Opposite Souls [Soul Series #1] ✔️

Chapter 18: Kissing?

"What?"

"Since your freshman year, I already like you."

He licked his lower lips while looking at me. Hinawakan niya ang pisngi ko at nilagay sa likod ng tainga ko ang mga nakaharang na buhok sa mukha.

"I saw you at the coffee shop, smiling while typing something on your laptop. You captured me by your smile," tumawa pa siya ng mahina na parang nahihiya.

Nakatulala lang ako habang nakikinig sa kanya. My heart is beating so loud, hindi ko na alam kung anong pakikinggan.

"Ayaw ko mang aminin sa sarili, but since then, I was attracted. I want to deny it. But who am I kidding? Lagi kaming pumupunta sa cafe na malapit sa building niyo dahil madalas kayo ro'n kahit napakalayo sa building namin. Worth it naman dahil tuwing nakikita kita ginagahan ako mag-aral. Nakakahiya naman sa crush kong mahilig mag-aral kung bobo ako." Natawa siya nang mukhang may maalala.

"One time, kinuha mo ang order ko dahil katunog ng pangalan ko ang ginamit mo sa order mo."

He looked at me tenderly with so much gentleness in his eyes. He's caressing my cheek like he can't believe I'm real in front of him.

"I adore your attitude. You're sweet and friends with everyone. I was infatuated. Hindi ko na alam kung anong pagpapansin pa ba ang kailangan kong gawin, nila-like ko ang mga post mo, sa building niyo kami lagi kumakain kahit pagpunta pa lang doon ubos na ang oras namin. Pero parang ang hirap mong abutin. I just want to admire you from afar."

His Adam's apple moved when he swallowed really hard.

"Then suddenly, you came into our house... as our maid?" he said, chuckling.

"Hindi ko na alam kung anong laro ang gusto ng tadhana pero hindi ko pinalagpas ang pagkakataong iyon. I took that opportunity to be close with you," pagpapatuloy niya.

Halo halong pakiramdam na ang nadarama ko. Parang sasabog na ang puso ko. I was too overwhelmed.

"You came here quiet and elusive, the Summer I know is cheerful. I tried my best to cheer you up, but I didn't know how."

I pouted. I felt bad. Sobrang sama ng loob ko n'on, pakiramdam ko ay pinagkaisahan ako ng mga magulang ko.

Bumaba ang tingin niya sa labi ko.

"That night, you are crying in my arms and learning your biggest fear made me want to protect you always. Damn, I fell harder," he admitted, still staring at my lips.

He licked his lower lip and raised his eyes on mine.

Lumapit siya lalo sa akin at hinawakan ang aking mga kamay. My heart is pounding so hard I thought it's going to break my ribcage.

"I'm saying this because I don't want you to conclude that my feelings are shallow. I've liked you for so long. Now, I'm falling harder and harder, at kailangan mo akong panagutan."