SOMEDAY (a JaDine Fanfic)

CHAPTER 14

Nadine

It's been a week since I've known James and 5 days since he started courting me. I've never been this happy my entire life. I smiled at myself. I walked my way to the bathroom and took a shower. 15 minutes and I'm done. I dried my hair and softly hummed to myself. I put on a cropped top that says "RAD." and high-waisted shorts. I decided to tie my hair in a messy bun and went with my Taylor Swift Collection Keds. I went downstairs and found my parents talking with the love of my life that is James. I smiled at the three of them.

"Good morning, beautiful," said James. He smiled sweetly at me.

"Ang ganda yata ng baby namin, ah?" Dad said, grinning.

"Morning po," I said, returning their smiles.

"Where are you guys going today?" Mum asked.

"Just out, Tita."

"Ah, okay. Just be careful, you two. Oh, breakfast muna," Mum said, leading us to the dining room.

We ate breakfast together. James offered to help my mum with the dishes but mum said it's okay and that we should be heading out already. We said our goodbyes to them and headed out.

"Saan tayo?" James asked. I grinned at him. "What?" he said, placing his hands around me.

"Nothing. Nag tatagalog ka kasi," I replied.

"Marunong ako," he said. I giggled.

"Stop being so cute," I blurted. Oh my gods. I stopped and covered my mouth. He laughed at me.

"Oh, so you think I'm cute?" he said, smirking. Gods, I'm gonna rape him.

"No," I said firmly.

"You've just said it."

"Accidentally, it was."

"Proves you really meant it," he said, still smirking.

"No."

"So you think I'm cute and half-hot. Hmm." Oh gods. This guy.

"Hindi nga sabi. Bahala ka nga," I walked faster. Huh. Bahala sya. In denial na kung in denial. Psh.

"Hey, I was just joking," he said, keeping up with me. I stopped walking. Okay, I'll admit it. It's now or never.

"I meant what I said," I blurted out. He stopped walking, too, and looked at me.

"What you said?" He asked, and I know he's teasing me.

"Yeah, about you being cute. Gods! You're so annoying!"

"I'm cute, and annoying?"

"Shut up," I rolled my eyes. He chuckled.

"Come here," he said, his arms open. I walked closer to him and he hugged me. It was one of the best hugs in my life. I rested my head on his chest.

"I love you," he said softly. I looked at him with huge eyes. What? He loves me?

"Please don't run away from me again," he begged. "I don't think I could stand the pain."

I stood there frozen. This guy, hotter than Adonis, loves me? Tears started spilling out of my eyes. He hugged me tighter.

"Please don't cry. It wounds my heart," he said and kissed my hair. I shook my head.

"If it's about my confession, it's alright. You don't have to say it back. Not now, at least. I could wait," he assured me. I looked at him.

"Please get me home," I managed to say. He almost looked wounded by my words.

"Is it about what I said?"

"Yes and no. I need time to think. Alone."

"Oh. Okay," he smiled but it didn't reach his eyes. "Can I still see you tomorrow night? I mean, there's this dance and I really wanna take you," he said nervously. I nodded. Of course he could.

We walked back home and I was glad mum and dad weren't there. I hurriedly went to my room and cried. The thing is, I feel the same for him. I really do. It's overwhelming. Why am I falling for him this fast? I've only just known him for days but he already got me. Big time. I thought he just likes me, and I thought I just like him. But no matter how many times I try to mask my feelings, they're stronger than mere infatuation. I love him, and my love for him is consuming me whole. I've never felt lthis before, let alone thought I'd find myself in a situation like this-- curled up in my bed, crying, contemplating how it's possible to love someone so much, to the point of exploding. I'm afraid. Afraid of my feeling for him, and how undoubtedly it could kill me. Afraid to get hurt. Could I take it? If he hurts me? And could I forgive myself if I hurt him? I cried some more and let my tears drown me to sleep.

"Nadine? Maghahapunan na tayo! Hindi ka kumain nang lunch kanina."

My mum's voice from outside my room woke me up from my melancholic slumber. I stretched and got up. I looked at the mess that is staring back at me. Wow. I didn't know I cried that much. I fixed myself and went downstairs to join my parents for dinner.

"Nadine, okay ka lang? Did you and James fight?" Mum asked as I seated myself on the chair opposite to her.

"Yes, Mum, I'm okay. We didn't fight," I said weakly.

"Really? Okay, let's eat," she didn't try to push me for more. I mentally thanked my mum for that. We ate in silence and I helped my mum with the dishes afterwards.

"Baby, I know you're not okay. You could always tell mummy, you know," mum said and held my hands.

"Mum, it's nothing. I just had to think," I assured her.

"Is that so? Well, I'd leave you to that. Honey, James is a really nice guy. I think he makes you happy, and that is all I want. I think it's time for you to step out of your shell and just let things be with him," mum said while handcombing my hair.

"Thanks, mum," I smiled at her, and kissed her cheeks. "Goodnight."

"Goodnight, baby," she kissed my forehead. I headed back to my bedroom.

I recalled my mum's words. I smiled at myself. Mum's right.

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