Shades of Kagan

Chapter 37

Chapter 37

Avian Burn's Point of View

Liam Cane looked mature over time. Kung dati ay madalas itong ngumiti sa lahat ng nakikita niya ngunit ngayon ay iba na. This time, his vibes are different. There's seriousness in his eyes, and he only pressed his lips into a thin line. We haven't seen each other for a long time, of course, he will change. I thought I knew Liam back then, but now I don't know anymore.

The first thing I did was grab Kagan's hand and put it on my waistline. When Kagan looked at me, I pleaded using my eyes.

Play along, please.

Kagan made a confused look. Asking me what game I'm playing at. Tumingin ako sa kanya na parang sinasabi na mageexplain ako sa kanya mamaya. I just want him to save me from this humiliation.

When he could catch up, I was shocked when Kagan pulled me near him. I almost hit my head on his sturdy chest.

"I'm the boyfriend," Kagan said with a straight face. Liam suddenly extended his hands to Kagan, asking for a handshake.

I think this was the most awkward moment that I've ever had. All eyes focus on us. Even Lovely— Liam's girlfriend looked alert. I hate being in the spotlight. I guess Kagan too. That's why Kagan hurriedly extended his arms and gave Liam's hand a light squeeze before turning to me.

"Nakakaramdam ka pa rin ba ng pagod, baby? Do you still want to rest?" I bet Klaude's mouth hanged opened when his twin brother just touched my jaw and lifted it a little so our eyes met. My face flushed when he called me baby. Parang gusto ko na lang magpakain sa lupa dahil dito. Ramdam na ramdam ako ang paginit ng aking pisngi dahil sa paglapit ng katawan ni Kagan sa akin.

Hanggang ngayon ay nakahawak pa rin ang isang kamay niya sa aking bewang. I thought I was talking to Kalix for that moment but he's still Kagan. Kalix is naturally born flirt yet Kagan looked more reserve.

"Hey Mercedes, do you have an empty room here? Can I use one? My girlfriend is still tired from the long ride, she needs to rest." Baling niya kay Dan na ngayon ay nagugulat na rin sa nakikita niya.

Dan put his hands in his jeans pocket and got a key. He throws the keys to Kagan's place, and Kagan quickly catches it.

"Second floor, the first room on the left. You and Avi can use it." Dan eyes blink.

"Thanks." Kagan said as he ushered me to follow him. He was still holding my waistline and I was leaning on his chest. Kahit nang umalis kami sa kusina ay ramdam ko na nakatingin pa rin sila sa papalayo naming katawan. I was tempted to look back at Liam but Kagan doesn't let me have the opportunity to look back. At nang makarating kaming dalawa sa kwarto na tinutukoy ni Dan sa second floor ay parehas kaming lumayo ni Kagan sa isa't isa.

Kagan and I just made a show in front of everyone. Sana ay hindi nila kami mahalata. Lalo na at ilang beses kong itinanggi sa kanila na hindi ko boyfriend si Kagan. If ever they will ask me, I think I'll just make something up so they won't be suspicious of us.

The room is spacious and complete. Nang inilibot ko ang paningin ko ay parang nasa hotel lang ako. My feet still feel shaky so I've just decided to sit on the corner of the bed. While Kagan opened the sliding door, going out in the balcony. When a good amount of minutes passed by, I followed Kagan in the balcony. Kapag tumingin ka sa baba ay pool na agad ang makikita mo at kapag tumingin naman sa harapan ay ang malaking dagat ang sasalubong saiyo.

"So, you won't ask me why I did that?" May halong kaba ang boses ko. I watched Kagan lean forward on the railings. His hair flew because of the wind coming from the sea. Kagan didn't bother fixing his hair. Pero ayos lang dahil bumagay naman sa kanya ang magulo niyang buhok. He was probably one of the few men who can rock any hairstyle.