Behind Closed Doors

two

The two went to the cafeteria after what happened earlier. Miro has become quiet ever since. Jens ordered them a food while Miro chose a table for them.

"Miro, galit ka ba?" Jens asked then pout. Miro slightly furrowed her eyebrows without saying anything.

"Don't be mad." Jens softly said and her hands clasped together. She shows her tearful gaze.

'Such a kid' Miro thought.

Miro ignored her as she started to eat. Jens blink rapidly as tears begin to form in her eyes. She sniffed, Miro furrowed her eyebrows as she glanced at her.

"Tsk."

Miro stands from her seat and goes beside her. She pulled her for a hug. Jens started crying and she covered her face. Miro let out a giggle and rubbed her back.

"Just because I have a soft spot for you doesn't mean you can use it every time." Miro messed her hair.

"Sorry na nga. Bakit ka ba kasi nandon? " Jens sniffed as she wipes her tears using the back of her hands.

"Jens, student ako dito. I have the privilege to walked around if I want to." Miro rolled her eyes as she walked back to her chair. Jens giggles.

Between them, Jens is the soft one, while Miro is the tough one. Some people think that they are not compatible because they are more than opposite.

Jens is into sports while Miro is more on instruments.

Jens like to write while Miro prefers to read.

Jens is actually a social butterfly while Miro is always having a hard time to maintain her social life.

Jens is from an oriented family while Miro lives in her condo with Cleir Lecaros her sister.

Jens is not fan of alcohol while Miro is living for it.

You see these differences are not hindrances in their friendship.

"Miezy" with widened eyes and mouth agape, Jens utter. Miro, on the other hand froze on her seat.

"Jens, I will just give you this. Nakalimutan mo sa room." Miezy uses her flat tone and blank stare. 

Miezy just kept her eyes on Jens. While Miro was just looking at her food.

Jens glanced at Miro's face before reaching for the notebook Miezy was holding. Jens smiled slightly at Miezy.

"Thank you. Kumain ka na?" Jens tried to ease the tension.

"Sabay ka samin." Jens scratched her nape when she almost stammered.

Miro become stiff that caught Jens attention.

"No, thank you." Miezy replied plainly without showing any emotion as she walked away.

Jens looked at Miro with regretful gaze. Miro looked back at her with the hint of sadness.

"I'm sorry." Jens almost whispered, feeling guilty about what happened.

"It's okay." Miro tried to smile at her but the hint of sadness is lingering in her smile.

Jens dropped her gaze on her food as she felt so much regret.

Miezy and Miro used to be closed friends. Actually before she came they are already friends.

Then something happened that made the friendship fall apart. Ever since that incident happened Miro and Miezy never really talked to each other anymore.

That's why Jens feeling a bit guilty right now. She knows how much this will affect Miro.

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"Class dismissed." Aliah seriously said. The students didn't move and let Aliah to walked out first.

"Haaa!" The students let out a deep breathe. Their tense posture relaxed.

"I'm still shaking because of her stare. She's so scary." One of the students stated as she put her hands on her chest.

"I can't even think straight earlier."

"She's intimidating."

"Can't wait to finish this course."

They all complain without knowing that Aliah is there, standing outside the room. A wave of sadness swamp in her eyes as she walked away.

On her way to the faculty room, she saw Miro who is rushing to the washroom. Aliah watch her, eyebrows raised in confusion. She was about to passed by but she heard her throwing up.

She decided to go in and check what's happening with her.

"Fuck!" Miro mummered, Aliah stood behind her quietly.

Miro lifted her face and stared at the mirror. Her eyes widened when she saw Aliah's reflection. Their eyes locked.

"M-Ma'am." Miro stutter and face her with a forced smile. Aliah raised her eyebrows to her.

Uncomfortable silence raise between them.

"Hangover?" Aliah asked, her calm demeanor bring peace to Miro.

"Uh,yeah..." Miro scratched her nape and avoid her gaze.

Aliah nodd as she pull something from her bag.

"Here, drink this." Aliah offer her an advil. Miro stared at her hand for a while.

"Come on, accept it." Aliah insisted. Miro slowly reach the advil from her hand.

"T-thanks." Miro smiled.

"You're tense." Aliah stated as she tapped ger shoulder..

"Of course not." Miro defensively.

"If you say so. I'll go now. I still have class." Aliah said as she went out.

"Gosh!" Miro let out a sigh as she put her hand on her chest.

"She's so argh."

"I am what?" Aliah came back again. Miro gasped in surprise.

"No-nothing." A blush rose in her cheeks as she smiled at her awkwardly.