Stuck In Between (Published Under IMMAC PPH)

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

I stayed with him for a while. He is still fast asleep on my lap and I just continued reading my book to pass time.

Maya-maya pa ay naramdaman ko ang paggalaw niya. I look at him and saw that he's beginning to be awake. Hinaplos ko ang balahibo niya at dahan-dahang tumayo. He stood up too. Tumunog ang bell at pareho kaming napalingon sa buildings ng school. Classes are resuming now. Nang nilingon ko siyang muli ay wala na siya sa tabi ko, I searched for him at nakita ko siyang tumatakbo palayo.

I guess he have to go now which meant I have to attend my remaining classes too.

Naglakad na ulit ako pabalik sa room. Nang makarating ako, medyo nadagdagan na ang estudyante pero wala pa rin si Emy. Wala pa rin ang professor namin kaya maingay pa ang mga kaklase ko, while I just observed everyone.

The door opened, kaya nanahimik ang mga kaklase ko. Akala ko ay ang professor na namin 'yon but it was Red.

He immediately made his way to his seat next to mine. Ngumiti siya sa akin nang makita niya akong nakatingin sa kanya kaya nginitian ko rin siya pabalik. We both remained silent as we wait for the prof.

A little later, dumating na rin ang prof namin na halatang pagod. He just gave us an activity and told us to study the next topics or prepare for the next subjects.

"Yes, sir," we answered. Tumango siya at nagpaalam na magpapahinga muna. Guess he too was affected.

The day went on until lunch came. I was contemplating on whether where I would eat. Dahil wala si Ems, wala akong kasabay. Maybe I'll just stay here in our room and eat alone. I was planning on eating when someone called.

"Hey, Zinnia."

Tiningnan ko kung san nanggaling 'yon at nakita si Red na nakatayo sa tabi ko which I thought na kanina pang nakaalis.

"Hey."

"Remember what we talked about yesterday?" he asked.

Nag-isip ako at binalikan ang mga nangyari kahapon, I then remember the wolf pack but I shrugged it of and proceed to thinking again. What did we talk about? I kept on thinking until I remembered what it was.

"Oh! That you're going to eat with me?" I asked him again, malay mo kasi na may iba pala kaming napag-usapan at nakalimutan ko talaga.

"Yup," he said and put his hand on his pocket. Oh, how cool he looks.

"So, let's go?" he invited me.

Ano pa nga ba? I gave my word to him and besides, wala rin akong kasabay dahil wala si Ems ngayon at ang lungkot kumain mag-isa kaya tumango ako sa kanya. He gave me a sweet smile and I returned the gesture.

I cleaned my mess first before going with him. Isinakbit ko ang bag ko nang inalok niya ako na siya na raw ang magdadala. I politely turn down the offer.

"I can do it myself. Hindi naman gaanong mabigat."

He nodded and we continued walking. Ramdam ko ang tingin sa amin ng mga tao, but mostly of them are staring at the person I'm currently with. Who wouldn't when he's the next in line for the leadership and his looks are for sure to grab attention. Most girls were envious and were sending me glares while some smiles at the sight of us.

"They look cute, no?" I heard one said which was agreed on by the person she was talking.

"Ugh, hindi kaya sila bagay, ako ang bagay!" someone else said.

Hindi ko na lang sila pinakinggan at pinagpatuloy na lang ang paglalakad. Nagulat naman ako nang biglang ilagay ni Red and kamay niya sa bewang ko. I looked at him confused.