After the "CUT!"

Burning Ice

A/N: Nakausap ko na po si Mama Ten ✌🏼

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"Menggay, si Tisoy kasi... may aksidente..."

Upon hearing those words, she literally froze where she is currently standing. Time stood still for her. She felt a cruel coldness gripping her heart, trying to take over it.

It took Mama Ten a few gentle taps to lure her back in to reality.

"Tumawag sa akin si Leysam kanina, papunta na daw sila sa ospital. Tara 'nak, sumunod na tayo."

She fought to keep the creeping coldness closing in on her at bay, and focus on the what's important - RJ. RJ needs her, she needs to get to him as soon as humanly possible.

"Ma, ano po nangyari?"

"Hindi ko din alam 'nak. Ok naman siya nun kausap ko kanina, excited makauwi, makita ka. Tapos bigla na lang tumawag si Leysam. Manalig ka anak, magiging ok din ang lahat."

They found Leysam pacing outside the emergency room, his already pale face just lost a bit more color upon seeing the two racing to get to him. And that simple gesture is just another icy stab to her heart.

"Kuya, kuya... anong nangyari?"

"Ano kasi Menggay..."

There it is again; the cold, numbing feeling threatening to take over her whole being. But she has to stay in control, she cannot let the cold darkness consume her.

RJ needs her, she can feel it, RJ needs her. She needs to stay focused, she cannot break down now.

How she got in the emergency room, she's not sure. She just realized that she's already in front of curtained stall. She could make out the shadows of the doctors fussing over the patient in the bed.

She slowly made her way to the other side of the curtain, the cold feeling is still there. She can feel herself choking her sobs, mentally preparing herself for what she would find at the other side.

But nothing could've prepared her with what she saw after she drew the curtain.

"Mahal! Anong ginagawa mo dito?"

All it took is one question, and a dapper looking RJ sitting on the hospital to literally drain her. Her heart filled with worry and numbing was literally replaced by confusion and budding irritation.

"Ah Maine, andiyan ka na pala." The doctor turned again to RJ, "so as I was saying Alden, take it easy on you left foot. Wala namang fracture, swollen lang. Don't exert too much effort lang for the next 3 to 4 days, magiging ok din agad yan."

The doctor left, discretely followed by Leysam and Mama Ten. A war is about to happen and they don't wanna get caught in the crossfire while it's happening.

RJ sheepishly looked at Maine, and the fire shooting from her eyes sent shivers down his spine. If he survived the minor accident earlier, he might not survive Maine's wrath.

"Care to explain?"

"Ano kasi... kasi nagmamadali ako bumaba sa van, tapos ano... sa pagmamadali ko, ano... Kasi ano..."

"ANO?!?"

"Natapilok kasi ako pagbaba ko ng van..."

And he wasn't able to finish what he was trying to say. When earlier, she was literally shivering from the fear of losing him... now, she is burning with so much emotions she could strangle him.

"Ricardooooo!"

Maine wasn't able say anything else as RJ pulled her in and his lips captured hers. 

It started as a slow burn, her mouth slanting over his, his tongue begging for entrance. When she opened her mouth, RJ did not waste any more time. Both their tongues danced to the unsung adage of old times.

The desire, the longing they have for each other kept on burning. RJ's hand snaked down to her waist, touching the small sliver of skin exposed, setting her skin on fire. They are both burning, and even if the whole world burns with them neither of them gives a damn. They are two lovers deprived of each other, and nothing can stop them from getting their fills.

Nothing but the need to come up for air .

But only their lips disconnected, his forehead is still on hers, their eyes doing all the talking while both are catching their breath.

"Happy Valentines day, Love.", he whispered as he gently laid his lips on hers again.

"Happy Valentines day. I love you."

It's not ideal, but it's their first Valentines Day together and it's as perfect as it gets.