DV Series: decoding the boys (under revision) ??

67 | come & go

I sighed in contentment, enjoying the contact. That short intimate moment was only broken when my phone pinged.

Mathev sent a text.

It's enough to have baby Ash for now. 'Wag mong sundan. Kukutusan kita.

Napabitaw ako kay Racel sa nabasa ko at agad na nag-init ang mga pisngi ko. Dumbfounded, I typed furiously.

Me:

Stop corrupting my innocent mind!!

His reply came in a beat.

Mathev:

I'm warning you, kid.

Me:

I swear. Walang ganon!! SMH!!

Sobrang namumula siguro ako dahil nag-angat ng kilay si Racel at pinagmasdan ng mabuti ang mukha ko. "What's wrong?"

"W-wala. Mathev's just being dumb."

He raised his brows, genuinely piqued. "What did he say?"

"N-nothing," I stuttered, which was a dead give away. He obviously realized what was going on because amusement danced in his eyes and that playful sparkle was back on his face.

"Tell him I can't promise anything. Especially if you'll initiate it," he joked, his voice laced with playfulness.

Halos sumabog ang dibdib ko sa paghuhuramentado ng sistema ko. "Baliw! What the hell are you saying?!" I cleared my throat and tried to gather my composure, praying to God my cheeks weren't as bright as tomatoes. "A-anyway, sino kasama mo papuntang Camiguin?"

Mukhang gusto niya pa akong pag-tripan. Halata naman sa ngiti na namumutawi sa mukha niya pero dahil siguro sa extreme discomfort ko kaya pinalampas niya na rin.

But still, nando'n pa rin yung teasing smile niya. Ugh. "Just the team. Really hope you can come with us though. I really want to go on an out-of-town date with you."

"We had naman, a? We went to Baguio."

"You know that's not what I mean."

"Hm. Maybe next year. Sa summer? Promise. We can try Amanpulo? I haven't tried that yet."

He nodded his head. "Better make sure, 'cause I'll certainly take you up on that offer. Block your schedule for me," sabi niya in what sounded like a plea. It didn't look like it pero para na rin siyang nag-po-pout. His own version, I guess. Gosh. Ang cute niya din talaga kapag may gusto siyang hilingin.

I stifled a grin. "Opo, boss."

That whole night, we talked and talked, until I fell asleep on his chest. When I woke up the next morning to his sleepy sexy voice, I swear it was the best Christmas gift I could ever receive. I could get used to it. Promise. Even just thinking of that future with him was enough to make my head spin and send my heart into a frenzy.

We checked out around noon and went to Tagaytay to spend the rest of the Christmas. Remember the place where we had the Youth Camp? Dinala niya ako doon. Nakakatuwa dahil naaalala pa ako ng staff nila doon. This time, Racel was confident in introducing me as his girl.

We navigated through the maze again, reliving each memory. I was bubbling with joy until we reached the part where Angelo pulled out a pad. Then what he said echoed in my head again.

Break up with Racel na lang.

Napahinto ako sa paglalakad. My heart pounded loudly in my ears. Noticing I wasn't beside him anymore, Racel stopped as well and went back to me. "You wanna take a picture?"