Searing Burst of Rage (Fireheart 2)

Chapter 7

Even when the end of the exam for majors came, I still had the feeling of anxiety. The last major was so difficult that I almost gave up on finishing the last part. But I squeezed the last cell of my brain to answer it. Sana naman consistent young GPA ko ngayong sem, last time was 3.7, and at least now I am aiming for an additional point.

Tomorrow will be the last day, for my AP credits. Mas umaga akong umuwi sa unit para makareview. Dafiah stayed at the campus to talk to one of our professors. Mukhang nagkaproblema na naman sa isang research nya.

While scanning my notes, my phone notified me of a message.

Wendell:

'Are you at your unit?'

I typed 'yes' and then clicked the send button. He immediately replied to me.

Wendell:

'I'm on my way. I brought dinner.'

Napahinga ako ng malalim. Mukhang kailangan kong deretsong linawin kay Wendell na hindi pwede. Akala ko ay maiintindihan nya ang bawat pagtanggi ko sa kanya. Pero kasama sya sa magiging trip namin at ayoko namang maawkward sya.

Almost 30 minutes later, Wendell arrived. Pinapasok ko sya sa loob ng unit. Mabuti naman at nakapaglinis kami kagabi ni Dafiah. Pero may nakita akong medyas ko sa paanan ng kama kaya ay agad kong pinatid sa ilalim.

"Have a seat," I told him and dragged Dafiah's chair.

"Thanks," sagot nya atsaka umupo. "I bought meat pie. I also included some for Dafiah." I was taken aback when he swiftly moved his chair closer to mine.

"T-Thank you," mahinang sabi ko at inatras ng konti ang upuan. "You don't have to actually come here and bring dinner."

"It's fine. I'm dropping by to meet Jin tonight. I thought of you so I bought this."

Argh. Don't think about me. I wanted to say but I only smiled in response. I started checking the food, the tasty smell made me hungry.

"Are you done with your exams?" I asked him to open up a conversation.

"We just finished today. How about you?"

"Tomorrow will be the last day. I'll pull up an all-nighter again tonight. It's for advanced placement so I have to get high scores."

"You're smart. You'll get an A for sure," he said to give encouragement.

I shrugged and took a bite. "Still, I shouldn't be too confident."

"You're humble," he nudged.

I shook my head in humor. I used to get compliments because of my academic performance and I only smiled at them for a response. I'll show them that it isn't really a big deal so I don't look conceited.

Wendell then rest his elbow on my table to face me. Hindi ako komportable kapag may nanunuood sa akin na kumakain at lalo na kung ganito kalapit. Umiwas ako ng tingin at mahinang ngumuya.

"You're cute," he complimented.

Yes, I'm used to compliments but not like this. "Thanks?"

He smiled and then moved his face closer. I leaned my back against the back of my chair. I don't dislike Wendell, I don't know but my body didn't move and anticipated the next thing he would do.

Mabilis akong napatayo sa kinauupuan ko nang biglang bumukas ang pinto. Namumutla akong lumingon sa may pinto at nakita si Dafiah na pumasok. Nakahinga ako ng maluwag.

"Wendell! You're here," Dafiah looked surprised.

"He dropped by. He's about to leave," I said before Wendell could answer.