Crossing Through A Valiant Heart (ON-GOING)

Chapter 13

"Wait! What do you want to do on your birthday?" Ivy leaned closer to me. We're in my dorm. Hindi pa rin siya nagmomove out.

I was going to talk to the person they caught who's been giving me death threats and all but I didn't have much free time. I'll just do it next time. As long as we're safe now.

I realized my birthday was in 1 month. I don't know when he's leaving. He never talked about it again so I don't know if it's after a few months or really soon. I should ask him about it. Sana umabot siya sa birthday ko.

"I don't know. As long as you're there." I shrugged and ate the cereal in front of me.

"Kinikilig naman ako." she pushed me. Nabilaukan tuloy ako sa kinakain ko. "Oh, sorry." she gave me a peace sign.

"Oh, yeah. What's up with you and Tino?" I teased her. Tino's a good guy, though! I know he likes her. It's so obvious.

"Nothing? I don't know. Wala akong choice kaya ayan friends kami. Laging sunod ng sunod, eh." she said it like she thinks it's really annoying. I bet they'll get along after some time.

"Friends, huh." I nodded and gave her a teasing look. I was about to take another bite but she tickled me! Tumulo sa lamesa 'yong gatas! Ang kulit naman into.

"Ayan! Stop kasi. It's not like that! Unless you're starting to think it's like that because you and Ice are together now! Friends pala, ha?" she crossed her arms. I stopped talking and looked at her. I mean, we're not together but we like each other. It's the same.. right?

"No way." she exaggeratedly covered her mouth. She laughed really hard after. "I got you there!" she pointed at my face.

"Well, no. He's.. still courting me." I honestly said. I lowered my head and looked at the bowl of cereal. Nakakahiya pala pag-usapan 'to.

"Aw, that's cute. But you should answer him already before it's too late. You like him, right? He's a great guy, I could guarantee. Hindi ka naman niyan sasaktan." she winked at me.

Yeah, because I'll be the one to hurt him in the future. That's that right? I sighed.

"I know.. But," she raised an eyebrow when she heard the word but. "Do you think I.. should?" I scratched my head. I was about to say what I was scared of. But It's too early to think that way.

"Yeah? Babe, There's a lot of things you could do together if you're together! Kapag walang label, delikado 'yan." she stood up with her glass of water.

I should take her advice, right? She's been in a relationship, after all. She has experienced it all. But the situation is different, though. Pinapaasa ko si Ice at mas malala kapag sinagot ko siya. I can't even say I like him back! I'm so confusing, right now!

During class, my mind was flying. I couldn't focus and I kept staring at Ice who's just beside me. Pinagliitan niya ako ng mata.