August Lies

Kabanata 5

"Of course, family comes first," he said eagerly. I smiled.

"'Di ba?" I muttered happily and grinned. "Hindi nila ma-gets 'yon, Mars, kaya inis ako. Mabuti ka pa. Naku, magpakalalaki ka na ulit para jowain na lang kita," I joked.

"Lalaki naman ako," he said in a husky voice. I froze and gawked at him.

"H-huh?" I saw him stare at my eyes before smirking.

"Patola, sis!" he laughed and pinched my nose. "Nabiktima ka, ano?"

I was surprised then recovered and grinned, commending how real it sounded.

If only I didn't saw it first-hand, I'll probably believe it.

"Aba, aba, nag-jo-joke ka na?" I hissed. Pabiro ko ulit siyang sumuntok kaya natatawang hinuli niya ang kamay ko.

"Well..." he said with a smirk.

"Ikaw talaga, Tintin!" I chuckled and continued punching him playfully. Tinusok ko ang tagiliran niya. He jump a bit and glared at me.

"Hmm, may kiliti ka, ah?" I muttered and tickled him again.

"Shit," he groaned in a hoarse voice. I was having my own share of fun tickling him when he caught both of my hands. He pushed me a bit on the bench and my eyes widened in shock when he moved his face closer to mine. Our noses were almost touching.

The weird thumping on my chest came back. Nawala na iyon sa asaran naming dalawa pero bumalik ngayong magkalapit na naman ang mukha namin.

Warren Augustine Miranda really is a gift from God, a gift for women–probably for men too. His black eyes are serious yet shining a bit from the light reflected from the post. He has red thin lips, pointed nose, and strong jaw. I saw small whiskers growing on his chin and jaw. Hindi ito pansinin kapag malayo pero kapag ganito kalapit ay kitang-kita.

He moved his face a bit and lowered his gaze on my lips. I hyperventilated. It was as if his lips had gravity, pulling me closer to it.

I could still remember the taste of his lips and how it felt when it touched mine. I can still remember the warmth...

"Baka naman mahal mo na ako niyan, sis?" My eyes widened with his playful remark.

Heat rushed to my cheeks.

"H-hindi, ah!" I exclaimed, pushing him away. He then laughed at me and shook his head before stealing a kiss on my cheek.

"Uh-hmm," he hummed.

I glared at him and kicked his feet before touching the cheek he kissed.

"Chansing ka, ah!" sita ko pero natatawang kumindat siya sa akin.

"Let me remind you who kissed who first?" he teased. I pouted. Muli ko siyang sinipa kaya natatawang nailing siya.

Baklang 'to! Kaloka! Parang heartthrob noong kabataan magsalita!

"Alam mo, kung hindi ko lang nakitang nag-wa-walling ka sa Casa Amara noon, iisipin kong lalaki ka," I muttered. He smirked again and tilted his head.

"Lalaki ako," he said straightforwardly but I just rolled my eyes.

"Patola ka, Tintin. Suntukan na lang, oh?" I spat.

"Halikan na lang," he said and winked. Natulala na naman ako. Nang makitang natatawa na naman ang itsura niya ay iritadong pinalo ko siya at pinagsusuntok.

"Tomboy ka na talaga, sis!" I hissed and smacked him.

Warren walked me back to where I'm staying. Nangingiting sumulyap ako sa kanya at mahina pang suminghap nang makitang nagulo ang buhok niya dahil sa hangin.