Darianne Rasmussen's POV
"Rian" She started before her eyes went down to my lips back to my eyes again. "I love you" she sincerely said. And with that, I can't help but to pulled her into a hug.
"I-I'm sorr—" she slightly pushed me away that made me stop from what I was saying.
"Don't be sorry, I'm the one who should ask for apologies. I'm sorry because I can't help it, but I'm not sorry that it was you that I love. I'm not asking for anything aside from letting me. Just let me show you what I felt. You don't have to say yes because I'm not asking. And not because I love you does it mean you have to love me back, just let me Rian... Until my heart forgets you" she said while holding my hands.
*End of flashbacks*
I love you too, that's what I wanted to say to her that night, but I'm too coward to tell her what I feel. I'm scared of the things that might happen, what if we enter that relationship and did not worked out? What would her parents say? That time, kaayos palang naming lahat kaya ayoko muna gumawa ng panibagong gulo. Plus the fact that I promised to Tita Llanne that I'll be just KL's friend. She didn't asked me to do that but I did by myself. After that night, nothing changed between us aside from the fact that she became sweeter and extra caring to me. Which I enjoy, but I've never let her know because up until now, I'm hiding my feelings for her.
"Nawala lang saglit yung apoy, dumami na yung langaw" napatingin ako kay Sara na ngayon ay may nakakalokong ngiti sa labi. She's pertaining to KL who's grilling our food. Meron na kasing tatlong babae na nakapaligid dito ngayon. We're currently at the resort, celebrating the championship of our school. All athletes in San Benito are in here including the cheerleaders. The management rent this resort so we can celebrate the overall championship.
"Hayaan mo siya, para tumigil nadin" kunwari ay naiiritang sabi ko. It's been 3 months since she started courting me. Well not literally courting me but doing the things like that. I must say, in the past months getting to know her more make me fall harder. She's the most genuine person that I've ever met, she never let me feel something unsure. She's been consistent from the past 3 months and never make me feel I am not enough. Maybe if we're in the right time, I'll never let her suffer like this. She deserves the love that is unconditional, a love that can give her what she needs and a lover that will fight for her no matter what.
"Bakit hindi mo nalang kasi sagutin? Bagay naman kayo" Sara spoke like she heard what I was saying in my mind. I looke at her before composing myself.
"I'm straight Sissy, you know that" I said seriously. She chuckle in response.
"Not until you met her, c'mon! I've known you since kindergarten. What your mouth keep talking is different from what you're eyes saying." She said. "Kaya nga hindi kita maintindihan kung bakit hindi mo pa sagutin yung tao. It's obvious that you want her to as much as she wants you" she insisted. I look at her in defeat. She's definitely right, but I just can't. Maybe not now, not in this lifetime.
"But I'm scared, what if we broke up afterwards?" mahina kong sabi.
"Palagi ka nalang ba matatakot? Look, she loves you and you love her too. Gosh! In our generation, bihira lang yung nakakatagpo ng taong mahal mo tapos mahal ka" she said unbelievable. I just bit my lower lip and look at KL's direction. Nag paalam na ito sa mga girls bago nakangiting lumapit samin.
"Jeez! Hindi na kayo bumalik, kung hindi pa masusunog tong mga barbecue baka hindi pa ako papayagan umalis nung mga yun!" naiinis na sabi niya before putting the plate on our table.
"Sorry may napag kwentuhan lang kami. Anyway, susunod muna ako kila Kambal sa pool. Wala naman na ata akong matutulong dito" Sara said. I was about to stop her when KL grabbed me into a hug.
"I miss you already" mahina nitong sabi before digging her face on my neck. Gosh! She's making my heart pound in a different phase.
"Khyrieze, baka may makakita satin" mahina kong sabi.
"I love you Rian" She sincerely said. I just tap her back because of what she just said. I love you too Khyrieze Llanelli, I really do.
I take a deep breath before facing her "Hindi ka ba napapagod?" tanong ko. Umiling ito sabay ngiti.
"Konti lang naman yung inihaw ko, mas napagod pa akong kumuda sa mga walang kwentang babae kanina. They keep asking me about something I don't understand" naiiling na sabi niya habang nakangiti. I'm happy that she doesn't want to entertain those girls while dealing her feelings with me.
"I mean sakin, you keep waiting... For nothing" mahinang sabi ko. She immediately looked at the different direction hiding the pain that written on her eyes.
Humarap itong muli sakin at ngayon ay nakangiti na, but her eyes looks different. "You don't have to love me like what I've said that night. I'm not courting you either to wait for your answer. I'm just loving you. So please, don't feel bad nor pressured about it." she said before smile weakly.
"But everyone thinks we're dating Khyrieze, and I don't want that. W-we're just f-friends" I said. Tumango naman ito and gave me an understanding look.
"Okay, I'm sorry I gone too far." she murmured. "Don't worry I'll tell them that you are straight and I'm just your friend" natatawang sabi pa nito. But it didn't reaches her eyes.
"Yow lovers! Nagsosolo nanaman kayo!" napalingon kami sa biglang sumigaw. It's AV. The one and only.
"Oh shut up! We're just friends! I am still single" Khyrieze shouted back. We're not the only people around this area. Kaya for sure they heard what she just said. Hindi ko alam kung dapat akong matuwa o hindi seeing those girls having some big smiles because they can finally hit on. The hell? Why does she needs to shout that she's single?
"So you're going to hang out with me ngayon na single ka naman pala?" kunot noo kong binalingan ang pinanggalingan ng boses. It was Stephanie, she has a flirting smile on her face. Damn this bitch!
"I let you become my friend so stop right there. Don't wish for something more" KL said. A smile form into my lips. That's my girl, she knows what I hated and what I wanted. 3 months ago, the same night that KL and I talked were the night that she opened herself to the twins and Sara. A week after she started to bond with her teammates and different people. She told me that she wanted to do that not because I asked her to do, but because she thinks that's the right time. Since then, she became different. Not a bad change but for a good one. But still, she limits her friends. Only the twins, Sara, Billy, Cheryl and this Stephanie. Napilitan lang naman siya because this bitch are in this circle. So ayoko man, I don't have a choice. I have no right to tell her what she should do and what she shouldn't.
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RomanceThat time, I'm not even asking for love, or wishing for it. I'm not even thinking about it, and yet, you came like an uninvited guest, who made me feel the roller-coaster emotion. You made me the happiest person when I get to know you, then you made...
