A/N: for resort visuals, you can check Club Balai Isabel. may mga few alterations lang of the activities available for the au hehe :)
again, please excuse all typos, and errors kasi hindi proofread yan hahaha welp
The exclusive night party will be held at the biggest outdoor swimming pool of the resort. Jackson made sure that everything is into his liking, from the drinks, the foods, the lighting, the set up, and the sound system.
Jackson blocked the resort from the public for this day kaya naman puro mga taga-DLSU, and his friends from the other univs lang ang andito. So, you can answer yes when asked if he invited the whole university, or the whole U-Belt, cause he literally did.
Jackson Wang is not only known in DLSU, but he is also known sa ibang universities. Being the social butterfly that he is sa mga parties, inuman, and all that, everyone knows who Jackson Wang is.
Plus na din dito that his family is known in the business industry din.
"Welcome, everyone!" Jackson greeted by the DJ booth, and everyone cheered. "Thank you for coming in, and accepting my invite to join me this sembreak here in our place."
"I hope everyone enjoys, and have a good time." Jackson added. "Cheers!" He then raised his red cup, and the music blasted.
"Iba talaga magpa-party tong si Wang." Tao says before taking a sip of his drink. "Nakuha pa nga si Hyungwon as DJ."
"Let's say hi to him later." Sagot naman ni Kris.
Everyone is just having a good time, everyone is seeing familiar faces kahit pa hindi sila same univ lahat. It's a college party as expected.
Eya, Haze, and Ji are just sitting on the swing with their drink in their hands.
"Jackson did invite the whole U-Belt." Natatawang sabi ni Ji as she look at where the people are.
"Yeah." Eya nodded. "I even saw Bambam a while ago."
"Kaya naman pala Patron Saint of the Party People ang tawag sakanya." Haze chuckled.
The girls are just chilling with their drinks, feeling the cold breeze in their faces. Partying with nature is kinda new to them since lagi silang sa bar napapadpad. So this outdoor party by Jackson is refreshing.
"Yeol, tara na!" Katok ni Baekhyun sa room kung nasan si Chanyeol. "Tama na mukmok dyan!"
The door flew open revealing an annoyed, and pouting Chanyeol.
"Ano ba yang mukha mo?" Natatawang asar ni Sehun.
"If this is about your car, tama na." Baekhyun says. "For sure nakuha na nila Kuya Nando yung sasakyan mo sa SLEX."
"Let's party na!" Sehun beamed before hatakin si Chanyeol by the hand palabas ng kwarto.
Back at the outdoor pool, the music is still blaring, and everyone is still having fun with their friends, people the just met, and a few who is alone but all good.
Kris' friend group gathered on their table to chill lang muna.
"Ano ba magandang gawin bukas?" Lu, who is now in a good mood asked.
"Punta tayo reception mamaya, Lu." Kyungsoo suggested. "Kita ko they have pamphlets of the activities here eh."
"Bebu, wanna go jetski bukas?" Kalabit ni Tao kay Eya.
"Sure, sure!" An excited Eya nodded naman.
"Cool!" Tao beamed. "Take turns tayo sa pag-drive."
Parang yung usual night lang nila sa inuman ang ganap, sitting in a group pero may kanya kanyang usap. Then later on, same topic na ang whole group.
Baekhyun, Chanyeol, and Sehun made their way to the pool para maki-party na din. Habang papalapit sila sa table where their friends are, nagulat sina Baekhyun, at Sehun to see familiar faces. Kaya naman they stopped on their tracks while Chanyeol continued walking kasi hindi naman nya napansin na tumigil pala ang dalawa.
"Si Milktea ba yon?"
"Si buddy ba yon?"
They looked at at each other for a quick second before deciding to continue heading towards their friends' table.
"What took you so long?" Kai asked sa dalawang kakadating lang.
"Bagal kasi ni Yeol." Sehun teased. "Daming arte."
Chanyeol just rolled his eyes with what Sehun said. He's just really worried about that car, it's his favorite.
Sehun turned his attention to Eunwoo na painom na sana ng drink.
"Eunwoo." Tawag ni Sehun when he saw na nasa lips na ni Eunwoo ang cup.
Muntik naman matapon ang drink ni Eunwoo kasi nagulat sya na tinawag sya ni Sehun.
"Yes, Sehun?" Eunwoo turned to Sehun.
"Andito ka din pala?" Sehun says.
Gusto na lang sana mag-facepalm ni Suho. But instead, he took a deep breath before taking a sip of his drink.
"Yeah." Si Chen ang sumagot. "They helped us earlier sa SLEX. Sakanila kami sumabay."
"Jackson invited the whole Heraldo." Eunwoo added. "Ako lang ata nakapunta."
On the other hand, Minhyun is oblivious naman na Baekhyun is glaring at him once in a while. Another thing that Suho didn't mess to notice. Napapaisip nanaman sya kung ano nanaman ang problema, or ganap ng dalawa sa mga taong kasama nila ngayon sa table.
Ji is on her third cup when Kris sat beside her. She's really enjoying the cool breeze, and chill atmosphere with her friends. It's been a while since they've been out with nature. College has been draining, and them drinking in bar has been nakakasawa na for her.
A/N: bale the table is a bit low pala then couch yung upuan, not chairs or mono.
