OS #4: Claws of Dominance

17th Dominance

Flirting

"Needs, you say?" He nodded as if he understood something.

Is that why he asked us to eat with them so he can mock me?

"W-What Dahlia means is that it's about... needs for fun and o-one's happiness. It can be...uh, indecent."

Napatingin ako kay Gabriel at nagsenyas kung ano yung sinasabi niya. He's trying hard to cover for me that his reason doesn't seem right!

"You've grown close," pansin ng kaharap na ikinatingin ko.

I laugh lightly, setting aside what I'm feeling. "I have always been friendly. I'm close to everyone."

His eyes changed and I was suddenly unable to see or read anything. It almost made me think as though everything I witnessed earlier was just all my imagination.

"Needless to say, it makes sense." He hinted once again and held my gaze.

Pinanood ko siyang lingunin si Raniel at ng makitang niyang tapos na rin ay kinuha niya ang plato. Nilagay niya iyon sa tray bago tumayo.

"We're done." Bumaling siya kay Raniel. "Let's go."

Kita man ang pagdadalawang-isip ay sumunod pa rin si Raniel sa kanya.

Sa narinig ay dali-dali kong tinapos ang pagkain at siniko si Gabriel na bilisan.

"Isn't it good that he's done?" Takang tanong ni Gabriel.

Umiling ako at lumingon kung saan nakita ko silang papunta sa kung saan ilalagay ang mga platong pinagkainan.

"Tapos na siya sa pakay niya. Ako, hindi pa."

I took one spoon left before picking up my plates and having it on the tray.

"I'll go first."

Tumayo ako dala ang tray. Nakita kong nagbigay-senyas si Raniel na mauna na siya sa paglabas at naiwan siyang mag-isa.

Great.

When I was close enough, I placed the tray on the moving platform after seeing what he did.

"Leaving so soon?" I asked as I followed him.

He spared me a glance. "There's nothing worthwhile."

Tinulak niya ang pintuan at lumabas, muntik na akong matamaan ng papasara na ito ng hindi ko agad natulak.

Given how tall he is, his stride was long and effortless. His physique appears robust with a noticeable intimidating demeanor that exudes authority. Nakaka-agaw pansin.

I didn't let myself grew tails and went ahead. Mabilis akong naglakad ng mahabol siya at pinantayan ang kanyang paglalakad.

"Well, how about a chance of catching up more, my friend."

He chuckled dryly. "There's no such chance between us."

"What if there is?" I fired back, knowing well what I meant.

He stops mid-step and casts a bored look my way. He was about to say something but someone called him out.

"Nyjhiel!"

Pareho kaming napatingin sa grupo ng pamilyar na mga lalaki na papalapit sa pwesto namin.

Napaiwas ako ng tingin. Sila iyong mga pinagtanungan ko nung unang punta ko rito!

He immediately noticed it making him glance at me. I quickly cracked a smile.

"Akala namin umuwi ka na?" Rinig kong tanong ng lalaki pagkalapit.