Letters From Comet

70 | Letters from Comet

6:30 PM. It was time to go home for both Given and Comet's friends since they still have a long way to go. Argela and Cardan were still trying to make up while the rest were talking altogether like they've been friends for too long.

And witnessing this, Given can't help but to really get emotional. Halos puro pag-iyak na nga lang ata ang ginawa niya mula no'ng makilala ni Paulene ang mga bago niyang magulang, hanggang sa nauna itong umalis kasama sila, hanggang sa mabasa niya ang mga sinabi ng mga kaibigan niya sa group chat nila, hanggang ngayong nakikita niya kung gaano nakabuo ng bagong bond ang lahat ng nagpunta sa Center ngayong araw.

But she's glad because now, she's crying not because of pain and agony but because of healthy thinking people that surrounds her. As she looked at Comet beside her, she also feels grateful for him.

"Babe, we're going na okay? See you na lang sa univ on Monday," Indira approached Given who was standing beside Comet.

Given nodded and gave her goodbyes to Indira through a kiss on the cheek and a quick hug. When Sabrina approached them, she did the same thing. With Morgan and Yul, she just gave them a hug but as always, the boys gave her a soft peck on the forehead. She's their Princess, you see. She's always been taken care of like this.

Given's beloved four left first than the others did but also their goodbyes to the people they met today.

"Given! Uuwi na rin kami, ha? Malayo pa kasi ang biyahe. I'm glad to have finally met you and your friends! Let's say hi sa univ whenever we see each other," said Alaina as she approached Given.

"Yes, yes, please! Thank you for today! Ingat kayo sa road," Given sweetly said.

"Hindi ako nag-aaral as of the moment but you can come to my gigs one time, ha? Just ask Comet. Wala kasing silbi 'tong isa."

Argela's words made the remaining people laugh especially when Cardan pouted like a little kid beside her. Ang laki-laking tao, ngumunguso dahil sa babae. Tanggal angas eh.

"I'll go one time, Argela! I'll bring Comet and my friends. It'll be fun to watch you perform!" Given giggled and Argela gave her a salute before entering the car.

With a few last waves, the others rode their cars as well and left the Center already leaving just Comet and Given outside the tall gates.

"Hay, it was soooo fun! Today's events just became my favorite," Given exclaimed and took a deep breath.

Comet smiled and gently tapped Given's head. "You genuinely smiled today, as per your friends. I'm happy that they saw that again in you."

Given's eyes widened at what she heard. Her friends already said that in the group chat so how did Comet get to it?

"They talked to me," Comet said and shrugged his shoulders while letting out a manly chuckle.

"I want to..."

Comet started out laughing like he couldn't contain himself when he saw tears coming out of Given's eyes once more. He finds her cute again. Like the usual, though.

"Are you gonna cry? Tatalikod ba ako? Or let's get inside first. You can cry in the garden and I'll get you some foo-"

But he wasn't able to finish his words or function properly when Given suddenly rushed to give him a hug. A tight one, like she's always been wanting to do this with him.

"G-Given..." Comet stuttered and wasn't sure if he could hug her back.

"Don't leave me while I cry and get emotional over simple things please," goes Given's muffled voice as her face was buried on Comet's chest.

Comet heaved a sigh and bit his lower lip before gently rubbing Given's back. There were gentle rubs and gentle pats as they stood outside, bodies close to each other as if they aren't just new friends.

"The reason for your tears aren't simple though. It tugs your heart that's why it makes you cry. And everything is valid. No matter what lies behind you wanting to cry, it's fine. Cry everything out until you feel better," Comet spoke in his gentle voice once more, trying to console Given as much as he can.

Once more, Given tightened the hug as she felt tears rushing out of her eyes again. She's never felt peaceful in a long time. Not even when she was still together with Tristan. But here she is, hugging a one week friend because of the comfort she's getting from him. Because of the bliss and calmness he's giving her.

"Can you... hug me back too?" Given asked albeit being embarrassed. She thought it was not right of her to ask Comet to hug her.

But Comet gladly obliged. He stopped giving Given gentle pats and rubs and engulfed her in his arms instead. And while Given thought it'll bring her to more tears, she actually started feeling even better as she was wrapped in the arms of a new friend she found in the center.

"Hugs has never been so beautiful," Given thought while feeling the warmth that Comet's body was giving her and feeling the peace that he was sending to her heart through his tight hugs.