Amidst The Vying Psyches

Kabanata 25

Serenity Hiraya

Hanggang sa makarating kami sa unit ay hindi mabura ang ngiti sa labi ko. Medyo masakit ang ulo ko dahil sa hilo pero paulit-ulit na nag-p-play sa utak ko ang kiss namin.

Nauna siyang mag-half bath dahil mukhang may tama na siya. Paglabas naman niya ng shower ay mukhang nahismasmasan na siya at wala na ang alak sa kanyang katawan.

When I also finished showering, we brushed our teeth together and did our skincare. After that, he gave me a kiss on my forehead before entering his room.

Even though we're already in a relationship, he insists that we should not share a room together. He wants to give respect to me and dada.

Pagdating ko sa kuwarto ko ay ibinagsak ko ang katawan ko sa kama bago tumili sa unan.

Oh my, ganito pala ang feeling ng mahalikan? Masarap pala talaga siya.

I am ecstatic that I experienced the feeling of being kissed by your man—like I am a leading lady in some romance books.

Kinabukasan ay maaga akong nagising para magluto ng agahan. Gusto kong kumain ng heavy meal dahil puro lang kami tinapay o kaya ay pancakes lately.

Habang nagluluto ako ay may dalawang brasong pumaikot sa bewang ko.

"Good morning, hirang." Despite his bedroom voice, his breath smells like mint and mouthwash.

"G-Good morning."

He kissed my hair before removing his hands on me. He went around the kitchen and started making my morning latte.

It's always give and take. I'll make him breakfast and he'll make my latte for me.

"What's for breakfast?"

"Fried rice and bacon. May gusto pa ba?"

Natatawa siyang umiling sa akin at tinulungan na ako sa ginagawa ko. Habang ako ay nagluluto, siya naman ay hawak lang ang baso ng matcha latte ko tapos nasa bibig ko ang glass straw.

Gano'n ang itsura namin hanggang sa inutusan ko siyang ayusin ang mesa.

While we're eating breakfast, he asked me about the things I want to do for the day.

"I don't know. Maybe read books or like to do advanced study since Monday bukas?" I paused. "Why?"

"Well..." He licked his lips. "Nag-register kami para sa battle of the bands and the event will start later at 5PM. I was hoping you could come?"

Nanibago ako dahil parang medyo nahihiya siya sa paraan ng pagtanong niya.

"Bakit parang nahihiya ka?" I asked while sipping on my drink.

"I don't want to ruin your schedule for today, you know. If you want to study, it's okay. However, I'll be out until 11 siguro?"

"Sasama ako."

Nagsalubong ang makakapal niyang kilay. "Are you sure?"

I nodded. "Why not? I want to see you perform again. Feel ko sobrang tagal na nung huli, e. Besides, I want to support you, okay?"

"Okay, thank you, hirang. Susunduin tayo ni Cameron mamaya."

"Hindi ba nakakahiya sa inyo na plus one ako?" It was kinda embarrassing because I really have no business with them to begin with. Hindi naman ako part ng banda nila or what.

"Nope, you're my girl so basically, you're one of us."

"Huh? Gano'n ba 'yon?"

He hummed. "I already gave you our cassette, hirang. Giving our cassette to a girl means giving our heart and giving them rights to be a part of us."