Mágoa | SB19 Josh [SB19 Series #4]

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Josh's POV

I  knocked on Grace's door armed with a box of donuts. Grace was a sucker for sweet things. So, I have to be sweet to her so she'll suck me- de joke, so she'll love me more. Hmmmm.

I knocked again, louder this time. Grace promptly opened the door with a smile on her face. "Have you been waiting here long?" she asked.

I nodded. But, I was smiling. I don't care if I waited long enough, just as long as I get to see her after. She was worth the wait.

Ugh. I'm getting cheesier and cheesier.

“Come in," Grace told me shyly, gesturing for me to come in. I went straight towards the kitchen and placed the donuts on the table.

I held Grace's hand and pulled her towards me. I hugged her and sniffed her hair. I smiled, loving how her scent permeated my nostrils. She smells amazing.

"Bango naman ng baby ko," I told her tenderly, stroking her hair.

"Baby ka jan. Di pa tayo, noh," Grace contradicted, but she never shifted out of my hold.

I pouted. "Hmmmp," I whined burrowing my head in her hair.

She only laughed at me.

"Kung ako sayo, sagutin mo na ako," I teasingly told her.

"Kahapon ka pa nagsimulang manligaw. Alam mo ba, di makakabuti ang instant. Instant noodles, instant whitening.." she rattled on. I pouted some more.

She does have a point though.

"Okay. Date tayo, please?" I pleaded. I wanted to spend time with her, pambawi sa mga buwan na di ko siya nakasama.

Grace nodded. "Okay, but can we just stay at home?" she requested.

"Ha? I wanted to take you out," I protested.

"Why?" Grace's eyebrows knitted together. "Kakain lang din tayo sa labas tas manonood ng sine. Gagastos pa pang gas. Dito na lang sa bahay. Ikaw magluluto tas Netflix pagkatapos. Oh diba?" she wriggled her eyebrows at me.

She does have a point there. We can save if we stay at home. I can roll with that. Ever since I became part of SB19, I've been staying home more and more. But then, I also wanted to take Grace out on a date. I knew she was aware of my financial problems, but that was before SB19 became famous. Money was not an issue anymore. I can afford to date her.

I looked at her solemnly. Was she afraid to be seen with me? Is this about the fans?

"Are you sure you don't want to go out?" I clarified. If money was the issue, I could convince her not to worry about it.

If she was worried about the fans, well, maybe I can address it out in the open. Paulo tweeted about his engagement. So did Justin and Stell when they became official with their girlfriends. I mean, Grace and I aren't official yet, but I could announce it just the same if she wants.

Goodness. I really am serious with her. I can't believe this. The elusive Josh Cullen Santos is in love!

Who would have thought?

"I'm sure," Grace answered. "I wanted to stay at home. I want to be lazy today."

Hmmm. Well, if she puts it that way. 

I get the feeling of just wanting to lounge in bed and be a lazy bum. I have those days too.

"Alright," I obliged. "I like staying at home with you too," I smiled at her. Just being with her makes my day complete. It's cheesy, I know. But, seeing her is the best part of my day. Spending time with her made me wonder how I've managed to survive all those years without her by my side.