WLMA: SPECIAL FORCES (COMPLETED)

SF 21.2

"For rejecting you again and again. But, Katniss... I can't hide it anymore," nakayukong sabi ni Gavin na mas lalong ikinalito ng dalaga.

"What do you mean? I can't understand you."

"I like you. I like you since the day I first laid my eyes on you. Y-you're gorgeous, you're carefree, you're a badass, you're a rule breaker, but-"

"Wait? Is this some kind of abrupt confession?" putol ni Kitty sa binata. Tumango naman ang binata na mas lalong nagpatibok sa puso ni Kitty. 'Sandali naman puso ko, baka atakihin ka sa bilis mo.' "Didn't you tell me back then that you don't like me."

"I-i lied. I kept on telling myself that we're not meant for each other because you're the opposite of me. I know you already know me and my background, I know you had someone checked on it. We're not on the same page. Although you're good at fighting, I still don't want to risk your life, so I need to reject you again and again. And I also have my priorities that's why I'm here in the academy, I can't let myself unfocused. But, Katniss..." Lumapit ang binata sa dalaga at inilagay ang kaniyang ulo sa balikat ng dalaga. 'Jusko, Lord! Sobrang late naman 'ata ng hiling ko?'

"But, Katniss, I can't bear the pain anymore. I envy Drey for being able to eat and laugh with you. I envy all the boys that can talk to you. I'm jealous, baby. I'm so jealous that I want to own you in front of them just like what I did when we're at the bar. I want to say 'she's here for me,' 'she's mine,' and 'she's off limits.' I want to let them know that you like me. I want to let them know you're mine."

'Baby?! Breathe, Katniss. Hindi tayo marupok!'

"Gavin, are you drunk?" tanong ni Kitty sa binata.

"I'm not. And let me tell you a secret, baby... I have a high tolerance in alcohol. When we're at the bar, I really wanted to tell you how much I like you. But because of my concerns, I can't tell you the truth, that's why I pretended that I was drunk. I even posted a photo of you on Instagram so that those people hitting on you will back off." Mahinang tumawa ang binata bago nagpatuloy sa pagsasalita. "Remember the day when our moms called?" Tumango naman ang dalaga. "My mom asked me if we're in a relationship. She really like you. But before she said goodbye, she reminded me about my identity. That's why when I saw Drey on top of you, I really got jealous. But because of what my mom told me, I rejected you again." 'Hindi ka marupok, Katniss. Hindi.'

"But, Gavin, I-i don't like you anymore," bulong ni Kitty. Hindi alam ni Kitty kung bakit nakaramdam siya ng sakit sa puso niya nang sabihin niya iyon. 'Anong problem mong puso ka?'

"I know, you like Drey. That's the reason why I'm here. Please give me another chance to court you, Katniss."

"What about your priorities? What about my safety?" tanong ng dalaga.

"Fvck priorities! You're also a priority to me. And your safety? You can protect yourself and I can also protect you. Please, baby, accept me." Agad lumayo ang dalaga kay Gavin at naupo sa kama.

'I really need to sit. Baka mawalan ako ng balanse sa landi ng lalaking 'to.'

"I-I'm still confused about my feelings right now..." mahinang sabi ng dalaga.

"Katniss, baby..."

"Stop calling me that!"

"Just give me a chance, please..."

"I thought you don't want to be expelled?" tanong ng dalaga sa binata. 'Akala ko ba hindi tayo marupok, Katniss?'

"Yes, I don't want to be expelled. But we can keep it a secret, right? Malapit na rin naman tayong grumaduate." Lumuhod sa harapan ni Kitty ang binata para pantayan ang pagkakaupo niya sa kama. "Even if you're still confused, I can wait. But, baby, please let me court you." 'Maghunos-dili ka! 'Wag kang hahalik, pigilan mo 'yang kalandian mo, Kitty.'

