Between Forever and Nothing

Chapter 8

Chapter 8: "You're the hidden stanza in the poetry of my thoughts, a melody I keep to myself."

How can I focus on studying when looking at his gorgeous face is more satisfying? I let out a dreamy sigh and rested my chin on my palm. The level of attractiveness he exudes while reviewing his lessons with glasses on should be illegal.

My eyes widened a bit when he suddenly looked up and caught me staring at him. I cleared my throat and said, "Nakaka-drain 'no?"

"How about we take a break and watch a movie?"

I flashed him a big smile and nodded. He chuckled and closed his books. Then he reached for the remote and turned on the TV. Since the night we went to Mitigate bar, we've been hanging out a lot. Sa halip na magreview siya kasama ang mga kagrupo niya ay ako ang sinusundo niya sa bahay. 

Nung una ay sa coffee shop kami sabay na nagre-review pero nitong huli ay sa unit na niya. Well, it's more convenient for us. 

"What are we watching?" he asked as he sat beside me on the floor. Inilagay niya sa pagitan namin ang maraming chips at drinks na dala niya. "Zombies?"

"Maganda yung reviews sa movie na iyan."

"Tapos hindi ka na naman makakain ng maayos," he said softly. 

I just let out a giggle. The last time we watched a cringe-worthy movie, it became impossible for me to eat as I could vividly remember every disgusting scene of the movie. 

He sighed then pinched my cheek lightly and mumbled, "Cute."

While we were watching, I couldn't help cringing and closing my eyes whenever a certain scene was too much for me. He would laugh and playfully tease me. After the movie, he prepared dinner while I watched him.

"What's the matter?" he asked as he noticed that I was playing with my food.

"Napasobra yata ako ng popcorn kanina," I lied.

"Are you really full, or do you just not want to eat because you can't forget those disgusting scenes from the movie earlier?"

I wanted to deny it, but one look into his eyes, and I just knew there was no way I could lie to a law student as smart as him. Hence, I just gave him a sheepish smile. 

He sighed and said, "You're not watching stuff like that again before a meal."

"Yes, sir!" I responded, saluting him.

As he stared me down, I quickly raised my right hand. "I promise not to do it again."

"I'll prepare a sandwich for you later."

I flashed him my sweetest smile. Napangiti na lang siya habang napapailing-iling.

"My goodness, Cassi, slow down!" 

Tila walang narinig na patuloy lang ako sa pagtakbo. I arrived early at school because I was so excited to see the announcement of the scores. There were a lot of students in front of the board, checking their scores, hence, it made it hard for me to pass through.

"Excuse me! Sorry! Sorry! Excuse me!" 

I was breathing heavily by the time I reached the front of the board. Where is it? As soon as I saw what I was looking for, I shrieked and jumped in happiness. 

"Amber! Oh my God, Amber, he made it on top!"

Sabay kaming tumili at nagtatalon sa tuwa. But then, as if realizing something, she suddenly stopped and said, "Teka nga. Bakit ba mas excited pa tayo sa nagtop ng finals? We're not even law students!"