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Chapter 21:

Cleo's POV

"Flowers?"

"She likes coffee more, idiot."

"Hmm she said she likes tulips when we were young." The two were fighting. Over me.

Kahit naman magaway pa si Xerena and Harvey, I'd still choose Xerena. Until the end. "Guys can you stop na? I'm trying to focus on my reviewers kasi eh!" Reklamo ko. Well I only wanted Harvey to leave, and for Xerena to stay. Her coughs getting more often and rougher than the last. I'm so worried for her.

"See? Sabi sayo eh. Kulit mo din kasi, Harvey. Gripuhan kita dyan." Galit na tahol ni Xerena kay Harvey. I only see him as a childhood friend, nothing more than that. "Anyways, Cleo, mind if I take you out on another museum date?"

"Museums again? I bet she's tired of that alre—"

"Sure!" Natigilan si Harvey dahil sa sagot ko. We've been friends for like 14 years and he still doesn't know me that well. Xerena knows my likes and dislikes, she knows every little detail about me, kahit schedule ko! And oh my gee! That's so attractive for me kaya! "It's not really if I get tired of it or not. I'm in love with Xerena, that's why. I love arts too. She made me love it."

"Told you, you should stop trying." Asar ni Xerena kay Harvey. "Focus on your studies first, Cleo. We'll be out—"

"Actually...no. Can you stay with me here? I mean Xerena, Harvey. Not you." I cleared myself before staring at Xerena's oh so gorgeous eyes. "Pretty please?"

"How can I say no if you look too damn cute." Harvey looked so defeated as he left the room, I was left there with Xerena. And I loved it. "Alone time?"

"Not that kind of alone time...I really wanna tell you something kasi. And it's very important."

"Oh? What is it? Is there something bothering you? Are you worried about something?"

"Xerena you've been courting me for some time now, and I've liked you for almost a year...So I was thinking...We should uhm...be official." That stunned expression on her face. I love it! I bet I caught her off guard, but even if I did, I meant my words. It's not a prank. I want her. I want her love. And everything in between. "Xerenaaa?"

"Huh? Oh...Yeah uhm...I'd love to! So does that mean na..."

"Yes, love. You're my boyfriend, or girlfriend now." Bulong ko sa kanya before I felt her arms wrapped around my waist. She felt so happy. That's all I ever asked for...to see her smile so brightly. "I love you, Xerena. I hope you know that..."

"You know I love you too." Bulong nya sa akin and it happened.

She did it.

She stole my first kiss.

And I loved it.

Her lips touched mine, it tasted minty. I returned that kiss to her, even more lovingly than the last. "Xerena..." I whispered, her face still a few inches close to mine. "Love..." I corrected, I felt her lips over mine again. It was amazing. I swear I was seeing bright flashing lights as we kissed. Not even Luhence was able to take my first kiss. "Stop..."

"Why?"

"I need to focus, you know?" Bulong ko ulit sa kanya as a giggle followed. "Your lips are so kissable. Kiss me again soon."

"I'm in love with you, Cleo. Every inch and every bit of you, I love you." Agad naman akong nagblush dahil sa sinabi ni Xerena sa akin. Her voice, oh god please save me po! I can't believe she's now my lover, I can officially call her mine! "What? It's okay if I say those things to you, right? You're my girlfriend now after all." Malambing na bulong nya sa akin. Good lord, she's perfect.