Embrace the Suck (Bad, #1)

Chapter Twelve

I bit my lip. I can't keep my eyes off him. A small voice in my head is saying that he'll disappear if I blink or even just look away for a second, so I remained staring at him. He did the same.

"What are you doing here?" tanong ko kahit na obvious naman na nagba-basketball siya.

He finally looked away from me, glancing at the ball that was lying on the ground. My eyes unconsciously looked at it, too.

"Basketball. Got nothing else to do." He shrugged. He looked back at me. His eyes immediately found mine. "And you're running again."

Ngumisi ako sa kanya. "I got nothing else to do."

He shook his head at me. His eyes were a little playful. Hindi siya masungit ngayong araw. I feel giddy all of a sudden. Will he indulge if I try him?

Nanikip ang dibdib ko sa kaba. Bigla akong nanlamig. It's always like this whenever I'm nervous about something.

I licked my lips and gathered my year worth of guts and confidence. "Kumain ka na ba ng... uhm, breakfast?"

His mouth opened, like he already has an answer to my question but not a single word came out. He pursed his lips and let out a small sigh. "I haven't."

My face lit up at his response. I tried my best to hold back a grin. I want to spend time with him but I don't wanna seem too eager.

Being in the game for too long, I've learned that guys find eagerness unattractive. They easily lose their interest when the girl is too into him. Guys live for the chase. We all live for the chase.

"I know a good café near the estate. Do you mind coming with me?" I slightly tilted my head to my shoulder, flashing him a tiny suggestive smile.

Hindi agad sumagot si Saint. Tinitigan niya muna ako ng ilang segundo. Nag-angat ako sa kanya ng isang kilay at mas nilakihan ang ngisi para magawa siyang kumbinsihin.

He nodded. "Alright."

"Do you mind if I run back to my house to finish my morning routine?"

"It's fine." His lips pursed as his eyes scanned my body for a few seconds. "You should get changed, too."

Napatingin ako sa suot ko. I'm wearing a really short shorts and a racerback sando. It's my usual attire whenever I'm working out or running.

"Sige. I feel sweaty in it anyway." Ibinalik ko ang tingin sa kanya. His eyes were already on my face. Hm... I checked out his clothes. He's wearing a gray sleeveless shirt and black Nike shorts. Kitang-kita na ang pawis sa damit na suot niya.

"Ikaw? Do you have an extra shirt to change into?"

"Yup. I got a spare in my car." He flashed me a smile. My heart skipped in my chest. Damn. He didn't look like he's trying be seductive but I'm very, very seduced.

I bit my lip and tucked the hair that escaped my ponytail behind my ear. "Okay."

Tinawag ko ang atensyon ni Shadow at nagsimula nang tumakbo. Hindi pa ako nakakalayo ay nakasunod agad sa akin si Saint gamit ang itim niyang Range Rover.

I picked up my pace, wanting to reach the house fast and eat breakfast with Saint. Bakit ba naisipan kong ituloy ang pagtakbo ko? Dapat ay inaya ko na lang siya na kumain agad. Ang dami ko kasing alam.

Inaya kong pumasok si Saint sa bahay pero tumanggi siya at sinabing sa labas na lang siya maghihintay. I didn't want him to wait for too long. I didn't want to give him time to change his mind.

I just grabbed a random shirt and tattered jean shorts from my closet. I wore a white short gladiator sandals to complete the outfit. Pagkakuha ng phone, keys, at wallet ay lumabas na ako ng kwarto.