pink skies // donny pangilinan

four

Billie

"Carry her bag, girls like it when boys carry their bags when they are together kasi gentleman daw." I explained to Donny.

"Pinapahirapan mo ako eh! Is it really necessary to carry her bag? She can do it herself naman eh!" he groaned.

"Akala ko ba you want to win her heart?" I raised a brow at him, but then he didn't respond. "Edi, huwag mong gawin kung ayaw mo. It's up to you naman rin kasi eh." I said turning around.

"Okay, I'm going to do it."

"There she comes." I said pointing at her, then I looked at Donny as he widens his eyes. I think he's in love. Dang.

He left me without saying a word and I sighed, heading to my first class in the day. It's officially the first day of Donny "Making Ligaw" with this newbie at our school, most cliché story I've heard. Newbie meets the popular guy at school. Whatever you call it.

For the past few weeks, he has been bugging me on what he should do like what should he buy for her that she might like, how should he treat her, how often should he hang out with her, there are more things he asked me which was totally annoying.

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I'm currently in the school gym working out because I have free time before our actual training after school.

"Why are you alone?" A deep voice from the door, I turned to look seeing Kobe.

I smiled and said, "Busy lahat eh, so I decided to go here." I continued using the equipment for my cardio.

"It became my habit to go here din," he chuckled as he put his bag down.

"That's why you're gone all the time." I said then we both laugh.

"Only safe place." he sighed.

"No, not really. You might get injured with the equipments though." I shrugged then he laughs.

"By the way, where's Donny?" he asks changing the topic.

"He's probably with Abegail." I said.

"Are you okay? You look disappointed." he chuckled, ang saya nya naman kainis.

"Hindi naman, I just hate him for dating someone he just met." I sighed stepping off the equipment and drink my water.

"I'm not convinced though, you like him." he said, I'm in shock with his words. Kobe and I barely hang out then he's jumping in conclusions that I like Donny, which is not true.

"What are you talking about? I didn't say anything like that." I said sarcastically.

"Deny, deny, deny. I know you'll realize it." he smirked then I rolled my eyes,

"Shut it. I have to go, bye." I said feeling a bit pissed then I head to the bathroom changing for my training.

Why would Kobe say those things in my face when I personally don't feel anything towards Donny like, what the heck? I may like him, but as a best friend. Nothing more. Nothing less. Billie, put yourself together and stop stressing about it.

"BJ, where have you been?" Claudia asked as she takes a seat next to me while she watches me spraying some sunscreen lotion.

"Hey, I went to the gym just to warm up."

"You've been missing in action for a few weeks now. We only hang out at lunch time, is there any problem?" she looks concerned and disappointed at the same time.

"I'm just busy with school," I groaned as I tie my hair up then pulling few strand down.

"Let's hang out tonight, what do you say?" she smiles while we continued to walk.

"Thanks, but I can't. I have things to do which are very important, so maybe we can go next time." I bit my lip hoping she'll be okay with my decision and good thing she did.

After training, I waited for the van to arrive. While I waited near the parking lot, I spotted a familiar figure and somewhat "It is her" guesses. It was really them. Donny and Abegail walking toward Donny's car, may date siguro sila.

I just shrug it off because I keep wasting my time on things that doesn't really matter, or does it? Damn BJ, bahala na.

I got home around five, too early than the usual. Dad wasn't home, he's probably at work. Ever since mom flew to whatever planet it is, he distracted himself with his work and because of it, he didn't have time for me. Though I understand that it is for me, but I miss those times where dad spent his time with us.

Sitting down in the dining area, I'm currently eating my dinner, alone. Dad arrived from work, "Hi dad," I said as I went to him and gave him a hug. One of our yayas brought down dad's luggage, "You're leaving again?" I asked.

He sighed and nodded, "I'm leaving for a few days."

I feel disappointed and down knowing that dad is leaving, again. Sometimes, I just hope he left his work of a while so we could spend his time with me.

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