Desolated Cryosphere (Postponed Revisions)

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CHAPTER 9
Not Alone

March 24, 2025

Dalawang linggo na. Wala pa ding sinasabi sa'kin si Gusher kung paano kami uuwi, at kung ano ang nangyari sa lugar na 'to.

"Gusher! Akin na kasi." Ngumuso ako nang itinaas niya pa ang phone ko para hindi ko makuha habang tinitignan ang mga pictures namin noon ni Melville na hanggang ngayon ay nasa phone ko pa pala.

"Can't move on huh." He smirked.

"Of course not! It's... it's just that, he became my friend too." Tuluyan na akong sumuko at napaupo nalang sa sofa.

"So you still treasure these files so much, right?" Tumingin siya sa'kin na para bang tinitimbang ang ekspresyon ko. Is he trying to read my thoughts with my behavior? Ugh, this Psychology graduate.

"No. You can delete them, go on." I said and smiled.

Hindi pa pinakealaman ni Gusher ang phone ko, kahit noong tinatanong niya ako tungkol sa ex ko, hindi niya sinubukang manghingi ng litrato para makita niya.

Ngayon lang. Ngayong hinayaan ko siyang maglaro sa phone ko. He took the opportunity to search the files on my phone.

Umupo siya sa tabi ko. He leaned his chin on my shoulder, na siyang ikinagulat ko.

"G-Gusher."

His arms travelled from my back to my tummy, hugging me from behind.

"Hmm?" Tumagilid ang ulo niya kaya ang mukha niya ay naharap sa leeg ko.

Feeling his hot breath, I felt nervous.

"U-Um." Hindi ko alam kung ano ang sasabihin ko. I am not even certain if I have something to say.

"What is it Cryanna?" His voice is so soft, yet so dangerous. It sounds erotic and sexy, but I don't want to entertain the thought that this man is flirting with me.

"I-I... I-I j-just..."

"Do you still love him?"

Goose bumps raised all over my body.

"No! O-Of course not." Damn, I sounded so defensive.

"Then, are you interested with anyone? Do you have a crush? Or are you inlove with someone?" He asked again, still with our position, ramdam na ramdam ko ang hinga niya kapag nagsasalita siya.

I closed my eyes. Controlling the sensations and emotions that I am feeling.

"N-No."

Within the days that we were together, napapalapit kami sa isa't isa. I mean, really close.

I don't see him as an older brother, so maybe I see him as a close friend.

Pero habang tumatagal, nararamdaman ko din naman na parang may iba na sa pakikitungo niya sa'kin. This week, he started to care more for me, say too much sweet words everyday, he frequently holds my hands and play with my fingers. Yes, he is being clingy and touchy.