When Johann got his own solo job and shoots, completely disregarding the two and I... I almost persuaded him to just be with us. To have a rest after the long days of going into different countries in the world... But as much as I would have liked that... I think it's better if he does his things while I... enjoy a rest with people who knew me so well.
"Bakit ikaw wala?" asked my previous girl classmates. "Hindi ba, usually, buo kayo na kinukuha?"
"That doesn't happen all the time." ngisi ko. "If isa lang kailangan, paano kami kakasyang apat?"
Dehado pa rin sila sa truth na si Johann lang ang kinukuha ng mga companies or networks to endorse their brands. If you'd ask me, I don't mind it. At all. From the start, I knew he'd do well if he did solo. At saka... hindi ko maide-deny na mas magugustuhan siya ng mga tao kaysa sa akin. O sa dalawa.
The two don't have any problems with it, so shall I. When we were in Paris, somebody tried to hire him as a model there. Malugod niyang hindi tinanggap 'yung invitation as it's based in France itself. He has family here... He has me... He cannot commit to being completely away from us.
I will admit his solely recruitment by that cute agent offended me. Kasi... hindi ba lagi naman akong pinupuri na may itsura? Even Johann admits I'm beautiful... but why only him? Pero hinayaan ko na... I love him more than to endure that stupid feeling...
Irregardless of that short jealousy, mas na-enjoy ko 'yung mga times na kasama ko ang mga dating kaibigan. Like him, I was beyond shocked when they started inviting me to their vacation, as soon as they learned na tapos na ang work ko. He encouraged me to go through it... He nudged at me not to worry about him working while I'm having a good rest I deserve.
Kung tutuusin... mas naiinis ako sa mga tanong nila kung nasaan siya at bakit hindi ko siya kasama kaysa sa siya lang ang kinukuha for endorsements. Money is never my problem, kahit noong bata pa ako. Meanwhile my Johann? I knew we were earning so much from the tour alone pero hindi ko siya kagaya kaya mas gusto ko na nandoon siya.
I think it's better if he's not with us. That way... he wouldn't have known Marco Perez my friends knew more than the Marco hyung he currently knew. I don't want that to happen.
Ayokong magbago ang tingin niya sa akin kapag sinama ko siya sa mga sobrang ingay na mga taong iyon.
"Hyung, sasabit ko lang."
Him opening the door beside me took me out but I continued brushing my teeth. Umilag ako nang pumasok siya but hindi ko siya tiningnan dahil wala pa rin siyang suot na damit. This bathroom reeks with his manly shower gel and I'm not complaining about it.
"Malamig. Mag-damit ka nga!" sita ko kahit nagsi-sipilyo.
I caught him smiling because of that. My view here is so damn good it hurts looking at his handsome wet face. Only wearing a white shorts, bigla niyang hinalikan ang batok ko.
"Mabango ka pa rin, huh?" biro nito at sinita ko siya uli.
"Hang it up and get out!"
Chuckling, he did so and closed the door afterwards. How on earth did it escape me na kasama pala sa bakasyon na 'to na makita siyang laging walang damit? Don't get me wrong, sanay na sanay na akong makita sila noon na walang damit dahil minsan ay nila mag-damit kapag practice!
Pero bakit ngayon... No, kahapon? Ever since we arrived here in Boracay, mas lalo akong nahuhulog sa kaniya?
I found him by the balcony, sitting with his broad back on me. May gitara rin siya sa kandungan at tumutugtog nang mahina. I dried myself first before coming towards him.
"Bad timing ang panahon." puna ko at tumitig sa labas.
The view from here, our resort room, is immaculate: tanaw na tanaw pa rin ang mahabang beach ng Boracay at kahit gabi na, may mga tao pa rin sa labas. Not to mention, umuulan pa rin ngayon but people are still looking for fun under their umbrellas.
"Sorry, hyung, ah?" malumanay nitong sabi. "I know it's not my fault na ngayong date ang binigay pero..."
"Come on!" tawa ko. "Hindi mo talaga kasalanan! Look, they probably didn't know either na masama ang panahon sa araw ng bakasyon na regalo nila sa'yo. But we're here now! Does anything still matter?"
Now wearing a black Midnight Cullen band shirt, he gave me a tepid, but still unsure, smile. "Salamat, hyung... Sana gumanda na 'yung panahon bukas."
"Don't fret about it. I've extended our days here, anyway." bulong ko at naupo na sa sahig. "Have you written a lot already?"
