Fidelity

4th

Naupo muna ako nang magtungo na siya sa bathroom para maligo. Nagtanggal ako ng sapatos at minasahe ang binti. Pinisil pisil ko ang mga bahaging nananakit— giving soft punches to the right spots.

I love massages since my Yaya always gives me one whenever my muscles hurt every after my extracurricular activities. I've even come to learn the way she does it.

Pagkatapos lumabas ng naka-bathrobe na si Davion ay sumunod na rin ako at naligo. I'm not comfortable with the idea of sleeping with the same undies but I have no other choice. I just made sure also not to wet my cycling shorts and inner tube so I can wear them too under the robe. I don't think I can sleep with just my underwear and bathrobe alone anyway.

Nagulat pa ko nang maabutang topless si Davion pagkalabas ko. Wala na ang robe at tanging puting tuwalya na lamang ang nakapulupot sa bewang niya. He was on the right side of the bed, his back was leaning on the headboard. Nagtaka pa ko kung bakit imbes na matulog na ay gising pa ito.

"Masakit din ba ang katawan mo?" tanong ko nang mapagtantong maaaring iyon ang dahilan.

"Not really.." his voice is getting huskier as the night gets old.

Naawa ako. Maging sa boses niya ay bakas ang matinding pagod. Tapos ay tinatanggi niya pa. My hands stopped from drying my hair with the towel.

"Gusto mo ng massage?" alok ko. That's the least I can do for everything he has done for me tonight. I may not be the best at it but I do know some basics.

Umangat ang kilay niya. May kung anong dumaan sa mga mata.

"Sure.." he muttered in an undertone.

Nilapag ko ang puting tuwalya sa bedside table at sumampa sa kabilang bahagi ng kama. I was on my knees as I crawl my way towards him. His gaze never left me one bit. May bigat sa klase ng tingin niya.

"Talikod ka. I'll massage your shoulders," wika ko nang makapwesto na.

I sat on the back of my feet as I settled in front of him. Hindi ko alam kung bakit tutok na tutok siya.

"No.." natigilan ako sa malat niyang tinig. "I like it better this way," aniya habang nakaharap sakin.

My brows furrowed. Bagama't nagtataka ay hindi na rin kumontra. Nagkibit lamang ako at pinatong na ang kamay sa balikat niya kahit nakaharap siya.

His shoulders were broad— that's what I noticed as I began trailing presses on it. Bukod pa ron ay matigas at matikas din. Halatang may strict workout na sinusunod.

"Do you lift?" tanong ko habang minamasahe ang balikat niya. I really think it's weird that I'm doing this while facing him. Lalo pa't hindi ako nilulubayan ng lasing niyang mga mata.

"Yeah.." his hot breath stroked against my skin. Is it even normal to have a breath this warm? Halos mapaso ako!

"How often?"

He licked his lip— eyes fixed down on my mouth. "Every day.."

I nodded. So he takes too much time in the gym. Kaya siguro laging late magpasa ng Art assignments. Special mention kasi siya ng teacher namin dahil don. He does well when it comes to exams though. Partikular na sa Math at Science. Halata namang tamad lang ngunit matalino.

Batid ko ang pagod niya sa gabing ito dala ng garalgal na tinig. I can't help but really appreciate everything he did tonight. I didn't know he was this nice. Kung magkakaroon ng pagkakataon para makabawi ay gagawin ko nang walang alinlangan. Even his Art assignments. That's easy-peasy for me.

Binigyan ko nang huling pasada ang balikat niya pababa hanggang sa bandang braso. Madiin ngunit maingat. May lakas ngunit banayad. Habang tumatagal ay mas ramdaman ko ang pagtama ng paghinga niya sa balat ko. Mainit. Malalim.

"All done?" tikhim ko nang makuntento.

His eyes blinked tenderly. "All good.."

I smiled and reached for the switch of the lamp on the table by his side.

Nang mapatay ang ilaw ay saka ko lang napagtanto ang posisyon namin. I'm now hovering him who's not even bothering to evade my proximity. Bagkus ay tila nakaabang habang bagsak ang lasing na mga mata sa labi ko. My move made it seem like I'm about to kiss him.

Pinilig ko ang ulo at umatras. His lips parted— eyes still unfocused.

"By the way, you sleep naked?" tanong ko at pinwesto na ang mga unan sa pagitan namin.

"Huh?" litong wika niya.

Kumunot ang noo nito habang pinapanood ang ginagawa ko. He looks disoriented as he watch me put a line of pillows between us.

I shrugged. "Don't worry, I don't mind... You got me out of that crowded club and offered me a place to sleep kaya't hindi na ko magrereklamo kahit matulog ka pang hubo't hubad,"

I chuckled a bit even. Iba siguro ang humor niya dahil hindi siya natawa.

Unti-unting napaawang ang labi niya. Something slowly passed by his eyes as if realization hit him.

"Goodnight, Davion." wika ko saka pinatong ang kamay sa katabing unan upang ayusin for the last time ngunit iba ang dinapuan ng palad.

I know for sure it wasn't a pillow since it wasn't soft. In fact, it was hard. And... long.

Isang singhap mula kay Davion ang mabilis na nagpabitiw sakin doon. I internally shook my head and instantly turn to my side of the bed to sleep.

May isang bagay lamang na gumugulo sa akin.

May night wood din pala ang mga lalaki? Akala ko morning wood lang.