"You drunk already?" Natatawang tanong ni Kris.
"Nah." Iling naman ni Ji before taking a quick sip. "I've been drinking juice lang kanina pa."
"I booked us a parasail pala bukas." Kris says kaya naman napatingin agad si Ji sakanya.
"Parasail?" Ulit ni Ji.
"Yeah." Kris nodded. "Ayaw mo ba? Do you want me to ---"
"No, I like it." Putol ni Ji kay Kris. "Yun nga din una kong naisip kanina when I saw the Parasailing dock."
"I hope you want to go with me?" Kris says.
"Silly." Ji smiled. "Oo naman."
Napangiti na lang din naman si Kris when Ji said that.
"Oh, amoy ko nanaman selos mo dyan."
Napalingon naman si Suho sa right side nya where Chen is seated.
"Why don't you make lapit to her, bro?" Chen asked.
"She's with her friends, Dae." Sagot naman ni Suho.
"And, so?" Chen asked. "Kilala mo naman friend group nya."
Hindi naman sumagot si Suho. He just continued looking at Kris, and Ji na a few tables across from them.
"I think it's better to stay here." Suho says.
"Junmyeon, ewan ko sayo." Chen sighed before drinking his cup.
Suho's heart almost jumped when Ji finally looked at his way. He saw na medyo nagulat din ito nung nakita sya.
They looked at each other for a few seconds before Ji gave him a small smile, raising her cup to him. He raised his cup as well, and sabay silang uminom. They smiled at each other before taking their attention back to their friend group.
As the night goes on, people started to get tipsy, and drunk. The music is still going cause hey, Jackson got a pretty amazing DJ for his party.
"Hoy, Xiumin, itigil mo nga yan!" Kyungsoo exclaimed when a drunk Xiumin grabbed his phone before running from him.
Hinabol naman ni Kyungsoo si Xiumin who is laughing like crazy while running away from Kyungsoo.
"Give me back my phone, you drunk ass!" Habol ni Kyungsoo.
Form their table, hindi naman maiwasan ng friend group nila na magtawanan. Ngayon na lang kasi ulit nalasing ng ganyan si Xiumin since usually he drinks less dahil sya yung may sasakyan na dala sakanila.
"Nabaliw naman si Minseok." Lay shook his head before drinking.
"It's been a while, pagbigyan na." Lu says.
Lay turned to his shoulder kung san nakasandal ang head ni Haze, so he moved his shoulder kaya naman agad lumingon si Haze sakanya with a pout.
"Ano ba naman?" Haze complained. "Kita naman na nakasandal ako?"
"Do I look like a sandalan?" Lay chuckled.
"Ewan ko sayo." Pagsusungit naman ni Haze na medyo tipsy na.
"Anyway, tara underwater tour tayo bukas." Aya ni Lay.
"Ayoko baka malunod ako." Sagot naman ni Haze.
Lay wanted to faceplam pero alam nya kasing sabog na itong kausap nya kaya ganon.
"Hay, what to do with you, Haze Park?" Iling ni Lay. "Pakalabo kausap pag may tama."
"E sino ba kasing nakakausap mo ng matino pag may tama?" Sagot naman ni Haze.
"Me." Sagot naman ni Lay.
"Nye nye." Haze stuck her tongue out like a kid na nang-aasar. "Sige na nga."
"Sige na, sandal ka na ulit." Sabi ni Lay as he tap on his shoulder.
"Ayoko na." Sagot ni Haze. "Baka alugin mo nanaman balikat mo, sasakit na ulo ko nan."
"I won't na." Natatawang sabi naman ni Lay. "Just lean, and rest for a bit."
Haze did what she is told naman. She knows na medyo may tama na din sya, and gusto din nya na pumikit muna talaga.
After some running, Kyungsoo finally got his phone from Xiumin. But it wasn't easy. He needed to jump on Xiumin kase muntik na nitong ihagis ang phone nya sa lake. They landed safe naman on the sand, making Xiumin laugh harder.
Then hinatak na nya si Xiumin pabalik sa pwesto nila.
"I think let's call it a night." Kris says pagdating ng dalawa. He just really waited for the two to come back para sabay sabay silang bumalik sa villa nila.
"Soo, ikaw na umalalay kay Xiumin since hawak mo na din naman sya." Kris added. "Lu, paki-alalayan mo na lang din, please."
On the other table naman, tuloy pa din ang inom ng friend group nila Suho, but this time, hindi na nila kasama sina Eunwoo, and Minhyun. They already left an hour ago saying na they want to rest na dahil sa pagod sa byahe kanina.
"Kita mo yang si Milktea, inaagaw baby ko." A drunk Baekhyun says to the group.
"Eh si buddy nga ayaw lubayan si love ko." Sehun pouted before drinking.
"Diba buddies nila mga yun for the semester?" Chen says na tinanguan naman ng dalawa.
"Mga baliw." Kai commented.
"Miss na miss ko na si love." Sehun says.
"Baby asan ka na?" Dagdag pa ni Baekhyun.
"Tignan mo nga itong mga tropa mo, Suho." Chanyeol laughed. "Buti hindi ka pa nababaliw sa penthouse nyo?"
"It's a madhouse, trust me." Sagot naman ni Suho.
"How about we all hit the bed na?" Chen suggested. "Diba may mga planned activities tayo bukas?"
