POTION ✔

Chapter 32: Kind of Hearts

Kind of Hearts

Ariana's POV

"Can you like do your best to refrain from any violence today?" I asked facing Jaxxon at he started to remove his seatbelt.

Kakatapos lang iparada ni Jaxxon ang sasakyan sa isang mall kung saan naghihintay sa amin sina Cherry, Drey, Justin at Kayla na nauna na sa amin. 

"I can't promise you that."

"Jaxxon, please."

"Gulo ang laging lumalapit sa akin at hindi ako. But since you asked me, I will do my best." Sa wakas ay pagsang-ayon nito. Napangiti at at hinalikan ito sa pisngi.

"Thank you. I'm excited to introduce you to my friends."

"They know me already though."

"They know you as Arrow but not as Jaxxon which I know." I assured.

Pumasok na kami sa loob ng mall at sa harap ng cinema kung saan naghihintay sa amin ang apat. As usual, hindi naman napigilang makakuha ng atensyon si Jaxxon mula sa ibang tao. It's really hard not to notice someone like him.

"Oh they're here!" Cherry waved at our way and I smiled as we approached the group.

Justin and Kayla who had been this close to Jaxxon for the first time stood awkwardly and can't look at Jaxxon in the face. They tried to avoid his gaze as much as possoble. I understand that it is uncomfortable for them to have Jaxxon standing in front of them because weeks ago, I was afraid with Jaxxon as well.

It's been a while since I've hanged out with them and I miss this group terribly.

"Buti naman at nakarating kayo. Thanks Arrow for joining us even though we are merely watching a movie." Pagputol ni Drey sa katahimikan.

We waited for Jaxxon to speak but when I realized he doesn't have the intention to, I elbowed him.

"Yeah. Ariana wanted to go so..." Jaxxon trailed off not even paying attention to them.

I cleared my throat and started introducing them to each other. "Anyways, Jaxxon this are my friends, Cherry, Drey, Kayla and Justin. Where's Kian?" Tanong ko nang mapanasing wala ang isa pang kaibigan nila.

"Busy." Maikling sagot ni Justin.

"And I'm guessing you guys already know Jaxxon." Dugtong ko.

They all nodded and Cherry bought the ticket for us with Jaxxon who offered to pay for the bill and for our popcorns. Kahit na ayaw tanggapin ni Cherry ang inaabot ni Jaxxon na pera ay wala naman itong nagawa dahil isang tingin palang ni Jaxxon dito ay tinanggap na nito agad.

"Don't scare her like that." Bulong ko kay Jaxxon.

"I wasn't."

"Then stop glaring."

"I was merely looking. How is that glaring?" Depensa nito. Indeed, his eyes are sharp and it is his normal expression but everyone always mistakes it as a glare.

Nang matapos ang palabas ay nagtatawanan parin ang lahat hanggang sa makalabas kami sa mall. It was a comedy movie and I laughed so hard my stomach is hurting.

"That was really great!" Exclaimed Kayla.

"Yeah right! Remember that handsome guy? He was so good looking yet he's hilarious!" I laughed with them but then Jaxxon glared at me. This time it wasn't his normal expression but indeed a real glare.

Hindi siguro nito nagustuhan ang sinabi ko. Naalala ko naman, habang nanunuod kanina at nagtatawanan ang lahat sa sinehan, ni minsan ay hindi ko narinig tumawa si Jaxxon sa tabi ko. How is it possible for someone to remain serious through out the movie? It's either he's good at pretending or the movie is not entertaining for him at all.