Six Feet Below [COMPLETED]

CHAPTER 4

News.

"Can I have your number?" I asked.

Alam ko. Nakakahiya! Yung babae pa ang na hingi ng number? Seriously? Lord, pwede nyo na ako kuhain pag 'di niya binigay.

"Awts, wala akong phone." Nag pout s'ya.

"Well... Can we still hangout? Sometimes? It's okay if you don't want-"

"Sure." He smirked.

In this cold day, his smile melted my mourning heart. I don't usually talk to strangers, but when I first saw him, I felt something. Like I must talk to him or else. Ewan ko rin. Kung umasta ako ngayon, feeling close ako.

Hanggang sa abutin na kami ng gabi sa parke. Habang patungo kami sa bahay ko, tawa lang kami ng tawa. Alam n'yo na yun! Tawa lang talaga. Hinatid n'ya lang ako sa may tapat ng bahay ko at umalis na. We are planning to see each other again this coming Wednesday.

I know I mustn't be happy at this time. My father passed away a few weeks ago. Kinuha ko ang picture ni Papa and began talking to myself.

"Pa, kung narito ka, will you allow me to talk to strangers?" I hugged his picture and cried a little.

Talking to Bryce made me feel like I lost a big rock that has been burdening me. He listens, he gives advises, and tells jokes.

I cried myself to sleep.

..

These past few days, Zairus and I barely looked at each other. We rarely spoke too. Did I do something? Is there something wrong? I used all of my strength to talk to him.

As I approach him, he couldn't look at me anymore. Like I was the most disgusting thing he has ever seen.

"Zai? Is there a problem between us?"
I asked.

"None. Well, I need to go... Bye." Dali-dali pa siyang umalis. Why are you avoiding me, Zairus?

Habang naglalakad ako papalabas ng school, naparinig ko ang pinag-uusapan ako nina Tan. I guess, I'm too weak right now. Such words didn't hurt me before, why... Why does it hurt so bad when you say it? Zai?

"I don't want to be friends with her anymore..." Ani Zai.

"Somebody told me she fucked my Boyfriend..." Pag papatuloy ni Zai.

"Whore. Pfft, HAHAHAHA!" Hagalpak na tawa nina Tan.

I couldn't speak up. I didn't have the courage. This is fucking pathetic. I ran as fast as I can until I bumped into someone.

"Whoa, slow down. You might get hurt, tch." When I saw his face, I immediately burst into tears.

"Luh? Tangina, sorry! Joke lang naman, 'di naman kasi talaga ko galit." He's panicking.

When I stopped crying, he asked me as we walk by the sidewalk.

"Ano ba kasing nangyari? Bakit ka umiiyak? Did they bully you again?" He sounded pissed.

"Ah, hindi-"

"Ano nga kasi?" He raised a brow.

"Zairus..." I began tearing up again. Shit. This is embarrassing!

"He thought I had sex with his boyfriend
when I clearly did not. He called me a whore and didn't want to be friends with me anymore. GAAAAAH!" I shouted then I threw my bag on the sidewalk. I am flustered and frustrated at the same time. Just how much does that person hate me to spread such disgusting news?!

"Oh, kalma! Puso mo." He jokingly said but still, when I saw his expression, he is sad! Seeing him concerned made me feel soft. Parang siya ang makakapag pakalma sa akin. It's nice.

"What if I told them the truth and no one believes it?" I nervously asked.

"Diane, it doesn't matter if they believe it or not. I'll be here for you if you need someone to talk to."

"Fuck you. Diana not Diane!" Inis kong sabi habang pinaghahampas ko ang kanyang nag sisilakihang braso.

"Ouchie! HAHAHAHA Sorry na! Makakalimutin kasi ako e. HAHAHA!" Utas niyang tawa.

RAXXia.