Polarized Antagonism

26:

Lucia

" I think that's enough alcohol for you,Lucia. "

Is it just me or parang I'm walking weird right now? Everything just feels so wobbly.

I let out a whimper when he took the cup that i was drinking away fro me. He's such a meanie.

" You're drunk. " he put his arm around my waist and fixed my fringed.

" I am not. Just tipsy. "

" Are you sure? Dapat pala sinabi mo sa akin na mahina ka pala uminom. "

I pushed myself away from him and act like i was offended. Okay, I am a bit offended. " Excuse me?! That's so rude! "

" Drunk Lucia is cute but you got to watch yourself, okay? " This is the thing I like about Joe the most. He seems standoffish but he's honest about his feelings.

Unlike that dumb kid Cameron.

" You know what.... I think you should teach Cameron about good manners and right conduct. That girl has zero tact, I tell you. "

" Did you guys fight na naman? " he asked. " Is that why you're pissed drinking yourself right now? "

Halata sa mukha ni Joe yung inis. Kinurot ko yung cheeks niya kasi para siyang baby ngayon. " Aww, Are you jealous to Cameron? "

Joe drink the remains of my cup and shrugged. " Yeah, well, You awfully talk about her a lot even when we are together."

" I do not. I talk about her in moderate amount. " in my defense, people around me are constantly asking about her at dahil ako ang pinsan niya, ako ang nagsasalita in her behalf.

" Lucia, do you hear yourself right now? " He asked.

I don't even know what I'm saying at this point. I ignored Joe ng makita ko si Chihiro na naglalakad sa direksyon namin. She was wearing a silk bathrobe over her bikini.

My best friend is so extra.

I released myself from Joe and hugged Chihiro.

" Chihirooo!!! Where did you gooo?" i kind of hang myself to her and I could feel her fingers running through my hair.

I miss my Mom. She used to do that.

" I was in the pool, silly! " she chuckled. " Are you drunk, Lucia? "

" Oh my god?! Why do everyone thinks that?" i cried. " Even Joe does! Kaya ko pa uminom!"

" Anyway, Joe can I borrow Lucia for a bit. I have something to tell her. "

Joe's reply was not fast as I expected. Mukhang pinagiisipan niya pa.

" I'm fine Joe. You can go to your friends muna. I don't want to ruin you fun. " i told him.

" Sigurado ka? "

" It's Okie dokie, my homie. " i gave him a thumbs up. Chihiro suppressed her laugh.

He kissed my forehead and smiled. " Okay. Don't drink too much. Just stick to Chihiro, got it? "

Sa wakas naka alis na din kami. Chihiro got two drinks from this guy at binigay niya sa akin yung isa. We went outside kung na saan yung pool.

Wow, everyone is sure having fun. I would too if it wasn't for my stupid cousin ruining my mood.

Where is that brat anyway?

" Guess what! There's something juicy that happened in here! " Chihiro's pitch was high. She must be so excited about all this.

I took a sip from cup and looked around. I didn't see anything unusual besides people making out and getting wasted, which is pretty normal for a highschool party.