My Bias (Revising)

Chapter 27

"Tangina, ang ingay."

I irritatedly grabbed my phone beside my pillow to answer the call. It's been ringing for a thousand times now, and it's not stopping for heaven's sake. Natutulog 'yong tao, eh!

"Hello?" I hoarsely said.

"Putangina ka beh. Alas dose na ng hapon pero tulog ka pa 'rin!" Aerin shouted from the other line, which made me move my phone away from my ears.

"Huh?" I lazily said, still sleepy.

"Alas dose na!" she reminded me once again.

My eyes widened when what she said finally sank into my mind. I quickly looked at the alarm clock on my bedside table, and my lips parted when I saw that it was already 12 in the afternoon. Shuta, late na 'ko sa trabaho ko!

"Putanginamo!" I said loudly before ending the call.

I hurriedly got up from my bed and went straight to the bathroom to take a quick shower. I've been staying up late since Friday because I was watching 13 Reasons Why on Netflix. I literally finished all four seasons in three days. It was so good.

After taking a shower, I hurriedly changed into decent clothes, grabbed my bag, and went out of my unit. I completely forgot that it's Monday today, and now I'm running late!

I ran fast towards the elevator when I saw it about to close. I immediately shoved half of my body on the door, which made it open again, allowing myself to enter. Thank god!

I was about to give an apologetic smile at the person who was already in the elevator, but my lips parted to only see Yohan. Our eyes met, but I quickly avoided it.

Great, what a timing.

I hurriedly pressed the down button before I stood quietly beside him. He was wearing a black fitted t-shirt, straight-cut denim pants that were rolled neatly, and black ankle boots. I wanted to compliment him on his outfit, but I remained silent.

"Hi," mahinang tanong niya.

It's okay to talk to him, right? I mean, wala namang mawawala sa 'kin kung kakausapin ko siya. Ignoring him would be so rude, and it would only make me look bitter.

"Hello," tipid kong sagot.

Silence instantly fell between us after what I said. Why is he not saying anything back? Eh, dapat nga magpasalamat siya kasi kinakausap ko siya! Or perhaps I sounded rude that's why he's not saying anything back?

"Y-you look good in your outfit!" I laughed awkwardly. I immediately looked away when I realized what I said. I didn't sound like a creep, right? Gosh, this is embarrassing me!
 

"Thanks."

Napatingin ako kay Yohan nang sinabi niya 'yon. His lips were firmly pursed in a slight smile that gave him a pleasant, cheerful expression. He looks happy.
 

"You look good too," he said, looking me in the eyes.

I felt my heart skipped a beat when our eyes connected. I quickly bit my lower lip to prevent myself from showing a reaction to what he said. What the hell is wrong with me? Those were just simple words but why is my heart reacting to his words like this?

I didn't answer him and just stayed quiet until the elevator opened. I quickly get out of the elevator before he can. My heart was still racing when I exited the building, so I gently caressed my chest.