Camp Sunset (Frankiana)

Chapter 11 - Are We Friends Now?

Diana's POV

I paced back and forth outside Room 624 while fiddling with my phone. This is the room where we had our Operations Management class and the same room where Franki and I will defend our finals project.

I told Franki to meet me an hour before our scheduled presentation. It's only a couple of minutes past one in the afternoon and it's still early, but I couldn't help but feel anxious while waiting for Franki's arrival.

I know we had a great talk last night and she promised to be on time, but for someone who's going through an emotional stage in her life, nothing's certain.

"Diana!"

I let out a deep sigh upon seeing her.

"Worried I wouldn't show up?" She grinned while approaching me.

"Just a tiny bit", I squinted my eyes and put my index finger and thumb close to each other, "But I trust you." I smiled.

"Well I actually got here before you did," she smiled back, "But I saw you weren't here yet so I decided to buy us some drinks from Starbucks."

"Here," she handed me a drink, "Signature Iced Chocolate, your favorite." She winked at me.

We started walking towards a nearby bench and sat there.

"You know my favorite?" I smiled.

"Of course," she nodded her head, "I still remember some things from using my getting-to-know-Diana-through-Kiara privilege card." She chuckled. "Too bad that one expired already."

"I had the same card! Only it's called, getting-to-know-Franki-through-Kiara privilege card." We both laughed. "We could've learned more of each other if Kiara never found out about what we're really up to." I shook my head while smiling.

"Well..." she paused, "I think it's a good thing we can do that on our own now, right Dmac?"

"Dmac?" I furrowed my brows.

"Yep, a nickname. Friends give each other nicknames right?"

"So... we're friends now?"

She shrugged her shoulders, "Only if you want to."

"I would love that."

"Good answer," she gave a satisfied smile, "So, got any nicknames for your new friend?"

"Hmm..." I tilt my head to one side while doing a thinking gesture, "How about, Miss Franki?"

"So formal naman po!" She protested, "But I like it. It's cute. And I think you're the only one who's going to call me that."

We smiled at each other and took a sip from our drinks.

"Diana, thank you for last night." Her tone suddenly became serious. "I felt a lot better."

"I'm glad." I replied.

"And thank you also for driving me home last night", she continued, "I'm sorry if I fell asleep during the ride though."

I shook my head, "No, thank you."

She gave a confused look.

"Thank you, because it was a very peaceful drive." I suppressed a laugh.