When September Sparks

Chapter 2

ZACHARIAH'S POV

"About the flowers... please give them to her," he pleaded, his puppy eyes begging.

 I had never seen him around our campus before, and my first impression of him was that he was somewhat mysterious. Despite his good looks, he seemed shy when it came to confessing his love to my cousin Sierra. 

I gave him a reassuring smile, assuring him that he could trust me to deliver the flowers to her.

Here I am, dealing with an extraordinarily demanding stranger. 

"Fine, I'll give it to her," I sighed. As I held the bouquet, the scent of the flowers enveloped me, offering a sense of carefreeness and calmness. White roses, how perfect!

"Dude nandito ka lang pala let's go?! Galing naman ng bebe mong rumampa kanina! Sheessh!" usal ng tropa niya. Sabay sabay silang napatingin sa akin kaya napaiwas ako. 

"Who is she bruh?! And why are you giving her flowers? Don't tell me you are having an affair?!" turan ng judgemental na lalaki. Napakunot ang noo ko sa sinabi niya.

Kaagad namang binatukan ng isa yung kasama niya. 

"Tanga ka dude! Loyal yan kay Sierra!" depensa ng kaibigan niya.

"Masyado siyang loyal tignan mo 3 years na niyang nililigawan si Sierra pero wala paring label."

"Mahina si bro!"

Sa loob loob ko ay gusto kong tumawa ng napakalakas. Napatingin naman ako kay Kennedy at blangko ang kaniyang mukha dahil sa reyalidad na sinabi ng tropa niya. Mas lalong naging seryoso ang mukha niya ng makita niyang nagpipigil ako ng tawa.

"Hi Miss!" he winked and smiled at me.

Tumingin silang tatlo sa akin. All of their glaring eyes are on me except to the guys who's shirt is blue. Feels like they are about to kill me. Umiling-iling ako. Kinurot ko naman ang braso ni Kennedy at sumenyas akong tulungan niya akong i-defend ang sarili ko.

When it comes to people, I usually avoid their stares. I've always been introverted, preferring the comfort of my own small world. It's a way of living that satisfies me, but now that I'm a first-year college student, it feels like my circle is expanding as I meet new people.

"She is Sierra's cousin bruh!" Pinagmasdan ko si Kennedy at nanatili lang siyang nakangiti. Kahit pinagdududahan na nila kami, he's still calm. 

"Zachariah, this is Justine, King, and Mark," he introduced, gesturing towards us. I bowed to them, and they all greeted me warmly.

They are all chatting about the pageant, and I decided to go home because I feel out of place. Paalis na sana ako ng mapansin ako ng tropa niya.

"Alis kana?" usal ni Kennedy.

"Yup" I shyly said. I can't talk to all of this people. I am not comfortable here so I want to get out!

"Hatid na kita" maawtoridad niyang tugon.

"B-but" pinutol niya ang sasabihin ko.

"No more 'buts.' I know you have lots to carry, so let me help you," he insisted, offering his assistance.

I followed them to the parking lot and I was so shock that all of them have their own Ducati motorcycles. Iba't-ibang kulay yung mga motor nila. Sa kanya ay kulay red. Ang astig! Baka pag sasakay ako masisira ang gulong. That is why I'm hesitating.

"Pare una na kami! Sunod ka mamaya sa bar! Inuman!"

"Pre ingat! See you! Lab you pre!"

"Crazy mga pare!"