Chapter 5
“You must take care of yourself, Sunny. Be careful next time,” he said softly with a bit of anger on his voice. He was seriously putting a cold compress on my face as he sat next to me. Dinala niya ako sa clinic at siya na mismo ang nagprisintang tulungan ako.
“I know,” I said quietly. I was careful the whole time, I just didn’t tell him what really happened to me. That’s a family matter that I shouldn’t just tell anyone about. “I happened to slipped and then fell.”
I saw him lick his lower lip. “Watch every step you make then,” tahimik niyang saad.
When he’s done with the compress, he put a cute band aid on my left check where I had a small cut. I excitedly pulled my mirror in my bag and looked at it. It looks cool. I never thought a band aid on the face would look better on me.
I heard him sigh. When I looked at him, there was a hint of smile on his lips. “Why are you smiling?” he asked in amusement.
I giggled. “This looks good on me, ain’t it?”
His smile widened. Napailing siya bago tumayo at pinagpagan ang sarili. “Come on, it’s almost one o’clock. May klase ka pa.”
He held me by arms like I was a disabled person. Sumimangot ako. “You don’t have to assist me. I can stand on my own.”
Umismid siya sa akin. I chuckled. This is the usual Icarus. Every time our eyes would meet, he would roll his and he’ll scoff. The first time we’ve met was when I went on their house together with Dori. I could really say he’s handsome way back then, kahit naman hanggang ngayon. Matagal na kaming magkaibigan ni Dori bago ko pa man makilala si Preece. Icarus’ mother and I were best friends.
“Kuya! Sunny! Magkasama lang pala kayo!” Dori exclaimed as soon as we stopped in front of our room’s entrance.
“Pumunta lang kami ng clinic,” I said and looked up to Icarus. “Thanks.” He gave me a simple nod and messed my hair.
“Oh? Anong nangyari, friendship?” alalang tanong ni Dori sa akin.
Umiling ako bago hinawakan ang kaniyang braso at hinatak siya patungong upuan namin. “Nagkasugat ako sa pisngi,” I said.
Worry took over her eyes and she scanned me. “Bakit? Anong nangyari, Sunny?”
I shook my head reassuringly and caressed her arm. “I’m okay. I just had a small cut.”
“Si Kuya ba ang naglagay nito?” tanong niya at itinuro ang pisngi ko.
“Yeah.” I grinned. “Ang cute, ‘di ba?”
She clapped her hands and her eyes twinkled in amazement. “Yes, girl! Ang ganda!” We both laughed cheekily.
The class ended up with an unsubdued smile on my lips. I brushed my hair upwards as I went out of the room. I’m in a good mood right now. Icarus really never fails to lighten up my mood just like my two best friends—Preece and Dori. But in a different way. He could make me feel tensed, and at the same time, comfortable. His hazel brown eyes scream danger, but at the same time, comfort and warmth.
“Miss Marcus!” My head snapped to the hallway where I heard someone shouts my name.
Sinon. I felt a nostalgic feeling as I saw him. There was no doubt that he is indeed blood-related with Preece. I could see some of his features on him.
I cleared my throat, it would be disrespectful if I wouldn’t face him. He’s, afterall, my best friend’s brother. “Yes?” I asked formally.
“Good afternoon,” he greeted and disheveled his hair.
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Lightless Sunshine
Teen Fiction[Complete] ** Please, please, please, read at your own risk. This story contains very disturbing scenes and topics.
