A Summer to Forever

3

"Guys, mag-setup na lang tayo ng mat natin dito sa tabi nila para 'di na tayo istorbo sa kanilang dalawa," teased Sam while looking at Ate Jules and Ry.

We placed a mat beside them, but with a distance, then we started talking to each other. It was a little awkward at first but thank God Sam was there to break the ice.

"Bro, si Meng nga pala," introduced Sam.

"Oo bro, napakilala mo na kahapon sa mall."

"Ah, narinig mo pala? Akala ko puro phone ka lang, eh," I joked.

Both of them were surprised by what I just said. I couldn't help it, I could be really frank at times.

Sam laughed awkwardly, "Itong si Menggay naman masyadong ano."

"Wow, Menggay?!" I complained.

"Menggay ka pala, eh," RJ laughed.

"'Yan 'yung pang-asar naming nickname sa kanya since bata pa kami," Sam pointed out.

"Hindi na tayo bata so 'di na dapat Menggay," I protested. I got my phone out and started checking my Twitter.

"Hay nako, phone na naman," said Sam. "Let's be sociable here."

RJ brought out his phone as well and started playing. I know because I glanced at his screen.

"Bahala nga kayong dalawa dyan, maghahanap muna ako ng chickas," Sam announced.

"Baka may mahanap. Ang aga pa kaya," I exclaimed.

Ate Jules and Ry heard Sam and laughed.

"Itong kapatid mo parang ang hilig hilig sa chicks, ah?" Ry mentioned. "Kapag kausap kami 'di mawawala ang salitang 'yan."

"Ewan ko nga dyan, eh. Sobrang chickboy," Ate Jules added. "O, guys bakit naman puro phone kayo dyan?" she noticed me and RJ glued to our phones.

"Yeah guys, we're at the beach. At least try to enjoy it?" Ry said.

"Oo, nag-eenjoy naman ako, eh. Look I'm taking a picture and tweeting it," I answered.

@mainiemouse: Beach bummin' 🌊☀️ *insert photo here*

"Speaking of Twitter... What's your username, Jules?" Ry asked.

"It's @julesnotcaesar," she laughed.

"Wow, witty username," Ry mentioned.

"Hey, follow me! @mainiemouse," I said.

"Uy, funny rin?" he added.

@itsmeryang followed you!

"Wow, thanks for the follow, Mr. Popular!" Ate Jules said. "956 followers."

"Popular agad? Hindi ba pwedeng friendly lang?" Ry added.

They started talking to each other again like they had their own world. I paid attention to my phone again.

@richardjr02 followed you!

"Sino naman 'tong @richardjr02 na nag-follow sa'kin," I said.

RJ cleared his throat.

"Ikaw si Richard?"

"Yup, RJ for short. Kasi nga Jr."