Steady Rhythms of Love (Ryker Series #2)

SROL [2]

"You have friends? I mean? Paano? Wala kang nabanggit sa akin na may kaibigan ka from RUyuio" sunod-sunod na sabi ko nang makauwi kami.

Inaantok siyang tumingin sa akin. "Of course, I have friends, Gray. What do you think of me? A loner?"

"That's not what I mean!" I said. "HIndi ba mas matanda siya sa atin?"

"Does age matter in friendships?"

"How did you two become friends?!"

"Basketball. We usually play during weekends," he answered. "Rival bonding."

"Pero hindi ko pa siya nakikitang pumunta dito whenever you bring your friends!"

Nakapamulsa siyang lumapit sa akin bago pinitik ang noo ko.

"Aren't you always in your room doing your thing every time I bring friends here?"

"But—"

"Why does it sound like a big deal to you?"

"Wala!" I answered quickly before taking my paper bag from him. "I'm going to bed now!"

"I'm not yet done talking, Gray. Do you— hey!" he shouted when I closed the door on him.

I sat on my bed before reaching for my ipad. I tried to search for his name on my social media. Zeke and him follow each other.

"They're really close, huh?" I talked to myself when I saw some pictures of them being together.

I almost fell asleep watching his highlights. I'm not a fan of sports, especially basketball, but I can see that he's really good at it.

Nang maglunes ay hindi ko alam kung matutuwa ba ako dahil wala kaagad kaming pasok dahil sa whole day na assembly.

"Umuwi na lang tayo," I suggested.

We're currently eating at Pasta House. Wala na kaming maisip na plan after this kung hindi ang umuwi na.

"SVU is now open for outsiders for their college festival," Cali stated. "Do you guys want to visit? Let's not go home na muna!"

"Ngayon ba 'yon? G lang naman ako. I kinda miss SVU!" Lorelei agreed.

"Blade also told me about their exhibition game against SVU today. Punta tayo, ZG. This chance is for you!" Cali giggled.

Sumimangot ako. "Ano namang kinalaman niyan sa akin?"

"I thought you had a crush on him? I saw you reacting to some of his highlights on facebook!"

My eyes instantly widened. "E 'di sana kumuha ka nalang ng mic tapos brinoadcast mo 'diba?"

"Oh! I'm sorry! I didn't know na ganun pala kalakas ang voice ko."

"Why don't you ask your twin brother about the other details, ZG?" Lor suggested. "Para alam natin kung anong oras tayo pupunta."

"Tulog pa 'yon! Mamaya na lang pagkauwi ko. Baka sa kanya na lang din ako sasabay kung sakali."

"It's okay. Let's just see each other at SVU, then?"

We all agreed on meeting at SVU's main gate. Nang makauwi ay dumeretso kaagad ako sa kwarto ni Zeke.

"What the hell, you're still sleeping?" nakapamaywang na tanong ko bago binuksan ang ilaw ng kwarto.

He frowned as he kept his eyes closed. He turned his back on me before pulling the blanket to cover his face.

"Turn the damn lights off, Gray."

"Wake up! It's already ten in the morning!" I yelled before trying to pull his blanket but his grip on it was too tight!

"I'll wake up later at eleven," he said.