Friendly Kiss"IT'S GETTING BETTER."I immediately snatched my hand back from him and hid it behind me as if I was scorched from it. Our skin did not directly touch because of the bandage, but I felt a wild electricity flowing through my veins to my neck that it almost broke which sent shivers down my spine. "So, why are you looking for me?" My eyeballs dilated as my lips slightly parted. How did he know about that? "I-I wasn't looking for you. I was-- I just got out from work!" I spat.I gulped when he just raised an eyebrow and cocked his head to the side. Did I sound too defensive? I cleared my throat and fixed my collar. I stood straight and stepped back a few inches from him. He's too close, it's making my chest feel like it's being pushed side by side, so tight. "Okay. Since you're already here. Let me get this straight, I wanna say sorry to you personally about the last time. And about your blueprint, I hope you'll forgive me. Also, thank you for this bandage. I appreciate
IgnoredI SIGHED as I looked at myself in front of the mirror. I just got out of the shower and was still naked. I placed both of my hands on the sink, putting all my weight there. My eyes are a little puffy since I worked myself up on the weekends for my other projects and designs, and fortunately not for Mr. Wilson.I stormed out of the bathroom and started to dry my hair using a towel. It's already Monday and I do not have any energy to go to school. I am feeling sick, it sucks. I will never be able to have a better sleep, unless two months of curse ends. I still have about less than two weeks and one month to complete my lists.I glanced at the paper pinned on the wall. The list of mine isn't that obviously half-heartedly written when Ivan demanded me to move it to a piece of paper. None of the boxes were already checked since I would only see the results after two months if I succeeded or not. It's kind of motivating me in two ways; I will be a man of my words and continue doing
JealousyBLAKE smiled as he examined all the participants of the basketball team try out for the coming intramurals next week. Our opponents will be from different courses as well and now, they're just looking for Architecture major players representatives.I was quiet the whole time after I changed my clothes into a Nike shirt and shorts, still the one I have used in my freshman year since I also joined the basketball team before because I was part of the varsity team when I was in high school, and my friends didn't know that I play it. Unfortunately, I got kicked out just before the intrams would even start because of, as usual, my past behaviors. Consequently, during my sophomore year, I became classmates with Johnny and Ricky, and they convinced me to enter soccer since they both play it more than basketball while it's the opposite on my end. And right now, I wanted to show off and get on the team. I'll win the bet and I'll get close to Leon too. But the problem is, he always tal
Lovesick"WELL PLAYED! Thank you for participating here today. Y'all really did a very good game. I hate to say this, but we will only choose those who standout and play their position well." Blake crossed his arms over his stomach while letting out a small grin.I sat down to the nearest bleachers and massaged my forehead. My head is fucking aching in the middle of playing the scrimmage. Although we won the match, I am quite certain that I would not be able to get on the team since my play at the last five minutes sucks, still I got to score twenty-six points. If I was just really feeling good, I might score more and eat them alive. One more thing, I kinda lost my appetite in playing. It's a good thing that no one ever saw me standing like an idiot while I was looking at Leon like an abandoned cat the moment he went to Blake. I need to erase the filthy and reeking emotion I've felt I admitted to myself. Even if I don't fully understand the way it was, I just don't wanna think about
In Love? I REFUSED to believe whatever words of wisdom Ricky was trying to inculcate to me. Jealousy doesn't mean you're already in love with someone. We all have different perspectives in life and I do not agree with what his mother told him. And for the record, I didn't get jealous because Lea's with another guy. I was just putting a show. Nothing more, nothing less. Though, I am not quite certain if it was effective."Ricky, you spit shits. I'm not in love. That's like the last thing I would do in my life. I will never fall in love," I said and looked away. "Okay, okay! Why you mad, dude? So defensive." He clicked his tongue. My hands suddenly felt cold and sweaty. I am nervous and I don't know why, and I don't want to figure it out as well. I pretended to chill, like I wasn't affected about what he said at all, but when the moment I asked them to leave me first alone even if they didn't want to because Mom was not here yet, I was baffled with a lot of questions in my mind and
Attention"WELCOME back, bro! First day of the training and you were absent," Ricky said with his annoying smirk again. After that terrifying, confusing, and undefinable night at the hospital, I failed to go to school yesterday as I was manifesting. Mom didn't let me go and insisted that I should rest for the whole day because I might have a relapse of my fever. Mom even wanted to drop me by and see me off at Carlyle for she has a flight in the afternoon with her friends too, but as usual I refused even though Ivan was okay with it since I just got sick. However, I wanted to be consistent and took the bus to school. One more thing, I am just used to being a commuter now after a few weeks. I even prefer it though it's hard to catch some bus sometimes. I also assumed that I would get kicked out of our team because I didn't attend yesterday. Fortunately, Ivan talked to our coach and they totally understood my situation, especially that they actually saw how I passed out straight on th