"Not really..."
Tumikhim ako. "Imposible..."
He chuckled and continued strumming the guitar. Did I tell him already how much I missed him after being away for so long?
Nah. Of course, not. We just had a fight right when we saw each other again, right? Alam kong nagselos siya bigla dahil sa inaasta ng kasama. But how could I defend what's really normal? Normal for Zid? Paano pa kaya kung sumama siya sa amin e 'di lagi kaming magkagalit?
Thankfully, he abated and apologized for it. I tried explaining the nature of that friend of ours pero hindi ko alam kung nakinig ba siya. He brought me home first, helped me unpack, Johann even treated some of my legs scars, before he surprised me with another trip.
At first, I almost turned it down. Why? For Pete's sake, I just got one! But as soon as he explained where he got it, how it's not his original idea, I softened up only for him and said yes. Hindi ko na sinabi sa kaniya na pagod ako dahil ayokong sirain 'yung pag-look forward niya.
I remember asking him why me? I learned Norwyn asked him who he was going with on this trip and he faltered while answering me. Parang hindi sigurado. Parang takot.
It left a stain on my head. And yesterday, Norwyn messaged me with a news headline about... Johann and I. Apparently, somebody recognized us, pictured us, then sent it to any devil outlets they knew. Now, nabalita na magkasama kaming dalawa para sa ibang bakasyon.
Of course, I was taken aback, but mostly furious, pero binasa ko pa rin iyon. I could still remember how loud my heart was beating while going through it... Akala ko... Akala ko may nakapansin na nang kakaiba sa amin pero... How could the title be misleading?
They put out a title like we're secretly dating each other, but in the article, they're just questioning why there's only two of us!
I don't think Johann knows but...
"I've always wanted to write a song about us..." he whispered, completely pulling me out of my reverie.
"Then do it." I smiled. "Kung kaya kitang tulungan, I would. But you know..."
We both chuckled. There's no need to explain it further. I know we always say to our fans and to everyone we're all involved in our album making, though it's true, but when it comes to writing and producing the songs? They knew where to find me: in the corner, waiting to be called to record.
"Hindi ko alam pero..."
He tried hitting some notes and it turned out bad pero wala akong sinabi. "Why? Hindi mo alam kung paano? Aren't they saying when you're in love, you're completely inspired?"
"Hyung, I could write many verses and chorus about the moment I've met you from today but... Ang hirap magsulat ng kanta tungkol sa takot ko na mawala ka."
Unbidden, my speech went lost. He seemed serious about it: his face is devoid of any emotions but blankness. Hindi naka-kurba ang mga labi at tila hirap na hirap.
"Now why would... you write something like that?"
This time, he didn't answer. Sumulyap lamang siya sa labas at hindi na tumugtog. Now it got me thinking, had he seen the article that Norwyn had sent me? Did Norwyn send the same one to him, too? Kinagat ko ang labi sa takot at tumayo para maupo sa ibabaw niya, completely tossing the guitar away.
Nawala ang takot sa mukha niya at ngayon ay kabado na. "What's bothering you, huh?"
"Hyung..." he huskily reprimanded. "May upuan d-doon, oh? Why are you on my..."
"Iniisip mo ba na may nahanap akong iba habang wala ka?"
I saw him gulped hard. "Am I right?"
My hopes were inflated by his actions but mariin naman siyang umiling. "Then what? Bakit gusto mong... magsulat ng ganoong kanta?"
"Nothing..."
"We're only starting, masyado ka namang advanced?" I tried lifting the mood. "Oh baka natatagalan ka na sa pagsagot ko sa'yo? Oh, come on, I'm not a girl to court with..."
"Pero nililigawan kita, hyung. Matagal na."
All of my blood swiftly went to my cheeks. Sinubukan kong mag-iwas ng tingin but not worth it: he could still see every corner of my pores. "Then, fine, you're courting me, but why worry about something that's not gonna happen?"
I felt him inflate a little. "Not gonna happen?"
"Yeah!" confident kong sagot. "Come on, Seb Johann, sa tagal mong panliligaw sa loob ko, akala ko hindi ka napapagod?"
"I know that, hyung, pero..." he drew a breath before hugging me back and burying his face on my collarbone. "I don't want this to be a secret anymore..."
Now, I'm wishing I did get what he's spoken. Pero hindi, eh. Pinaulit ko sa kaniya iyon pero hindi na siya sumagot. "Or are you afraid na baka biglang may makabuking sa atin?"
