Dumating ang miyerkules and it’s time for me and Eion to present in front of the class. Para sakin, I had been sweating profusely. It's not that I am a coward. But bad things happen to me every time it's my turn to present something in front of them.I'll always end up embarrassing myself...And believe me, quite a few got so used to it that they consider it as a routine for me. Which is not good!And may I remind you that I. AM. WITH. EION!Was the offer I made last month even valid? Eion hasn't mentioned it, and I always forgot to bring it up. Well, screw that. Mrs. Johnson didn't waste a minute that as soon as she came into the room, bigla na syang tumawag ng mga magrereport. Time sure flies by so fast that the next thing I know, it's our turn already. I almost froze in panic. Keyword: Almost.But one thing caught me today...Eion. Something seemed off to his mood rather than usual. I mean, he is usually quiet but today, he didn't glare at me even when he got all the chances he got
Napahinto ako. "What?""Just be quiet." He hissed. "It happened before."Naglalakad na sya palapit sa akin and I take a back step, quite nervous. "Uhm...i don't know if it's one of your apology but I think-"In a swift motion, he wrapped a cloth around my waist and threw me on his shoulders. Anong ginagawa nya?’"What are you planning to—put me down!" sigaw ko, there were a few students in the halls who saw us. Seeing Eion's face, they scrambled aside to allow them to pass, probably thinking it's just a couple's fight."Don't let him kidnap me! You and you! Help!" sigaw ko again."Shut up!""Ibaba mo ako!""You want me to drop you? Then fine," he loosened his hold that made me slide down a little to the ground. My eyes widened, "Ow! Okay, don't drop me!He grunted, then returned his hold to me. "Where are you taking me?" Tinanong ko, forcing myself to calm down. "To the school clinic."I looked up at him in confusion, my eyebrows furrowing. "Why? Is it because of earlier? I promise
"Thank me after we got an A, stupid." Was Eion's reply the first thing in the morning nang magkaroon ako ng chance na mapasalamatan sya. He was sitting at his usual seat and I switched seats with the person beside him earlier to talk to Eion since the teacher is still not there.Suminghap ako. What's really with him? From the start, it was always like this. Him being rude, Him doing something good, then me thanking him, then him acting back to rude again. On and off.He flashed me a glare before looking at his math notes. He cleared his throat, tinitingnan ako. "We'll have a long test in maths after the two-week break." He informed me.Maths? Oh, I missed that subject yesterday since I got home soon."Okay." Tumango ako,, "Thanks for the information. I can just go and borrow notes from Hannah at the break.""Hannah's going to a family gathering." Sagot nya."Really? She didn't mention that to me.""Then to Emma...but I can't borrow it from here cause we're not in the same class...dif
With that incident in my mind, umuwi na ako. "Nathan I'm home!" sigaw ko as soon as I got to our house. I waited for a minute...baka tulog pa. I'll just open the door myself then. Rummaging through my bag, I looked for the key. I'm sure I just put it here this morning..."Where's my math notes?"I jumped in shock and looked at the source."Oh." I sighed in relief, seeing it's not a robber or something. "Eion, so good to see you here." I greeted sarcastically. I turned my eyes to look around, then stared at him in confusion, "Bat andito ka?” He leaned to a wall, crossing his arms in front of him, "I want it back."Tingnan ko lang sya, waiting for him to continue. Realizing he has nothing more to say, I motioned for him to continue, "The what? What are you referring to?" I sighed. Eion, minsan, please, just please, elaborate clearly, it's not like you have to explain for five sentences. I just need a good answer, that's all."My notes." He replied.Nagtama ang aking kilay, my eyes na
Nang sumunod ang araw, nakagising na ako ng alas dos ng hapon, just like I did when I didn't have work or school. And now that we have this break, I'm not gonna waste time and let this chance slip, I'm still a lazy teenager after all.We were watching cartoons as usual in the living room, nasa tabi ang kapatid ko. Mom was preparing herself for work, saying that she had a night shift starting today and for the following days. Looking at the clock, she said in a hurry, "I should get going now.” "Be a good boy, Nathan. And take good care of him, Snow." Hinalikan nya kami sa pisngi. Nathan and Tumango ako our heads simultaneously like an obedient dog.My eyes trailed in space and once mom pulled from the garage, she sped off the road and vanished insight. Turning around, my lips turned upward, beaming at my little brother."So, what would you like to do, Nate-nate?"Tinanong ko. I'm up for a little mischief today since I was woken up early in the morning. Hindi na rin ako makabalik sa tu
Oh Eion, being the curious robot...Changing my voice into a drunk one, I said, "Because I just want to!" I added a drunken slurp for effect. I don't know if I did convince him since I was not drunk before, not ever, so I don't know what it's like and I'm just basing on the movies.He seemed to be convinced kaya Tinanong nya, "Lasing ka ba?"Smirking, I giggled, just to add effect. At least my plan is kinda working...kahit papaano."Now teach me some Filipino words!" I demanded."No. Bye." I gasped at his rejection. Ouch. I didn't care before since it was fun irritating him and all but this time, I just can't take it."But-" I tried to reason out but he's fast to reject. He's Eion after all."No. End of the conversation."I sighed, nagsisimula ng umiyak. "Eion. I am not in a mood to have an argument, it's just- I needed someone to talk to." I hiccuped. "Just tonight, can we please be practically friends?"I thought he had hung up already but I could still hear his deep breathing. Tahi
"I mean...I just..can't see the point of why I have to use my energy to let everyone know what I am feeling inside. Walang may pake. Life still goes on. It's better this way than making an effort." He said. I took in what he said, my eyebrows meeting. I'm confused...Is he thinking like this all this time? Is that really the reason? It feels so long that I know him, and yet here I am, wondering about him. About who he truly is. Not the rude, stone-faced robot I know. It looks like I still don't know him that well…Him thinking so deeply like this made me want to dissect, and study each part of him, each story he has, each scar he hides..."But why? Kung nakakapagod, then would it be the same as smiling? All you do is glare and scowl. Or if neither, then just a blank, expressionless face."Although as time passes, all these months since I met him, his facade is slowly melting for a while now compared to the incidents back when I first met him.He went quiet with that. Then he spoke u
"I hate that guy. I hate him!"Was the first thing I heard of Hannah. The two-week break ended so suddenly and here I am, back to reality again. At nakalimutan ko! I had actually planned something about this but it went all away because of my business."Hindi ko na sya gusto. And I swear if I see him I'm gonna kill him." She was harshly stabbing her notebook, drawing a figure of a boy and stabbing it."What-" I was about to ask but stopped. Better not get in her mood. I just sat quietly in my chair beside her and minded my own business, checking up at Hannah every now and then to see if she's still herself."He's such a cheater. We're not even together but he still cheats! I can't believe it, I can't take it anymore! He's so obnoxious-He's such a player-he's such a handsome jerk! Ugh!" I hear her mumbling to herself.Him? Hmm. There's only one person I could think of right now that fills that personality."Goodmorning!" A voice exclaimed. And just in time, it was Leroy, speaking of t