IT WON'T STOP

9.

[ Machiko's ]

I woke up early in the morning, and Amara wasn't sleeping beside me anymore. I remembered that I fell asleep on the sofa, and she tried to bring me into bed. I smiled while reminiscing about our pure and romantic night together last night.

"Rise and shine, Machiko Jolene Lim!" She loudly spoke, leaning against the side of the door and giving me a cute smile.

"How could you be so beautiful even early in the morning?" I smiled teasingly.

"Ang early ha, you're nangbobola na!" She was so energetic. "Anyway, I made breakfast downstairs. Come na here." I immediately stood up and followed her when she said that.

She cooked bicol express. Damn, one of my favourites!

"I didn't know you're a chef." I sat down while staring at her; she was arranging the food and utensils.

"I'm the best cook in the family." She gave me a smile. "Try it!"

"I love Bicol Express, thank you." When I said that, her eyes squinted cutely. And then I took one spoonful.

"Oh my god," I uttered when I realised that it was spicy! I'm not into spicy foods.

"Hala, is it too spicy, po?" She softly answered, getting worried when she saw my reaction.

"Yeah, I'm not into spicy meals, baby." I still answered calmly and stood up to get cold, fresh milk from the fridge. She stood up, too, and ran to me quickly.

"I'm sorry! I didn't know; I'll cook another portion nalang! There's madami pa naman." She sounded so worried, like she killed or stole something.

"It's okay, baby." I chuckled because of her cuteness; she's really soft. She just doesn't want to hurt people.

"No, it's not! I'll cook; wait." She immediately turned around, and I followed her with slow foot steps.

When I was in front of her back, I back hugged her. And that made her stand straight.

"It's okay, Amara. You did not hurt me, and even if you do, I will not get aggressive towards you." I chuckled between saying those words.

She stayed silent for a few seconds; I knew she was blushing. "Tama na nga 'yan!" She laughed, trying to hide her kilig.

"Sit down, Jolene. I'll cook." I folded once again when she dominantly called my second name.

"When are you going to call me romantic endearments?" I acted like I wasn't satisfied with a playful smile on my face.

"Sit down, langga," she commanded while crossing her arms and staring at me.

Fuck. Fuck. Fuck.

I bit my lower lip and looked down to stop myself from smiling, then I immediately sat down.

I opened my phone to take a picture of her while she was cooking. It was like a soft launch; it even made it better when I realised that she was wearing one of my jerseys back then, when I was still a volleyball player at De La Salle.

[GC Name: JMC MGA BALIW]

Machiko: *sent a photo* (it was Amara who's cooking). I feel like I'm married.

Caily: nag biga na sayo pa kaayo sa buntag

Machiko: Huh?

Maise: HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA AAGAWIN KO SI AMARA, TIGNAN MO

Machiko: As if she will agree.

Juniper: Yang asar na 'yan ang kahinaan ni Machiko

Maise: eto naman hindi mabiro. @Caily ubos na car gas ko, sunduin mo'ko :)