Star-Crossed Melodies (Echoes #1)

Chapter 18

This is my last update for 2023. My next update will be in 2024.

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Chapter 18

Practice

"Naiwan mo ang sasakyan mo sa courtyard! Nasaan kana ba? Baka manakaw 'to rito!" Reon called out to me.

I glanced at Ellis who was silent as we were inside the elevator. He stood straight, his eyes fixed forward, not even looking at me. He's been like that since a while. After we ate, we immediately left.

I rode with him again and I didn't hold onto his waist this time. Aside from him not liking it, it was also scary because of its slimness.

When I accidentally touched it earlier, I could feel its shape. It seems like it's not visible because he always wears loose or large clothes.

When he noticed my gaze, he side-eyed me.

"Nawalan ng hangin ang gulo n'yan. I'll just call the mechanic to pick it up from there." I replied.

"Saan ka sumakay? Nag commute ka?" boses ni Zede ang aking narinig.

I was surprised because this guy was with them. He wasn't in the courtyard earlier and he goes everywhere.

"Sumabay lang ako..."  I stopped and looked at Ellis who was still silent.

"With whom?"

I sighed. "I'm ending this. Stop asking so many questions."

"Damot! Pakilala mo samin 'yan!"

Pakilala sino? I didn't answer because they would tease me if this went on. I put my cellphone in my pocket and looked at Ellis who was quiet.

"Are you okay?" tanong ko dahil wala siyang kibo. He just gave me a weird look. Ngumuso ako. Ang taray talaga.

"Uuwi na lang ako. Kung hindi mo kayang ibigay sa akin 'yang drawing, ako na lang pupunta." aniya na wala namang connect sa tanong ko.

Tumaas ang kilay ko. "Really? You'll visit me even if I have class?"

He nodded, his eyes determined.

"Uuwi na ako?" he asked and looked at my reflection in front.

"No. I won't finish it so you'll visit me tomorrow." I smirked.

"Pinapahirapan mo lang sarili mo." iling niya.

"I'm not making it hard for myself. It's called being smart. Why would I finish it if you're going to visit me tomorrow anyway?"

He smirked sarcastically.

"E 'di na ako pupunta sa condo mo dahil pupuntahan naman kita bukas. Para saan pa, 'di ba?" ganti niya. Umirap ako. Kailan kaya ito mag papatalo?

"Seriously? How many medals did you get in elementary?" I asked because it's obvious that he's smart.

"Hindi ko na mabilang, masyadong marami,"

A wide grin spread across my lips. He's also boastful, huh. It's evident from his face that he's smart, not because of his looks but because of his actions. It's like he can figure out why you're moving, or what's the reason. And if you answer his question incorrectly, he'll correct you and won't let it pass.