Neighbor ✓ [MikhAiah] [Book #2]

36

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3RD PERSON

"Good morning!" Alana greets her girlfriend as they both prepare to leave the dorm building and head to school.

"Good morning~ Did you sleep well?" Mikaela asks, flashing a warm smile that instantly gives Alana a burst of energy, even though she's still tired.

"Hindi nga eh," Alana admits. Her restless heart kept her awake last night, and now she looks haggard, with noticeable eye bags and messy hair. She mentally sighs—what a great way to impress her new, official girlfriend.

On the other hand, Mikaela looks different today, almost as if she put extra effort into her appearance. She's wearing brand-new clothes and a Rolex watch, adding a touch of elegance.

"Then sleep tayo maaga later," Mikaela says, ruffling Alana's hair affectionately. "You look cute today."

Alana snaps her head to the side, blushing as she meets Mikaela's gaze. Having a girlfriend like Mikaela might not be the healthiest thing for her heart.

"Thank you..." Alanaresponds, still flustered. "And you look... extra today."

"Grabe, nag-effort ako sa porma ko tapos ayun lang sasabihin mo?" Mikaela teases, giving her a mock-serious look.

"Hindi mo na need mag-effort, pogi ka na kahit anong gawin mo," Alana says honestly.

Mikaela pauses, clearly amused, and then leans in to peck Alana's lips cause the latter to widen her eyes, her face turns a deep shade of red, and her whole body freezes.

"Thank you~" Mikaela grins.

"HUY!" Alana nudges Mikaela's shoulder lightly. "Bakit may biglang halik?"

"What do you mean? Hindi ba ikaw yung na-una manghalik kahapon? You even—"

"AHHH HINDI KITA MARINIG!" Alana yells, covering her ears in embarrassment and sprinting ahead, leaving a laughing Mikaela behind.

"Hey, wait for me!"

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"I think we should let go," Alana says as she glances down at their intertwined hands. They're at school now, and she doesn't want to attract too much attention. She's never been one for public displays of affection.

"Ayaw." Mikaela replies casually, keeping her hand firmly in Alana's. As they walk inside, Alana notices the whispering among students, exactly as she expected.

The murmurs are quiet, but Alana can still hear some of them:

"Whoa, they're dating?!" 

"I told you they were a thing!"

"So cute."

"Wow! Romeo and Juliet!" Amalia teases as the couple approaches their group of friends.

"Congrats!" Giselle says with a warm smile.

"I got my eye on you still ha, Miks." Cole says, giving Mikaela a mock-serious look.

"Plot twist pala kayong dalawa—" Amalia adds, shaking her head in disbelief.

"Huy wag niyo ako kalimutan ha, ako yung president ng ship." Jo chimes in with a teasing grin.