IT WON'T STOP

2.

[ Machiko's ]

I was offended, but I also thought it was hilarious. I opened my phone, and my notifications were blown out. There's also a lot of my fans who are freaking out, and some are just supporting. It was so messy.

"Omg, media-breaking! They are going to be a powerful couple."

"No freaking way! Machiko is ours 🥲 "

"Walang laban, ang ganda niya hoy! Dapat gets natin si Mac 😫 "

The comments said thousands were popping up. And two comments caught my attention.

"@amaraceta hala, ang landi! kaya pala hindi nakasabay pag-uwi si bff sa amin HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA!" It was Sadie, the model in the Philippines. So, they are friends?

Replied: "Sabi niya lang she was pogi, eh huhu nauwi kaagad 😭" and Skylar, the famous soloist. They are all friends.

Fuck, she called me Pogi? So, she watched me perform last night at the bar. I smiled, knowing she found me interesting and attractive.

The day passed, and I did bed-rotting since we have a 3-day break. I decided to eat breakfast outside; there's a newly opened coffee shop, and they also have bread stuff there.

When I got there, I ordered blueberry muffins and matcha hot coffee. It's really cold today; I'm even wearing a beanie and a thick green hoodie with white long pants. As soon as I got my order, someone came in and caught my eye. It's Amara, and she's alone.

She's wearing eyeglasses and a black hat; her white shirt was oversized, and it looked like it's from Balenciaga. Her pants are like pyjamas.

She just normally ordered, and I was taking a bite at my muffin while staring at her. So, she's fil-am? God, why am I interested? I haven't even cleared up our rumor. Neither of us did.

When she sat down, she opened a book she was bringing. Wow, she loves books. And the book she was reading, I used to read. I decided to stand up and sit on the same table as her.

"Hi." My voice sounded soft. Wow.

"It's you again." She closed her book and smiled. "Machiko, right?"

"You should really remember my name, knowing how many times you called me that night." I playfully smiled and sat down. Her expressions changed; she's annoyed now. Cute.

"I've read that book," I pointed out. "It's great. "

"It is; we should do library dates since it looks like you're also a bookworm." She shot back, imitating my playful smile. Damn. Hot.

"I don't have time for that," Suddenly, I lost control on how to flirt back.

"Make time, girlfriend," She knows! Of course, she does!

"The articles," I sighed. "Why do you have to be so famous? You just brought paparazzis."

She chuckled, "Same question for you, actually. Some of your so-called fangirls attacked me through Instagram dms."

"Did they? Really? Fuck," I looked down and just drank my coffee.

"You should clear your name, Machiko. You're an idol. I just know your management is strict, " She spoke in a soft tone.

How'd she know?

I don't know what's holding me back from clearing up those rumors. I somehow liked it. This time with this woman, it gave me the feeling of a thrill.

We stayed silent for a few seconds, and her order came. The waiter was looking at the both of us like he knew who we were.

"Thank you," she smiled.