Some Things Are Just Hard To End

Hard To End 84

Kalalabas ko lang Ng Comfort room at Ang katahimikan Ng gym kaagad Ang sumalubong saakin. Maybe Leigh and Johan went out to buy something.

After a week of busy socializing, finally ngayon lang Ako nakaramdam Ng totoong katahimikan. Instead of sitting down I grab the clean ball and played with it. I started schooling free throws and dribbling my thoughts out.

Sumama lang naman Ako dahil bored Ako sa bahay, Natalia is with her family for a two days trip outside the proper kaya ayaw kung mangistorbo.

I was being overwhelmed with emotions these past few days, I can't contain it. My thoughts about Natalia is too much.

The things i want to do with her. Things I wanted to know.

I was dribbling the ball when Apollo Approached me with a hurry and wide eyes. The gym is already empty but we four Decided to stay for a while.

Tangina, bakit Ang tagal Ng mga 'yon.

"Tangina Der Tara na."

"Bakit? Ang pawis mo uy, kadamak mo." He wanted to grab my arm but I refused because of his sweat.

He hissed under his breath, " Tangina. Mamaya ka na mag tanong. Tara na."

Nagkamot na siya Ng ulo dahil sa irita while I just shrugged my shoulder and keep bouncing the ball, I shoot one more time not minding Apollo's Irritated gaze. What the fuck is his problem? Wala pa nga Sina Leigh at Johan.

Magagalit iyon pag iniwan.

"Atat Much? May binili pa Sila Leigh. Babalik iyon. Hintayin natin."

My back is at him as I keep shooting.
My mind lingered around the ball for a while not until I heard a crackling sound of chains. Mabilis Ako nagbaling Ng paningin sa gate Ng basketball court.

There I saw Ivan and his puns close the gate. I let the ball drop on the hardwood flooring and the sound made me jittery.

What the fuck is going on?

"Tangina talaga lander. Ayaw Kasi maniwala saakin e." Apollo's stance is now alerted. Hawak pa Niya Ang tumbler Niya at isang Snicker bar na nakalimutang ilapag.

"Tangina mo Rin, Wala ka namang sinabi tungkol d'yan." I motioned to Ivan and his friends using my head.

I didn't utter any words until they are near us. Isang maling galaw lang ay dehado kami.

"Niño...it's been a long time."

"Uy, Ivan. Long time no see."

I heard a deep grunt beside me and saw Apollo's pressed laughter. Puntangina Apollo 'wag ngayon. Pigilan mo 'yang Gago ka.

Looks like Ivan saw that too na his brows furrowed.

"What can I do for you? Mag ba-basket ball din ba kayo? Paalis narin kami. May hinihintay lang—" my words got cut off when his fist lander on my cheeks.

My ears tingled and my eyes blurred out. I stepped back with protective stance.

Shit. Fuck this guy.

"Stay away from Natalia!"

His face was red. This guy proved his disdain once, I will never let him punch me thrice!

"What the fuck Is Wrong with you?" I hissed, "And why would I do that? Tatay ka ba Niya, you're just—"

"I'm just what? I'm just what huh?" He taunted me slamming his palms on my chest puffing too with expelled breathing.

"Why Do you hate me so much?" My words came out as whispers. I don't want a fight. This is Natalia's friend.

I remember her sad smiles yesterday, I will see more of that if I punch back this fucker.

I massage my jaw and saw Apollo readying his fist for a comeback. Umiling lang Ako at tinaasan siya Ng kilay.

No. Step back.

I sigh and stood up straight. Kahit na Hilo ba Ako sa unang suntom ay sinubukan Kong harapin siya.
Ivan just stood there with a puffing chest. Angry at my reaction, he probably didn't expect that.

"Why do I hate you so much? Ask your fucking self Quinlan! Remember why I hate you." He spat.

His anger Rattled me. Ngayon ay mas Malala dahil Nakita ko ang pamumula Ng kanyang mga Mata.

His shoulder tensed up. His blood shot eyes never left mine. Willing to Surrender  I hold up my both of my hands and my brain itched with his taunting words.

What the fuck is he talking about? My lips were parted open but no words are uttered.  

"I was that kid your old friends used to bully. Chuckie, remember?"