August 20, 2016 | Palawan

Your POV

Carrying a box of medicine used for today, I saw some of my co-workers slacking on the sidelines.

They were holding their phone side to side as if they're going to throw it away.

Aba magaling.

[T: Wow, amazing.]

"Hoy, ano nanaman yang ginagawa ninyo at hindi kayo mag-ayos, ha?" I asked.

[T: Hey, what are you guys doing instead of helping?]

They were startled by my sudden appearance but quickly recomposed themselves.

"Ate Luz, grabe ka naman. Bigla bigla nalang sumusulpot." One said.

[T: Luz, you surprised us. You always suddenly appear out of nowhere.]

"Alangan naman na i-text ko pa sa inyo na magpapakita ako." I sarcastically asked.

[T: Should I text you first before I appear?]

"Hindi po." They said.

[T: No]

"Yun naman pala. Eh ano ba yang ginagawa niyo?" I asked

[T: There you have it. So, what are you guys doing?]

"Musically po."

"Ha?"

"Yung ano, yung nagpasikat kay Yaya Dub." They said

[T: The app that made Yaya Dub famous.]

"Ah yung Dubsmash ba yun?" I asked

[T: Oh, was it Dubsmash?]

"Parang ganun din po. Gusto niyo i-try?" They said.

[T: Something like that, wanna try?]

Tssk distorbo lang yan eh. May gagawin pa ako.

[T: Tssk, it'll just be a distraction. I still have something to do.]

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Mikey's POV

Coming back after buying groceries listed by Luz, I was greeted by an unusual sight.

Just as I was about to enter the room, I heard some music being played.

♪Time's been ticking, hearts are running. Think that Cupid's up to something. You ask me how I feel, I say nothing♪

[T: I think I'm in love Again by Kat Dahlia (Nightcore)]

Luz was holding up her phone side to side whilr lip syncing to the song that was playing on her phone.

I only stayed silent and watch her finish filming. She also filmed a few times before I made my presence known.

"Lulu-chin" I called as I leaned in the door frame with a smirk.

"Ay petrang kabayo!" She exclaimed and jumped in surprise then tried to hide her phone.

"Mikey naman eh! Akala ko pa kung sino." She said and sighed in relief.

[T: Mikey! I thought it was someone else.]

I approached her after a light chuckle and ruffled her hair. I don't know why but it just feels nice to pat her head.

"What were you doing?" I asked and sat beside her. I rest my chin on her shoulder.

"I was just trying out how to use this app." She said and showed me her phone.

"Are you done with work?" I asked.

She's a workaholic afterall, she always likes to do her job first before anything else.

"Yeah, I already finished everything for the day." She said and held the phone to our face.

"We should make a video too." She said

"How does it work?"

"I don't know, they told me that I just have to lip sync and move the camera or something." She said and turned her gaze towards me.

"But I don't know how to do that." I replied.

"Then we'll practice together." She suggested to which I agreed.

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"Wait, my arm is already tired from holding the phone. I think it's enough for today." Luz said as she stretched her arms.

I think it's been an hour straight since we've been trying to film a single video which only takes 30 seconds or so.

"Lulu-chin, the last one was okay." I said.

"Really?" She asked and replayed the last take.

I only looked at her face while she watches the video again.

"What do you mean the last video was good? All you did was look at m-" She said and turned towards me. I didn't waste anytime to steal a kiss from her lips.

I love how she gets flustered when I secretly steal a kiss, it makes me want to tease her more.

"Ikaw ah, madalas ka nang pumaparaan." She said and smacked my arm.

[T: You're making too much moves lately.]

Why does she like to slap my arm or shoulder everytime she's excited or surprised?

"Lulu-chin my arm will get bruised if you keep doing that." I said.

"Ay sorry sorry, ikaw naman kasi." She cooed and gently rubbed my arm.

[T: I'm sorry, it's your fault anyways.]

"Lulu-chin you're too soft." I said and lightly flicked her forehead.

"What? I told you I feel guilty easily. I can't help it." She reasoned

"Lulu-chin you're just too kind." I said and ruffled her hair again.

"Really? Many says that I'm not thought. They always call me Maldita." She said.

[Maldita= a mean girl]

"They're just blind. Lulu-chin is really kind." I said as I smiled.

"Tama na nga, binobola mo nanaman ako. Baka may kailangan ka lang eh. What do you need?" She said.

[T: That's enough, you're playing with me again. You just need something don't you? What do you need?]

"Huh?" I asked.

"I asked if you need anything." She said.

"Nothing really, why?" I asked.

"Sure?" She asked and raised a brow.

"Yup, I don't need anything more as long as you're here." I said and she abrubtly stood up.

"Mikey, tell me what do you need." She asked seriously with both of her arms crossed.

"Lulu-chin, what's wrong?" I asked in confusion.

"Look, when someone compliments someone too much it usually means the need or want something." She explained.

I sighed and flicked her forehead again with a bit more force.

"Aray" She muttered and rubbed her forehead.

[T: Ouch]

"Lulu-chin, I meant what I said. It doesn't mean anything else." I said.

"I see" She said and sat back down and leaned her head on my shoulder.

"I also think that Mikey is kind." She said. My eyes widened and I felt a pain in my chest.

"Really? Why do you think so?" I asked

"Because you are" she said

"What kind of reason is that?" I asked and chuckled.

"Basta" She said

[T: Nevermind]

"Lulu-chin, I'm not as kind as you think. I was feared by many people when I was still young." I said

"So?" She asked

"Huh?"

"Just because they fear you doesn't mean that you aren't kind." She said

"Lulu-chin, let's say that I killed someone. Would I still be kind in your eyes?" I asked seriously and looked her in the eye.

"Mikey, what's with that example?" She asked and chuckled.

"Answer me Luz." I asked again

Her smile dropped as she looked back to my eyes. I can see a hint of fear in her expression.

As expected, it's best to not tell her anything. She's far too innocent for these kind of things.

"Nevermind, just forget it. It's just a joke, Lulu-chin." I said and chuckled before turning away.

I didn't hear her response but I felt her grab my collar and pulled me towards her.

"Lulu-chi-"

She cut me off when she cupped my cheek and looked me in the eye.

"Mikey, you'll always be kind to my eyes no matter how they see you." She said and smiled before placing a kiss on my forehead.

My eyes widened at her statement and I think I stopped breathing for a moment.

"Oh? Na inlove ka nanaman sakin noh?" She teased and flicked my forehead.

[T: What? Did you fell in love with me again?]

"Itai" I uttered and held my sore forehead.

[T: Ouch]

"That's for flicking my forehead earlier." She said

"But it wasn't even that painful." I pouted.

"Your right but it was annoying." She said and held her hand our.

"Hmm?"

"Come, I'll show you something." She said.

"What is it?" I asked

"Oh, just come on." She said and grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the room.

I let her pull me wherever she is leading me as the words she told me earlier kept replaying.

'You'll always be kind to my eyes'

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