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Tzuyu never knew she would give in easily.

Pero sabi nga ni Sana, she needs a realization from everything. . . kailangang aminin sa sarili niya ang dapat aminin.

She needs to embrace who she really is.

Walking through the cold sphere of the dark street heading towards the convenience store, Tzuyu would just wrap herself with her arms or rub a hand through her shoulder. . . not even contented in wearing a hoodie.

Meanwhile, Sana was already at the convenience store. . . sitting in front of a table next to the window, stealing glances just to see if someone's entering inside. Nag-paalam siya kay Momo at kay Manager-nim na may emergency sa apartment niya, and she needs an extra break for two hours. Buti nalang at medyo may kabaitan din pala itong si Manager-nim nila, kaya pinayagan siyang lumabas muna.

Nang makarating na si Tzuyu sa convenience store, the first person she saw was a girl wearing a plain white shirt and black pants, but she found it attractive anyways.

"Sana?" Tzuyu said as Sana looked at her immediately. A faint smile appeared on the younger one's lips as Sana stood up and approached Tzuyu.

"Let's go?" Sana uttered as the taller girl just nodded. And then, they walked out of the convenience store.

Buti nalang, malapit lang ang park sa convenience store, kaya maglalakad nalang silang dalawa.

Sobrang tahimik nilang dalawa, yung parang walang kasama ang isa't isa. But not until Sana came closer and unexpectedly held Tzuyu's hand.

Tzuyu could hear her heart throbbing when Sana's warm hand touched her cold one.

Sandali silang napatigil sa paglalakad habang dahan-dahang tinignan ni Tzuyu ang magkahawak na kamay nila ni Sana.

"You know what? I can feel your nervousness, mate. . ." Sana said frankly which made Tzuyu stare at her, "We may not know each other, but you can trust me. . . okay?" dagdag pa ni Sana which made Tzuyu tighten her grip on the older girl's hands. Magkahawak kamay silang naglakad hanggang sa makarating na sila sa park.

A dark place with only two street lights welcomed them. The two of them sat down on the grass as they stared at the starry sky above.

"Tzuyu?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you feel awkward spending a midnight with someone whose name was the only thing you know?" Sana asked as Tzuyu stared at her, the older girl's eyes met hers but she looked away immediately.

"No, and I never felt this way before. . . to be honest," sabi naman ni Tzuyu habang napa-tingin ulit sa kanya si Sana.

"I used to consider myself as a person who's straight and into boys. Pero, mahirap din pala sa panahon ngayon. . ." pag-aamin ni Tzuyu habang naka-tingin na rin siya sa maliwanag na buwan.

"Come on, blurt it all out. Be true, Tzuyu," Sana said as she lifted her hand to pat Tzuyu's back. Napa-ngiti naman si Tzuyu dahil sa sobrang gaan ng pakiramdam na nararamdaman niya kahit na pangalan palang ang alam niya tungkol kay Sana.

"Alam mo ba? Lagi kong pinapa-mukha sa sarili ko na straight ako, straight ako, straight ako. Pero bakit ganun? Makakapag-tagpo na nga lang ako ng lalaki, bakla pa. O yung iba naman, wala talagang gusto sa akin. May boyfriend nga ako, pero peke naman. . . uhm, Boyfriend Hotline, ganun. . . nakakalungkot isipin na sa paghihintay ko sa tamang lalaki na sinasabi ko, wala parin akong napapala. Imbis na lalaki ang binibigay sa akin, bakit. . . bakit babae pa?!"

Nagulat si Sana sa mga huling sinabi ni Tzuyu. Hindi niya lubos na mapaniwalaan na ang straight na straight niyang caller na naghahanap ng boyfriend ay magbibitaw ng ganitong klaseng pananalita.

"So. . . what do you want to realize this time?" tanong naman ni Sana habang huminga naman nang malalim si Tzuyu.

"Gusto kong ma-realize na. . . na mahal. . . mahal ko. . ." Tzuyu was cut off by her own thoughts. Sino nga ba? Sana or Operator Shana? Hindi niya lubos na maisip dahil ngayon pa lang naguluhan ang utak niya nang ganito. And. . . why did she used the word mahal if she's still confused?

Ngayon, mas lalo nang nalilito si Tzuyu.

Huminga ulit nang malalim si Tzuyu hanggang sa naramdaman niyang may nakahawak na ulit sa kamay niya.

She looked down and saw Sana's hands, holding hers again.

A slight smile could be seen at Tzuyu's face as Sana smiled at her widely and genuinely.

"Tzuyu-ah, want me to hug you?" Sana cooed as she stretched her arms, offering Tzuyu for a tight hug.

The younger one never hesitated to wrap her arms around Sana and hugged her tightly.

Sana rested her head on Tzuyu's shoulder, making the younger girl feel how hot Sana's breath is through her neck. These kind of feeling sent shivers down Tzuyu's spine, and in a weird way, she wanted more than just hugging Sana.

The next thing she knew, Sana was already caressing her back softly and gently, which made Tzuyu feel safe and relieved. They pulled away from each other as their eyes met, staring at each other directly.

"You know what, Tzuyu? You deserve to be loved. . ."

"What do you mean?"

"Let me show it to you."

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another short-slash-sabaw-slash-peace offering-slash-update. hee hee. bati na tayo ghais. :)