"I don't really have something in mind pa." Sagot naman ni Chanyeol.
"Same with Yeol." Sabi din ni Kai.
"Suho, hindi mo ba namimiss si Ji?" Sehun asked.
Natigilan naman si Suho before having a quick flashback when he saw Ji sa table nila. Hindi na lang din nya sinagot ang drubk question ni Sehun.
"You ask weird questions, Sehun." Sabi ni Suho before drinking.
Hindi na lang din muna sinabi ni Suho sa dalawa na andito ang hinahanap nila para makaiwas sa possible embarrassing scene na gawin ng dalawa ngayon lalo at kakaalis lang ng friend group nila.
After a few more drinks, nag-decide na din sila na bumalik sa suite nila to rest.
The morning came in, and Lay was the first one na nagising sa villa. Medyo masakit pa ang ulo nya, but he decided to start cooking the hangover soup para pag-gising ng iba ay nakahain na. It's a must for them to have that soup para iwas headache, or any other hangover things.
Patapos na si Lay magluto when Lu came in, hair still sticking out everywhere.
"Morning." A sleepy Lu greeted.
"Morning." Sagot naman ni Lay. "Set up the table na, Lu. Patapos na ito."
"Kakagising ko lang, utos agad?" Lu says.
"Move it, Lu." Natatawang sagot naman ni Lay.
"Dapat pala hindi muna ako bumangon." Lu pouts as he walk to the counter where the kitchenwares are.
Nag-ayos naman si Lu ng table, patapos na sya when Kyungsoo came in.
"Buti pala hindi ako bumaba agad." Kyungsoo teased Lu who just placed the last plate, and utensil on the table.
Lu just made face on Kyungsoo which made the latter laugh a little.
Maya maya pa ay isa isa na bumaba ang mga tao sa villa for the soup,
"I will never drink again." Xiumin groaned.
"Ilang beses mo na ba sinabi yan?" Natatawang asar naman ni Kyungsoo.
"Kada gising mo sa inom natin, ganyan na sinasabi mo." Eya added. "But, here you are."
Everyone then started talking with their plans today:
Eya, and Tao - jetski
Haze, and Lay - underwater tour
Ji, and Kris - parasailing
Kyungsoo, Lay, and Xiumin - kayaking, and banana boating
"Then let's meet at lunch na lang here?" Ji says. "I heard mag-grill sina na Lu, and Xiumin later."
"Yup." Lu nodded. "Aagahan namin bumalik to prep, and grill."
"Kris, can I borrow your car pala?" Kyungsoo asked. "Bibili pa kase ako ng needs namin to cook, may mga hindi pa kasi nabili."
"Sure, go ahead." Kris nodded. "I'll hand you the key bago kami lumabas."
"Lu, sama ka?" Kyungsoo turned to Lu.
"Wag na." Iling ni Lu. "Mamaya maiwan nanaman ako." He added causing for the group to laugh.
"What a story we can tell to our future kids." Asar naman ni Tao.
"Wag kang kakain mamaya, Tao, ha?" Lu says.
"Lu naman, hindi mabiro." Tao says. "Joke lang e."
On the suite naman, si Chen, and Chanyeol na ang nagluto ng breakfast nila. Everyone is sober, except kina Baekhyun, and Sehun who feels a terrible headache, and their vision spinning for quick moment.
"Ah, shit." Sehun cussed as he shake his head, hoping na umayos ang vision nya.
"Stop shaking your head too much." Saway naman ni Suho. "Lalo sasakit ulo mo, lalo kang mahihilo."
"Gusto ko lang mahiga buong araw, please lang." Baekhyun says before taking a sip of the coffee that Chen just handed to him.
So far, wala naman plano ang mga nasa suite. Maybe check the resort kung ano pang meron na amenities or activities that they can try. Hindi naman sila rushing since they will be here for a month.
After breakfast, Suho decided na tumabay muna sa veranda ng suite nila. He sat at the chair as he look at the horizon. It's a clear sunny day, a beautiful one indeed.
On the other hand, Baekhyun, and Sehun headed back to their room to sleep some more. Hindi pa talaga nila kayang bumangon dahil sa hangover nila.
Chanyeol, and Kai decided to head out para mag-ikot around the resort.
"Grabe tong resort nila Jackson, no?" Kai says as he look around. "Sobrang ganda."
"Para namang hindi mo alam yung reputation ng mga Wang sa ganitong industry." Chanyeol says.
They continued walking around hanggang sa umabot sila beach side.
"Oh, andito pala sina Haze?" Kai says when he saw Haze, and Lay boarding the small boat.
Napatingin naman din si Chanyeol kung saan nakatingin si Kai.
"Ah, yeah." Chanyeol nodded. "Andito friend group nila, nakita ko sa party kagabi."
"Eh papanong hindi nakita ni Baek?" Kai asked. "Drama pa sya na nami-miss nya si Haze."
"E diba busy sila ni Sehun kakaiyak kina Eunwoo, and Minhyun?" Natatawang sagot naman ni Chanyeol.
"Ewan ko ba sa mga tropa mo, Yeol." Iling ni Kai.
The two then continued walking around, and decided to chill at the cafe na nahanap nila.
