Flakes of Tears

Episode 15

Episode 15

Birthday

"Totoo? Liligawan mo 'ko?"

My heart was still racing as a result of his suggestion. I mean... I just overthought it earlier in the day when Michelle and Honey offered me some labeling advice. How did he read or perhaps... hear our thoughts?

"Well... It depends on you... if you still want to be courted or be my girl—" I cut him off.

"Court me first, please?"

At the notion, I grinned shyly. I've never been courted in my life since Lero never courted me as a child! He has only just concluded that we will be in a relationship.

So, I wonder how it feels like?

Nagulat ako nang niyakap ulit ako ni Yiv. I smiled before hugging him back.

"No more hugging tomorrow when you'll court me."

"But why?"

"Nanliligaw nga 'di ba?"

He loosened the hug then looked down at me before pouting. Ang tangkad niya kasi talaga. Nagmukha tuloy akong maliit kahit average height lang naman 'to ng height sa Pinas.

"That's just formality, Blanche..." Yukio Ivann, the ever-funny chinito, made me chuckle with his reaction since he looked like he had just lost a game. Your expressions will become part of my daily routine one day. As if it isn't already.

And this life I am loving. It gives me hope that tomorrow will surprise me.

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My cheeks still blush; I walked to the library with a smile since what occurred last night. I only thought he'd continue to pursue me or be satisfied with our 'no label' status if he didn't know me and Lero were embracing before?

Nah, feeling ko nag-o-overthink na naman ako.

"Juneum achim! (Good morning!)" I greeted the guard, and he nodded at me while smiling.

Nagulat na lang ako na pagdating ko sa library ay may bouquet ng... camelias? According to the book that I've returned to last time, it is the only flower that bloomed in winter here in Korea.

Before I took it, I smiled. I'm convinced it's from my claimed suitor. I had a look at the note with the flakes design. Yiv has a thing with snowflakes and other wintery things, I've noticed. Maybe that's why he opted to live on Nami Island in the first place.

"Good morning." I smiled when I heard the familiar voice before looking back.

Yiv was dressed in a baby blue polo shirt and dark brown pants. Based on his attire, he appeared to be a tidy young suitor in movies, but his face... was freshly shaven. His hair was also pushed up. He didn't have his specs on today.

"Your orbs are black today. Nag-iiba-iba?" I teased him.

"These were contact lenses, Miss Borromeo. I just thought that maybe I looked like a nerd with those smart glasses on."

I sighed in disbelief. Nerd? Talaga ba? Hot na nerd, gano'n? Eh, 'yung glasses niya nga 'yung nagpapa-sexy sa... medyo good boy niyang personality. At saka...

Smart is the new sexy, kaya.

"I like your grey eyes and glasses better. Pero choice mo naman 'yan." Nagkibit-balikat ako bago umupo sa likod ng counter at inayos na ang gamit ko. I could still see his presence in front of me. Staring at me like I'm going to disappear.