"Alright but we'll keep it a secret. I still want to graduate," sabi ng dalaga at tumayo. Dumiretso siya sa banyo dala ang kaniyang towel at bathrobe para maligo. Siguro naman ay aalis na ang binata.

Habang naliligo ang dalaga ay hindi niya mapigilang mapasayaw at mapakanta sa sobrang saya ng nararamdaman niya. "Kitty marupok~"

Pagkatapos maligo ng dalaga ay agad siyang lumabas ng kaniyang kwarto ngunit hindi niya inaasahang nando'n pa rin ang binata at nakahiga sa kama niya. "You're still here?" Sa labas ng kaniyang mukha ay walang makikitang kahit anong emosyon, ngunit sa kaloob-looban niya ay gusto niya nang pumatong sa ibabaw ng binata. 'Maghunos-dili ka,Kitty.'

"Mm..." paos na sagot ng binata, tila ba ay musika ito sa kaniyang tainga na gusto niyang gawing alarm sa umaga.

"Bababa ka nang hindi pa nakaayos?" tanong ulit ng dalaga habang tinutuyo ang kaniyang buhok ngunit hindi pa rin nakabihis.

"I'll go upstairs later but let me dry your hair first," sabi ng binata at lumapit sa kaniya saka siya hinila paupo sa kama. "You smell great, baby," bulong ng binata sa kaniya.

"Stop teasing me, Gavin. And I told you to stop calling me baby, what if may makarinig?" masungit na tanong ng dalaga.

"You're the one who loves teasing me back then. I won't call you baby if we're outside," sagot ng binata at pinapatuloy ang pagtuyo sa buhok ni Kitty. "Kapag tayo lang," dagdag nito.

"Wait, kailan mo nga ako nagustuhan?" tanong ng dalaga.

"When the first time I saw you in the University. You were wearing a uniform for cheerleading that time. That was Khyle's basketball match kaya nando'n ako sa gym."

"And then you saw me?"

"Yes."

"Don't tell me na-fall ka kasi maganda ako?" pagalit na tanong ng dalaga.

"Kinda," maikling sagot ng binata.

"What do you mean kinda? So hindi ako maganda sa paningin mo?" galit na tanong ng dalaga bago tumayo at inagaw ang towel ay Gavin.

"I told you, you're beautiful. I fell in love with you because of that but hindi lang 'yon. My friends used to talk about you a lot. Every time we have a get together, you will be their topic. By just listening to them, I realized you're different from those rumors about you. They said, you're a slut, a flirt, and you wear scandalous outfits but my friends said the otherwise. My friends said you're approachable but unlandiable." Natawa ang binata sa huli nitong sinabi.

"Unlandiable? What's that?"

"Hindi ka landi-landi." Agad nanlaki ang mga mata ng dalaga saka lumapit sa binata at sinapak ito sa balikat.

"So ba't mo ko liligawan kung unlandiable?"

"What they mean is hindi ka madaling landiin. They tried to flirt with you but you didn't flirt back. Ilang beses na rin naming nakita ang mga ginawa mong pagsipa o 'di kaya ay pagtadyak sa mga lalaking dumidikit ang katawan sa 'yo. We're scared not to have an offspring, you know." Napasimangot naman ang dalaga at nagbihis na, walang pakialam sa lalaking nakatingin sa buong katawan niya.

"What? As if hindi mo pa ako nakitang nakabikini?" Agad umiwas ng tingin ang binata na siyang ikinatawa ng dalaga. Hindi niya talaga kayang tignan ang katawan ng dalaga dahil baka hindi niya na mapigilan pa ang sarili na angkinin ang dalaga. "You're 3 years older than me, Gavin. Why are you still acting like a teenager?"

"I'm just stopping myself from getting you pregnant," sabi ng binata bago nagmadaling umalis sa silid ng dalaga.

'Tang*na mo talaga, Cornelius! Pati yung nasa baba ko, tumibok dahil sayo.'