In a Relationship with Dashed (Completed)

C36: A Day with Dashed.

36: A Day with Dashed

"What are you doing here, Dashed?!" I almost covered my face in embarrassment.

Gosh. I can't believe this!

Hindi ko naman kasi alam na siya pala iyong walang habag na pinaglaruan ang doorbell namin! I thought it was just Teegan, so I came out looking awfully unprepared!

But no, Dashed's really here, holding a bouquet of flowers, looking so hot in his maroon sweatshirt, denim shorts, deck shoes, and aviators!

Samantalang ako, I probably look like a mess! My hair is tousled. I think I still have eye boogers! And I'm wearing a Doraemon pajama set, which I'm addicted to, for Pete's sake! I haven't even brushed my teeth yet!

Nakakahiya!

"You're cute in the morning, baby," he said, and I heard his laughter. I pouted and looked down. I wanted to ask him something, but I didn't want to speak. I might have bad breath pa. "Flowers for you..." he handed me the bouquet. It had roses and a few tulips.

When I took it, I backed away from him slightly.

I just want to run upstairs and brush my teeth already!

"Hey... you wouldn't say anything?" he said, removing his aviators. Nanghina ang mga tuhod ko nang makita na naman ang kulay abong mga mata niya. Lumapit siya sakin pero umatras ulit ako. Kumunot ang noo niya. "Is there something wrong?"

I shook my head again. I was trapped with the thought of having two choices! First, sasabihin ko sa kanya kung anong problema ko or pwede ring tumakbo na lang papunta sa loob para makapag-toothbrush na!

Okay, Bronywn. If he gets turned off, then so be it, at least you told him the truth, right?

Huminga ako nang malalim. "I haven't brushed my teeth yet. Kung ayaw mong maamoy ang hininga ko, you better stay away from me." my tone sounded like a threat.

I closed my eyes to avoid seeing his reaction. But moments later, I didn't hear anything from him. I slowly opened my eyes. And he's smiling at me.

"What's the matter if you haven't brush your teeth yet?"

Hindi maalis-alis ang ngiti niya. He took a step forward, and I could feel my heart beating like a drum.

"Ikaw kasi... you should've at least texted me that you were coming here," I hid my face in his chest. Why does he smell so good? It's annoying. Mas lalo tuloy akong nahihiya sa sarili ko. "Wala pa naman si Manang Suzan... Hindi ako marunong magluto."

He might think I'm incompetent when it comes to household chores. Pero marunong naman ako, e. 'Wag lang talaga sa pagluluto. Baka masunog ko 'yong bahay namin nang wala sa oras.

"It's fine, baby," he tapped my back gently. Tapos naramdaman ko rin na sinusuklay niya yong buhok ko gamit ang mga daliri niya. "I just want to spend my whole day with you."

"Aren't you going to work out today?" I couldn't help but smile stupidly.

"Nah. This day is only for the both of us." I looked up to meet his gaze.

Ang gwapo niya talaga.

I bit my lip for the nth time. Well, this is my mannerism kapag kabado ako or pwede ring kapag kinikilig ako.

"I think it's getting hot... pasok na tayo sa loob?" I asked him.

He's too exposed out here. Baka abutan pa siya ng mga kapitbahay namin at dumugin siya ulit. That would be so embarrassing, right?

He nodded, wrapping his arm around my waist. Dumiretso kami sa sala. I made him sit on our couch, but I remained standing in front of him.

"You want something? I can make juice or coffee. I can also make you a sandwich. What do you think?"

Gods. Bakit ba kasi hindi ako tinuruang magluto ni Mommy? Gusto ko sanang i-try 'yong fried egg kaso baka masunog ko lang.

Nakakahiya.

"No need to worry about me, baby. I ate before coming here." he grinned again. And... my heart thumped hard again.

"Sigurado ka?"

"Yes. Besides, I came here to have a good time with my girlfriend. Not to enslave her, alright?"

I smiled genuinely. Why do I feel like I'm so lucky to have him? "Alright. I'll go upstairs na, okay? Mag-aayos lang ako saglit. Feel free here!"

Kumaripas na ako ng takbo papunta sa kwarto ko. I took a quick shower. Of course, I brushed my teeth. Then I just put on a simple peach shirt and casual jogging pants.

Pagkababa ko, I heard Dashed laughing out loud from the living room. I peeked in and saw that he was on a video call. And holy shiz!

It was Mommy!

Dali-dali akong pumunta sa tabi niya. Obviously, they were having fun! And I'm starting to get nervous kung ano man 'yong pinag-uusapan nila!

"Hi, sweetie!" Mommy greeted while waving her hand. "Did you brush your teeth na?" she added and then let out a bunch of giggles.

Oh, God. I knew it.

I looked at Dashed. I glared at him when I saw that he was struggling to hold back his laughter. "You told her?!" hindi makapaniwalang tanong ko.

"She urged me, baby." he shrugged.

"Argh! So annoying!" I grabbed a cushion and covered my face with it.

I can't believe that they are talking about my bad breath!

I felt Dashed's hand resting on my shoulder. Pero nanatiling nakasubsob ang namumulang pisngi ko sa cushion!

"Tita, your beautiful daughter is shy."

Can you make him shut up? My embarrassment is turning into kilig!

He really has his own ways to deliver his killer lines, huh?

"Awww... you really look good together!" Mommy teased.

Sumilip ako ng bahagya sa screen ng phone ni Dashed. Nakita ko ang maaliwas na ngiti ni Mommy habang pinapanood kaming dalawa.

Dashed then intertwined our fingers while looking at me intently.

My already reddened cheeks turned even redder.

"Yes, Tita. I agree," he winked at me. "She's really good enough to be my Mrs. Calderón de García someday."

Gosh! Pakiramdam ko tuloy, malapit na akong mag-collapse sa kilig!