Our Substantial Hopes (High School Teen Series #1) [COMPLETED]

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"Ano ba? Kanina ka pa nakasimangot!" 

Nasa McDonalds na kami at tapos na rin kaming kumain. Halos wala kaming imikan dahil sa nangyari kanina. Ilang ulit ko na siyang sinuyo at dinaig pa niya ang pagiging babae.

"It's not what you think, okay? And besides I have no plans to go with him earlier," I explained to him but he remained silent.

Napasapo na lang ako sa noo ko at hinilot ang aking sentido. Naiinis na ako sa inaasta niya. Parang bata!

"Babe! I'm sorry na please..." Nabigla ako sa sinabi ko. Babe? Asan 'yon nanggaling?

Suddenly, I saw his expression brightened and his ears turned red. He was flustered by the time being. First fact about him, nakukuha mo siya sa pamamagitan ng sweet talk. Pero iba pa rin kung galing sa'kin, kaya back off muna kayo girls. 

I heard him sigh dramatically and immediately his eyes drifted at me. His mouth opened a little bit and I was waiting for what he would say.

"Next time don't ever go near him," he said, emphasizing each word.

"At ikaw din! Don't be rude."

He crossed his arms and leaned his back against the chair.

"I didn't mean to be rude but I just can't control myself," he said out of frustration.

"I know what you've been through but at least trust me. I'm not the woman you loved before, and one thing for sure, I will never break your trust, the way she did," I said, giving him the assurance.

"I know, Vic. I know you will." His left hand went on my right hand and he held it then caressed it gently.

"Hoy, mga baklang 'to!" My heart jumped out of my chest and it was beating fast because of a familiar voice which surprised us.

Tumingala ako sa bandang kanan ko kung saan nanggaling ang pamilyar na boses. It was Dave and his wearing his flirtatious smile.

"Ba't ka ba nanggugulat?" I asked as my voice raised a bit and my hand went to my chest. He just ignored me, at kay Zack siya nakatuon.

"Hello, Zack! Is it okay if I join?" His voice became childish and it was embarrassing.

"Sure! Have a seat," Zack said politely.

Umupo naman siya agad katabi ko. Panay ang kiliti nito sa beywang ko at ako naman ay napapangiwi minsan sa kiliti niya.

"So, ano na?" Nabigla ako sa tanong ng katabi ko.

"Anong, ano?" I asked out of confusion and my brows met each other.

"Kumusta buhay relationship? Kayo... kumusta?"

"Okay naman. Ba't mo naman natanong?" I asked.

"Wala lang, masama bang magtanong?" 

Napakapilosopo talaga niya, gusto kong batukan.

"Sinong kasama mo rito? Sana sumama ka na lang sa'min kanina."

"Para ano? Magmukhang third wheel? Girl, sawa na ako sa mga ganyan."

"At anong palagay mo sa ginagawa mo ngayon?" I asked sarcastically.

Hindi siya nakapagsalita at tumahimik na lang. Narinig ko ang hagikhik ni Zack at dahil doon natawa na rin ako. Tumingin si Dave sa akin at binigyan lang niya ako ng hilaw na ngiti.

"But seriously, ang halata niyo masyado. Akala ko ba, lowkey relationship?" He emphasized the last two words.

"L-Lowkey nga," I said with uncertainty. "And also we maintain our relationship that way."