metanoia | lee jeno

37 - narration

narration

C H A E W O N

"Chaewon, Hyunjin's here!" I heard my Mom's voice said right outside of my room. I sighed and checked myself on my mirror once again.

"Pababa na Mom!" and with that I get my bag from my study chair then head out from my room.

Pagbaba ko sa salas ay naabutan kong may inaabot si Hyunjin sa mommy ko. Seems like his Mom baked something for her too. Nakangiti ng malawak si Mom at nagpasalamat pa kay Hyunjin.

"Aga mo ah?" I teased him as I walked downstairs. His attention darted at me and he quickly smirked and wait for me to get at the last step before he get my bag from me.

"Syempre. Let's go?" he asked. I furrowed my brows at him because I haven't eaten my breakfast yet.

"Hindi ba tayo magbreakfast muna?" I asked him a bit confused. We alwaya eat breakfast here at my house whenever he picks me up.

He smiled, "Pinaalam kita kay Tita. I said I'll take you out for breakfast today."

I nodded my head and didn't ask more questions. If my Mom agrees then I don't see any reason for me to complain. I bid goodbye with her and headed out with Hyunjin. Nakaparada na ang sasakyan niya sa may labas ng gate namin.

"Did you bribe Mom with your cookies?" akusa ko sa kanya kahit alam ko namang hindi. I was just kidding.

Natawa lang siya bago naiiling na sinuot ang seatbelt niya. "I don't even need to do that. Your Mom is so fond of me."

I pursed my lips because he was so right. Maybe because we grew up together so she pretty much adore Hyunjin so much. Palagi kaya siya kinocompliment ni Mom! Siya ata ang anak, lol.

"Where's my cookies?"

He smirked and pointed the paperbag at the backseat using one of his hand. Agad ko 'yon nilingon at kinuha para matingnan. Napangiti ako ng maamoy na agad ang pamilyar na bango ng mga cookies ng Mommy niya. I just love her baking so much! Ever since we were kids his Mom just bakes the best pastries.

We stopped at our favorite place to have breakfast. Hyunjin opened the car for me and I thanked him slightly. Sanay na ako sa mga ganitong gesture ni Hyunjin. He's a real gentlemen so normal na 'to. We walked inside and the staffs smiled at the two of us. Pamilyar na kami kasi nga madalas kami dito kumain ni Hyunjin.

"Pancakes and coffee." I said and he just nodded his head before heading towards the counter.

Pinagmasdan ko si Hyunjin at pinanood siyang gawin 'yon. Kung pagmamasdan siya, talagang sobrang ideal ng bestfriend ko. He's tall, handsome, nice and caring. Boyfriend material talaga! I often get asked if I ever developed some feelings with him and sometimes, I can't help but to ask myself too. Did I liked him more than just a friend?

But maybe because we grew up together treating each other like siblings, I see him more of a brother than that type of relationship.

He sat down once he finished ordering. I stared at him and so he furrowed his brows in confusion.

"What?"

"Why don't you have a girlfriend yet?" tila nasamid siya sa biglang tanong ko. I rolled my eyes and handed him my water.

"Why you suddenly asked?" he asked after he recovered.

I shrugged my shoulders off. "Just curious."

"Eh ikaw? Why are you still single?"

I smirked, "Maybe not for long."

Kumunot ang noo niya at napawi ang ngisi sa kanyang mga labi. "What do you mean?"

I glanced over the window and looked at the cars passing by the road. "Jeno's courting me."

Natahimik si Hyunjin saglit kaya nilingon ko siya ng may pagtataka.

"O-Ohh..."

"What's with the reaction?"

He gulped and stared at his fidgeting fingers. "Nothing. Are you sure with this tho? You know his history in dating, Chae."

I pursed my lips. "I know."

"And you'll turn blind eye on that just because you like him?" he sounded a bit pissed and honestly, I kind of understand. Alam namin na pangit nga ang history ni Jeno sa pagd-date. He's not the type who get serious with the girls he dates. Pero ewan ko... siguro sadistic ako.

"Let's not fight about this." seryosong sabi ko. I'm not having this type of conversation with him. Medyo hindi na kami nagb-bonding ni Hyunjin and I don't want us to fight.

He sighed and shut his eyes, calming himself. "I just really hope you know what you're doing."

I smiled a little as he stood up because our order are being served.

"I really hope I do know what I'm doing." I uttered to myself.

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