Haze x Lay (still in 3rd person pov)
Haze, and Lay climbed on the small boat na maghahatid sakanila for their underwater tour. Buti na lang ay maaliwalas ang araw, a good day to check on the water around.
The two are geared with their life vests as advised by the two guides with them since malalim ang area na pupuntahan nila.
The boat stopped in the middle of the vast body of water. Their guides handed them their goggles before heading to the water.
"Careful." Lay says habang inaalalayan si Haze to jump in to the water.
After Haze, si Lay naman ang bumaba ng boat. The water is a bit cold kaya naman medyo nanginig sila.
"Oh shit, it's cold!" Lay cussed.
"Okay lang yan, Sir." Sabi ni Manong Lando sakanila, one of the guides. "Mamaya hindi nyo na ramdam itong lamig."
"Lagi po ba talagang malamig dito, Kuya?" Haze asked.
"Pag ganitong oras lang po hanggang bago mag-tanghali." Ding, the younger guide answered.
"Ay oo, mamaya nan mainit na din ang tubig." Manong Lando added.
They started swimming away from the boat hanggang sa umabot sila sa part where the reefs are now beneath them. The guides instructed them to take a deep breath before diving in to the deep, clear water.
It amazed Haze, and Lay when they saw a lot of different fishes swimming. They also saw how beautiful, and colorful the coral reef is. As if they're lucky today, nakakita din sila ng turtle who passed by.
Haze, and Lay swam together, enjoying their bonding. It's been a while kasi since na sila lang ang nagsama to do something.
Umahon sila sa water after 20mins of swimming around.
"It's so pretty!" Haze beamed, and Lay nodded.
"Nako ma'am, alagang alaga yan ng Batangas City." Manong Lando say. "Talaga pong pinapalinis ito buwan buwan."
"Buti naman po kung ganon." Lay smiled. "Ang ganda po kasi talaga ng pagkaka-restore nila."
"Oho, kaya nga po limited lang din ang mga tours na nilalabas." Ding added. "Yung pamilya Wang nga po malaki din ang donasyon para mapanatili ang ganda, at ayos ng dagat dito."
Natuwa naman sina Haze, and Lay sa narinig. Realizing that Jackson, and his family are really good people na may concern sa nature, not just pure business.
Pinayagan pa sila nila Mang Lando na lumangoy for another 30mins. Limited to 1hr, and 30mins lang kasi ang tour na ito, reason is that para daw hindi masyado magambala ang mga isda, at iba pang water creatures dito.
Haze really enjoyed swimming around, lalo na swimming with the fishes. It made her breathe, finally releasing all the stress she got from college nung last sem nila.
Inalalayan sila paakyat sa boat ng mga tour guide, and they bid goodbye to the fishes bago sila muling bumalik sa boat dock sa resort.
The guides even allowed Haze, and Lay na sila ang mag-sagwan ng bangka. Kaya naman added fun experience para sa dalawa.
They arrived back at the resort after 15mins of boating.
"Thank you po, sana po na-enjoy nyo." Ding says nung nakatapak na silang lahat sa sand.
"Opo, na-enjoy po namin." Haze smiled. "Salamat po ah."
"Thank you po sa pag-guide, and pag-alaga samin sa tour." Lay smiled at the guides.
Lay walked to them, and gave them huge tips. Agad naman nagpasalamat ang dalawa, they can see how happy their guides are dahil sa tip.
Haze, and Lay bid goodbye to Manong Lando, and Ding before parting ways with them.
"Did you enjoy?" Lay asked as they walk at the beach side.
"I did!" Haze beamed. "It's fun seeing other live creatures, sawang sawa na ako sa mga mukha nyo." She laughed.
"We actually feel the same." Lay teased, causing for Haze to hit him lightly sa arms.
They stopped sa harap ng isang tree for a shade against the sun, medyo maaga pa so they decided na umupo na lang muna to admire the scenery.
"Parang ayoko na lang bumalik sa Taft." Lay says nung naka-settle na sila ng upo.
"We're here for a month naman." Haze says. "I think hindi tayo magsasawa dito though."
Silence caved in as they feel the nature around them. Yung init ng araw, yung kulay ng langit, yung hangin na medyo mainit na. It felt nice for them to feel it, sino ba naman kasi ang hindi magsasawa sa pollution ng Manila?
"Haze, remember the talk we had last time sa uni?" Lay asked, his gaze not leaving the beach in front. "When I asked you about Byun?"
Napatingin si Haze kay Lay for a few seconds before looking back at the beach.
"What about it?" Haze asked.
"Pansin ko kasi mas nagiging close kayo." Lay says.
"Well.. we are." Haze didn't deny kase alam nya na there is no point of denying the obvious naman with Lay.
"Tell me more." Lay says.
"What do you want me to tell you?" Haze asked, a bit confused.
"Tell me the part na comfortable kang sabihin sakin." Lay answered.
Napatigil naman si Haze, napaisip sya if Lay is referring on how she feels about Baekhyun. For Haze, Lay is someone that she can confide to without second thoughts. Lay has been the Kuya that she didn't have. Yes, andyan sina Kris, and Tao, but si Lay talaga ang takbuhan nya.
"You know, he makes me happy." Haze says upon reminiscing their Divisoria adventure. Hindi nya maiwasan ang mapa-ngiti upon remembering how Baekhyun adjusted for her that day.
