Hello, Yellow Fellow

Chapter 30

Hello, Yellow Fellow
Chapter 30: After

It's been over a month since Riri's birthday party. Everything that happened there stayed there, especially the issue with Reign, Maki, and me. After that night when Maki reassured me, I've been more determined to figure out my feelings for him.

Naging mailap sa akin si Reign, but we still share smiles, glances, and small talk. She apologized about what happened, and I understand. She needs time to resolve her own issues with Maki.

Hindi ko na rin sinabi kay Maki ang tungkol dito. I don't want to meddle with their issue, and I've come to realize na hindi dapat ma-involve ang personal feelings ko sa gulo nila. At napagtanto ko rin, I didn't really see a problem with me being close to Maki, and I still don't.

As for Maki? Well, as usual, he's always here, pestering me every chance he gets. Parang dito na nga siya sa condo ko tumitira. He only goes home at night, pero minsan, kung ginagabi na talaga, he stays over.

We always laugh and have fun together. Ang saya niyang kasama, and he's helped me find comfort, especially when my traumas try to resurface. Hindi ko pa rin nasasabi 'yong tungkol doon, at hanggang ngayon wala pa rin akong balak.

Pero nakakainis pa rin siya. Like ngayon.

"Lagyan mo pa ng condensed milk!" I complained as I reached for the can.

"Hell no, that's too much!" He blocked me, shielding the blender with his body.

Ang laki ng katawan niya kaya bagsak 'yong balikat ko at tinignan na lamang siya.

"Hindi nga matamis! You haven't put any condensed milk or even regular milk!"

"This is a strawberry shake, not a strawberry milkshake," he said with that signature smug smile, clearly enjoying my frustration.

"Sige na, lagyan mo na, kahit konti lang, please?" I insisted, pouting for extra effect.

"You should limit your sugar intake, Elione." He gave me a sharp look before turning the blender on.

I sulked, dipping my finger into the condensed milk I was holding, and tasted a bit just to be defiant.

"Elione!" He snapped when he saw me.

"Konti lang naman," I said, playing innocent.

"You already had two ice creams this morning! Oh god, you're impossible."

"Sweets are my lifeline, just so you know," I huffed, rolling my eyes dramatically.

"Like it or not, you're following me... or else I'll call your Kuya." He smirked, using his ultimate weapon to threaten me. Ayan na naman siya, lagi niyang ginagawang panakot si Kuya.

I recently found out that Kuya has been checking on me through Maki. Kaya pala hindi siya nagpaparamdam! Over the top na 'yong tampo ko, to be honest. He really wasn't kidding no'ng sinabi niyang ipapabantay niya ako kay Maki.

"I hate your lifestyle," I glared at him.

He chuckled, clearly amused. "I just want you to be healthy."

He turned off the blender and poured the shake into two glasses. He handed me one. "Here, enjoy," he said, smugly watching me.

I took a sip and immediately pulled a face. "Hindi masarap."

Maki's mouth dropped open, clearly not expecting that. "You ungrateful brat," he shot back, downing his own drink in one go.

"Paano ko 'to magugustuhan? You just blended strawberries and called it a day." I rolled my eyes again, making sure to let him know just how unimpressed I was.