He nods on my chest. "Then let it happen." But I regretted saying it immediately.
The possibility of me losing all I've worked hard for while being in the band completely terrified me. Dumiin ang hawak ko sa balikat niya pero binitawan ko rin iyon. Am I ready to be known as someone who's seduced his bandmate rather than a popular and celebrated band member of The Firezone?
Suddenly, the tower of success I've built alone, with the help of doing band matters, starts to deteriorate, from the foundation to...
"I'm just scared, hyung..."
Are we here to worry about something that's not yet happening than to enjoy the vacation itself? Come on, we're in Boracay! Only a fortunate number of people are given a chance to come here! But here we are... in our private room, holding onto each other like someone will take us away...
"Hyung is here..." I assured. "Don't be... I'll protect you from everything that's gonna happen."
"Gusto kong... gusto kong..." I've felt him sobbed. "Hyung, noong nagtra-trabaho ako, gustong-gusto ko sabihin sa lahat na gusto kita. Na mahal kita. Na hindi lang kita ka-banda... Na hindi lang kita kapatid dahil sa banda... I wanted to tell them how far I've fallen..."
Don't... Thank God you didn't.
"Was that so hard to ask for? To do? No." he paused. "Pero tangina, hyung, kung kaya kong baguhin lahat... gagawin ko. Pero hindi ko babaguhin 'yung parte na minahal kita. O 'yung araw na nalaman kong hindi ko kayang hindi kita makita. Marinig. Maramdaman. Anyone could offer me to alter it but no... Finding out what you've meant a lot to me is the best moment of my life. And I'm ready to let them know about it..."
Instead of answering, or even letting him know I detest his plan, I just hugged him more. "We'll cross the bridge when we get there."
Somehow, that pacified him. I love you, Johann, but because of this... you've got me into second-thinking... But I still love you. I hope you do know.
***
The station we're currently in is Station 1. Perhaps the most expensive station out of the three, there are its own reasons why it has the pricey resorts and hotels: the perfect view of the Boracay beach.
Mabuti at umaraw na kinabukasan kaya dali-dali ko ginising ang kasama at inaya na lumabas na. Johann's asleep like a kid but when he peered out of the window, bumangon na rin siya. After changing to our swimming attire (tank tops and shorts) ay bumaba na kami.
Almost immediately, some of the tourists were shrieked in surprise upon seeing us two get out and stroll near the shore. Extending its stretch of white sand and crystal cerulean waters, I inhale the salty air and start looking everywhere.
"It's summer." I heard him. "Okay lang sa'yo, hyung? Baka dumami tao mamayang hapon."
"No worries." I replied. "It's better this way; parang ang lungkot kapag kakaunti lang."
Though the possibility of having no tourists in Boracay itself is absurd enough, mas lively ang ambience kapag marami kang kasama na tao. I ignored their stares and just put on my sunglasses.
While I'm taking some pictures, I have no plans to dip yet, nagulat na lamang ako nang abutin niya ang damit sa akin. "Ayaw mo pa?"
"Why are you topless now?" Thank God we've lathered a lot of sunscreen! "Put this on!"
"Mas maganda mag-swimming kapag nakahubad, hyung!" he giggled and ran towards the sea.
I don't know whether to laugh or be annoyed when he jumped and splashed a lot of sea water on me pero... It's his vacation, Marco. Let him be.
"Oh my, hi Marco!"
I was busy watching Johann paddling and backstroking in the ocean when two girls approached my back. Nakaupo na ako sa buhangin and the sun hurts my eyes when I look up.
"Hello." Ngiti ko.
"We're... delighted to see you here!" the other giggled. "You're with Seb, right? Siya ba iyon?"
He's getting far from me now but I don't think drowning is on the table. Sa tangkad ba naman niya ay imposibleng hindi na niya abot ang seafloor. "Yeah. My apologies now if he looks like a kid."
They didn't mind it at all and tried to picture him. I don't know if he noticed them but he waved at us. "Puwede magpa-picture, Marco? Kung okay lang naman!"
I politely declined. Hindi ko na pinansin ang pagbagsak ng balikat nila. I tried to explain why we're here and let them know I'm glad to meet them, still. Humingi na lang sila ng autograph at iyon na ang binigay ko.
Afraid that people will line up on me after they leave, lumapit ako sa malaking bato at doon nilagay ang gamit namin. I'll look at it out bago pa siya mawala. When I stepped into the sea, it was warm. Nanginig ako nang mahina pero lumakad pa ako hanggang mabasa na lahat ng suot ko.
