Beyond His World

3

DRAKE.

Ano ba naman 'tong pinasok ko? AYOKO NA TALAGA SA ALAK.

Gagawin ko ba talaga 'to? What if the new tenant is a serial killer? Or a vampire? O paano kung isa palang alien yung nandito sa loob tapos kakainin ako nang buhay pagbukas ng pinto?

I immediately shook my head, disregarding the crazy thoughts running in it.

Bahala na nga. New tenant, please help me.

I pressed the doorbell once and prayed to all the heavens that my new neighbor is kind enough to open the door for me.

I leaned the side of my body on the wall before pressing the doorbell again.

"Ang sakit na ng ulo ko, bwisit naman."

I started knocking on the door instead. "Hello? May tao po ba? Tulong, please. Hehe... magkapitbahay naman tayo diba? Maybe you could—"

I stopped when I realize how stupid I probably sound like. The walls here are soundproof but the doors have cameras connected to a screen from the inside. My neighbor is probably watching me right now.

They're probably laughing their ass off at how their drunk neighbor is knocking at their front porch at four in the morning.

"Tsk! Sa looby na nga lang." I was about to walk to the lobby, despite how drunk I still am when suddenly, the door opened.

It revealed a man who obviously looks like I just disturbed him from his slumber. Yet his black and white hair and his black silk pajamas still look neat.

Hindi ba 'to malikot matulog? Gagi, can't relate. Or what if hindi pa pala siya natutulog? Hmm, same.

Still, I forced a smile.

"Hey! New neighbor!"

I really do sound like a drunkard. What the fuck.

"What do you need from me?" He asked. How rude.

I chuckled nervously, "Ano kasi... I uhm... I can't seem to remember my unit's code kaya I was wondering if... you know... maybe you can let me sleep in your unit for tonight? Alam kong hindi tayo close kasi bago ka palang dito pero—"

"Hindi pwede." He said before shutting the door right at my face.

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SIMON.

"Grabe naman 'to, isang gabi lang eh...."

"Ang sakit na talaga ng ulo ko.."

"Wala ba talagang balak 'tong kapitabahay kong patulugin ako sa unit niya?"

"Alangan namang dito ako sa hallway matulog?"

"Isinusumpa kita, new neighbor!!!"

"Buti nalang soundproof yung walls, 'di niya 'ko maririnig."

His words feel like he's inside my head and it's so freaking irritating!
I tried covering my ears with my pillows but nothing seems to work because I can still hear him clearly.

My senses are much higher than these Earthlings. Meaning, I can hear and see things beyond what they can. I have super speed and super strength. I can teleport to any place I like and I can stop the time whenever I want to.

I irritatedly got up on my feet and proceeded to the door.

Whatever. Bahala na.

When I opened the door, the man earlier was already sitting on the floor with his eyes closed and his mouth slightly opened.

He's asleep.

I heaved a sigh. I want to just leave him there and go back to my room so I could finally sleep. I try not to involve myself too much with humans encountering problems because whenever I do, it either solves the problem, or it only makes the situation worse.

But in this case, I feel like it will be on the first part.

What could go wrong if I let him sleep in my unit for tonight, right?

After deciding, I finally lifted him up and carried him to my couch because I don't want to let him sleep on my bed.

Frankly speaking, hindi ko naman siya kilala. At ayoko siyang kilalanin.

I took extra pillows and a blanket from my room before settling them on the couch and carefully tucking my neighbor in.

I kneeled beside him, carefully watching as his chest slowly rises up and lowers down everytime he breathes. I look at his face and he definitely looks drunk with his cheeks flushing in a shade of pink.

When I made sure that he looks comfortable, I made my way back to my bedroom to finally get a bit of rest, despite being able to hear all the things around me.

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DRAKE.

After fixing myself and the couch, I stood up and made my way infront of my neighbor's room. I want to thank him for letting me stay so I need to talk to him.

There's just one problem though.... I can't find my shirt.

But anyway, he'll still see me topless if he suddenly comes out of his room so I guess it doesn't matter if I just knock instead?

I was about to knock but before my knuckles even touch the door, he already opened it, catching me by surprise.

I smiled. This time, it's more genuine.

"Good morning!" I greeted.

"What?" Ang sungit naman nito. Ang aga-aga eh.

"I just want to thank you for letting me sleep here last night. Akala ko talaga iiwan mo lang ako doon eh." I chuckled nervously.

I heard him mumble something under his breath but I didn't hear it so I just shrugged it off.

"Here." He said while handing me a black shirt.

"Nasukahan mo yung polo mo kagabi and it's still in the dryer kaya ayan muna suotin mo. That's my shirt. Ibabalik ko sa'yo yung polo mo bukas and I hope I can also get my shirt back."

Grabe naman 'to. Pati pagpapahiram ng damit may deadline.

"Yeah, no worries. I'll give you your shirt back tomorrow."

He nodded and I nodded as well. We only stared at each other for a couple of moments until my eyebrows furrowed.

His expression doesn't change at all, however. It's just blank.

"Why are you staring at me?" I asked.

"You may now leave."

OH!

I chuckled, "Oh! Yes, right. Sabi ko nga. Hahahaha. Sige, salamat ha? Alis na 'ko. Bye."

I wore his shirt while walking out of his unit in shame.