Chapter 9
Little
"Hey." napaigtad ako nang may humawak sa baywang ko.
The student council is busy decorating the school's gymnasium right now, since the Foundation Week is approaching. We're just putting some banderitas on the ceilings and some stage designs for the performers on the opening day. Club members na ang bahala sa magiging design ng bawat booth.
"Hey! Omg ka!" hinampas ko ng mahina ang braso ni Matthew nang harapin ko siya. He chuckled and hugged me instead, resting his forehead on my shoulder.
"I'm so tired." He whispered. I combed his hair with my fingers.
"Are you hungry?" tanong ko.
"Check the label, Mommy..." pagkanta ni Lucas sa gilid ko.
"Fuck off, Lucas." Iritang saad ni Matthew sa kaniya saka ako hinila paalis ng gym. Rinig ko pa ang malakas na pagtawa ni Lucas bago kami makalabas.
"Saan tayo? Mall or cafeteria?"
"Where do you like?" balik niyang tanong sa akin.
"What are your cravings right now? I'll cook na lang since we can't decide naman."
"I'd like to taste your sinigang again." He wiggled his brows.
I chuckled and nodded. Hinila niya ako sa baywang palapit sa kaniya. He was holding my waist the whole time while we're walking to our building. Doon na lang kami sa room niya nagstay. I love his kitchen!
He slept while I cooked our lunch. Sinigang is not bad naman since medyo maulan din ang weather sa panahon ngayon. Sana nga lang ay hindi maulan sa Foundation Week.
"Matt, lunch na..." I caressed his cheek softly. His forehead creased. I like making fun of him so I squeezed his cheeks.
"Alright! Alright! I'm getting up."
It was a good lunch. Matapos naming iligpit lahat ay nagpahinga muna kami. I accidentally slept at his bed while waiting for him to finish some movie. Nang magising ako ay nasa tabi ko na siya, tulog din at nakayakap sa baywang ko. I smiled and rested my head on his chest, hugging him back.
I cherished that sweet little moment. He felt so comfortable to be with. I feel at peace. He feels like home...
I gently caressed his cheek. "Home..." I whispered and closed my eyes, drifting my back to my sleep.
Nang magising kami ay bumalik na rin kami sa gymnasium para ituloy ang pagdedecorate. We're with the Art Club members since we needed help too.
"Anong mayroon sa inyo?" Daniella asked, sitting beside me on the stage's concrete stairs. "Kayo na?"
