of Tamara’s Rod they started a fire.

Tamara: With that we are all good. *she got up and sat down kinda close to Juna*

Juna: You did a good job creating the fire Tamara

Tamara: Thank you but you help too Juna, You found the wood

Juna: It’s no problem, We make a great team together *Juna says as she looks at Tamara smiling*

Tamara: Oh ye-yeah we sure do *Tamara says as she smiles back, she began to blush a bit*

Juna: *she move close to Tamara, smiling looking down at ground*

Tamara: S-So it’s a nice night, the stars are out *she said trying to remain calm and blushing a bit*

Juna: It sure is a beautiful night *she lean her hand onto Tamara’s shoulder looking at the sky*

Tamara: Umm..Juna? *she says to her feeling a bit nervous*

Juna: Yes Tamara? *she looks at her*

Tamara look down wondering shall she confess now or later? Will she accept her and her feelings? Is this the right moment to tell her about how she truly feels? Telling her that she Juna Aquila is the love of her life, the one she wants to be with and wants to spent every moment with. Should I tell her, should I not? Why is it so difficult? I can let this chance waste this is the moment I must confess to her that I love her

Tamara: Juna..I-...*Tamara was caught of and started to blush red, feeling shock*

Juna: *She kisses Tamara’s lips, then pull away looking into Tamara’s eyes*

Tamara: *Blushing red, in shock and she look at Juna*

Juna: I love you, Tamara

Hearing that made Tamara feel stunned and shock that this moment was so important than whatever mission they were sent of to. Knowing that her true love, loves her back was just enough to made her realize that after those countless fights her head, her heart was telling her the truth and know she was with the girl she always wanted to be with in her life.

Tamara: I-I love you too Juna, I always have. I was just afraid you don’t feel the same for me and you’ll reject me and that you’ll never talk to me and...and *she says blushing, stuttering a bit as she held Juna’s hands*

Juna: It’s ok Tamara I understand and I do feel the same. I have feelings for you and I thought you’ll feel weird or leave me and I was thinking whether to tell you *she look at Tamara holding her hands*

Tamara: I won’t even think of leaving you or anything like that. I love you Juna *She pull her into a kiss*

Juna: *she wrap her arms around Tamara, kissing her back*

Tamara: *Pull away looking at Juna*

Juna: *she looks at Tamara*

Tamara: Oh I been meaning to ask what is the mission about?

Juna: Well It’s about *Juna go up she stand in front of Tamara, she lower herself been on top of Tamara*

Tamara: *She started to blush, looking at Juna and her eyes widen*

Juna: To finally be alone with you

Tamara: Ju-Juna…*her words were caught of as she felt Juna’s lips, she was blushing red*

Juna: *She kisses Tamara’s lips deeply, then she departed her lips from hers. She was sitting near her crotch and belly was looking down at Tamara*

Tamara: I-I didn’t know you want it to have spend time with me? *she says staring at her blushing*

Juna: Of course I really wanted to *she says as she gets off Tamara and heads towards the tent*

Tamara: *sits up, her eyes follow Juna as she makes her way to the tent*

Juna: Come Tamara, Let’s finish here *she extends her hand out, looking at Tamara*

Tamara: *gets up, grabs Juna’s pulling her inside the tent, she then close the tent’s doors*

As night hit Tamara and Juna spent their night together. This was an important mission they were both looking for together.

This is a AquariusXLibra story, both characters are female. let me know what you guys think was ok?, needs work? or was it good? let me know

Story by @0mariagutierrez

Characters by @0mariagutierrez

Tamara Libea - Libra