Her lips; an ART

Chapter 20

Yvaine's POV

The moment we arrived at the lobby, our friends already have smirks and teasing smiles on their faces. I covered my neck with my hair. Kale didn't left marks but my skin's red from all the slight bitting and kissing. Hindi naman ganun kadami but since I know my cousins and friends they will point it out for sure.

Kale's hand wrapped around my waist, she's been liking to hold me in place even when we're walking. Some people also couldn't help but to adjust their necks when we pass by. I didn't mind at all.

"Ayos lang na hawak kita ng ganito? In public?" she leaned forward to whisper on me.

Inaayos na yung bangka na gagamitin namin papunta sa mga island na nasa itinerary'ng ginawa nila Ailee.

"Why not?" I asked back.

Actually I don't care what other people might say or think about me, us. As long as I don't step on them it's fine with me. Wala naman sila dapat pakealam kasi I don't waste my time talking to other people's lives. I don't judge them nor criticize them. I just let them be, I hope people will also realize how limitations and boundaries are important.

"Wala lang... baka hindi ka pa sanay. You might feel uncomfortable about their judgements" she shrugged her shoulders.

I saw how she became uneasy and sad. I don't know her experiences about being in a public, going goofy and sweet in front of everyone's eyes but I saw her sad smiles. It's also reflecting on her eyes.

"I don't really mind at all... even if you kiss me right now. Wala akong pake," I stressed out the last words.

She looked at me, "I've never felt like someone's grateful to have me..." kaya pala.

"I am," I said slowly and seriously.

Siguro ganun nalang kalala yung trauma na binigay ni Angee sakanya. I don't know but I feel like everything I do will reflect to what Angee have done to her during their relationship. She might not tell me this but I know she will somehow connect my actions to her ex. Which I really think is a turn off but I'm giving myself its full capacity to teach her, to be open to her and not hide. I want us to meet in the center. Ayoko namang ako lang yung nag eeffort no.

Tahimik kaming dalawa habang nasa dagat kami. Kale's holding my left hand while I use my right hand to take some snaps and videos. May stolen shots din siya saakin at nung iba. I got dizzy half way thru. I had to held on Kale's hand firmly. Pakiramdam ko any minute masusuka na ako.

"Are you okay?" she sincerely asked me.

Narinig ko pa ang pagtawag niya sa lalakeng nagmamaneho ng bangka. I felt the boat stopped. Mas lalo akong naduwal but nothing came out.

"Do you want to go back?" tanong niya pa ulit.

Of course I had to shake my head. Hindi naman puwedeng bumalik kami dahil lang sa hilo ko. I want us to enjoy this day and how would we do that if I'm not around right? Tsaka it's her birthday, I don't want to ruin it.

"No, love..." I whispered but I'm sure some of them heard it.

"Love pa nga!"

"Love? Lasang healthy relationship ah. Sana all!"

"Putangina, ang cringey!"

The last one was of course Jill. I glared at him but he only rolled his eyes. Nakita ko pa ang pag irap din ng katabi niya, si Viel. Nung isang araw ko pa napapansin ang palagi nilang pagtatabi at pag aasaran. Ayoko namang bigyan yun ng malisya pero hindi ko din talaga mapigilan minsan.