"I look forward to seeing him sa uni, being with him sa Teatro." Haze added. "He is this new color in my life eh."
"It's been a while since I felt like this towards someone." Haze added. "The second time, actually."
Lay turned to Haze, and he saw her smile. He is pretty sure na that smile is because of Baekhyun.
"Do you like him?" Lay asked, and natigilan si Haze. Her smile dropped for a second.
Haze turned to Lay na nakatingin na sakanya.
"I do like him, Lay." Haze finally answered. "I like Baekhyun Byun."
Lay just smiled at the confession. He is happy naman, he likes seeing his friends happy. Don't get him wrong, he is all platonic kay Haze. Magkapatid na talaga ang turingan nila.
"Well, if you feel that way, as long na masaya ka, I will support you." Lay says.
"Sweet mo naman pala." Biglang biro ni Haze on a serious moment.
"I'm your brother, Haze." Tuloy ni Lay sa serious aura nya. "Of course I want you to be happy. But if he hurts you, I'll crush his skull." He smiled.
Sasagot pa sana ng pabalang si Haze, pero pinigilan nya ang sarili nya.
"Thank you." Haze smiled. "Thank you for being a Kuya to me."
Lay just smiled before akbayan si Haze, making her lean to him.
"I'll always be your Kuya, Haze." Lay says. "Kami nila Kris, and Tao." He added before kissing the top of Haze's head.
"Amoy dagat ka." Lay teased, making Haze laugh.
"Isa ka din naman, amoy isda!" Haze teased back when she pulled away from Lay's arm.
"Mas mabantot ka!" Asar pabalik ni Lay.
Lay threw a small amount of sand kay Haze before standing up, and running away from her.
"Hoy!" Tawag ni Haze as she run after Lay with sand on her hand. "Get back here!" She ran faster before throwing the sand na tumama naman ang iba sa likod ni Lay.
"Bwisit ka talaga!" A laughing Haze exclaimed as she still run after Lay.
Haze, and Lay has this unique dynamic in their friendship. Aakalain talaga ng mga hindi makakakilala sakanila na magkapatid sila.
Eya x Tao (still in 3rd person pov)
"Bebu, napakabagal naman talaga kahit kelan." Asar ni Tao nung finally makita nya si Eya na pababa na.
"Eto na nga e." Sagot naman ni Eya as she take the last step of the stairs.
Eya, and Tao then headed out of their villa. Halos kakalabas lang din ng mga kasama nila to do their planned agenda for the day.
They arrived at the jetski dock, and luckily sila ang first customer for the day. Wala kasing reservation for the jetski, it's walk in, and first come first serve. The resort has 4 to 5 jetskis naman, it can accommodate multiple people.
The staff handed them the life vests, and gave them a short lesson on how to operate the jetski. The two listened attentively kahit pa na alam naman na nila on how to operate a jetski.
Inalalayan ni Tao si Eya as she climbed into her assigned jetski. After that, sumakay na si Tao sa jetski assigned for him. The staff pointed to them yung limit area ng jetski. Meaning, hindi nila pwede ilagpas ang jetski don sa part ng water where the yellow flag is.
"Let's go?" Tao asked Eya.
"Tara!" Eya beamed.
Then the engine started, and the motors reverberated on the open area. As the jetski moves, maririnig mo din ang cheers nila Eya, and Tao.
Eya feels so refreshed, feeling the wind on her face, and body. It's been a while since she had fun like this. College has been a pain in the head for her.
Tao just looked at Eya who is enjoying the moment. He likes seeing her smile, it's still one of the most beautiful sight for him. He likes hearing her happy voice, parang ngayon as they drive around the water.
"God, it's so fun." Eya says when they stopped in the middle of the beach.
Huminto muna sila since medyo napagod na din sila driving around for 10min straight. They rented each jetski for 30mins naman, so okay lang to take a minutes of break.
"Happy?" Tao asked.
"Very." Sagot naman ni Eya. "Been a while since we had adrenaline rush, no?"
"True." Tango naman ni Tao. "The last adrenaline rush I had is nung nag-cram ako ng papers nung submission week. Nakailang energy drink, at kape kaya ako non." He chuckled.
"Chill with the energy drink, bebu." Eya says. "It's not healthy."
Tao just smiled, and nodded.
After the short break to catch their breaths, they started driving the jetski again. Tao even did a trick of flipping the jetski in the air, and Eya cheered for him.
"Wooh! Bebu ko yan!" Eya cheered when Tao did the trick again.
After Tao, Eya did the same naman cause kaya din nya. Tao taught him anyway, just like what she did, Tao cheered for her as well. It's a friendship full of adrenaline.
"Galing galing naman ng bebu ko na yan." Tao praised.
"Well, I learned from the best eh." Eya winked.
After returning the jetski, they headed to the playground na nadaanan nila nung papunta sila sa jetski dock.
"This place is really relaxing." Eya says nung nakaupo na sya sa swing. "Nakakawala ng pagod from uni."
Tao just nodded as he listen to Eya. This is their friendship dynamic, Eya is always talkative with Tao. It's like, he is her confidant. Someone na pwede nya lapitan with her worries.
"Bebu?" Tao called, kaya naman napatingin si Eya sakanya.
"Hmm?" Eya asked.
