FORTY-SIX

NIKKI'S POV

I could feel the tension building between Gale and Pierre as they exchanged dangerous looks with each other. Pierre was holding my right hand, while Gale has the other one. Hindi ko alam kung ano'ng mararamdaman ko, habang nakikita ko silang nagtatagisan ng tingin. At siguro nga, kung nakamamatay lang ang tingin ay kanina pa silang nakabulagta.

"Who are you?" It was Pierre who broke the awkward silence.

"I'm her boyfriend," Gale answered confidently, making me glance at him.

Sa halip na sumagot ay isang mahinang tawa ang pinakawalan ni Pierre. Umiling-iling pa ito na para bang isang kahibangan ang sinabi ni Gale.

"You must be kidding. Dee said she has no boyfriend," he answered smugly.

I felt Gale tensed, and his grip tightened a little bit. He gritted his teeth, and looked at Pierre's hand that was still holding me. Agad akong natauhan dahil doon.

Marahas kong hinila ang kamay ko mula sa kanilang dalawa at pinandilatan sila ng mga mata.

"Stop