"I miss you."
I abruptly stopped from my struggle to free myself from his arms. It is undeniable how my heartbeat speed up just by that mere three words he'd whispered. "W-what?" I looked at him straight in the eyes but he looked away. His flush face did not escape my eyes as I scan him entirely.
"I...." He stuttered and it's good to know I am not the only one feeling this unease. "Can we go inside?"
"Ah yeah.. sure." He stepped aside as I fished the keys from my pocket. I opened the door wider for him and closed it as he entered. "Sit I'll get us something to drink." I waved my hand towards the couch and strutted to the kitchen. I grab two cans of soft drinks from the fridge and handed one to him when I reach the living room.
A minute passed then it becomes five minutes and still no one talked which is obviously very uncomfortable especially after what he said to me just minutes ago.
"Ahem.."
"I mean it." I sealed my lips as soon as I opened them. Now I am lost for words again.
"How..? I mean why?" Why would he miss me? The last time I check we are not really into speaking term after all that had happened. I still missed Angelo a lot. And I am sure as hell I haven't completely forgiven this boy sitting in front of me.
He let out a laugh grimly with utter disbelief in his eyes. "Ain't it obvious? C'mon Adams you're supposed to be a genius." He urged teasingly but my face is just coated with quiz. He sighed and scratched the back of his neck. "Let me just show it to you." He gave me a smirked.
"What does that even mean? You are so confusing right now you know."
"Just forget it." I glared at him but he feigns not seeing it and immediately changes the topic. "So, how's America?"
"America is still America." I said with a shrug. "And how are you?"
"I'm good now." I narrowed my eyes on him but he was not looking at me instead he had that far away gleam on his face.
"Seriously Brice what is wrong with you?" I asked annoyed.
He snaps his head back at me and scowled. "Nothing." Now that's the Sy I know. We fell silent again. And this time I am determined not to talk first and so he did. "Well, do you have anything to do tonight?"
I told mom that I'll be home before dinner and Jairus and I haven't talk about telling our friends about us being siblings yet. "I don't know, why?" When he did not respond I asked again. "Why are you here Brice?"
His face flushed again. "I was just checking if you're in."
"Hmmm.. why?"
"Because." I've waited for him to give me a sensible reason but he keeps his mouth shut.
BINABASA MO ANG
Azure: The Retired Assassin
Action"I was born to live. Raise to kill. Now I want out." -Azure Adams "Hired Killers. Murderers. Hitman. Reapers. Assassins. These are human species that I loathe the most." -Brice Adriel Sy