Our Fallout: A Second Chance

Twelve

Chapter 12:
Caught

"You know... you don't really have to do this." bulong ko kay Ali habang naglalakad kami pataas ng library. "Pwede naman kitang puntahan sa gym pagkatapos nito." I said trying to persuade her.

I think It's better to separate them both. Knowing Isla she would only annoy and provoke Aaliyah. Mas lalo at mainit init pa naman dugo niya kay Isla.

"No. I said what I said. I'll go." she dropped it like a period. Wala akong nagawa kung hindi hayaan na lang siya.

Pumasok kami ng library at mabuti na lang konti ang tao. Uwian na rin kasi. "What will you read?" tanong sa akin ni Isla nung nakahanap na kami ng pwesto namin.

"Some physics, I guess?" I'm not actually in the mood to study because I am worried about what scenario will happen anytime and group studies are not really my thing.

"How about you, Kirsten's bestfriend?" napairap agad ako sa tanong niya. Tinitigan ko siya ng masama pero nagkibit balikat lang sa akin. She's starting again. I can see Aaliyah's gritting her teeth out of anger.

"Same kami. Ikaw?" I quickly answered to stop Aaliyah from talking when she formed a big o to her mouth and then she looked at Aaliyah.

"I'll work. SC things. But I doubt your bestfriend would understand that... I mean, this is not a classroom where you can teach her. Bawal maingay dito." she said grinning at her.

Bwisit talaga tong mayabang na to!

Aaliyah crossed her arms. "Are you calling me stupid?" Isla chuckled. "Ali, let's just go and find something to read—" sabay hila sakanya sa mga bookshelves.

"Fuck her! Damn it. Can you believe that? She just fucking shove it in my face that I am stupid. Harap harapan!" malutong niyang bulong. It's so cute how she's trying to lower down her voice but in an angry tone.

"And you're smiling! Wow! Your new fucking friend insulted me yet there you are smiling." hindi ko na pinigilan ngumiti. "I just think you're cute." diretsong sabi ko. When her hard expression became soft.

Parang nawala agad lahat ng galit niya.

"I really don't like her." sabi niya habang pumipili ako ng libro. I can't believe where in the history section. Fine, history then. "Uhuh..." sabi ko na lang.

Ang hirap yung hindi ko siya makampihan ngayon dahil kailangan ko si Isla.

"Are you even listening? I said I don't like her." ulit niya pero kunwari hindi ko siya pinapakinggan ng bigla niyang isingit ang sarili niya sa harap ko.

Nakataas kasi ang kamay ko sa may shelves pumipili ng books pero pumasok siya sa gitna kaya para akong nakayakap sakanya.

"Now. Do I have your full attention at me?" she seriously asked. Binitawan ko ang librong hawak ko at sinandal na lang ang kamay ko sa shelves. "What do you want me to do then?" I said challenging her.

I feel like a dog waiting for my owner's wants where I'd do it immediately to pleasure her.

"Kung sinabi ko bang layuan mo siya, gagawin mo?" I bit my lips to stop it from smiling. Damn! Ngayon lang ako nasayahang mautusan.

If we're not just on a mission. Fuck, I'd gladly do it for her.

"Uhh..." now, how do I answer this? "That's a bit... uhm—" para akong tanga na hindi alam kung anong isasagot. "Sorry. Was that too much?" umiling naman ako.

"I know. We don't usually meddle between our friends but she freaking gets on my nerves. At hindi ko pa siya pinapatawad sa mga pinaggagagawa niya sayo noon. I still can't understand how she suddenly wants to be friends with you. I bet she wants something from you." napatango lang ako sa sinabi niya.