In a Relationship with Dashed (Completed)

C22: A Tickling Sensation with Dashed.

22: A Tickling Sensation with Dashed

"How are you, sweetie? How's your relationship with Dashed so far?" pinagmasdan kong maigi ang reaksyon ni Mommy.

The last time we talked was when she found out I had a boyfriend. And it's been three weeks.

"I'm fine, My," I smiled at her. "Dashed is taking good care of me. At school, I've made many new friends since that incident happened. Dashed talked to them. I'm so happy to have new friends, Mommy!"

That's true. Nagulat na lang ako the next day na binabati na ako ng bawat estudyanteng nadaraanan ko. I don't know how Dashed managed it, but anyway, I thank him so much to the point that—

Oh well. I kissed his cheek.

Alam ko naman na hindi ko dapat ginawa 'yon pero sadyang masaya lang talaga ako that time. Hindi ko napigilan ang sarili ko and even now, every second that I remember what I did, I can't help but blush. Jeez. That was an intense feeling of euphoria!

"You look so in love, sweetie. Masaya rin ako na nakikita kong masaya ang kaisa-isang prinsesa namin." Mommy giggled.

I bit my lip, trying to hide the shock I felt after hearing her words.

I look so in love? With whom? With Dashed?

I mean... is that even possible? I've only known him for a short time!

"Anyway, I heard from him that you're going to have a date today? You have to get moving and fix yourself right now, sweetie. I bought you the latest fashion clothes so wear them. Please. Ang pogi ng boyfriend mo, and then there's you..." her eyes rolled and she even made a face at me before continuing. "I don't know what to do with you! You're turning eighteen na nga and yet, look at yourself, wala pa ring kaayos-ayos!"

"Mommy naman..." I protested eagerly. "I'm just being myself. Besides, you know me. I want guys to be attracted to what I have inside. Not just my face... because what if I get ugly? What if I age? Do you think, My, magugustuhan pa kaya nila ako?"

Umiling-iling siya sakin, talagang isinabay pa niya ang kanyang daliri sa ritmo ng kanyang pag-iling. "That's also for your own benefit, sweetie. So please, try to wear shorts or at least tattered jeans, ribbed tops, and pumps starting from this day forward. Also, practice putting on makeup para hindi ka naman magmukhang bangkay sa putla, okay?"

"You're such a bully, Mommy!" I pushed out my lips.

Tumawa lang siya nang malakas, then blew me flying kisses repeatedly. "I just want you to grow up well, my sweetie! Follow my instructions, alright? Enjoy your date! I love you!"

"I love you too, My!" I smiled earnestly before her face disappeared from my screen.

Well, it's time to get up.

I got out of my bed to take a bath and choose an outfit. Mommy had a point, but— ugh. I can't stand wearing what she had offered. But there's nothing wrong with trying naman, diba? So, in order to stop my thoughts, I picked up a pair of wide-leg jeans, an off-the-shoulder top, and a pair of sandals with 3-inch heels.

After minutes of dressing up and blow-drying my hair, naglagay na rin ako ng konting lip tint sa labi ko, enough para mabigyan siya ng kulay. Okay na siguro 'to compared sa dati kong ayos.

Huminga ako nang maluwag bago tinignan ang sarili sa aking life-sized mirror.

I feel better.

I look better. I smiled at myself.

Nang marinig ko na ang pagbusina ni Dashed mula sa labas, doon na nag-umpisang magwala ang puso ko. I don't know why he has this erratic effect on me. But to tell you honestly, I don't like it.

I don't like the feeling of being attached to him. I don't like the feeling of experiencing weird things because of him.

I took another deep sigh before making my way out of the gate. And there, I saw my neighbors goggling at him. Some even approached him to talk. He's grinning. He's handsome. He's perfection.

I took out my iPhone from my purse and took a picture of him.

That's when he noticed my presence. He greeted me with a melting look, and my lips instinctively parted in awe. He's wearing a white coat with a black shirt underneath, denim pants, and knitted leather shoes.

Mommy's right. I should wear something formal when I'm with Dashed. Kasi magmumukha talaga akong katulong kung sakali mang naka-jeans lang ako at simpleng t-shirt ngayon!

"You look so damn good, baby..." he came near me to give me a peck on the cheek. Isang dampi lang 'yon pero ang epekto nito sa'kin ay hindi ko na halos maipaliwanag.

He opened the door for me, but I refused to say thank you because of his endless stares. I don't want to gaze at him as much as possible. Geez! Kinakabahan ako na baka in no time, madikit na ang mga mata ko sa kanya!

He started the engine. I felt more awkward. Pinagsalikop ko ang mga kamay ko sa ibabaw ng aking mga hita at doon na lang itinuon ang pansin.

What the hell is happening to you, Bronywn? You're acting so strange!

"Are you alright?" I heard him ask.

I bit my lip. "Of course."

"Tell me if you're not feeling well."

"I'm fine, Dashed."

"Kiss my cheek if you are, then."

My mouth dropped as I stared at him in disbelief. What the hell?!

"D-Don't start with me, Dashed!" I averted my gaze. Damn. My cheeks are burning!

He chuckled slightly. "You already did that, baby. Why are you embarrassed now?"

"Stop teasing me," I snorted.

"I'm not teasing you."

"E, anong tawag sa ginagawa mo ngayon?" halos dumugo ang ibabang parte ng labi ko sa kakakagat ko nito.

Nang tignan ko siya ay may maaliwas ng ngiti ang nakahulma sa mga labi niya. Mukhang may iniisip siyang senaryo at alam kong tungkol iyon sa biglaan kong paghalik sa pisngi niya a week ago!

Bakit ba siya hindi makamove-on don?!

"I'm your boyfriend, and I'm giving you all the rights to kiss me wherever and whenever you want, baby," he said fetchingly. "And if you're ready for the next step, just tell me. I just can't wait any longer to taste your lips," I saw how his eyes lingered on my lips. I had nothing to do but wait for his next words because my heart was really throbbing so fast I couldn't speak properly! "They're just so sexy... and so attractive."

At gusto ko mang magsalita ngunit ni isang letra'y walang nagtangkang lumabas mula sa bibig ko.

Right now, only three words were running through my mind.

Oh, my God!

I grabbed my phone and went to my Instagram app. Medyo nanginginig pa ang mga kamay ko but I couldn't take it anymore. I needed to let go and express these feelings.

Tinignan ko ang kinuha kong letrato mula sa kanya kanina. I glanced at him first before sharing the photo with a caption of...

Owning him as mine.