Under The Cherry Blossom Tree

Chapter 6 - As strong as vibranium

"Venus-san. Take good care of Hinata-chan."

"I'll do that without you asking for it, Zephyr-san"

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Cyra's POV

"Always make her happy, Hinata-san"

He delivers his words with such gentleness, yet he didn't really hide his emotion that well.
Even if it was night time and I couldn't really see his face, I saw how his tears flowed down on his cheek.

He must like her a lot...

"Cyra!!!" I was startled when a drunk Zephyr blocked my way. She hugged me so tight na para bang ayaw niya akong mawala and because of her sudden launch, I almost lost my grip on my paper bag.

"Lasing kana naman?!" Ilang linggo narin ang nakalipas noong nag beach vacation kami at nang makauwi naman kami, madalas ko ng nakikitang lasing si Zephyr.

Whenever she's drunk, lagi siyang pumupunta sa akin at nakikitulog sa bahay ko. I guess she doesn't want her parents to know na nag iinom sya.

"I'm not... I did drink a bit but I'm not drunk tonight." She mumbled with a grin, I rolled my eyes as we began to walk together.

"Yeah... Ganyan din ang sinabi mo sa akin noong isang araw pero sumuka ka sa sofa ko." Bagong bili pa lamang nung sofa na yun pero sinukahan agad niya, ilang oras ko din iyong nilinis para mawala ang amoy.

"Saan ka pupunta?" Tanong nya agad saka ay pinatong ang braso niya sa balikat ko.

"I'm going home from work." Sagot ko naman as I wrapped my arms around her waist, she can't even walk straight!

"Then let's go home!!!" Sigaw pa niya.

Nang makauwi na kami ay humiga muna siya sa sofa, her eyes were already half close and she couldn't even talk without stuttering.

I went straight to my room and grabbed a blanket and a few pillows for her and noong bumalik ako sa living room, I saw her taking off her jackets.

"Don't puke on my couch this time or else I'll snitch you to tita na nagiinom ka" I give her a warning, it was a joke but she nodded and take it seriously.

Nang makahiga na muli siya sa couch, inimis ko na ang mga kinalat niya, tiniklop ko ang jacket niya, itinabi ang bonet and sapatos niya saka ay kinumutan siya.

I don't have any idea why she's been acting so strangely these past few days, I wanted to ask her if she's okay but I don't want to pry into her business.

"What happened to you, Zephyr?" Bulong ko sa sarili ko habang nag iimis, nang aking mapulot ang librong binili ko ay bigla na lamang niya akong hinawakan sa kamay.

When our eyes met, I was surprised to see her pain expression.

I wanted to ask her something but before I could open my mouth to speak, she pulled me closer, using her force, she sat up and my eyes went wide when our lips met.

Her eyes were close yet a tear fell down on her cheek. I don't know how to respond or react, she pulled me even more and kissed me deeply.

I couldn't kiss back, I was too surprised with her actions. But when my senses came back, I pushed her away and slightly walked back from her.

"W-what are you doing?" Nautal pa ako nang magtanong ako, she looked at me with pain and regrets in her eyes at doon ay tuluyan na siyang umiyak.

I panicked when she started crying, I walked towards her and asked her but instead of answering my question, she just hugged me tightly and buried her face on my neck.

"I'm sorry... I shouldn't feel this way but I can't help it. I like you. No! I'm in love with you, Cyra!" Lalong humigpit ang yakap niya matapos niyang magsalita, the world seemed to stop spinning for a moment.

She's in love with me...

"I couldn't help it... I tried to stop this feeling but I can't... And I hate myself for it." Dugtong pa niya, she cried and cried and I didn't even do anything to comfort her.

I was taken aback by her confession. I'm confused and disappointed, she said she's in love with me but why?

It took us half an hour before both of us came to our senses, nang kalmado na siya, we ended up sitting on the couch, she's leaning her head on my shoulder and I'm just staring at the wall.

"Will you reject me already" her words got my attention, I looked at her with pity and she just smiled at me, a smile that is far from happiness.

Everything is happening so fast, I feel like I need to run in order to catch up.

"Please reject me already so I can move on"

It's a rejection but why is it so hard to make a word that could not hurt her feelings.

She's my childhood friend...

I treated her like a twin sister.