I Love You At Your Darkest

Chapter XV: Hangover

"Wake up."

I woke up around 10AM when someone dragged my feet. Before I can protest, I landed face flat on the cold floor. Unfortunately for me, I was lying on my stomach.

I groaned while mumbling profanities as I stood up to see who disturbed my sweet slumber. I saw Dashiel's bored face first thing after I stood up.

"Good morning." he plainly said. "We have a review class this afternoon. We have to go."

I yawned then walked towards the bathroom. "Tsk. There's no good in the morning if your face is the first thing I'll see in the morning." I mumbled before shutting the door.

I brushed my teeth using a spare brush available then after that I washed my face. I headed outside after getting my stuff.

My head was heavy. Sabi ko na nga ba eh. It was really a bad idea drinking alcohol when you have review classes tomorrow. I swear to myself I'll never do it again—never drink alcohol when Toto's around rather.

"Coffee?" Kiel offered. He was quietly sipping a cup of coffee in his kitchen.

"Yes, please." sabi ko at umupo sa stool sa kitchen niya.

Kiel was kind enough to make me coffee because I badly needed one.

I didn't know what happened last night. I just remembered Toto getting drunk first, Meina crying while confessing to Dashiel, Toto forcing me to chug down a bottle... and I don't know anymore.

I groaned in pain. My head was throbbing. "Where are they?" I asked.

"Dashiel drove Meina home last night and he just went out earlier. Toto is still sleeping. He's drunk as hell." Kiel chuckled while operating the coffee maker.

"What happened?" I asked. "I only remembered Meina crying. I think she confessed or something?"

"Yes. They'll talk about it some other time to clarify things, I guess." he smiled then slid the cup of coffee in front of me. "See, I am really cupid."

I smiled and shook my head. "Freshmen palang tayo, I already know there's something about that two." I blew on my coffee and drank it. Ah, that feels better. "But I trust destiny, so I waited for them to acknowledge each other's feelings. And I guess, it's now—last night rather."

"True that." he replied and then he remembered something. "Oh, Lucy called this morning, by the way. She's asking where you are."

Shit. I forgot to tell Lucy. I only told Mom that we'll be celebrating Dashiel's birthday here in Kiel's condo. They must've been worried. Well, I didn't really plan on sleeping over. Toto got me drunk, that's why.

"Did you tell her where I am?"

"Yeah. I also told her you're drunk last night and you pass out."

I quickly fished my phone from my pocket. There were four messages. Three from Lucy and one from Mama.

I opened Mama's message first.

Mama
It's getting late, anak. Dyan ka nalang matulog kela Kiel. It's not safe to drive at this hour. Don't get too drunk, okay? You'll regret doing so in the morning. Don't forget to lock the door, tell Kiel. Take care, dear. Love you! Mwa!

I heaved out a sigh after reading her message. I sent her a message that I'm fine and I'm going home in a few minutes. After that I opened Lucy's messages.

Hon 💕
Hon, why aren't you answering my calls?

I called your Mom, she said you're at Kiel's condo to celebrate Dashiel's birthday. Don't drink too much, ha? If you get drunk, sleepover ka nalang dyan. Take care always, hon. Text or call me when you read this message. I love you.