Is There a Lifetime? (Oliveros Series #1)

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I immediately explained because he misinterpreted it! He also looks upset. He was crossing his arms while looking outside. His jaw is clenching and his eyes were cold.

"It's not what it looks like! I swear! He went here to gave me some things, telling me he'll court me again but I didn't let him! I asked him to stop because I'll never come back to him. After a few moments, he said he'll stop showing up to me but he asked a favor. That's why you saw us hugging but it doesn't mean anything." I softly caressed his arms until he slowly gave his full attention to me.

His hard expression awhile ago was replaced by a new one. He stopped clenching his jaw and his eyes were not cold anymore.

"Akala ko nagkabalikan kayo," mahinang bulong niya ngunit narinig ko pa rin naman.

I shook my head in disbelief. Did he really think I will come back to my ex-boyfriend? I've learned from my mistakes.

"Akala mo lang." Tumawa ako ngunit napatigil din noong tapunan niya ako nang seryosong tingin. Napairap na lang ako sa huli.

A silly smile formed into my lips when I realized why he's been acting like that! I started to tease him.

"You're not jealous anymore then?" Gulat siyang tumingin sa akin ngunit hindi nagsalita. Kumunot lang ang noo niya.

Tinusok-tusok ko ang braso niya at patuloy pang kinulit. "Ano? Hindi na? O ganoon pa rin?" Humalakhak ako.

"Stop it, Ely." Pakiramdam ko nauubusan na siya ng pasensiya ngunit pilit lang siyang nagtitimpi sa akin.

Hindi pa rin ako tumigil dahil nag-eenjoy akong asarin siya. Bumilis ang pintig ng puso ko noong bigla niya akong hilahin papalapit sa kaniya. Nakahilig na ako sa dibdib niya habang hawak-hawak niya ang magkabila kong kamay.

Nasulyapan ko ang isang matagumpay na ngiti sa labi ni Skyllen. Lumayo ako nang mapagtanto ang pwesto namin. Nakakahiya! Paano na lang kung may makakita sa amin? Baka anong isipin nila!

"What the hell?! Why did you do that?" Inis na tanong ko habang inaayos ang uniporme kong nagusot.

"So you'll stop teasing me." I almost jumped in my seat when he suddenly leaned forward. Our bodies are mere inches away from each other. I felt his hot breath on my neck.

My eyes widened when I felt a tingling sensation. My throat dried. "Nagseselos ako, Kierre." He heaved a deep sigh before shifting to his seat.

Napagtanto kong kanina ko pa pala pinipigilan ang aking paghinga. "P-pero wala naman talagang ibig sabihin 'yung nakita mo." Tahimik siyang tumango habang pinagmamasdan ang bawat galaw ko.

"I trust you but I don't trust that man." I bit my lower lip.

"Dapat lumapit ka na lang kahapon. I was... Also waiting for you." Humina ang boses ko sa huling sinabi ko.

"H'wag mo na akong iwan, ha?" Para akong bata habang sinasabi 'yon. He licked his lower lip and nodded.

Niyaya ko na siyang lumabas upang makapasok na kami. Ihahatid niya raw ako sa classroom namin at hinayaan ko na lang siya.

"Malapit na pala 'yung tour namin."

"Sa Biyernes na, 'di ba? Nakapag-ayos ka na ng mga gamit mo?" Tanong niya sa akin. Umiling naman ako at alanganing ngumiti.

"Tinatamad pa ako, e'. Saka may ilang araw pa naman, a'!" Agap ko.

"Mamimiss kita." Ngumiti siya at ginulo ang buhok ko. "Pero dapat mag-enjoy ka roon kahit wala ako, a'." Dagdag niya pa. Hinuli ko ang kamay niya at tinampal iyon.