The next morning, Aga woke up earlier than usual. When he says earlier than usual, that means anytime before 10 o'clock. He peered beside him and breathed a sigh of relief when he found Lea, lying on her side, lazily scrolling through her twitter feed. He scooted closer to her, and wrapped an arm around her waist. This made her look up, and the moment their eyes met, she smiled.
" Good morning, babes, " she greeted, her voice both melancholic and shy. She backed into him, closing the little gap they had between them. " How was your sleep? "
" Good morning, my love. "
" You know, your voice sounds really good in the morning, " Lea noticed. " How come nagbabago siya when you sing? "
Aga pretended to groan. Lea liked teasing him so much, that he's already immune to it. He just likes to pretend he's still affected because of the sly smile she has when he's 'annoyed'.
" Ang aga aga, Salonga, ha? " He remarked. " 'Lika nga dito, " he said as he felt her neck. Her temperature seemed normal now. Thank God. " Wow, wala ka nang lagnat. How come? "
Lea giggled. She turned around, and pushed herself closer to him. " Kasi... " She touched the tip of his nose, tracing it, until she reached his lips, then traced it again, until her finger landed on his chest. " Babes Day? "
" Babes Day was yesterday, Baby. "
She smiled sheepishly. " But my babes is still here, so it's still Babes Day. "
" Ay sus, naglalambing. "
" Hey! Lagi kaya akong malambing! " She retorted. " I am a very sweet person, Mr. Muhlach. "
" Says who? "
" Says Charles. "
" Charles who? " Aga's eyebrows creased, trying to remember who that was. His eyes widened as his brain made the connection. " 'Yung chinito? Nag-uusap pa din kayo? "
He asked that question in a serious tone, which made Lea gulp. Should I lie and say no? " Yeah, sometimes. Nothing special. Just catching up. "
" Hmmm... "
" Hmmm what? " Lea asked, feeling nervous. She should have never opened that topic. Aga doesn't easily get jealous, but she knew that Charles was a different story. " Babes, galit ka ba? "
Instead of answering, Aga burrowed his face onto her neck. He stayed there for a few seconds, while Lea waited for him to speak. When he finally looked up, he was wearing a lazy smile.
" No, of course i'm not mad, Babes, " he answered. " Shocked, yes, a little. But then I realized that you're allowed to have other friends. Male friends. And I won't ever stand in your way. "
Lea couldn't help but grow fonder of him at that very moment. Her heart swelled up at the thought of him being a matured adult. Lately, she's been seeing him in a different kind of light. Yes, he's still late sometimes, but not on purpose. He was still very pilyo, but not in an irritating way. He's grown up now. Gone was the tampuhin Aga she came to love. He's grown up, and so has his feelings.
" Have I ever told you how proud I am of you? "
He reached for a few strands of hair that was covering her face, and tucked it behind her ear. " You are? Bakit? Did I do something? "
