One Last Raindrop

CHAPTER 7

Month passed after that day. I guess Migo and I became closer like a little bit? Well, I don't actually hate him anymore. I just realized that he is cool to be with. Natuturuan niya ako ng mga bagay na hindi ko alam and I love learning new things. Now I understand why the students here name him as a perfect guy. He is nice, gentle, and handsome—things that everyone would adore and like.

My eyes laid at my shoes, making me groan in annoyance.

Damn, fuck! I can't stop cursing after realizing that I forgot to tell the maid to double tie my shoelace. I'll admit it. I don't know how to tie my shoelace kaya naman sa tuwing P.E. class ay nagpapatulong pa ako sa mga maid dahil ayaw ni mom. Isa lang naman siguro iyon sa mga bagay na hindi naituro sa akin ng mga magulang ko.

Nagsisimula na silang tumakbo rito sa gymnasium habang ako naman ay problemadong-problemado rito. Naglakad na lang muna ako papalayo at naupo sa hakbang ng hagdan.

"Why is it so hard?" I murmured as I started trying to tie it, but it always ends up like ewan.

Napaisip ako na magpatulong kina Stacey at Mina pero naalala ko lamang na baka laitin lang ako ng dalawang 'yon nang walang tigil. Ang lakas pa naman ng katok ng mga 'yon.

"Ma'am Dior." Napatingin ako sa nagsalita at si Migo 'yon.

"Migo!" I even stuttered after saying just his name and I looked so shocked right now. Napatayo ako at humakbang pababa upang makaharap siya.

I saw how he looked down at my shoelace and I was about to ask for help from him when he went down on one knee, making me flustered. Damn. What is he doing? Doesn't he know that only couples do this thing? Like the guy will kneel on one knee in front of you to tie your shoelace. It sounds so cringy for me but why does it feel so different right now?

"Migo."

"Steady, Dior." He let out his playful chuckle before starting to double tie both of my shoelace and after it, he stood up and smiled at me. "If you need someone to tie your shoes, just call me."

"Thanks." Damn. I can't even speak properly! What is happening to me? I look like ewan na for sure?! Lagi na lamang ako ganito sa kaniya! Ito ba ang epekto ng mga pinakakain niyang mga street foods sa akin?

"Anything for you, Ma'am Dior," he said and he was about to walk away when I remembered something.

"Dior na lang, Migo." Mukhang nagulat siya sa sinabi ko.

"That's not possible. Magagalit ang parents mo—"

"Then you can only call me Dior whenever we are at school or whenever we are alone." He looked so amused right now after hearing my words. Damn. I even realized that my last words sounded so wrong. "You know? Whenever we're in the car or eating street foods."

"Sige." He smiled and I was about to talk again when he suddenly pulled me making my face hit his chest slightly and I looked at him with my wide eyes. Napansin ko ang malakas na pagtama ng bola ng volleyball sa pinto kung saan ako nakatapat kanina.

It's already been five seconds since the ball knocked on the door and we are still in the same position—him staring at my eyes while I am also doing the same and secretly sniffing his shirt. Ang bango niya talaga. Damn, Dior! What the hell is happening with you?!

"Sorry," he stuttered and scratched his nape after letting me go and I can now see the awkwardness at him right now. Mukha siyang hiyang-hiya.

"Thanks," I replied and I even buckled too! "I mean I didn't reply thanks to your sorry, it's just that I want to say thanks for saving me."

"I'd catch even a bullet, Dior."

Kanina pa ako asar na asar dito sa upuan ko. Hindi ko alam kung paano na ang gagawin ko. Kanina pa kami nagsimulang mag-practice ng sayaw namin para sa HOPE or Physical Education, at kahit anong gawin ko ay hirap talaga ako sa steps.