What the Trees Kept Whispering [COMPLETE]

• CHAPTER 30 •

All the haze that enveloped the hut had now vanished, now replaced with the whistling of the credulous gale. Lucky for me, I kept a little bit of warmth just right to pacify both Euthymios and me under the blankets, in each other's arms, contented in our embrace.

Marahan kong hinahagod ang kanyang buhok habang nakasiksik ang kanyang ulo aking leeg. Malambing namang pinaiikot-ikot ni Euthymios ang dulo ng kanyang daliri sa 'king dibdib, dinarama ang kalambutan nito.

I smiled in serenity, can't help myself but kiss his forehead. I saw how a soft smirk ran across his face.

I was at peace until a foreboding thought crossed my mind.

"May gustong sabihin ang puso mo," Euthymios mumbled. "Ano 'yon, Vi?"

Bumuntonghininga ako. "Wala lang. Inaalala ko lang kung ga'no katagal na lang tayo pwedeng magkita. You know how it is, Euthymios." He also sighed. "Sooner or later, babalik na rin ako sa siyudad. Nalulungkot lang ako. I feel like... it will not be the same anymore—not wihout you there."

Hinigpitan niya ang pagkakayakap sa 'kin. He buried his face deeper into my neck and then down to my chest.

"I'm sorry, Euthymios," halik ko sa kanyang bunbunan.

"Wala ka namang kasalanan, Vi. 'Di naman natin kontrolado 'yon," he reassured. "I just wish I could hug you longer just like this."

Hinigpitan ko rin ang aking pagkakayapos sa kanya, mas lalong pinagbubuhol ang aming mga binti. I cradled him with all the fear I have of not seeing him again. I gently closed my eyes, failing to ensare the tear that cascaded down my face.

My heart pummeled harder in my chest, the same way how I felt his heart thump in his. Both were pleading to just stay here and never get up again. My gut felt funny as I contained all the emotions I'd been holding, starting to get anxious.

I felt how Euthymios heaved a long-held sigh. I moved my head as I felt him look upon me. Our eyes connected with the sparks that had been chasing us around.

A tender smile crawled on his lips.

"I love you, Vian Light."

And suddenly, all the sparks stopped in their place, suspended in the air with the dust that was shredded by the moonlight. The funny feeling in my gut turned into something knotty until it felt ticklish, sending shivers around my body.

My emotions settled down, falling into place. I had lost track of time of how long I'd already been staring into those eyes. It's like all of the past days we've been together already were already framed. When his words registered in my ears, the clarity gushing through my veins suddenly felt surreal.

I slowly closed the gap between us, our lips clashing in passionate bliss. Our hearts both skipped a beat, now becoming steady with our embrace.

"I love you, too Darc Euthymios."

So, this is how it's supposed to feel.

We both cuddled tighter under the sheets, never wanting to let go of the warmth that kept us bound like it was forever. I had let go of all the doubts I once felt because, this one?

It felt just right.

Unti-unting bumigat ang talukap ng aking mga mata. Tila tinulungan pa ako ng hanging isara ang mga 'yon nang pareho kaming ihele nito ni Euthymios sa kama.

A pleased smile was drawn on my face as I made myself even more comfortable in Euthymios's arms. And as the bed graced us with its faintness, my whole body started to snooze even before I could grasp what the trees were mumbling.