Moments of Clarity
"I like you too."
I finally said the words, letting them out in a breath I didn't even realize I was holding. As soon as they left my lips, I saw the tension in his face dissolve. His eyes softened, and a look of pure relief spread across his face.
For a moment, we just sat there, absorbing what had just happened between us.
He smiled, and this time it reached his eyes. "Talaga?" he asked softly, his voice almost shaking.
I nodded, unable to trust my voice anymore. My heart was still racing, but somehow, now it felt lighter.
Dwayne sat up straight, letting out a small laugh as he rubbed the back of his neck, clearly embarrassed but happy. "Hindi ko akalaing sasabihin ko 'to nang ganito," he admitted. "Pero... I'm really glad."
I felt my cheeks flush. This was real. I wasn't dreaming.
We sat in that comfortable silence for a few more moments, both of us just basking in the unspoken connection between us.
And in that moment, everything felt right.
Tahimik kaming naglakad papunta sa sakayan, ang bawat hakbang ay magaan dahil sa nangyari kanina. The comfortable silence between us wrapped me like a warm blanket, and I couldn't help but feel grateful for it.
It was a moment I didn't want to end. It's like we're under a spell, and I don't want it to break. It was as if the world around us faded away, leaving just the two of us caught in this bubble of newfound emotions. I could feel my heart flutter more than ever, and I enjoyed every second of it.
"I'll see you tomorrow." Sabi nya nang makarating na kami doon.
Tumango ako at sinabing, "See you."
We waved at each other at sumakay na ako nang jeep, but I couldn't tear my gaze away from him hanggang sa magsimulang umandar ang jeep.
While we were still looking at each other, I thought about how everything changed. Just days ago, I was consumed by confusion, which caused me to avoid him, but now I felt light, as if a weight had been lifted from my shoulders.
It's incredible how a single confession could turn everything upside down. My heart pounded at the thought that this is just the beginning, the start of something beautiful.
Our eyes locked, and in that moment, it felt like our hearts were having a conversation of their own. Words were unnecessary, the way we looked at each other says it all.
Nagpatuloy ang jeep sa pag-alis but I didn't care. I was lost in his gaze, and for that fleeting moment, I knew that everything would be alright.
"Okay ka lang, Zy? Kanina ka pa tulala dyan."
Napatingin ako kay Mona nang sabihin nyo 'yon. Kaagad akong umayos nang pagkakatayo, pilit na inaayos ang sarili para maipakitang ayos lang ako.
I'm spacing out again. I can't help it when I keep remembering what happened yesterday.
"That's right, Zyrelle. Napapangiti ka pa nga habang nakatulala." Sabi ni Cherry kaya napatakip ako sa bibig.
Really? Oh my god! Nakakahiya 'yon. Baka akalain nila ay nababaliw na ako.
Mabilis na napatingin ako kay Mona nang bigla nya akong kalabitin.
"Bakit?" Nagtatakang tanong ko.
May tinignan sya sa likod ko kaya naman napatingin ako doon. I saw Dwayne walking towards us with a plastic bag in hand.
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