"How's you, and Oh?" Tao asked, hindi naman na din nagulat si Eya.
"We're.. okay." Sagot naman ni Eya.
Tao just looked at Eya, waiting for her to say more. Kasi kita nya na hindi lang yun ang thoughts ni Eya in this.
"He is someone na persistent." Eya continued. "I don't even know if I deserve that. You know me, Tao. Alam mo kung gaano ako kailap sa mga tao, especially with feelings involved."
"But, you like him, right?" Tao asked.
Eya started to reflect from the first moment she had with Sehun sa XYLO, hanggang dun sa DLSU court where they shared a kiss.
"My walls are high, you know that." Eya says. "But, Sehun.. he managed to make his way through it. Tao, alam mo, I am willing to break down my walls for him. But, I'm scared."
What happened in the past still pains Eya pag naaalala nya. But she is proud of herself kasi alam nya na she already came a long way in terms of moving on.
"You don't have to rush naman, bebu." Tao says. "Take it easy, walk on your own pace."
"I like him." Eya says. "I genuinely like him kaya takot ako."
Tao gave Eya a small smile.
"Si Sehun, you can trust him." Tao says. "You can confide in him, even trust him with your whole life."
Na-confuse naman si Eya kung bakit ganito na lang ang pag-build up ni Tao kay Sehun sakanya.
"Kita ko kung papano ka nya tignan, bebu." Tao continued. "I can see how his eyes sparkle pag ikaw na kaharap nya, I can see how his smile never fades pag ikaw kasama nya."
"Bebu, do you think I should give him a chance?" Eya asked.
"I am not in the position to decide on that, Eya." Iling ni Tao. "But all I can say is, you deserve to be happy, bebu. I can see happiness in you pag kasama mo sya."
"Basta masaya ka, Eya." Tao says. "Basta masaya ka."
"He makes me happy." Sabi naman ni Eya. "Have you seen his antics?" Eya laughed.
"Ganun ata talaga pag bunso." Tao shrugged.
Silence caved in, for a few seconds ay nature lang nag maririnig mo.
"Bebu, don't rush, okay?" Tao broke the silence. "You will figure it out with him." He added as he place a hand on Eya's shoulder.
"Thank you always, bebu." Eya says.
"Always here for you, bebu." Tao smiled.
Tao then raised his first in front of Eya, then they did their fist bump thing. You see, hugging is not really their thing as sabi nila, it's too softy. So they went for the fist bump instead.
"Libre mo nga ako ice cream, bebu." Eya says after the fist bump. "It's fucking hot."
Natawa naman si Tao before nodding. With that, they headed to the resto to get some dessert.
Ji x Kris (still in 3rd person pov)
Kris is about to knock sa room nila Ji when the door opened, medyo nagkagulatan pa nga sila ni Ji nung nagkaharap sila.
"You ready?" Kris asked.
"Excited!" Ji beamed.
They headed out of the villa, and pumunta na sila sa parasailing dock ng resort. It's a beautiful day, and both are excited for the said activity. College has been draining for all of them, Kris barely had rest nung papalapit ang submission week.
Before sila sumakay sa speedboat, the staff already gave them their life vests to wear for safety. Nagsimula umandar ang speedboat, and their excitement hyped as well. They are enjoying the air, and the water splashing on their skin.
"Wooh!" Ji cheered as the speedboat goes faster.
Kris just looked at her with admiration. Just like Tao with Eya, and Lay with Haze, Kris likes seeing Ji happy, seeing her smile. Just her in full bliss, it's been a while the last time he saw her this happy. Hindi na din nya maiwasan ang mapa-ngiti as he gaze at her.
Maya maya pa ay ni-ready na ang parasail, inalalayan sila ng staff para makasakay safely.
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There they flew up the bright sky habang hatak ng speedboat. They cheered together as they go up, and high.
Seeing the area up high feels refreshing, sama mo pa ang malakas na hangin while the speedboat is driving. The wind is cold, and hindi pa ganun kainit. Up above, they can see the vast of water sparkling as the sunlight dances with it.
"This is so fun!" Ji shouted against the wind.
She held her arms up, and swayed her legs, feeling the air. She is really having fun, screaming for fun as if she is letting all her stress out. Being a Psychology student almost made her insane for the past few months.
Kris started joining Ji in shouting their emotions out. Emotions na hindi na nya alam kung san nanggaling. Yes, he was stressed out for the last few weeks juggling his academics, their basketball practices, and his student council duties. Pero feel nya kasi, may mas mabigat pa. It's either hindi nya talaga alam, or he is in denial.
Both of them chilled down with their shouting as they go further in the beach. They looked around, and all they can see is the beautiful nature, all they can feel is the cold wind, and all they can hear is the splashing of waters from beneath them.
"Hey."
Ji turned to Kris right away upon hearing his voice.
"Hmm?" Ji asked.
"You having a good time?" Kris asked.
"Yeah." Ji smiled. "This is very refreshing, Manila is so polluted."
Natawa naman si Kris, but yes, Manila is indeed polluted.
"Bat naman ganyan ka makatingin?" Ji asked when she noticed Kris' gaze on her. "May dirt ba sa mukha ko?"
"No, no." Natatawang iling ni Kris before looking back at Ji. "Just that, you are a sight to see." Kris smiled.
