Salem's Eyes (COMPLETED)

22 Salem

"Samahan ko po kayo?" I offered.

"Hindi na, anak. May talipapa naman dito malapit sa subdivision. Atsaka para masimulan n'yo na ang gagawin n'yo."

Pangatlong beses ko nang pagpunta 'to sa kanila ngayong buwan. The second time was when I visited because I promised her I would. Nagluto s'ya ng marami para sa akin. It was really a great night back then eventhough I was forced to answer her questions about me. Kailangan din naman kasi alam kong kinikilala n'ya lang ako.

I was here because I wanted to help Caius with school. When I saw his quizzes that were hidden in between his binder, I knew he'd fail this semester. Kung gusto n'yang maisalba ang grades n'ya, he had to atleast pass his midterm exams which would be next week.

"Nay, mag-tricycle ka." habilin ni Caius. He didn't even pry his eyes off of his beloved phone. Pagkapasok namin sa bahay nila, naupo na s'ya sa sahig at sumandal sa couch para maglaro ng online game na kinaadikan n'ya.

Tita Wena gave me an apologetic smile because of that. Pagkatapos ay umalis na s'ya para mamalengke dahil gusto n'ya ulit akong ipagluto.

Kinuha ko ang bag ni Caius para ilabas 'yung binder n'ya. His bag was a dump site. It wasn't gross or whatever. Ang daming mga nagkalat na papel sa loob. He wasn't really organized with his things. Sunod na kinuha ko ay ang mga reviewers ko noong 12th grade. Buti nalang ay naitago ko pa. These were a big help for him.

Inilatag ko lahat ng 'yon sa carpet nila. I even put some throw pillows so it would be convenient later.

I went to Caius and sat next to him when I was done preparing the review materials. I folded my knees and hugged them. Kunot ang noo n'ya sa sobrang konsentrasyon. He was really unfair. He was so serious with his game. Sana ganito rin s'ya sa pag-aaral.

Kahit anong pilit kong intindihan 'yung nilalaro n'ya, hindi ko talaga ma-gets. I peeked at his phone. It looked like it was an intense game.

"Bobo naman nitong kasangga ko." inis na singhal n'ya. I gave up on trying to understand his favorite game. Isinandal ko nalang ang ulo ko sa couch at pinanood ang mukha n'yang nakasimangot. Ang laki ng eyebags n'ya. Kapag sa laro ay kaya n'yang magpuyat pero kapag reviewhan na ang pag-uusapan, tutulugan talaga n'ya.

He was still visiting the gym that's why he looked a little huge than before. Mukha na s'yang healthy kumpara noong mga nakaraang buwan dahil payat s'ya. I was really glad about it. He really doesn't play sports kaya mabuti na 'yung bumibisita s'ya sa gym para may exercise s'ya.

Magkakasunod na mura ang pinakawalan n'ya pagkatapos ng ilang minuto. He threw his phone on the couch out of frustration. "Tàngina, talo nanaman." inis na sabi n'ya.

I've seen him act this way multiple times. Noong una ay nakaka-frustrate din dahil para s'yang bata. Pero kalaunan, I just liked watching him get pissed off because of a game. The way he pout his lips was very cute.

I reached for his messy hair and brushed it with my fingers. Dahil sa ginawa ko, naalala n'ya na ulit na kasama n'ya ako. He could be really dedicated sometimes. Sa maling bagay nga lang s'ya may dedication.

"It's fine." I said to comfort him. Lumambot ang nakasimangot n'yang mukha noong tignan n'ya ako. Pagkatapos ay may ngiting sumilip sa labi n'ya noong dumikit s'ya sa akin.

When I started dating him, I felt like I've grown another foot...or another hand. He became officially part of my body because he couldn't stop himself from clinging. Kailangan lagi s'yang nakadikit sa akin.

I also felt like I adopted a dog. He always wanted attention.

He copied me. He leaned the side of his head on the couch so we were face to face. His face was just few inches away from mine. Ang kamay n'ya ay agad na nahanap ang baywang ko.