"Hyung, come here!"
Still handsome even wet, he looks like a Korean idol with all his hair wet and covering while whole forehead. Dahil malinaw ang tubig, kita ko na kaagad na namumula ang ang buong balat niya. Damn, I hope that sunscreen is doing its job.
I've told Johann I've been here before. May field trip kami at dito ang punta namin. I could still recall how everyone was excited to go into the ocean na muntikan nang malunod 'yung isa sa mga mapapayat sa amin. That left a mark on me, that's why before I grabbed his hand, I was testing the water and the deepness of it.
"Mababaw lang, hyung!" motivate nito pero tinuloy ko pa rin.
The water is above my shoulders now but Johann's just above his waist! Mahigpit ang hawak ko sa kaniya dahil malapit na akong kainin ng tubig. "Here, I'll guide you..."
Is there something to see from under the ocean? It seems like Johann's purpose isn't that, but only enjoying the time like he's a kid in a pool once again. "Kaya mo ba mag-float, hyung?"
"I'll try."
So I try to suspend all my weight and let the water raise me. Nakapikit lang ako dahil ang sakit talaga ng taas ng araw but I keep flailing down dahil siguro mabigat ako. "Nilulubog mo ako, eh!"
"Hawak lang kita, hyung!" tawa nito. "Kaya mo ba kung bitawan kita?"
That hurts a little pero hindi ko pinansin. I told him to let go, but still looked out for me, and tried floating pero wala talaga, eh! No matter how I try not to make my feet heavy, or my back heavy, my anxiety is high up kapag nalalagyan ng tubig ang tainga ko.
Johann, on the other hand, finds it funny. Ilang beses ko na siyang sinita pero tuwang-tuwa pa rin sa nakikita. "Hawakan kita para magawa mo..."
He instructed me to keep floating, but this time, hawak na niya ang likod at legs ko. Almost in an instant, I felt like a feather being carried by the waves into nowhere. Sobrang laki ng ngiti sa mukha ko at kahit masakit sa mata ang araw, tinitigan ko siya habang galak na galak.
"It feels good!"
He laughed sexily beside me. "Walang nagturo sa'yo, hyung? Sa ilog lang ako natuto nito, oh."
"Then good for you!" ngisi ko at sinubukan na balansehin ang sarili. "Hindi ko alam kung takot lang ba ako sa tubig pero..."
The next minute, tinuruan niya ako na lumangoy na parang bata. It's ridiculous to let him know na hindi pa ako sanay pero what can I do? I can't swim to save my life! Johann taught me the other strokes and some lessons on how not to sink.
We have no idea how long we're swimming and having a good time having alone time with each other pero sapat na 'yung pamumula at pagsakit ng balat namin dahil sa pagbabad sa araw. Our things are still in the place where I left it at naglakad na kami pabalik sa hotel.
"Now what?" tanong ko habang paakyat kami.
"Let's try some water activities!" parang bata nitong reply. "I saw a brochure ng hotel and they're offering some activities we can do! Jet skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, marami pa, hyung?"
"Great."
"Ang tanong, handa ka ba?" nang-iinis nitong sabi. "Hyung, kaya mo ba bumagsak sa dagat kapag intense 'yung activities?"
"I'm older than you; nothing could make me scared like that." but I'm biting the insides of my cheeks. "Kain muna tayo bago tayo mag-start diyan."
He replied with a peck on my temple. As soon as the elevator pinged, nauna na ako naglakad. "My rash guard is probably too small for me n—"
But when I looked beside me, doon ko na nalaman kung bakit biglang nawalan ng gaan ang tabi ko. I found Johann still in front of the elevator, but he's helping a girl in a wheelchair. Medyo nakalayo na ako sa kanila at hindi ko na marinig but... Johann obviously helped her and asked her for something but she refused kindly. I remained in my spot, rooted, and waited for him who was waiting for the elevator to close.
"What was that for?"
Panting, he threw a last look at the woman before putting his hand around me. "I just helped her, hyung. No big deal."
"You left me speaking to myself."
"Sorry na." he pinched my shoulders. "Akala ko kasi she needs help. Ayokong may mangyari, lalo na't tayo lang nandito sa hallway."
Umirap na lamang ako. He could've helped her while I'm away, not on my back. "O baka tinulungan mo siya dahil maganda 'yon?"
