I was busy scribbling at my paper when Seth sat beside me and nudged my shoulder. I just kept my focus on the undefined writings. But because Seth is Seth, he leaned his face close to my cheek. I didn't move. Sanay na ko sa kumag na 'to. Pareho sila nung kapatid niyang magulo. I just find it weird that Jade is a little bit mature than him. E mas matanda samin 'to nang isang taon.
"Fame." He whispered while poking my arm. Hindi talaga uso personal space sa taong 'to. I unconsciously tilt my face to the right which made his nose touch my cheek. Napaatras ako bigla. Kadiri.
Seth just laughed and wiggled his brows. Ayan na. Kumakapal na naman mukha niya. But before he can say anything, inunahan ko na. "Utut mo. Ba't ba kasi ang lapit mo?"
He just grinned then rested his elbow on the desk and his head on his palm. "Sus. Kulang pa nga 'yun sa'yo e. 'Ta mo, nilapit mo pa mukha mo. Nose to nose ba o kiss sa cheek gusto mo?" Asar niya. I just rolled my eyes. Feeling-ero.
I just grabbed my things and put them on my bag. Lalayas na lang ako kaysa makasama 'tong kupal na 'to. Nakakastress e. Hindi ko din naman alam kung bakit ako nandito sa library.
"Grabe ka sakin, Fame. Ba't ang sungit mo ngayon?" Seth asked while pouting. Bading.
"Ewan ko. Naumay na kasi yata ako sa'yo." I said then left him there. Just when I start to round the corner, I bumped into someone and his/her things fell. At dahil mabait naman ako ngayon, hindi nga lang kay Seth, tumulong na ako sa pagpulot ng mga gamit. Our hands touch accidentally and I inwardly roll my eyes. Ang cliché, ha. Wala kami sa movie. I just stood up and inabot na yung mga gamit niya. I didn't bother to look.
Baka kasi magkatinginan kami tapos magkaparu-paro sa tiyan ko. I sarcastically thought. I just said sorry then moved forward. Bahala na kung isipin niyang mataray ako. Wala naman akong pake. In a few weeks time, ga-graduate na ko at 'di na kami magtatagpo. And if ever magkatagpo man kami, I wouldn't care. Hindi ko naman nakita mukha niya. All I know is may suot siyang black wristband. And hell, there are lots of people who are wearing one. I'm actually wearing one.
I immediately touched my wristband. Meant to be? Siyempre, hindi. I shook my head to keep unwanted and silly thoughts then headed to- Okay. Where the hell am I going? I checked my phone and it's still 2:20. Mamayang 3 pa klase ko. Ang aga ko kasi natapos sa internship ko sa publishing house e. Eto tuloy, naghihintay nalang ako ng exams and I'm free to step out to the real world. I wonder where I'm going to work. The publishing house where I interned offered me a job but I'm still thinking about it. Baka kasi may bigger opportunities pa e. Nagbabaka-sakali.
I just headed to the cafeteria and texted Wasted but she said na may exam siya. Same with Psalm. Buti pa 'yung mga 'yun. They're already having their exams and next week defense nalang then ready to graduate na. Samantalang ako, I still have this week for lecture. Good thing I'm through with my defense.
"Fame." Someone called me and I looked back to see who it is and I have no idea who he is so I just focused on my pasta. I don't talk to strangers. Sadly, the stranger doesn't get the hint then sat beside me. Ang hilig tumabi ng mga tao sakin. Naaalibadbaran ako.
"Tama nga si Jade. Masungit ka." He said then chuckled to himself. I looked at him while chewing my food. Sino ba 'tong isang 'to? Papansin e.
"I'm Reece." He said then offered a hand. I looked at his hand then just shrugged. Kilala na naman niya ako e. Tsaka ayoko makipag-kamay. Pasmado ako. Nakakahiya naman, baka katulad niya yung kaibigan niyang si Jade. Iba iniisip sa kapasmaduhan ko. So I continue eating.
"So no talking and no handshake. Pasmado?" He asked then chuckled. Ang daldal naman, kitang kumakain 'yung tao e.
I was busy eating and Reece is busy staring when Jade came with Z. Oh yeah. Part time teacher si Z dito. But when he's married, aalis na din siya. Magpapart time husband daw kasi siya. Part time lang? Masumbong nga.
