Serenity
"Sean!"
Nasa ilalim ulit ako ng tubig ngayon. I don't know if my ears deceive me pero parang may narinig akong sumigaw.
Di ko nalang pinansin yun and closed my eyes again. Di ko alam kung ilang minuto o oras na ako dito sa pool but I don't really mind. Mamayang 4PM pa naman yung practice namin.
Huh?
As I was lost in the tranquility, I suddenly felt something warm and unexpected.
The softness of his lips against my own broke through my peaceful reverie. Ilang minuto rin akong tuliro, my mind struggles to reconcile the serene underwater world with this sudden, intimate contact.
Axel's kissing me.
BITCH WHAT THE FUCK?! HINAHALIKAN AKO NI AXEL!
Agad-agad kong binuksan ang mga mata ko, and through the rippling water, kita ko yung mukha ni Axel. His eyes are closed, but his expression is filled with an intensity that I haven't seen before. Then realization hit me, hindi ako nalulunod, pero ang akala ni Axel ay nalulunod ako.
The kiss, meant as a life-saving act, carried an unexpected tenderness, a depth of emotion that left me breathless in a different way.
Nakaramdam ako ng halo-halong emosyon, isang halo ng pagkagulat, pasasalamat, and something deeper. My heart felt warmth. The fear and urgency of Axel's actions touched me profoundly, dito mas napakita ni Axel kung gaano talaga ako ka importante sa kanya.
My initial confusion melted away, it is now replaced by a tender awareness of the bond we shared.
I gently pressed back against the kiss, gusto kong ipahiwatig sa kanya na okay lang ako, na nandito pa ako. My heart swelled with emotion, realizing that this act of perceived rescue was also an unspoken confession of how deep his care and love for me.
Tama, hindi na nga ako nag-iisa ngayon. I now have Axel, my dearest Captain, who's willing to dive in and save me, both literally and emotionally.
I don't know kung kailan kami nag resurfaced, but when we did, Axel's arms were still around my waist, and mine were still wrapped around his shoulders habang hinahabol namin yung hininga namin. I smiled softly at Axel, my heart felt lighter than it had been in a long time.
My two favorite source of solace are here with me right now. Kaya siguro sobrang gaan talaga ng puso ko ngayon.
Napansin ko na tahimik pa rin si Axel at medyo nanginginig pa siya. Did I really scared him that much? Naguguilty tuloy ako.
Without a second thought, niyakap ko siya ng mahigpit habang ipinulupot ko ang aking mga binti sa kanyang tagiliran.
"I'm here, love. I'm here. Calm down for me, please?" Mahinahon kong bulong sa kanyang tenga.
Dinikit ko ang aking mukha sa kanyang leeg and placed soft kisses on it to calm him down. I'm also caressing his nape and hair tenderly.
"I'm here, love." Paulit-ulit kong sabi sa kanya.
Naramdaman kong mas lalo niyang hinigpitan yung pagkakayakap niya sa akin.
I heard him sigh deeply as he buried his face on my neck. "Fuck. Fuck. Fuck." Mahina niyang pagkakasabi.
Patuloy ko lang na hinahaplos ng mahinahon ang kanyang buhok. Hinayaan ko muna siyang kumalma. Kahit masyadong mahigpit yung pagkakayakap niya sa akin, I didn't say word kasi alam ko na he's still anchoring his senses back.
"Please don't scare me like that ever again. Je ne peux pas imaginer ma vie sans toi, mon amour." [I can't imagine my life without you, my love.]
BINABASA MO ANG
My Dearest Captain
RomansaIn the competitive world of swimming, two boys meet and feel an instant, undeniable connection. For Axel, the sport is a path to Olympic glory, but for Sean, it's a sanctuary from a haunting past. As Axel's persistent affection clashes with Sean's r...