"Hyung!"
"Nandito ako sa harap mo, pero kung saan-saan ka tumitingin."
My stomach is churning, but not so much. I just hate how he looked at that woman. At kahit hindi ko nakita nang maayos 'yung mukha noon, I knew she fluttered about him being a gentleman. "Ito naman... Nagseselos ka dahil mabait ako, hyung?"
I didn't answer and just went inside the hotel room. Kinuha ko na 'yung mga pang-palit ko na damit at papasok na sana nang banyo but his big arms are blocked in the doorway. Tanaw ko ngayon ang mga balahibo at ugat sa kamay niya.
"Hyung naman..."
Suminghap ako. "Nagsasalita kasi ako tapos wala ka na pala sa tabi."
He smiled a little. "Kailan ba ako nawalan ng interes sa lahat ng ginagawa mo, hyung? Wala akong maalala, eh."
"Kanina!"
"Tinulungan ko lang! Walang malisya!"
Yuyuko na sana ako para doon ako dadaan pero hinila niya ako at nagpaikot-ikot kami sa buong kuwarto. "Let go! Masakit, Johann! At once!"
Chuckling, hindi niya pa rin ako binitawan kahit na bumagsak na sa sahig iyong mga pamalit ko. "I love you... There's only you I need... I love you..." he chanted before pinning me against the wall.
"We're running out of time. Kailangan na nating kumain para may magawa pa tayo!"
"Why did you become jealous, huh?"
"Do I even need to say it?" Singhal ko. "She's a lady, you're a man; think!"
Humalakhak ito at napakuyom na lang ako ng panga. After laughing on my chest, he kissed me on my cheeks before letting me go. "Kailangan na natin bumaba? Then let's shower together."
Nanlaki ang mata ko sa narinig. What the hell?
"Asa ka, Monterubio!"
I pushed him a little, grabbed all the clothes on the floor and locked myself inside. I heard him tapping pero umalis ako sa likod ng pintuan at pumasok sa shower. When I hugged my clothes, that was the only time I felt how erratic my heartbeat was. Sobrang init na rin ng pisngi ko pareho.
Us? In a shower together? Perhaps it's still okay for me to see him topless but... but without clothes from the waist... Oh, damn! We had no time to hit the gym but how come he still has that chiseled chest and... at least, evident abs?! Stop it, Marco. And don't act like a virgin!
It's preposterous...
***
A part of me is still convinced I have water in my ear.
Umalis muna si Johann para magbanyo at naiwan ako rito sa bar ng Epic Boracay. It's already evening and after our three water activities we've had, sobrang sakit ng buong katawan ko. Lalo na 'tong tenga ko na pakiramdam ko ay may naiwanan pa ng tubig.
It hurts every time I hit my temple while I tilt my head but I don't care... Every time I speak, my voice is coming out clogged or like-blocked. He helped me earlier at kahit may mga lumabas, may naiwan pa ata!
"Ready to order, sir?" one bartender asked in front. Wearing a white shirt, kumikinang siya kahit madilim na ang buong lugar.
"One Piña Colada, please."
I saw him leave in my peripheral and I continue what I'm doing. Bakit ang tagal ng kasama ko?
Nawala na ang gana ko na alisin iyon. Whatever. I'll just let the gravity do its job. Wandering my eyes around, I hid my surrpise upon seeing how wild the whole place already. Well, Epic Boracay is always packed with people... I can't upbraid them with that truth.
Dancing strobe lights, darkness everywhere, the sea seemed to transfer here—but only filled with people, the night is still young.
"Here you go," he swiftly handed me the drink. Aabutin ko na sana 'yung pambayad but... "Ikawna magbayad, Ced?"
My brows shut up. Ced? Who the hell is that?
Standing before me is a tall but bearded man. He's got that U-shaped face and when the spotlight went to us, I felt my stomach dropped seeing how wasted he looks like. I immediately backed out but the sudden change in his face made me root from where am I.
"Oh, shit, Marco! Marco, is that you?!"
Binitawan niya ang drink na hawak at hinawakan ang kamay ko. "Wow! So the news are true! Welcome to Boracay!"
I wanted to smile, I wanted to feel grateful for his welcome but the way he grips our hands together... "I'll pay for it! Wow! I was there in your show! Of course, doon sa MOA Arena and you are so cool!"
"Wow... Thanks..." I wriggled our hands together, until he loosened up. "No need to pay for my drink. I can do it."