Medyo nagulat naman si Ji sa sagot ni Kris, pero mabilis din syang nakabawi ng composure nya.
"Bolero ka nanaman ng taon, Kris Wu." Ji shakes her head.
Kris didn't answer, instead, he gave her a small smile.
After a few more circles in the air, their parasailing adventure has reached it end. They went back to the resort, and thanked the staffs who guided them.
"That was a fun ride." Kris says as they walk away from the parasailing dock, not really sure where to head for now.
"It is." Tango naman ni Ji. "Thanks for inviting me to do it with you."
"Ji, what are you saying?" Kris asked. "Of course aayain kita."
Cause you are always on the top of my list. Kris thought.
"Baka umiyak ka pag hindi e." Asar na lang ni Kris.
After some more walk, they decided na maupo muna sa isang kubo along the sea side, the sun is getting hotter na din kase pa-tanghali na. Insidde the kubo is a small table on the center, so they decided to sit across each other na lang.
"I'm so excited sa iluluto nila Kyungsoo, Lu, and Xiu later." Ji says who is now feeling a bit hungry.
"Hungry already?" Kris asked. "You wanna eat muna sa resto here?"
"No na." Iling ni Ji. "Antayin ko na lang lunch natin with out friends."
Ji turned her gaze to the scenery, oblivious that Kris turned his gaze at her again. Hindi na din mabilang ni Kris on how many times he turned his attention, and gaze kay Ji.
"You know, it's refreshing no?" Ji turned to Kris na medyo nagulat naman. "Bat naman nagugulat ka dyan?"
"E bat naman kasi bigla bigla kang tumitingin?" Kris shot back.
"E bakit ka naman kasi nakatingin sakin?" Ji asked back.
"Hindi ako nakatingin sayo." Kris denied. "Sinasabi mo dyan?"
"Ewan sayo, Kris Wu." Ji looked back at the sea.
Silence took over for a few minutes until Kris decided to break it cause he finds it deafening.
"Ji?" Kris called.
"Hmm?" Lingon naman ni Ji.
"Yung sinabi mo sa car kahapon nung papunta tayo dito, about kay Kim.." Kris started. "Y-you like him?"
Natigilan naman si Ji sa sudden question from Kris, and mabilis din nag-flashback sa utak nya ang nangyari, and sinabi nya.
"What about him?" Ji asked.
"You really like him?" Tanong naman ni Kris.
Ji, and Kris has been friends since high school, malayo, at matagal na din ang pinagsamahan nila. Confidant nila ang isa't isa, the person they can run to para sabihan ng mga worries nila, things that they can't share with other people. They consider each other as their walking diary.
"What's not to like about him?" Ji started. "I know everything happened so fast, maski ako nagugulat.." Ji chuckled. "But, here we are."
Nakatingin lang si Kris kay Ji, waiting kung ano pa ang sasabihin nya. Ji sighed as she look at Kris.
"You know, he makes me happy." Ji continued. "He is that someone na can brighten my day kahit pa siguro ang daming kong kamalasan sa araw na yon."
As if on cue, Ji's memories of Suho played on her head. From the moment they first met at the parking lot near XYLO up until to their toast last night.
"Kris, I even allowed it to take a photo of me nung Retro activity." Patuloy pa ni Ji na kinagulat na talaga ni Kris.
"Y-you did?" Kris who is in disbelief asked.
"Yeah." Ji nodded. "It felt comfortable, I felt safe with him as he capture some shots."
"Are you really happy with him, Ji?" Kris asked as he reach for Ji's hand na nakapatong sa kawayan na table between them.
"Yeah." Ji smiled. "We haven't done so much together yet, but I'm really happy when I'm with him." Kris didn't miss to see on how her eyes sparkled upon answering his question.
Kris pursed his lips before smiling a little. Binitawan nya ang kamay ni Ji na hawak nya before standing up, and tumabi sakanya. Hindi na nakapag-react si Ji when Kris pulled her to him.
He hugged her using his one arm na nilagay nya across her shoulder before placing his head above hers. Ji's head is now in his chest when she can feel, and hear his heartbeat.
"That's what matters to me naman, yung masaya ka." Kris says. "Your happiness over anyone, Ji"
"Hey.." Ji softly called, a bit confused kung bakit ganito si Kris ngayon.
Ji pulled from Kris' embrace, and looked at him. She immediately reached for his hand, and he held her back.
"Are you okay, Kris?" Ji asked na medyo nag-aalala. "Bakit ganyan mga sinasabi mo?"
"I'm just saying na I want you to be happy." Sagot naman ni Kris.
"You always prioritize me." Ji says.
"That's something na hindi magbabago." Sagot naman ni Kris. "I will always prioritize you over anyone, even over myself."
"Ganun ka kahalaga sakin, Ji."
Napangiti na lang din si Ji.
"Hay, what am I gonna do without you, Kris Wu?"
Sumandal ulit si Ji kay Kris, and held her, placing his arm across her shoulder again. Now, Kris started to wonder, kelan nga ba nagsimula na unahin nya si Ji sa lahat? Prioritizing her, and all that?
~~~~~
Lunch time came in, and currently nag-iihaw sina Kyungsoo, Lu, and Xiumin for everyone. Lay is setting up the table with Haze while Eya, Ji, Kris, and Tao are playing on the pool.
