Remembering Sir Tisoy

Pork

Sheen was the one who took care of her wounds, since she was first-aid trained. It was a good thing that they brought a first-aid kit, otherwise she might have lost a bit of blood.

The rest of the walk became very awkward, very fast. One, because Maine was limping, making Richard want to try and help her out. Two, as Maine didn't want to be helped by him. Three, because Maine wanted Sheen to help her, but she couldn't because she was already too tired from all the walking they did. And finally, four, as Richard had no choice but to force her to comply with a piggy back ride.

"Ang arte-arte," Sheen coughed innocently.

Maine turned her head and glared towards Sheen, who was pretending to view the scenery, hands gripped behind her back, kicking her feet.

It was true, though, that she was becoming a bit of a drama queen around him. The mere action that they exchanged earlier - him, convincing her to just do it and her unstoppable whining - was enough to convince Sheen that Maine was being more maarte than usual.

"Remember when I used to do this to you?" he asks her to break the silence.

"Tigilan mo 'ko. Kung hindi, sasakalin talaga kita," she emphasizes as she hits him on the head.

"Hay, still so stubborn."

She starts to tighten her hold on his neck.

"A-A-Aray! Huy! 'Wag! Sige ka, ibabagsak kita."

This scares her a little as she didn't want any further injuries inflicted on her body. So, she releases his neck and looks forward. Not long after, they see multiple cabins and they release a sigh of relief.

"Baba mo na 'ko! Baba mo na 'ko!" Maine forces, as she hits his chest and flails her legs.

"Malayo-layo pa 'yan!"

"Wala kang pake!"

He drops her gently as he could no longer contain her motions. Sheen and Richard just watches as she takes quick limps towards the cabins.

"Hayaan mo na 'yan. Pasaway lang talaga," Sheen implies.

"Oh, don't worry, I know," he admits.

They manage to catch up with her, and it wasn't long until they all reach the reception area.

"I'm sorry, but it seems like our system booked you all in the same room," the receptionist explains with a worried face.

"What? Paano naman 'yon nangyari? Um, can't you do something about it? Uh, ilagay niyo siya sa ibang room," Maine suggests, pointing at Richard.

"Sorry, Ma'am, pero fully booked na po kami."

"ANO? Eh, Miss, ano naman ang gagawin namin? Hoy, Sir Tisoy, get rid of that smirk off of your face. Sa labas ka na lang! Tutal, may sleeping bag ka naman dala diba?"

"Ma'am kung ok lang po sana na magsama na lang po kayong lahat sa iisang room? 'Di ko na lang po kayo pababayarin, since kami naman po ang may kasalanan. Tiyaka, nakakaawa naman po si Sir, kung patutulugin natin siya sa wilderness," the receptionist says, obviously mesmerised by Richard's adorable face.

"Uy, salamat Miss ah," Richard says with a grin and a wink.

"What a flirt," Maine says under her breath whilst rolling her eyes.

They couldn't really do much about the situation. They found themselves staring inside a cramped room, with two single beds. The beds could really only fit one person each. They enter the room, dropping their heavy bags on the ground, in between the two beds. Maine turns around to face them both and crosses her arms.

"O, so sinong mag-aadjust?" Maine asks irritated, glaring at Richard as if it wasn't obvious that she wants him to be the one who adjusts.

"Ah, sige, ako na lang. May sleeping bag naman ako eh."

"Hindi, hindi. Kasya naman kami ni Ms. Mendoza sa isang bed. Sige na, ikaw na lang diyan sa kabila."

"Ano ba, Sheen," Maine whispers in disbelief whilst pulling her arm. "Babae tayo, dapat tayo ang pinagbibigyan," she continues.

"Sira ka talaga noh? Ikaw na nga itong tinulungan. Dapat nga ikaw na lang 'yong nasa sleeping bag, tapos tig-isa kami ng higaan," Sheen whispers back. "Sige lang, don't mind us. Sa'yo na 'yang bed. Uh, ano ba ang dapat kong itawag sa'yo? Parang panget naman kung Sir Tisoy din, kasi clearly, may special meaning 'yon for you guys," she ends this by grinning at Maine who's face is now turning a shade of red.

This earns Sheen a pinch on the arm. She lets out a squeal and starts to rub the afflicted spot.

"Ang salbahe mo talaga!"

Richard chuckles and scratches his nape.

"Oh, sorry. I haven't introduced myself to you. Richard Faulkerson Jr. But you can just call me Jay," he introduces, presenting his hand to her.

Luh, may pa Jay-Jay pa siyang nalalaman ngayon, o, Maine thought to herself.

"Sheen nga pala," she replies, shaking his hand. "Mr. Faulkerson na lang tawag ko sa'yo ah? Para masanay na din ako when sem starts. Admin kasi ako sa school na papasukan nating lahat."

"Oh, I see. Wait, how do you know that I'm going to be part of your school?"

"Ha? Namention kasi ni-" Maine cuts Sheen off by covering her mouth with her hand.

"That's enough chit-chat for today. Diba aakyat pa tayo ng summit, Sheen?"

"Ha? Eh, kakarating lang natin dito, magpahinga na muna tayo."

"Sheen," Maine says through gritted teeth as she forces a smile.

"Fine," Sheen gives in.

"Uy, pupunta din kayo ng summit, samahan ko na kayo," Richard says, as he stood up.

"Hala, bigla akong inantok. Sige, Sheen, rest na tayo," she says as she quickly goes under the covers, covering herself from head to toe.

Richard shakes his head, and grins. He was about to leave but he remembers one last thing.

"Oh yeah, Ms. Mendoza. I've been meaning for you to sign that contract. May kopya akong dala - don't ask why - sign mo mamaya ah! Tutal, na-orient ka na naman ni Principal Tolentino, that we'll be working closely together. Might as well, finish what we started...right?" he finishes as he makes his way out the door.

Maine widens her eyes, mortified at what he just confirmed. It was from him.

Puwede bang magpagulong na lang pababa ng bundok na 'to? Dapat talaga tumambay na lang ako sa bahay. 'Yan kasi, may pa-adve-adventure ka pang nalalaman. Napaaga tuloy 'tong reunion niyo. Ugh, get me out of here, please!

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A/N: Yeah, I'm sorry. I know the names are kind of confusing...pero gets naman po right? 😅

Sheen sometimes calls her Bes, or Meng but mostly Ms. Mendoza. I will be referring to Sir Tisoy as Richard but the characters will be calling him Jay, Mr. Faulkerson, and of course Sir Tisoy (courtesy of Maine).