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Kinabukasan sa skwelahan Zaiven and Vin sat together on a bench in the school courtyard during lunch. The lively chatter of other students filled the air, but Zaiven’s attention was focused primarily on Vin. Zaiven's eyes followed Vin’s every move, though he tried to mask his intensity with casual conversation.

Vin, happily munching on his sandwich, glanced around at the bustling courtyard. “ang ganda ng araw ngayon noh” Navine said habang nanonood sa mga nagtatakbukang athletic na babad sa araw.

Hindi naman ganun kainit kaya naman nakakayang nilang magpabilad sa araw. Marami nga sa mga studyante ang nag liliwaliw sa quadrangle ng school.

May ibang nag rereview. May iba naman ay nagchichismisan, ang iba ay nag eensayo, pero mostly mga kumakain ang mga narito.

Zaiven nodded, his tone slightly edged with concern. “Yeah, it is. But you should be careful. Some of these people can be... unpredictable.” observing the people around.

Napapansin nya ang pagnakaw ng tingin ng ibang studyante sa bahagi nila. Making him a bit irritated.

Vin laughed lightly, not catching the underlying tone. “I’m sure it’s fine. I’m not too worried.”

Zaiven leaned a little closer, his voice lowering. “I just mean, I’d prefer if you stayed around here with me. It’s safer, you know?”

Napaisip naman si Navine. Tingin ba nya kailangan ko ng protektsyon? Maybe I am. Well at least he's being considerate.

Vin looked at Zaiven with a smile, finding his concern endearing. “I appreciate that. But you know, I like to walk around and hang out with other friends sometimes.”

Dahilan upang mapatingin sya sa paligid at tumingin sa silid kung nasaan ang kaibigan nya. Si Tisoy kasi ay may meeting sa mga class officers assembly. Si Sum naman ay nagtratraining for basketball.

Kaya hindi nga kasama ang mga ito ngayon pero napag uusapan naman nila na mag sabay sabay mamayang uwian.

Zaiven’s expression darkened slightly, but he quickly masked it with a smile. “Sure, but just let me know where you’ll be. I’d hate to lose track of you.”

Vin, oblivious to Zaiven’s underlying possessiveness, nodded casually. “Of course. I’ll keep you updated. Saka pwede mo naman ako makasama, nagkikita rin tayo sa mansyon.”

Zaiven’s eyes followed Vin’s movements closely as he finished his lunch. “Just remember, I’m always here if you need anything.”

Vin, still unaware of the possessiveness, patted Zaiven’s shoulder reassuringly. “Thanks, Zaiven. It’s good to know you’ve got my back. Pwede ka rin namang sumama sa mga kaibigan ko. But I need to explain kasi diba they hate you sa mga ginawa mo dati" Wika ni Vin.

That confused Zaiven dahil wala naman itong balak makipag kaibigan sa iba kundi kay Vin lang. He doesn't even care ano man ang isipin ng mga kaibigan ni Vin sa kanya.

Nawala ang pagkunot ng noo nito ng tawagin sya ng Senorito. His apprentice.

"Zai let's get to our class" pag iinform nito. Nagligpit na sila at inayos ang mga gamit .

As the bell rang, signaling the end of lunch, Zaiven stood up with Vin, his protective nature evident in his constant proximity. Despite Vin’s lack of awareness, Zaiven’s watchful eyes and subtle possessiveness were clear, even if Vin didn’t fully recognize it.

And Senorito Rivo did observe and notice everything. Alam nya na sa mga tingin ni Zaiven ay hindi na lang ito basta pagkahumaling it's deeper than that and making it dangerous.