Be With You

13

"Congratulations, guys! Good job!"

I laughed and clink my glass with co-volunteers as we celebrate inside on one of the art room our achievement today because finally, we're done with the paint project. Next week na 'rin ang Univ week so I have time to take a rest. Ang dami ko 'rin kasing tinapos na design projects but the thing is It felt so really good. It was a nice feeling that I keep myself busy with the things that I really enjoy to do.

"Huy, Kira! Are you really sure that you don't want to join the Univ Pageant? Sayang feeling ko pasok ka doon."

I almost rolled my eyes at Sierra. I didn't know how many times did she asked me about this. Wala naman akong balak sumali sa mga ganoon. As if I have the guts and talent for that.

"Nope, Sierra." I grinned. "Our department already had a representative and like I told you that's not for me."

"I just want you to try!" She made a pout face. "You had beauty and talent! Gusto ko lang naman makita na lumalaban ka sa ibang section...hay for sure you will definitely win!"

I scoffed almost laughing at her words. "As If."

We stopped talking when one of group spoke. Napatingin kami sakanya. "Documentation volunteers will join us..."

and it's like a ring to my head, I automatically stood up as I heard what he just said.

Quen would be here too.

"Where are you going, Kira? Hey!"

They were about to stopped me when I quickly walk to the door still trying to avoid Quen but before I could go outside, Quen was already there standing, hands inside the pocket of his pants with a playful smirk on his face.

"Going somewhere?" I can almost hear the amuse chuckle.

"Quen..." muttering his name.

"Yeah, I'm Quen." he said repeating what I just said and the next I knew he was holding my hand and pulled me back where I was seated.

Some of Quen's team where already there too. Kanya-kanya na sila upo but he chose to sat beside me. I saw how Sierra's eyes darted to us with a playful smile but quickly divert her attention away when I narrowed my eyes at her.

This the other thing I want to avoid. People around making assumptions about us. I pulled away my hand on Quen's hold, he glance at me while holding his drink.

"I need to do something..." I whisper while I played with my fingers. I felt nervous again.

I was not like this before.

I know there's something change between us.

The way he treated me makes me nervous...

and confused.

"You're still celebrating right?" he asked, attention still on me. He leaned his back on his chair and placed his arm around the back of my chair. "Finish this first. You deserve to celebrate for what had you done. You did great, Kj."

"Thank you." I muttered and sigh. Unable to look back at him. Feeling ko kapag tumingin ako baka may magawa ako.

"Why you're not looking at me? Did I do something wrong?"

Quen's voice was soothing that made me look at him and when I did his playful eyes welcome me.

"No..." the only thing I said and look at my glass again.