Chapter 44

Elijah

I lay in the hammock in the back garden, staring up at the night sky, replaying everything that happened. My breath was heavy, and a weight on my chest made it hard for me to breathe.

"Aahh. damn."

The cold night wind did nothing to calm my nerves.

"D-Do you like me, Elijah?"

I smirked and covered my eyes with my hand. That scorching sensation every time I recall Pristine's face asking if I like her makes me feel like I'm burning from the inside out. It's been almost two days and I can't forget every details of what happened in her room, how she asked me softly if I like her.

Halos dalawang araw na rin niya akong iniiwasan at hindi pinapansin. It... stings. Actually. Hindi ako sanay. How her beautiful eyes looked away. I was used to seeing her approach me with a smile and calling me with excitement.

"Elijah..."

"Eli!"

Damn. What is this feeling? Am I... missing her?

Is it possible to miss someone even if you see them everyday?

Pakiramdam ko sa nakalipas na dalawang araw ay