Caramel Macchiato FOR A SECOND, I don’t know how to deal with my life decisions anymore. "No way, dude! This ain't real!" Ricky's eyes widened ten times than usual. 'Yeah. Screw me.'I can't do anything about it now. I already told Lea that I would pursue her to be my real girlfriend, but damn, I don't like her. I am just going to use her, that is all the purpose of this madness. She was speechless earlier and just like what I have expected, she's more than happy as ever that it fucking makes me feel guilty. Yet, I am still winning the game. The wild lion is mad and it does have an effect on him. I am certain that I am going to check his kiss on my list in no time. I know how it will continue; Leon will be furious about me pursuing his sister for real to be my girlfriend, he will nag about it and he will never stop begging me to stay away from his sister, and then once more, I will give him my condition to kiss me, and voila! I bet everyone's going to be proud of me and I am stil
House"I MADE the coffee, Sir," I admitted in a brave voice. Ivan deeply shut his eyes before he gave me death stares as if I reached the bottom of his patience. Quickly after he turned his head to them, his facial expression changed in a second and apologetically smiled at them.I bit my lower lip. Yes, it is my fault because I intentionally made it taste really bitter, but I am not bitter just like what Blake mentioned. Why would I be? I just wanted to make fun sometimes and see his reaction. "I am deeply sorry for this, Sir. He is our new barista and is still taking brewing classes. If you will let us, we will replace your coffee and a cake of your choice in the house," Ivan negotiated then side-eyed me. "Leonardo, you go make the coffee instead." "It's fine, I know him. I guess, Iris has been really caught up and exhausted for the past few days," said Blake. He let out a little smile. I don't know if it's just me, but his tone sounds a bit offhanded and insincere? Was he just
Accidental Violation "Oh my goodness! Iris! What happened to your face?!" Is it a crime to say that I am--well. . . a little dismayed with her sudden appearance? I thought she's sleeping over her friend? Why is she suddenly here? Damn! I repeatedly cursed in my head, not just because she's in front of me, horribly worried and checking my face, but also, it slowly came up to me that me and Leon almost kissed each other. "I-it's nothing." "What nothing?!" She cupped my face and I surreptitiously looked over Leon whose expression is obviously blank. I swallowed, finding it hard to speak. I faked a cough. "I'm alright. Leon already treated me. I'll go now. Thanks, pal." I smiled a bit at Leon. His eyes were already fixed on me when I stood up. I wanna run away right now, someone help me, please. "Why don't you stay the night? It's late." Leon darted his attention on me, cutting me off from walking away. I don't wanna stay the night with them. And one more thing, I still ha
InterruptedI RESTED my head on the front seat of his car. I was just silent the whole time, looking out the window and realizing that I just got beaten up by two unknown men without any obvious reasons why. I do not have enemies and I don't indulge myself in any trouble such as that.Nevertheless, I am still holding my breath because I couldn't believe that I'm with Leon right now, inside his sports car that is always parked beside mine. I could see on my peripheral that he's glancing at me every now and then. His car smells just like him and I couldn't think straight. He even lent me his sweater because I was really trembling hard earlier. And right now, I am just feeling uneasy by his presence. "You fine?" he asked softly. I bit my lower lip. His voice gives me gooseflesh, making me quivered. I didn't give him an answer, rather I pretended that I didn't hear him. I don't wanna look at him. I might lose control. But I can't deny that still in fact, I miss his face and I was just
Beaten "Just make sure to work on your case studies of the building system and I already made it by group, so it wouldn't be so complicated and heavy at your end. Is that clear?" 'Bla bla bla'. I don't even understand what my professor was saying. It's been a hella hectic week for me as an employee and an architecture student at the same time. I don't even know what sleep is. It's so terrible, my head fucking hurts. It's been two weeks since the intramurals have ended and eventually we are back to normal. The promised trip to Hawaii thing is still on the plan and I don't have an idea when it will be. Midterm exams were also done and I just thanked God, I was exempted because if not, I am certainly going to fail. I have been pulling an all-nighter in the studio since our professors were giving us such a hard time in our projects that deadlines are close to each other. And now, a group case study for fuck's sake, I am tired.My life cycle is just work, school, studio, and sometimes
