Skip a Beat

Chapter 07 - For Tomorrow

Tay is spacing out in his room. He's seated to his white bed and there's no particular reason. Just looking at the pearl white wall as if something will come out from it. Behind those walls is New's room. He can now clearly see it in his mind.

He let out a deep sigh and reminded what happened yesterday. He let his back touch his bed and his feet still on the floor. A smile form on his lips. They had lunch in his room and stayed there until late at night. Believe it or not, they're not many things they did. Just talking face to face sitting by his favorite spot. Which he finds it remarkable. The small place where you can just lay out.

It's already been his 2nd day at the resort and to his surprise, there's not even a second that he thinks about his business. Is he being irresponsible at the moment? But when he's with Newwiee, he only thinks of the guy and admits he enjoyed every second they're together. Like when they're at the café.

He had fun teasing New because how the guy reacts the moment he introduced himself to Mint. Especially when he invited the girl for lunch. That's unforgettable.

His silent moment got disturbed when his phone rung. That's the moment that his phone only rings when it's about his cousin having a problem or his cousin bringing a problem. Either of the two is still a problem.

"What is it this time, Mist?" He's anticipating another problem to solve by him again.

"P'Tay! Why do you sound disappointed every time I call you?" He chuckled. Rolled his eyes hoping the caller can see it. How can he not?

"Mist, every time you call me it's all about you whining about almost everything. What new?"

"Well, as you can see, you're already at the resort which is one of our new partner and they are having this event arranged by the owner herself."

"Get to the point." He's being impatient.

"Can you attend the event?"

"Do I have any choice?" He gives up. He may be someone who's used to such kind of events but it's not his personal choice to attend. His reason is because of the company.

"Your clothes' on its way." Mist informed her. His cousin already knows that he doesn't have a choice. Then the call ended.

He remembered what his cousin told him. It was the owner of the resort who organized the event. Newwiee's parents' event. He thought to himself that Mist doesn't need to force him because he'll definitely attend. Will New also be there? Knowing that his new friend is someone who doesn't want to be in the crowd.

He will ask Newwiee later. And that made him decide to visit him. He stood up and exits the room.

Holding a spoon on his right hand and salt on the other. He's currently cooking for his lunch. Newwiee tends to cook from time to time. Also, he wanted to cook for someone. Like P'Tay. His heart beats faster just by thinking about it.

He puts down everything and headed to the door. He's excited at the same time nervous by the thought that P'Tay is guests. With a bright smile, he opened the door and welcome his guest.

"You look happy." His mother pointed out. His smile faded quickly as his mother enters the room. "Expecting someone else?" His mother asks and faces him. Discovering the sudden change of his expression.

"Who would it be, Ma?" Letting his mother think of an answer.

"I don't know. Someone told me you went out yesterday." News traveled fast. Not that he's keeping it a secret.

"Just wanted to. Different view, I guess." He went back to his kitchen and focus on cooking. His mother followed him and sits by the stool bar.

"Newwiee, dear. You can only see the resort from here. And still, the resort when you're outside." She reasoned out. Her mother does have a point. It's the same only in different place to view it. No big window and not in high place.

He takes a small amount of liquid from what he's cooking to taste. He nodded upon satisfaction and turn of the stove.

"So you don't want me to go outside?" He already knows her answer before asking the question.

"That's not what I meant, dear. I'm glad you did so. And because of it, I want you to attend an event tomorrow."

He frowned upon hearing about an event. He's not fond of crowd places. Especially on closed rooms. He just needs to think of another reason not to attend. Just like in the past years.

"I'll think about it." He said. He can't just agree because he went out once during daytime.

"I insist." She stood up when her phone rings. Again with the calls. He rolled his eyes with disappointment. Always focused on her work and can't even spend alone time with him. A mother and son bonding.

"I'll let someone deliver your suit. Be sure to be there. Need to go." She kisses his cheeks to bid her goodbye and did the same. He stated at the door and shakes his head.

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New and Tay sitting by the window and both eyes were at the beach. But New's mind is filled with Tay. They just finished their lunch courtesy of his expect cooking. Tay compliments his food although at first, he questions if it's edible. Of course, he knows that he's only joking. He even finished it all when he's expecting he'll have the same for dinner.

"Stop staring." He blinked and looked at him when he heard P'Tay. Still looking outside.

"What, P'?" With a confused face. The side of his lips went up and face him. Straight to his eyes.

"I can feel it." Serious face in front of him.

His eyes widen by the fact that P'Tay knew what he's doing secretly. He suddenly feels the heat up to his face and looked down to hide it. But little did he know, Tay pushed his chin up to meet his gaze.

"I'm not mad." There's a smile and he softens his expression. "Do you want to tell me something?" Releasing his hand on my chin and grabbed my hands.

Why do you have to hold my hand, P'Tay?

He shook his head. He just keeps staring at me not leaving my eyes and waiting knowing that he does have something to tell him.

Please don't look at me like that, P'. He let out a deep sigh and gather all his courage to meet P'Tay's eyes. He's about to go deaf because of his heart that's beating fast. He let out another sigh.

"P'Tay." Calling the name that's already looking at him. Tay raised his eyebrows ready to listen to what he's about to tell him. I unconsciously bit my lip and let out another sigh.

"How hard it is to tell what inside your head right now." It was Tay. Impatience is visible to his face.

He looked down and closed his eyes. How is it so hard just to ask a question to him? It's not like he's asking him to marry him. And why does it have to think about marriage? A relationship should start from friendship then boyfriend/girlfriend and lastly, marriage. And why does he keep on thinking of irrelevant things to himself when all he has to do is ask him?

"Can you come with me to an event tomorrow?" New asks not even looking at him.

"When talking to someone..." Tay once again pushed his chin up. "...look them on the face." He finished.

"Can you come with me to an event tomorrow?" Repeating his question.

"Yes." With a wide smile, he agreed.

"For real?" He leaned forward.

Making sure he didn't hear it wrong. He saw Tay's eyes widen a bit but quickly recovered. Realizing their face is too near. He quickly moved back only to lose his balance. New expected to fall but felt a grip to his arms and an arm around his waist. Bringing him closer to P'Tay. They are practically hugging each other. He's just praying that Tay won't be able to hear his fast heartbeat.