Say You Won't Let Go (Donny Pangilinan)

Chapter 26 [Edited]

Sophie

"I really have three rules: acads before lakads, which I broke it for you when you invited me to a house party at Chris'. Next is grades before babes, which I broke the second I saw you smiling back at me during the first day. Third is calculate before dates, but now, I can't even say no to you.", I still remember what I've written on my planner ever since this school year started, and I can't believe these words came out from my mouth. "I broke all my rules for you, Donny. There, I said it. Weird, isn't it? Ako pa naunang umamin sa'yo after the thingy last school fair. I don't care if you find it weird because you got my heart and I don't know how you did it. And I'm so scared to tell you this because you might not feel the same.", I faced him, and I was lightly sobbing. These emotions are too much already. "To be honest, I don't have the balls to say this but..", Donny started. "But what, Donny? What if it's the end of the world and-", I butted in then he gently pulled me by my jaw and kissed me, it lasted for more than 3 seconds. "Shut up, I love you.", he whispered. "Ayaw mo kong pasalitain eh. I knew I loved you before I met you. There, I said it. Love, there is nothing here to fear. And if it's the end of the world? It doesn't matter as long as we got each other.", I started tearing up again then he hugged me. "Ever since the party at Chris', I didn't want to let go of your hand. You don't know how much I wanted to kiss you that moment when you were treating my bruised lip, but thankfully, napigilan ko muna.", we both laughed. "I'll save those three words from now, but know that I feel the same.", I said, while pinching his cheeks. "I'm sorry for the words I unintended to say, past is past. Wala nang mababatbat yung nakaraan sa kung anong meron sa atin ngayon.", Donny said to me, stroking my hair behind her ear. "You deserve all the love, crushie. But I'll still wait for the right time to hear those words from you.", I was smiling so wide that my eyes can't be seen anymore then he pinched my cheeks. "Actions speaks louder than words, crushie. Just because I haven't said it yet, doesn't mean that I'm not showing it.", I said while messing up his hair. 

"Shut up, I love you.", the moment I felt his lips into mine, the words he slowly whispered made my heart jump to the 100th power, pero hindi ko masyadong pinahalata. I finally found someone who'll put back the pieces of me. In a span of 2 months, I finally spoke up to whatever that was banging on my chest. And, I never felt so free.

I hope you'll wait for me, Donny. I'm still finding myself in this world.

The next day

"So, spill the tea! How are you and my favorite cousin?", Claui excitedly spoke as she closed the door of the SCB room and pulled a chair in front of my table. "Kayo na ba? Please say yes!", she was tugging my arm playfully and I can't help but laugh at her. "Still getting there, Claui. As of now, wala pa.", I grinned at her. "SoNy is real, ate ko! Don't overthink na ha? Plus, don't worry. I know he's got you.", Claui assured me with a wide smile. "Yeah, hopefully.", I muttered. "And you gotta be there for him, too.", she patted my back and added, "I can't believe you outgrew yourself from the pain, when Janina and I thought you'll never be happy again, someone finally gave you reasons to smile. And I'm happy na si Donny yun.", I can't help but smile by hearing Donny's name. "And I'm also happy that you are the one who taught Donny how to love again.", she added once more. Claui and I were just chitchatting about how long our weekend went then someone knocked on the door, our school head, Mrs. Reyes, then entered. "Sophie, meet me at the lobby in a few. We have an exchange student from Reedley. Claudia, please take note of the following.", the moment Mrs. Reyes was speaking, my phone vibrated and I saw a text from Donny that says,