Colored (REVISED)

Chapter 2 : Spin It

Chapter 2 — Spin It

I silently plugged my earphones and listen to a music. The noise coming from my classmates isn't relaxing but it blends with the music I am listening to.

Sinalo ko ang baba habang tinitingnan sina Rochelle na nagkukulitan sa likod. She smiled at me but I just raised my brows.

“Can I share?”

Halos mapatalon ako sa gulat nang biglang sumulpot sa tabi ko si Jero. Hinanap ko si Kelly sa tabi niya, I sighed in relief when I found none.

“Sure.” I handed him the earphone and prevented myself from smiling by biting my lips. Siguro ay kailangan ko nang masanay sa ganito para hindi ako mahalata.

I breathe in and out, only to smell his manly scent. Here we go again, heart. Napatingin ako kay Jero, nakapikit siya at tila dinadama ang kanta. I secretly smiled, being with him is more relaxing than doing anything in this world.

I continue to look at him. His brows are not that thick. His chinky eyes that always attracting me. His pointed nose, small lips. All of the features of his face are perfect. And all of him is enough, more than enough for me. I don't know what to say because I appreciate his existent so much. I hope he appreciates me, too.

Gosh, I am getting addicted each day because of him!

My eyes widened when he opened his eyes and caught me staring at him. But I chose not to look away. Para akong hinihipnotize ng mga mata niya at hindi ko man lang maiwas ang tingin. Hindi ko alam ang gagawin sa sarili ko ngayon.

“'Oy, spin the bottle tayo!”

I quickly looked away when I heard that from Kelly. Narinig kong tumikhim si Jero sa tabi ko. “S—Salamat.”

Gumuho ang namumuo kong pag-asa nang umalis siya sa tabi ko. He chose to be with Kelly, again. Is it always her? Puwede bang kung minsan ay ako naman? I am also smart just like her, I am talented.

No, I shouldn't let myself from being drown in insecurities and jealousy. I know I am just Emerald and she is Kelly but I should appreciate myself, too.

“Emerald, sali ka!”

“Oo na, oo na,” I replied to Rochelle and let out a sigh.

Tamad akong naupo sa tabi niya. I honestly don't feel like joining them. Lalo na at nasa harapan ko lang sina Jero at Kelly. Sumasakit lang ang mga mata kapag nakikita ko silang magkasama. But I have no rights to act like a jealous girlfriend of him because I am not his girl after all.

Lahat kami ay nakaupo lang sa sahig. May plastic bottle din sa gitna namin. Nagsimula na ang laro pero nahagip ng mata ko si Jero. Our eyes met and I hope, it meant something for him. I looked away and saw the bottle pointing at Kelly.

“Truth or dare?” They asked in unison.

She smiled and said, “Truth.”

“Ako magtatanong,” Chaera interferred and looked at Jero. “Crush mo ba si Jero?”

They all cheered after that question. I quickly stood up and ran. Kahit ilang beses akong tinawag nina Rochelle ay hindi ako huminto. I want to run from the truth even just for now. Kahit hindi ko narinig ang sagot ni Kelly ay alam ko na ‘yon. And I am sure that they are confessing their feelings for each other right now. I am such a loser.