All Up In My Head [Completed]

25 Sometimes

Sometimes

“Hindi na ba sumasakit?” tanong niya sabay turo sa paa nitong naka-cast. He’s no longer using crutches. But he’s not allowed to do heavy stuff yet. Although the doctor already said that he can exercise, he still needs to take it slow.

Umiling ito saka sinabing, “Nope. It healed well. Nakatulong yata ‘yong pagiging athlete ko," he proudly said and wriggled his eyebrows.

Nasa bahay sila ni Ewan. He invited her to finally watch the movie she promised that they would watch. A lot of things happened after that. He had an accident. Ilang weeks itong nagpagaling at hindi nakasali sa training. He said he’s fine but Lila knew better.

Sabi pa nito ay tama lang na i-priority nito ang thesis na na-postponed. He’s even consulting her. Kahit wala naman siyang alam sa mga ginagawa ng binata. Marami siyang hinabol dahil sa mga absences nito. He’s surprisingly recovering well. Nagsisisi na siya noong iniwasan niya ito. She can really be stupid.

As for Jace, he apologized to him and to his family. He paid for the damages. Good thing, Ewan's family didn't sue him. She didn't involve herself on their talk. If anything, she doesn't want to involve with Jace's business at all. Ayaw na ayaw niya na itong makita. Although she still sincerely wish him well.

She watched Ewan by her side. He snuggled closer to her and she let him. Kanina ay nag-set-up sila ng laptop ni Ewan at naghanda ng iilang snacks. She didn’t want to risk going out this time. Kahit pa okay na ito ay bakas pa rin sa mukha nito ang sakit na dulot ng napilay nitong paa. He’s just a good liar when he says he’s fine.

“Tara, nuod na tayo,” sambit nito.

“Anong gusto mo?” she asked browsing the web.

“Ikaw pumili,” he casually replied.

She raised a brow. “Sigurado ka?” He only nodded.

Kaya naghanap siya ng horror. Ilang sandali lang ay nakapili na siya ng pelikulang may magandang rating. Prente silang nakasandal habang nginunguya ang popcorn sa bowl. Nagsimula na ang movie at halos mangalahati na sila sa pagkain. Focus siya sa panunuod ngunit napansin niya ang pag-angat ng unan sa mukha ni Ewan.

“Ewan, ba’t ka nagtatakip?” kunot-noo niyang tanong.

“Nasisilaw ako,” he reasoned out.

“Ang dilim na nga oh.” Hindi niya mapigilang ngumisi.

“Oh shit!” Bigla itong sumigaw nang may lumabas na jumpscare scene. Nahulog ang iilang popcorn sa sahig. Hindi niya na napigilan ang paghalakhak. Kita ang takot at pagsisisi sa mukha nito. Napahawak siya sa tiyan dahil hindi niya na kinaya. Matatakutin pala talaga ito. How dare he accused her last time.

“Tawang-tawa ka?” inis nitong sabi.

“Sabihin mo na kasi na takot ka. Hindi naman kita pipilitin,” natatawa pa rin ako.

“Anong hindi? Anong hindi?” Sinundot nito ang kanyang tagiliran.

“Edi hindi,” sagot niya na may halong pang-aasar.

"Ewan! Nakikiliti ako!" She shrieked and yelped when he started tickling her. Ang dami niya pa namang kiliti sa katawan. Hindi pa rin ito tumigil. Tawa siya nang tawa habang pinipigilan ang mga braso ng binata. Until he trapped her between his arms. Ngumisi siya sa harap nito. But his humor was gone. Suddenly, her heart is beating wildly. Lalo na nang inilapit nito ang sarili sa kanya.

She felt his lips on hers. Hindi niya na alintana ang pelikulang pinapanuod. Napapikit siya saka tinugon ang mainit nitong halik. Lumalim pa iyon nang lumalim. She responded with his gentle touch on her skin. His slow but needy kisses on her lips and his low groans igniting a fire inside her. Dahan-dahang bumaba ang mga labi nito sa kanyang leeg.