Pursuing from the Shore (Sun Rays #2)

Chapter 16

Entry: Redler's Archive

So, siren-eyed guy... I guess I should say it: I have a massive crush on you.

Seriously, you're kind of cute.

But don't expect me to say that to your face. No way.

I can't even picture myself doing that without turning into a tomato. Just writing this makes me grin like an idiot.

Now I get you. Gan'yan ka rin naman sa 'kin, 'di ba? Except you're way more vocal about it. But me? I would rather keep all this to myself. Because I know my feelings, and I'm not about to hand them out just yet.

So, just do your thing. Exist in my life the way you want to. I'll deal with it. I'll accept you.

Gosh. This is driving me insane.

— aredgate

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Chapter 16

"I made a fanart for your novel," Davin brought up before sipping on his red velvet frappe.

I widened my eyes, surprised to hear it from him. "F-For real? Have you finished reading the entire novel?" paninigurado ko.

He proudly nodded. "For real na for real, Red. Matagal ko na 'yon natapos, ilang beses na nga akong nagre-read, e." He winked.

I gave him an oh reaction as I leaned my back against the chair's backrest. We're currently here at the coffee shop, sitting across from each other near the glass wall where we could have a good sight of the road highway. It's the cafe that I and Edorina usually go to.

Kung dati ay ang best friend ko ang kasama ko rito, ngayon ay si Davin na. Reason was because Edo has been hanging out with Renzler lately.

I am not really sure about what's going on between them, pero malalaman-laman ko na lang na magkasama sila rito sa coffee shop. Renzlwr was the one who's telling me everything that he usually invites Edo to go here, and the girl would go along with him without any complaints.

"May I see the artwork?" I curiously said.

Davin's eyes lit up as he nodded like an innocent pup. He was grinning with enthusiasm as he took an iPad from his backpack.

"Here, here, tignan mo. Nag-enjoy akong gawan ng artwork 'yong novel mo, lalo na 'yong mga characters," sabi niya, excited na excited.

I let out a soft chuckle as he gave me his iPad. Pag-open ko nito ay mayroon pala itong password so I showed him the screen, making him let out a gleefully smirk while looking at it.

"DLVSRF ang password, all caps lock," he said before sipping on his frappe.

"DLVSRF?" medyo curious kong sabi. I typed it on the screen and it opened immediately. "The DLV simply is the acronym of your name, right? What about the SRF?" I raised my eyebrow.

He shook his head. "D simply means Davin," he started, leaning closer. "RF is the acronym of your first name-Redler Francine."

My forehead creased, amused yet totally surprised. Why would he even include my name in his password? Ang dami naman pakulo ng lalaking 'to.

I lifted my eyebrow again. "So, it will turn out like: Davin LVS Redler Francine. What does that even mean, huh?"

Mas lalong lumapad ang pilyo niyang ngiti. His ears turned red before answering, "It means Davin loves Redler Francine."

"Ang dami mong alam!" I sneered with a flushed face as I attempted to stab him with the iPad's Apple pencil. "You're in love with me?"

He proudly nodded. "Sino ba naman ang hindi? Araw-araw kaya akong nahuhulog sa 'yo."