A Journey of Two Night Goers: The Other Moment (Journey Series)

Chapter 11

We traveled for minutes until we ended by San Lorenzo Ruiz College in Ormoc after buying popcorn, munchkins, and can of coke. My eyebrows etched in confusion as I noticed that this is a school campus again.

"What's with you and schools?" I asked as we were at the back of the SLRC.

"Nothing. Just wanna climb the rooftop." Flo then climbed over the wall and I did the same. We then went to the building and climbed until we reached the rooftop and sat there, making sure we won't be seen. As we sat, she opened her bag and took out the food. We then started eating. After eating, I decided to lift her spirits after what happened last night. I told her jokes and funny stories, causing her to laugh and smile. She started to bloom and be in a good mood this time. She should be smiling more often.

"You should do that more often."

"Hmm?"

"Smile. It suits you well. It makes you more... beautiful."

She giggled, "Alright. But just because you told me to."

I then looked at the stars and smiled. I immediately remembered Mama Nene and Lex. Oh God, I remembered Cabintan. I always loved that wonderful place the first time I went there. I should take her there. She would love it there. She would love the people, "You know, I was thinking about going to Cabintan." I smiled, "I've been there weeks ago. And kids there love me. There are also beautiful sights there." I then looked at her, "You have got to meet them. So, maybe we'll go there. I'll just find a time to-"

"We can go there now."

"Hmm... maybe after Misa de Gallo."

"It's still early-"

"But it's far."

"Okay then." Flo smiled, "After Misa de Gallo."

I giggled, "You are really different Flo. I promise."

"What do you mean?"

"You just smiled now. As in now. Since we met at the museum, you weren't smiling. And for the times that we go out, you weren't smiling as well. Until tonight."

"It's your fault you know." She laughed, throwing a kernel at me, causing both of us to laugh, "Your jokes and lame stories made me laugh." She said while rolling her eyes at me and smiled.

"At least I made you happy because you were sad last time. Now, I can say that you're more beautiful that way."

We talked more until we decided to lie down to look at the stars. Then Flo lied down beside me and placed her head on my chest and her arms on my waist. Almost immediately, she gasped, mumbled 'sorry', and tried to pull away. But I held her before she does, pulling her body tight against mine.

"It's okay Flo. You can rest your head in my chest anytime. I'll be here." I sighed.

"But I may sleep Mikey-"

"Then sleep." I said as I gently pat her back, lulling her to sleep, "I'll wake you up when it's Misa de Gallo. As of now, I'll just hold you."

Moments later, I heard her soft snores and felt her calm breathing brushing in my neck. I then realized she looked at me before she went to sleep. I wondered as to why she'd do that. I then tucked her hair behind her ear and was surprised again.

Surprised by the fact that she is actually... beautiful.

Very beautiful.

I suddenly felt butterflies but I pushed the thought aside quickly. Nope, she's a friend, I thought to myself over and over until I slept.

Few hours later, we had our Misa de Gallo. Afterwards, we went back to the hotel to get a few things before we left again going to Cabintan.