Pursuing from the Shore (Sun Rays Series #2)

CHAPTER 4

You Give Love a Bad Name by Bon Jovi

Chapter 4

"Binlock mo pala ako. Nakakatampo ka," Davin brought out, he seemed upset.

Nalukot ang noo ko. I remembered I blocked him earlier when I was in the cafeteria. Bakit ko nga ba 'yon ginawa? Ah basta, dahil 'yon sa pinagsasasabi niya.

Since I owe him for this day, I took my phone out from my skirt's pocket. Binuksan ko 'yon at saka siya in-unblock. I showed him the phone screen as proof.

"Okay na?"

Natawa lang siya kaya pinagpatuloy na namin ang paglalakad.

At dahil magkaparehong oras ang Caelus at Kanluran, napagpasyahan ko na kung anong unang band ang madadaanan namin, doon na lang ako.

I feel like I'm lost in my own life, just going with whatever comes my way. Why complicate things, anyway? As an introvert easily drained by my surroundings, I find comfort within simple thoughts. I just want to avoid dragging out my decisions and avoid complicated things.

"Dito na tayo," puna ni Davin kaya ako lumingon sa pinto.

There was a posted paper beside it at nakita kong Caelus ang nandito. I guess, dito na talaga ako.

"Pasok ka na. For sure kaunti pa lang kayo r'yan dahil maaga pa."

Napalunok ako bigla. My introverted ass is kicking me up at the moment. I then adjusted my electric guitar slung over my shoulder before heaving a deep breath. Namamawis na ang mga palad ko. Ano ba 'to?! Hindi pa nga nagsisimula, na-te-tense na ako?!

"Oh, kalma," biglang kanta ni Davin.

I quickly gave him a sharp look dahil mukhang nagsisimula na naman siyang mang-asar.

"I'm going inside now. And... thank you for today." Tipid ko siyang nginitian.

I just wished he would feel the sincerity in me kahit medyo awkward kung ngumiti ako. I don't usually smile.

"For today pala, ha. Ibig sabihin may susunod pa?" Tumataas-taas ang kilay niya habang mapaglarong nakangiti sa akin.

"You wish, Davin." I slightly rolled my eyes.

"No worries, Red. Sabi mo 'yan, e. Baka nga hindi lang wish, ipa-exorcist ko pa."

My patience completely disappeared. Napakamapaglarong lalaki! He never failed himself to get on my damn nerves!

"Wait, sabihin mo nga ulit name ko," he said so I frowned.

"What for? Papasok na 'ko."

"Dali na." He grinned.

What's the deal with his name? Anong trip niya't gusto niyang banggitin ko ulit?!

"Para naman 'tong others. Huwag mong sabihing nakalimutan mo na 'ko?" walang sense niyang tanong.

"Hilarious."

"Redler... papakilala ako nang maayos." Bigla siyang sumeryoso.

Nanatili akong nakatingin sa kanya. After a second, his lips formed a soft smile.

"Daniel Lancevin Velazco, HUMSS 11-A," he started. "Wala pa akong naisip kung anong gusto kong maging, e."

"Like a 'future' or something?"

He nodded. "Oo, wala pa. Pero kung future mo puwede na."

I got confused. "Anong sabi mo?"

"Pasok ka na kako."