The villa that Jackson gave them has its own pool, and grilling area kaya naman they have the area all for themselves.
"It's really nice of Jackson to give us a villa like this, no?" Sabi ni Haze kay Lay habang nag-aayos sila ng utensils sa wooden picnic table.
"Mabait naman yun si Wang." Sabi naman ni Lay.
"Wala naman akong sinabi na hindi sya mabait?" Sagot naman ni Haze.
"Ewan ko sayo, Haze." Natatawang sabi ni Lay. "Lumayo-layo ka nga saken."
Later on, lunch is ready, and everybody munched in. As always, masarap ang luto nila Kyungsoo, Lu, and Xiumin kaya naman everyone enjoyed. Nag-kwentuhan din sila on what they liked at the resort so far, and even suggested na i-try yung mga ginawa nila. It's a friend group sharing their experience so far.
Back in the suite, Chanyeol, and Kai just got back with food takeouts. Upon entering the suite, sumalubong sakanila ang kakagising lang na si Baekhyun na medyo hilo pa din.
"Is that food?" Baekhyun asked as he try to open his squinting eyes properly.
"Here." Lapit ni Chanyeol kay Baekhyun, and inabutan ito ng iced coffee.
"Thanks, Yeol." Baekhyun says pagtanggap nya ng cup.
"Any plans on lunch?" Kai asked nung pumasok na lahat sa living room area.
"We can eat sa resto." Chen suggested. "Wala naman tayong biniling kahit ano na mailuluto e."
"Oh yeah, they have like 3 restos naman here." Suho agreed. "We can try the one yung nasa may infinity pool."
"Baek, Sehun, kaya nyo na ba?" Chen asked, looking at the two.
Tumango naman ang dalawa kahit pa medyo hilo pa din despite ng tulog na naitulog nila.
Everyone then headed out, and walked papunta sa resto. Upon arriving, agad naman silang nakaupo since patapos na yung lunch time when they came in.
"I think we should buy food na we can cook." Chen suggested after nila mag-order ng pagkain.
"Oh, tara samahan kita." Sabi naman ni Chanyeol.
"Be sure to buy good meat please." Sabi naman ni Kai.
Then they started talking about the resort, laying out some plans, and activities to try sa mga susunod na araw. They also talked about kung anong mga iluluto so Chen, and Chanyeol can plan na what to buy sa market after eating.
"Suho!"
Everyone turned kung san nanggaling ang tumawag, and they saw Seulgi with her friends na papalapit na sa table nila. Upon reaching Suho, Seulgi placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Hey." Bati ni Seulgi. "You guys are here too pala?" She looked at their friend group who greeted her naman.
"Well, you can see us, right?" Sehun chuckled, and medyo sinabayan naman sya ni Baekhyun who gave Suho a look.
"Nice seeing you here." Suho says. "I think everyone from U-Belt is here." He chuckled.
"I'll see you guys around." Seulgi says. "Balik muna ako sa table namin."
Seulgi then gave Suho a smile before walking away from the group.
"Oh, close kayo pala?" Baekhyun says na may halong pang-asar.
"Iba tingin sayo, bro." Asar naman ni Kai. "May pa-hawak pa sa balikat."
"Tigilan nyo nga." Suho says. "Syempre schoolmate natin."
"Yeah, sure." Chen sarcastically said.
Sasagot pa sana si Suho kaso dumating na ang mga orders nila, and everyone started eating na lang din.
Don't get Suho wrong, he is really a kind person naman in, and out of DLSU. So he is a bit confused, and weirded out with his friends' reaction with Seulgi.
"Tropa mo medyo oblivious." Pabulong na sabi ni Sehun kay Baekhyun.
"Alam mo naman yan, matalino pero minsan hindi." Iling ni Baekhyun. "Buti kamo hindi nakita ni Ji."
After lunch, Chen, Kai, and Chanyeol headed out to the market to buy kung ano ang pwede nilang mailuto. Their suite has a full kitchen set naman so hindi na problema ang pagluluto.
Baekhyun, and Sehun decided to walk around the resort naman as they feel a lot better na after eating a full meal. Nawala na din yung hilo, and sakit ng ulo nila.
"Sehun!"
Napalingon naman sina Baekhyun, and Sehun. There they saw Tao na papalapit na sakanila.
"Andito pala kayo?" Nakangiting bati ni Tao sakanila.
"Tao?!" Medyo gulat sa tanong ni Sehun. "Kelan pa kayo dito?"
"Kahapon lang." Sagot naman ni Tao. "I saw you guys sa party last night, why were you crying though?"
"Pano kasi ---"
"We're just drink." Baekhun cut Sehun off by covering his mouth. "Nasobrahan lang sa inom."
"Ano ba naman, Baek?!" Reklamo ni Sehun after removing Baek's hand over his mouth.
"Well, see you guys around?" Sabi ni Tao na tinanguan naman ng dalawa.
Tao then gave them a smile before leaving them.
"Andito si love!"
"Andito si baby!"
Bigla naman sumaya ang dalawa sa nalaman nila. Now, they are more excited about this vacation. Not that they aren't, but knowing that their crushes are here, mas natuwa sila hoping for a chance na makasama ang mga ito, and mas makilala pa. To create core memories with them.
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