The Crown Sinners

19: The Colours of Deceit (I)

#TCS19: The Colours of Deceit

Honoka Reign's POV

"Would... would you like to stay for a bit?" I slowly arced my back to see his face when I heard him say that. I think my eyes glowed because of the question. Hindi ko mapigilan mapangiti nang sobrang lawak.

"Really?" My tone seemed too excited, so he chuckled. He slowly released me from the hug, his one hand traveled through his nape, he looked embarrassed while looking at me. I couldn't help but wonder why...

"Stay for some movie?" Tanong niya ulit para bang hindi siya makapaniwala sa sagot ko. I nodded eagerly. Sino ba naman ang tatanggi sa kaniya? He's Rebel for Pete's sake. I missed him so much, too!

"Okay!" Masayang sabi ko at saka napatalon na parang bata. He tousled my hair because of that, I automatically shrink in my height, akala ko kasi kung anong gagawin niya. He chuckled because of my reaction.

He held my hand after. He stopped too, then looked at our hands. Medyo hinigpitan niya ang pagkakahawak sa kamay ko. I think, I blushed? I felt my cheeks heat up. However, I remained calm and gave him a sweet glimpsed.

Hinila niya ako nang marahan papunta sa living room. He opened the giant flat screen hanging on the wall. I swear the huge television made it looked like a mini movie theater. He guided me to seat on the fluffy sofa.

"I'll get some snacks." He told me with a smile, then left me alone. Kinuha ko 'yung remote sa may centre table. I operated the TV. I searched for movies and started to scroll it down for some choices.

Hindi rin nagtagal 'nung biglang sumulpot si Rebel sa tabi ko. He gave a bowl of popcorn and another bowl of chocolates! Chocolates! Ferrero and Lindt! Both my favourites. "Thank you!" I exclaimed in happiness and picked some flavours from the Lindt.

"Did you pick some movie to watch?" He asked while settling down beside me. He also covered me with a blanket since it's kinda cold because of the aircon directly blowing its wind on our place.

"No pa." I answered while taking the vanilla and hazelnut flavours in my hand.

"Sana pala hindi ko na binigay 'yung chocolates." My forehead creased when I heard him murmur those words. Hindi ko mapigilan hindi matawa nang mahina. Is he serious? Ang cute ni Rebel!

Hinarap ko s'ya saka ko tinawanan. I saw him glanced at me with his peripheral vision but he remained looking at the screen, avoiding my gaze. "So silly." Loko ko sa kan'ya. Hindi na nagbago 'to.

He's still the Rebel I remember. Nagtatampo sa 'min kapag hindi s'ya pinapansin kaya ang resulta sandamakmak na pranks. He looked so mature and manly but I want this cute side of him. You just gotta pull the right string to make him like this.

Tiningnan ko 'yung bowl ng popcorn. I slightly elbowed him, tingnan na n'ya ako dahil do'n. Medyo binigay ko sa kan'ya 'yung popcorn. "Sour and cream?" I asked tenderly. He grabbed the bowl from my lap and picked one piece.

"Ah."

"Ah?"

Saktong pagkasabi no'n bigla na lang n'ya inilagay sa bibig ko 'yung popcorn. I froze! I freaking did not see it coming! He also slowly closed my hanging mouth, my eyes couldn't look at him because of surprise!

Halaaaa!

Oh my pickles? Oh my? Did he just—?

Wala akong nagawa kung hindi nguyain 'yung sinubo n'yang popcorn. "Sour and cream it is." Natatawang sabi niya sa akin. Mukhang pinagkakatuwaan pa 'yung reaksyon ko dahil natatawa s'ya tapos parang amuse na amuse 'yung hitsura!