When The Night Sky Becomes Lively

VI

Please don't let me shine, Don't let me down

Don't let me fly, Ijeneun museowo

Don't let me shine

My headphones rang the dark tone of Suga's Interlude: Shadow. We couldn't escape darkness. Sabi nga nila, if there's a light, there's always a shadow. And in every decision, there were sacrifices. Kahit sabihin nating para sa ikabubuti ng isang tao ay hindi pa rin maiiwasang may mangyaring masama sa hinaharap.

As I grabbed the pink fluffy teddy bear beside me, I went into a deep thought. It's already Wednesday. The day I would confront a confession.

Steven Bryan Legaspi. My impression to him was an aloof yet intelligent guy. But when I saw his code on the first day, parang may naramdaman akong may pagkakapareho kami. There's an I don't befriend a fool placard strapped on his body. I felt comfortable being with him despite being sharp-tongued sometimes.

When I talked to him alone, I realized he's a guy with a heart and understood the dark side of every light. Siguro 'yun ang dahilan para kaibiganin ko siya.

He may be a bit aloof, but I know that he has a heart, too. Maybe he has trust issues that hindered him to socialize and connect to him. He even managed to give me a simple note of gratitude. Some might find it creepy, but I find it cute honestly.

"Oh shit! I remembered that scene again! That's embarrassing! I wanna die!" I shoved a pillow on my face, muffling my screams.

I caught a glimpse of him sitting alone in a nearby tree. And he seemed ignorant of that fact. Or was he? My companions weren't observing their surroundings and kept talking so they hadn't noticed him. And yet, I shot those words without giving much thought of it

Kung tutuusin, may kaunting pag-aalinlangan pa rin ako sa involvement niya. Yeah, I'm the one who dragged him on this mess. But I wasn't sure if that's the right thing to do. Kahit naman hindi ko siya isama sa nangyayari, alam kong ganoon pa rin ang mangyayari.

"Pero what if..."

What if mas malala sa inaasahan ko ang mangyari? Iyon ang isang bagay na pinag-aalala ko. Gusto ko if possible ay may tutulong sa akin if everything went south. Ayaw kong mapahamak at gusto kong may magligtas sa'kin.

"Although, he's not useful in a brawl." I snorted a few times. That's his only downside, he's not physically capable. I bet he would bait himself so I could escape. Not that I wanted it to happen, but a possible outcome.

Looking back, that note is an improvement of our relationship. He's not treating me as a mere acquaintance anymore. We're now friends. That means we could talk about casual things from now on. I've gain a few friends, too. I could say I'm lucky this academic year.

"Jasmine! May naghahanap sa'yo!" Yaya Lenny yelled.

That call woke me up from thinking paralysis. "Papunta na po!"

I almost forgot I have my uniform on. Geez!

Agad akong sumilip sa bintana at nakumpirma kung sino ang nasa labas. Leaning against his bike, Steven, with his coat drapped on his shoulders, was waiting. Eyes hinting amazement, he gaze at my-or our abode.

With a sided-eye, his glance went to the window-to me. With a poker face, I sighed and made my way out of the house. Siguradong alam na niya ang kwarto ko dahil ilang araw na niya kong hinahatid-sundo.

"Anyway, good morning," he greeted. Kumpara sa unang sakay ko sa kaniya, mas komportable na kami sa isa't isa. "Still wanna be a damsel in distress?"

"Me? Don't wanna be. Though I wanna have a knight in shining armor who can save me," I jested, following his joke.