To Fall Apart

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

We we're in sixth grade when Van and I became officially best friends. It just happened that right after I became friends with him, I became more of myself. I became more of who I want to show other people and not what I do to please them.

So I must say that Van isn't that bad at all like what my first impression to him. He's a good guy. He's a good best friend. Someone to keep, and someone to treasure.

Napairap ako ng may malakas na bumusina sa labas ng bahay. Mabilis kong binaba ang suklay ko at kinuha lahat ng gamit ko. I almost tripped running down the stairs. Naabutan ko si Papa na nagkakape sa dining.

I came to kiss his cheeks and grab his bread.

"Andy? It was still 5:30. Why are you dressed up early?" he asked.

Napairap ulit ako ng may bumusina. Papa and I heard it, then he arched his brow at me.

"Van." I replied like his name is a total explanation of all.

Papa sighed deeply before nodding at me. I smiled and kissed him again before bidding my goodbye.

"Take care. And don't you dare skip school." he shouted. Napairap ulit ako. Nakakailan na ngayong araw.

"Fine. Love you!" I shouted back too.

Mabilis akong pumasok sa sasakyan ni Van. I greeted Manong Tunying who was his driver. Inirapan ko ang nakangising si Van sa akin.

"It was so early!" I lamented. He chuckled and pull of something on his bag.

I eyes him as he handed me a sandwich. I arched my brow.

"Suhol ba to?" I asked. He laughed at me.

"Grabe. I prepared that because I know you haven't had the chance to eat breakfast."

Ngumisi ako at hinablot ang chicken sandwich sa kanya.

"Well thanks. I haven't really had the chance because you keep on bugging me." I said sarcastically while taking a bite. I'm hungry! And so sleepy!

He pricked my forehead and I groaned at his bad habit.

"We're catching for sunrise. Ofcourse I would bug you. Tulog mantika ka pa naman."

"Tss." I hissed at him, giving up the argument now.

He said he wants to watch the sunrise today. I don't know why and why it has to be me to come with him. At kung bakit iistorbohin nya yung tulog ko para lang dito. We're heading on a hill near our town where we could see the sun rising.

It was so random because it's weekday! And we still have class. Tinanong ko naman sya kahapon but he keeps on saying it was a surprise. So in the end, I shut my mouth up. Because between us two, he acts more girly than I am.

Sumulyap ako sa rearview mirror at naabutan kong nakangisi sa akin si Mang Tunying. I smiled back. A bit embarrassed of my treatment towards his boss. Pero ayos lang din. Sanay si Van sa pagiging bayolente ko.

I felt Van pulling me. I sighed as I rested my head on his chest. Inabot ko ang sandwich ko na kalahati pa lang ang nakakain ko para sya na ang kumain. I made myself comfortable at his chest when I closed my eyes.

"Just wake me up when we're there." I said. He chuckled at me.

I got more sleepy when he caressed my hair. Mas isiniksik ko ang sarili sa kanya at niyakap sya bago ako umidlip.

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Nagising ako ng bahagyang pisilin ni Van ang ilong ko. I groaned and glared at him as I catch my breath. The moment my eyes met his, all he could do was to laugh at me.