Flickered By Innocence (Crossing The Line Series 4) ✅

F.B.I-24

Wearing a half-sleeved V-neck shirt, Autumn Loose Wide-Leg pants, and a pair of square-toed vintage shoes, I walked inside the club together with Kyle and Ezra. I heard some guys whistling while looking at us with a grin on their faces. Their stares send shivers down my body.

Ito ang unang beses na pumunta ako sa ganitong lugar kaya nabigla ako sa aking mga nakita. Napakaraming nagsasayawan sa gitna kasabay ng malakas na musika. Ang mga lamesa'y puno ng iba't-ibang uri ng alak. Umiwas naman ako ng tingin nung mahagip ng aking mata ang mga nagyayakapan sa madilim na parte.

Umupo nalang kami sa sulok na table at pinakiramdaman ang paligid. Gusto ko nang umuwi pero masyado akong naaaliw sa mga kaedaran naming masayang sumasayaw sa dance floor.

I was taking a glance at a random guy when I noticed he was going towards our table. He has a nice face and a slim upper body, which was pretty obvious since he was wearing a white fitted long sleeved shirt.

"Hello! All three of you look new here. Wanna to join us at our table so we can have fun together? I'm Jake by the way." He offered after he sat beside Kyle.

Kyle arched one of his brows at the guy. "I'm sorry, Jake, but we're not available to have fun with you and your friends."

 

"So... you're all taken?" Jake asked curiously.

Ezra answered on behalf of all of us. "No, we're not taken and we're not interested either."

Napaawang ang kanyang labi matapos masilayan ang mukha ni Ezra. Jake took a picture with Ezra before he went back to his friend's table, feeling delighted. He said he's a fan of Ezra, so he almost passed out upon having a photo with his idol.

I rubbed my index finger on the top of our table, pouting my lips. "What's taking Levi so long? I'm beginning to worry about—"

Napatigil ako nung may umakbay naman sa akin. Gumawi naman ang aking tingin sa lalaking nasa tabi ko na ngayon. He has this bad boy look and style, and I don't like that. He's also wearing all black, and that's a massive turn off. I want something sprinkly and bright. 

"You're just exactly my type. May I have your number?" He pulled me close to him, which made my friends begin to worry.

I gave my friends an I-got-this-look before I removed the hand of the guy that was snaked on my shoulder. Levi has already taught me how to decline a guy, and I want to give it a shot to see if it works. His lips parted when I got close and gave him a playful smirk.

"If I gave you my number, what should I use then?" I saw how he licked his lower lip. I let out a soft laugh. "Just kidding, kuya. I'm already married. Thanks for liking me."

 

Nanlaki ang mata ko nung bigla niya akong halikan sa pisngi bago umalis ng table namin. Pilit pinoproseso ng utak ko ang pangyayari at hindi ako makagalaw. Pinigilan ko naman sila Ezra at Kyle bago pa nila sundan ang lalaki dahil sigurado akong gulo ang kakahantungan nito.

But that guy just stole a kiss from me!

Never in my life have I let someone kiss me other than my family and Rainbow Squad. I'm very OC and I don't like someone kissing me without my permission.

"Levi, ang tagal mo! Kanina pa namin gustong umuwi!" sigaw ni Kyle nung makita si Levi na palapit sa amin.

Levi is looking good with his black slim tank top, loose blazer, fitted jeans, and leather booth. Seeing a lot of guys looking at Levi as he walks is nothing new to me. He gave us a hug before sitting beside me.

My forehead creased. "Oo nga, Levi. Ang sakit na ng tenga ko. Dapat sa resort nalang namin tayo nag-party, eh."

"Hayaan mo na, minsan lang naman 'to. Enjoy nalang tayo." Ezra said after he tap my shoulder.

I swallowed upon seeing Levi putting down bunches of alcoholic beverages on our table. I tried to drink secretly before, and I remember throwing up until the sun rose. My parents scolded me that day. I could still hear them yell their hearts out at my head.

"Zein, hindi ka pwedeng uminom nang marami. Malalagot kami kay Tito Simon 'pag nalasing ka." paalala sa akin ni Ezra.

Kyle gulped down the glass of liquor before he spoke in a lazy tone. "Hindi ka magiging mature Zein kung hindi ka malalasing nang sobra. Let's get wasted tonight, Rainbow Squad!"

Sinubukan akong pigilan ni Levi pero huli na ang lahat nung lagukin ko ang bote ng Smirnoff. Humagod ito sa aking lalamunan at halos maduwal ako nang matapos. My friend's face stiffened upon seeing the bottle that's now completely empty.

Nagsimula na ring uminom sila Ezra kaya sinabayan ko nalang sila. Ang paningin ko'y umiikot at pakiramdam ko'y sobrang init ng aking katawan. Mahigpit ang kapit ko sa lamesa, takot na baka ako'y matumba.

"Ghorls, gusto niyo na bang umuwi? Mukhang lasing na kayo. Tatawag na ako ng taxi." ani ni Levi pagkatapos niyang ubusin ang lahat ng alak sa lamesa.

I chuckled when Kyle stood up from his seat, looking dozy. "Hindi pa ako lasing! Kaya ko pa ang sarili ko."

Pumalakpak ako nung magsimula si Kyle na maglakad papuntang dance floor. Para siyang rubber duckies ko na pagewang-gewang kaya sinundan ko na siya. Masilaw ang iba't-ibang ilaw pero nagawa kong makalapit sa kanya. Ginaya ko naman si Kyle nang makita ko siyang gumiling kasabay ng nakaka-indak na tugtugin.

I rolled my eyes when a stranger held my waist and abruptly pulled me close to him. I could barely see his face since I was drunk, but I could feel how he kissed my neck. My arms instantly wrapped around his nape when I almost fell from my feet.

"Do you want me to take you to heaven, my angel?" He whispered in my ear.

 

I rested my face on his hard chest. "H-heaven? But I don't want to die yet. I have someone I'm waiting for, so I can't. I'm sorry, kuya."

Bumaling ang atensyon ko nung hawakan ni Levi ang aking palapulsuhan at inilayo ako mula sa lalaki. Hawak niya kaming dalawa ni Kyle at pinabalik sa upuan kung nasaan kami kanina. I took a nap on the table when I felt drowsy. The effect of the alcohol makes me feel sick and exhausted. My friends are with me, and I'm sure they won't leave my wasted self behind.

 

I will never drink alcohol again in my whole life!

 

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