This Game Called Love

Chapter 6

I bite my lips, trying not to flash a smile. My heart keeps on beating erratically to the point that it would get out of my chest. His warming gaze never left mine, and I'm intently looking at him. I know I'm too drowned, and I probably can't recover. But it's fine. I'm not planning to rise up. I just really love this man.

Before, I couldn't figure out my feelings if it was simply infatuation or love. Honestly, even up to this point, it's quite hard for me to differentiate the two. But this time, I know deep in my heart that it's love. No words can ever describe what I'm feeling right now. I just love him as he is without any reason. I accept and embrace his good traits and even his flaws.

My face would definitely start blushing again, but I don't even bother to hide it. My priority right now is to savor the moment.

'You're special to me, Harper.' I've been waiting for those words for a long time, and now that I finally heard it from him, my heart is pounding with utmost joy.

I know I'm special to him only because I'm his friend, but it's okay. I'm not expecting too much. And I can't force him to feel the same way. This moment is enough to make me jump out of happiness and contentment.

Maybe this is what love is. Even these simplest things can make you feel so complete and happy.

"Thank you, Harper. For always being there for me. I don't know if I really deserve to have a friend like you. But I'm just beyond lucky because you're here." His warm gaze never left mine.

I can feel the sincerity in his eyes and words. I feel like the tears starting to pile up on my eyes but I refrain it from falling.

"You can always count on me. And I'm just here to listen and help you the best way I can." I gave him a genuine smile.

"You being here with me, while listening to my problems is already enough for me, Harper. And I hope I can do the same for you." He smiled.

"You can shout, cry, or laugh like crazy. Whatever you desire. Don't worry, I will not judge you." He let out a small laugh.

I also laugh because of what he said.

"Sure? I'm unstoppable when I'm crazy." I said, grinning.

"Go ahead. I won't stop you." He shrugged and chuckled.

"Well, I think I need a bottle of beer to complete the moment." I stated.

He emitted a laugh and looked at me amusingly.

"I guess there's a small convenience store outside the resort." He chortled.

We just went there to buy two bottles of beer for me and snacks. He also bought a coffee and bottled water for himself because he will still drive.

When we went back, we seated on the sand while listening to the waves splashing.

We talked about a lot of things from life, social issues, and even how annoying Louise is. It's funny how we backstabbed his sister.

'Sa puso ko'y nag-iisa. Kahit mayroong iba. Kahit hindi tama ang ginagawa, sinta. Basta ba'y makasama lang kita. Kahit kapiling mo pa siya."

I started to sing along while holding a bottle of beer. Good thing, there's a lyrics featured in Spotify so mas feel na feel ko ang pagkanta. I'm very much aware that I don't have a talent for singing. But this is how I relieve my stress and unwind. Magtiis na lang si Lucas sa pagiging tone deaf ko. Siya naman din nagsabi na pwede kong gawin kahit ano, kaya bahala siya.

"So that is how you turn crazy?" He teasingly asked me while pointing at my face, grinning.

"Akala ko ba no judgement?" I scowled.