Me, Seokmin, Seungkwan, Chan, and Jun hyung were absent today. Di nila ako pinapasok sa school kasi aalis daw kami.
Jun hyung was driving us somewhere. Ayaw nila sabihin sakin.
"Malapit na ba?" I asked.
"Oo, hyung kalma lang hehe." Sabi ni Seokmin.
We drove for another 5 minutes. The car stopped in front of a tall building.
"Tara na, guys." Sabi ni Jun and lumabas na kami ng kotse."
We entered the building and realized where we were.
"Karaoke." I said.
"Yes! Alam naming mahilig ka sa ganto. Tara dali!" Hinila ako ni Seokmin sa may counter doon.
They asked for their reservation. Tapos pumunta na kami sa room. They stopped at the door and opened it slowly.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIHOON!
Nakalagay sa banner sa dingding. The room was filled with balloon. The table in the middle had lots of food and a cake.
"Happy Birthday!" Sabi nila ng sabay sabay.
Nag-thank you ako sakanila at di mapigilang ngumiti. Di ko inakalang nag prepare pa sila ng ganto. I was really happy.
We all sat down dun sa sofa. Dun ako pina-upo sa gitna.
They lit the candle on the cake and sang a birthday song.
"Make a wish Ji hyung." Sabi ni Chan pagkatapos.
I wish to stay with these people for as long as we can. I thought.
Then I blew the candle and they all cheered.
"Kantahan na!" Sigaw ni Seokmin.
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It was almost midnight. Nobody wanted go home yet.
I already sang 5 songs. Seokmin was singing right now.
I drank my beer. Can this day get any better?
I see Jun stand up with his phone. Mukhang may tumawag. Lumabas muna siya.
JUN's POV
Lumabas muna ako at sinagot ang phone ko.
Tumatawag si Seungcheol hyung.
"Hello, hyung?"
Jun. Bat ka absent? Nag traing kami kanina.
"Ay sorry hyung. Umalis kasi kami."
Absent din daw sila Seungkwan?
"Oo hyung. Magkakasama kami ngayon."
Asan kayo?
"Nasa karaoke bar kami ngayon. Nag-secelebrate."
Celebrate?
"Ay, di ko pala nasabi sayo hyung! Birthday ni Jihoon ngayon."
HA?!
"Sorry hyung! Nawala sa isip ko."
Saan yan?
"Sa •••"
Okay, salamat Jun
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JIHOON's POV
I was drunk. We were all laughing and singing. Wala saming hindi lasing ngayon. The room was loud with music.
As I was drinking my beer, I hear my phone go off.
I opened it and saw a text message.
Choi Seungcheol
Jihoon. Labas ka.
I excused myself and went out. Why did I agree? I didn't even hesitate.
I walked out struggling to balance. I really had too much alcohol.
I reach the entrance and see a car parked next to ours. Someone was standing next to it.
I moved close to him.
"Anong ginagawa mo dito?" I asked.
"Jihoon! Happy birthday! Sorry ngayon ko lang nasabi. Walang nagsabi sakin sakin eh."
I just stared at him and smiled.
"Um, Jihoon?"
"Hmm?"
"Lasing ka ba?" He asked
"Ha? Di ako lasing!"
He chuckled.
"Ang cute mo pala malasing"
"Hindi nga ako lasing." I punched his arm.
He laughed. He grabbed something from his pocket.
"Alam kong mahal mo ang music." He said and held a small box in front of me. He opened it and sa loob ay isang bracelet na may music note na charm.
Kinuha niya kamay ko and isinuot ito sakin.
"Happy birthday drunk Jihoonie, hehe."
"Seungcheol?"
"Hm?"
I was clearly insane. I should never drink again. I didn't know what I was doing.
Seungcheol was shocked as my lips were pressed on to his.
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I WANT TO SAY A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LEE JIHOON 💓🎂🎉😍 Omaygash ang tanda mo na Jihoonie! I hope I can meet you someday! Kahit di ako ganun ka-lapit sainyo nung DEinMNL ang saya ko pa rin kasi nakita kita sa personal 😭 Stay healthy and I hope you enjoy your birthday! Ilysm ♥️♥️♥️
~ jigglyhoon