CryI DON'T KNOW what crossed into Leon's mind that he wanted to host our victory party. I know almost everyone from Carlyle university knows him for his looks and he's kinda friendly with them too, but he isn't the type of person who would invite random people to go to their house. Not only that, their wealthy neighborhood is private and strict, not a perfect place for partying, so how come it's going to be at his place? And why do I even care though? It's not like I would come, I still need to work."You are just perfectly on time. You're excused today, you can take this as your day off. You can go with your friends as long as you don't drink alcohol. Remember, I'm watching you," Ivan welcomed me with those confusing words the moment I came inside the cafe. My brows creased, completely dazed. "What are you saying?" "You won against us, so this is how I wanna congratulate you. Besides, I heard you have a victory party at Leon's place, you must come, MVP." He playfully smirked at m
Victory Party"WHERE were you? I thought you had left me."Oh, shit. I thought I had a heart attack when she popped out in front of me. I held my chest and let out a deep breath. I totally forgot that she was here with me."Of course not," I said while looking around, still bothered by the fact that her brother is here. "I already found the books--" "I think we should go."I immediately cut her off when I saw Leon. He is looking down on the books he's holding but he is walking towards our way. I grabbed Lea's hand without hesitation and dragged her outside. It will cause a commotion if he sees us together. I don't wanna fight him, I mean-- not in the library. I am still curious though, about that 'someone'. And the author of the book he borrowed sounds familiar. It came from the fiction section, so it must be something too. . ."Iris! What's wrong with you? Why are you in such a hustle? You didn't even borrow anything." "Ivan texted me, he changed his mind." I let go of her hand a
ConfusingUP UNTIL NOW, I still cannot get over it. It's been days since we bumped into each other, but his words that night were still fresh and vivid in my mind. It still fucking gives me wild tremors everytime I remember how he whispered those inconceivable words to me. I admit I was avoiding him after that incident although it shouldn't end like this. I was supposed to lead the 'game' I started, but I could not even stand eye contact with him. I guess things have become awkward as hell. Still, I don't get the whole point of what he said about forgetting everything. I don't wanna ask and I don't wanna talk to him either. For the past few days, we had practice, training, and scrimmage, but we barely talk to each other if it is not that important and if it's not about the game, I would not even look at him.Fortunately, our department will be entering the finals tomorrow and we are just waiting for the victor of game four to know who will be our opponent. Personally, I want the E
Jealous"Oh man, this is good shit! I never knew you make an excellent cup of coffee!" our coach laughed hysterically and exaggeratingly. I forced a smile. Apparently, our coach liked the coffee I made for him and my team mates, except for Leon and Blake. I just asked Leonardo to make their coffee instead of me since I don't want to mess up like before. "Sure, you made this?" Lucas, my other team mate, teased me. "We make the best coffee in town," I bragged. "Whoa, you improved a lot, Iris. This is a lot better than you know. . . the last time," Blake commented at the side.I snorted in my mind. Of course, I wasn't the one who made their coffee, but to cover it up, I smirked at him and he winked at me in response that almost made me choke. He acts like we're close now, huh? Accidentally, my eyes darted at Leon who's still not touching his cup of coffee, rather he was just staring at it and not moving at all. What is he thinking though? I'm a little bit curious. Yeah, just a litt
FlirtingI TOOK A DEEP BREATH, drenching in sweats, tired from the training, and scrimmage. And even now, I still couldn't believe what happened earlier. I tried to act like I wasn't disappointed, furious, and annoyed, but truly at the top of my head, I am damn mad and frustrated! It was a fucking draw! No one won between the two of us! And what's even making me angry is that's how he likes it! It was intentional to miss the score and I couldn't even make a fuss at him because our team mates arrived, even Blake, who went straight to him. "Good game, everyone! It was nice seeing all of you to have been honing your skills, especially you, Iris. You're a wild wolf!" The gym was covered by his laughter. But I don't need a special mention right now! I need a rematch from Leon! He's so unfair and I fucking knew it already. I'm so dumb! All of their attention shifted on me. I forced myself to curve my lips into a wide smile. "I was just feelin' it," I joked with an awkward chuckle after
Pass Or Play?"HOW have you been? You looked like you were hit by an unpredictable thunderstorm. What's up with you?""Your face says 'bullshit' bro."I showed Ricky and Johnny my middle finger and said nothing. I am not in the mood to either speak or move, I just want to sleep. I am so tired physically and mentally. It seems like my body is surrendering on its own, not listening to my brain. And I am not the reason why I am like this. These were all Leon's fault. He didn't let me sleep properly last night because of so many crumbling and crashing thoughts that I stayed up until five in the morning. Although I was confident that I'm still going to do anything according to my plan, his words still fumbled in my mind which made it stop working today. "Seriously, dude. You need to refresh yourself with some positive thoughts. The intramurals are coming, you don't wanna mess up," Johnny said in concern. "Exactly. I am having second thoughts if I still wanna join the team." "The fuck,