Escaped the Summer (M)

Chapter 16

We're in the midst of a rush project, and I've been extremely stressed. Ni walang mga ambag ang iba kong kagrupo, ang sasarap pa ng buhay sa social media.

"Gosh! nasaan na 'yong research?" I told each of them but they were bowing there like they can't even help or stand out.

Napaupo ako habang hinahanap ang mga importanteng research na nandito sa papel na pinasa ng iba.

"Can't you guys read the instructions?! Mali ito! " I grumbled as I threw the papers at them.

I sighed, as if I wanted to die. What a group of idiots I have! This is why I prefer to work alone; I hate carrying these useless people.

"Ano ha? Wala kayong sasabihin? Sige mag-individual kayo kung gusto niyo." Itinapon ko ang mga gawa nila sa sahig at saka umalis ng silid.

Hinilamos ko ang mukha ko, and I felt like I'm losing this battle already. Nararamdaman ko na ang luha na tumutulo sa pisngi ko, nawalan na ako ng pag-asa.

"Tahan na..." Azkiro's voice spoke.

Napatingin ako sa kaniya at nabaling naman iyon sa papers na inabot niya sa akin. I slowly took it and glancing at him before reading the papers.

Teka... eto yung topic ng research namin.

I gave him a soft gaze as I stared at him. There he is, smiling so genuine, soft and calm that his little dimple protruding from his cheeks... every time I'm looking at it, I feel like I'm happy too. Is it true that I'm feeling... what they call... love?

"Why are you doing all of these?" I started sobbing in front of him.

He pulled my hand towards him, to hug me. I felt his kiss planted on my head, gently rubbing my back while hugging me tightly.

"'Cause I love you, I'd do anything for you... pres." he continuously hugged me tight.

His strong arms are encircling my body and making me feel comfortable. His mouth is close enough to my ear that I can immediately feel his hot, heated breath.

I tried pushing him with all my strength but he's too strong, hugging me tighter.

"Let's stay like this... just for a second, please?" He pleaded, making me sobs in his chest even more.

My face was buried in his chest, and his uniform are getting wet from my tears.

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Me and Azkiro are alone here in Class V, we're both send here to work another project together.

"Here, eat this first." he says, pushing the plate towards me.

He stabbed the straw into the cup, pulling his chair closer to me as he handed me the coffee. I pick up the fork as I stabbed it into the cake, eating it carelessly.

"Is there something wrong, pres?" he asked as he caressed my hair.

I'm looking pale and I know that. Nanghihina ako at parang gusto ko na lang maglaho dito sa mundo. It'll be great to die siguro.

Just one pain then you're in peace.

Hindi katulad ngayon na buhay nga ako pero hindi ko naman makamtam 'yong peace na gusto ko, 'yong kalayaan at 'yong pahinga na inaasam-asam ko. Patuloy nga paghinga pero patuloy din naman 'yong sakit na ibinibigay sa iyo.

Living this cruel world, makes me want to fade away.

Some people die in this situation, may mas malala pa nga. Some of them continued to fight, while others left. Those who have left this world are finally at peace that some people been wanting, while those who are still fighting are survivors... and I am one of them.