Pursuing from the Shore (Sun Rays Series #2)

CHAPTER 24

Chapter 24

"Ang yabang-yabang naman! Porke dumating na 'yong boyfriend mo!"

I raised an eyebrow at Razel and set aside my book. A faint smirk played on my lips as I casually flipped my hair to annoy her. In response, she rolled her eyes, giving me an annoying, almost disgusted look, leaning her back against the chair while crossing her arms. It was hard to tell whether she was being supportive or simply being bitter towards me, samantalang siya 'tong ayaw sa commitment.

"Deadma sa basher-or should I say bitter?" I shook my head as I took a sip on my ice coffee.

Sobrang refreshing ng ininom ko kaya tinuloy ko na ang pagbabasa. Good thing I am so close to finish the half of the book. I believe, kaya na namin tapusin ni Davin na basahin 'yong isa pang book sa loob ng dalawang araw.

We are currently here inside the campus library dahil ito ang perfect spot para ituloy ang readings para sa book reviews namin. Davin on the other hand, he's so close to finishing the other book he's been reading two days ago. Monday ngayon at ito lang ang inaatupag namin.

"Anong bitter? Duh! Never! Hindi ko lang masikmura ang feeling ng araw-araw, gabi-gabi may ka-call at kausap tapos dagdag stress sa buhay ko!" she spat, halos panggigilan niya na ang librong hawak niya.

"It's good for emotional and mental support during these days. At least, my boyfriend's very understanding, and he's taking care of me," I said confidently. Aba, ayaw ko naman i-badmouth si Davin kahit minsan ay tinatarantado niya ako sa mga joke at pang-aasar niya.

"Naks, napakayabang talaga. Magdadabog na ba ako nito?" she added, rolling her eyes again. "How about sa physical support, ha? Sex tuwing gabi?" walang prenong tanong niya.

I quickly choked upon my own saliva and attempted to smack her with the book I was holding.

"Gago!" I sneered at her, my cheeks started to feel heat.

Gusto na ni Razel na tumawa nang malakas pero sobra-sobra ang pagpipigil niya dahil nasa loob kami ng library.

"Aysus, akala mo talaga hindi, e!" asar niya lalo kaya uminit na naman ang pisngi ko. I sipped on my coffee again, feeling tensed about what she meant.

"Hindi naman talaga! We haven't done it yet, stupid!" I scowled. I swear, pulang-pula na ang mukha ko.

She covered her mouth, totally surprised. "Seryoso?!" intriga niya kaya napilitan akong tumango. "Kinginang 'yan!" she commented, laughing.

"Shut it! You're too loud!" saway ko sa kanya dahil hindi na siya tumigil.

She really had no intention of stopping teasing me! Fortunately, the librarian suddenly passed in our direction, so we instantly fell silent and pretended to focus on the book and read. Although the truth is, hindi na ako maka-focus sa pagbabasa dahil inaalala ko ang mga pinagsasasabi ni Razel kanina.

Why am I even thinking about it? Naisip ko tuloy; paano 'yon?

Enough. This is not helping me at all. I should focus on reading, mas kailangan ko nang madaliin 'to dahil sa friday na ang pasahan ng book review.

As soon as lunch time came, I prepared myself to leave, eager to go home now because we don't have classes this afternoon. Akalain mong two hours lang ang klase namin kaninang umaga, mas madami pa ang vacant time kaya nilaan ko na lang ang oras na 'yon sa pagbabasa ko.

"Uhm... hi, Redler."

I had not even arrived at the door when one of my blockmates called me. I looked at Venzel, a student council member of the campus. He's wearing his uniform neatly, nakasuot din siya ng specs.