"Tss! No worries about it!" he chugs his drink before speaking again. "I knew the hearsays about you and Seb being here are true! I'm a huge fan! Look! Mag-isa ka lang ba? Tara sa harap! I'll introduce you to everyone!"
Almost instantly, my whole body went rigid. "No... No..." I declined. "See, I appreciate your eagerness but..."
As I explain to him why we don't want the exact spotlight, Johann's baby powder scent blended with the place's smoke and alcohol-filled atmosphere.
Ced did the same thing: was beyond shocked seeing him and hugged him. I drink my own while he's talking to them. The music changed and all my wits vanished after being surprised by the sudden beat drop. Ced was nowhere to be found when I checked if Johann's still there.
"Let's go, hyung. Masyadong masikip dito."
The bartender who served me my drink saluted at us before he pulled me away from the place. The salty and cold breeze brought air back in my lungs and I didn't know I had to feel it once again.
"Bakit ang tagal mo?"
"Sa hotel na pala sana tayo, hyung. Haba ng pila, eh."
Suminghap na lang ako. "I think Ced's plan was to hit on me. Buti dumating ka."
"Nah. Buti nakilala ka niya." tawa nito, walang bahid ng kaselos-selos. "It's good to know we're still recognized, eh?"
"It's bullshit." singhal ko. "We're having a vacation, not fan-meet wherever we end up with."
Johann finds it amusing he let go of the though of not buying him a drink. Bumili na lang kami sa convenience store ng ilang beers at pagkain bago bumalik sa hotel. "I didn't pay for the drink—FYI."
Marami pa kaming gagawin bukas kaya kaunti lang ang ininom ni Johann sa binili namin. But me? "Don't drink too much, hyung. You won't enjoy the things we'll do tomorrow."
"This has no high alcohol content!" Reklamo ko pero mariin siyang umiling.
That's why as soon as he went inside the shower to prepare for the night, I drank the remaining three and my head immediately swirling like a kaleidoscope. I have stubbed my toe on the bed but didn't make any sound. I knew from the way my voice sounds, I am really thrown of the bus.
Thankfully, nakaya ko pang ayusin lahat ng gamit namin. Nahihilo man, tinapon ko na sa basurahan 'yung walang laman and stacked the others aside. As I plump on the bed, my phone ringed.
"Hello?" my voice is low but I found myself laughing a little.
"Son, this is Mom!" her exuberant voice boomed in every corners of my head.
"Mom?" bumangon ako at nawala saglit ang amats. "You called? It's night..."
"I know, son..." I heard her chuckle. Oh, god. Why am I tearing up hearing the person who brought me out to this world? "Alam ko nag-e-enjoy kayo ni Seb sa Boracay! That kid is really sweet!"
"How did you know?"
"Norwyn had told me, son! The band is really lucky to have that kid... It's nice for him to invite you with this vacation..."
"Mom, the other two is out of nowhere... Of course, I'm the last resort."
After a lengthy laugh, "You, son, sound like you're really having a great time! Anyway, hindi ko na patatagalin..."
I laid on my bed again and listen to her recall the promise she has made in that voicemail. Agad akong pumayag dahil nandito na rin naman kami... At first, I was reluctant because I wanted to have Johann with me, all alone, for a while, but it seems like they're gonna come a little late next week. So I went with it and told her a small tale of what we did.
She seemed interested as I go through the details of how Johann ruthlessly bumped his jet ski on mine I tumbled in the ocean. I don't care if he's taking so long in the bathroom... Nagsusumbong ako sa mom ko...
And when I finished telling about our excursion today, she bids a goodbye so we can have a good night rest. "Love you, Mom! Mwah!"
Johann emerged from the bathroom, only with a towel on. "Naayos ko na 'yung tubig na panligo mo, hyung. It's warm now."
I jumped from the bed to him and laughed by how wet he is tonight. "Kasi kakaligo ko lang?" He stupidly replied and I rolled my eyes. "Sino kausap mo kanina?"
"Mom! Kinumusta niya lang tayo and that's it!" I chuckled.
He gave me a heavy nod before kissing my temple. Nababasa ako sa tulo ng tubig galing sa buhok niya but fuck it... I like his body warmth more than the water he had prepared for me "If this is what it would feel like living with you, hyung... I wouldn't mind the difficult job in the day and will always look forward to meeting you back at home." I've forgotten everything Mom has said and broke down with those words.
I love this man... I fucking love this guy with all my cold heart...