The Waves In The Ocean

Chapter 76: Visitor

Arwyn's POV

"Mga pre, cafeteria muna ako, ha!"

Tumayo si Peter sa upuan niya at kinuha 'yung wallet niya. Kakatapos pa lang ng isang subject, kaya etong si mukhang pagkain ay pupuntiryahin ang cafeteria. Sinusulit 'yung vacant time para sa pagkain.

"Here you go again," sabi ni Ace na nasa likod ko, "gonna buy mamon, huh?"

Mamon na naman?! Kanina pang umaga 'to nagmamamon! Sabagay, si Pedro nga pala 'to.

"Talaga!" Kumindat pa ang adik sa mamon sa 'min. "Sige na, balik ako maya-maya, mga pre!"

Kailangan mo talagang bumalik, si Santos ba naman ang prof next subject.

Hindi na niya kami hinintay na magsalita kasi bigla na lang siyang tumakbo papalabas. Tch, akala mo, aagawan siya ng mamon sa cafeteria, eh parang siya lang naman ata ang umuubos ng stocks no'n doon.

Our classroom was as boisterous as it had always been when a subject finished, but there was a deafening silence between Ace and I. We haven't been able to come to terms, and I'm not sure where to begin. I've thought about how I can put an end to the drama and get back to normal, the us that we really get along with. 

The air between us grows heavy, and I get the impression that there is an awkward atmosphere surrounding us. He's moving something behind me, I can tell. He was arranging his learning materials when I caught a glimpse of him behind me.

Our gazes connected as soon as I turned to face him. We both averted our gazes to each other, as though we were aware of the awkwardness between us. I let out a deep sigh and returned my gaze to him. If I want to put an end to this small conflict between us, I need to approach him. First and foremost, it was I, not he, who was at blame.

Tumikhim muna ako at saka ko siya tinawag, "Hey..."

"Hey..." tawag niya rin sa 'kin.

"I-I... u-um..." Tangina! Wala akong masabi! Argh! Sa tanang buhay ko, ngayon lang ako nahirapang makipag-usap sa kaibigan ko!

Pinasok niya muna sa bag niya 'yung mga gamit niya. Pagkatapos no'n, humarap ulit siya sa 'kin. "Sorry about what I did. Pinangunahan ako ng emotions ko."

"No, I'm sorry," pagpupumilit ko. Nasa nature na talaga ni Ace na umako ng kasalanang 'di niya naman ginawa, tss.

He reached for my back to offer me a nice pat. "Sorry if I didn't tell you." I can feel the sincerity in his voice and actions. Now that I think about it, there's nothing wrong with keeping your genuine affections for someone hidden, especially if they're already taken. But, in the end, you'll be regretful if you keep those feelings secret for the rest of your life.

Typical Ace.

"I'm sorry as well." I nodded. I know I shouldn't have acted like that, but I couldn't help myself. At that time, though, I felt betrayed.

I found Ace giggling after only a few seconds had elapsed. I'm not sure why he's like that, which caused my brow to furrow.

Nababaliw na ata ang isang 'to.

"Ano'ng nakakatawa?" iritang tanong ko.

Tumigil na rin siya sa pagtawa niya. Seryoso naman siyang tumingin sa 'kin. "Please, don't hurt her again."

He really loves Bella, I can tell.

"I noticed that your feelings for her were—"

"I-I love her, I still do." Pinutol ko kung ano man ang sasabihin niya.

Bumuntong hininga naman siya. "I hope my intuitions are wrong."