Saturday morning, I woke up. "Nothing to do. Back to sleep." Then I remembered my promise with Luna. I jumped off my bed quickly, took a quick bath, and put on my clothes. I was lightning fast. I grabbed my wallet and rushed through the door. "You're early today. Wait! Your breakfast!" Mom yelled as I passed through her. "Not today, Mom; I'm very late for a very important appointment," I answered as I zoomed through.
"What on earth is he up to? I hope it's a date," she smirked.
As I was running towards the bus stop, I saw her waiting. She waved at me, signaling me to rush. Because the bus is already approaching. I raced with the bus to make it in time.
"SAFEEEE!" I said while gasping for air. I'm running out of breath. "The runner is safe!" she teased. "Let's go," she invited me with a smile. I nodded and we climbed the bus. We looked for a seat. Then we sat. She's by the window and I'm beside her. My stomach growled as we sat. She laughed softly. "Let's stop at a diner," she suggested. I nodded while still breathing with exhaustion.
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At the diner.
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"So, hamburgers? Why burgers for breakfast?" I said.
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Woah, there's no reason to be defensive. I was just joking.
"You're no good either. You are eating TWO! Two for breakfast!" she pointed out as I munched my food and took a sip on my coffee. I just evaded her cute, angry face and stayed silent. As if I am innocent of what I have done. Then she chuckled. "It's great to spend time with you," she stated. "Yeah, since I've known you for, like, forever?" I replied.
"To think that you didn't order a meat bun today, there's something wrong. Let me guess, you're afraid that I'll be snatching it from you, aren't you?" She laughed. Yeah, I mean, that's also the case. But I want to eat the same food as you today. It's just that I am anxious that this will be the last time I can eat the things we love together. I can't help it; you have a boyfriend now. And maybe a partner for life. So, I'll just enjoy everything today. As I show my support for your rose-colored youth. And also for my own selfish reasons. And you know what? I really love seeing you enjoy your food. I hope he'll notice that too.
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"Pig as always." I snickered. "I'll take that as a compliment," she answered as she continued munching her food.
We finished our food and moved on to our next activity. What do you call this? A project for her boyfriend? A gift? Operation: Make his BF happy? What the hell? I'll call this a date! HAH! dream on.
"There," she pointed. "An arcade hall? Seriously?" I asked with my right brow raised. "Yes! This is where we took our first date." Ouch, your honesty is good, but it's kind of brutal for me. I shrunk. "Let's start," she suggested.
Then I took a lot of photos of her playing different games and enjoying every bit of it. She looked at me happily. And sometimes I gaze upon her with contentment. But I look away, pretending to look at the photos on the camera I took.
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Next stop, Carnival.
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Gosh, this girl is wild and always loves adventures. A polar opposite of me. "Hey Star, remember your 8th birthday?" he asked. "Well, technically, it's ours. Anyway, that was the time when you were so afraid of riding a carousel." She snickered. Ahh, the embarrassment. "You thought the horse would be possessed and eat you? You were so cute back then," she continued. I don't have a choice! I was an imaginative child who watched a horror movie. "I'm going home." I dropped those words to brush off the thought. "Hey, I was just teasing," she pouted. Shoot, that was cute. Then she ran off and rode the carousel. I took a lot of pictures as she was smiling angelically.
Next stop: the confectionery buffet.
"Paradise!" she exclaimed. "More like a call for diabetes," I opposed. "Let's eat a lot, Star!" she said while having an excited and satisfying face. "Pig as always," I whispered. "Come again?" she asked. "Nothing?" I asked. Then I took a photo of her grabbing those confections she wanted. Cupcakes, cakes, muffins, even macarons and cookies! After that, we headed out to a table and sat down. I know she's like this, but damn, it's still surprising.
"Hence, I am certain that there is a blackhole somewhere in your digestive tract," I tease." I think so too. Maybe I am an evolved organism?" "A monster indeed," I replied.
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"How about you? Are you satisfied with that? A slice of dark chocolate moist cake?" she asked.47Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpUfoFzOoKs
Wow, so specific. You sure know your sweets. "Yeah, I am satisfied.The bittersweet taste of the cake reverberates my taste buds. The pure cocoa is superb. In fact, this cake tastes great!" I explained proudly. "And I'm not a pig like you," I added. "That's rude! And to correct you, I'm a food connoisseur, not a pig," she defended. "Anyways, I saw you smile, so I'm good," she said. "I'll be back. Wait a bit; I'm going to get some more," she added and stormed out.
I smiled? Oh yeah. I was occupied. The favor she asked My jumbled feelings My emotions.
I forgot.
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My desires.
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Enjoying the fleeting time I had with her.
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It's all coming back now.
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Not that I lost it.
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I just ignored it.
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Luna, I truly love you.
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I do.
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I ate a forkful of my cake.
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The bittersweet tastes much better when you're around. I'm loving this more.
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Last stop: Friendship River
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"We used to play here with our smiles so innocent and walking barefooted." She said as the wind blows. She sat near theriverbank and enjoyed the view. Her hair sways as the wind passes by. The golden drops of sunlight painted the whole river. The scene of her bathing in orange vibrance puts her beautiful existence in the spotlight. I went up near her as she enjoyed the scene. I took a picture of her. I hope this will last. I wish this scene I am watching would last forever. I looked at her, and it was like I saw an angel sitting there.
Have I told you that you look cute today? Have I told you that you look astonishing at this very moment? Have I told you that? Have I told you that you're so
"beautiful?"
"Yeah, the sunset really is," she answered. Shit, I blurted it out accidentally. That was so close! But I don't regret it!
"Come hear Star," she stated. I sat beside her. "You know your boyfriend will be happy to receive the gift. The photos I took were so gorgeous." I encouraged her. I mean, you know what? I take it back. I won't support your relationship. This is my selfish desire. But I am a respectable man. So, I respect all their decisions. But I won't stop.
"Hope so," she smiled with hesitation. "Is there something wrong?" I asked her. Her mood went gloomy real quick. I think they have a situation. And here I am with my delusions.
"Are you hungry?" I asked. Then she burst out laughing. Was there something I said? "That was good. Thank you for accompanying me today, Star. I am really happy," she said as she smiled genuinely.
Now,the mood is set, I think? The scenery is romantic, and I'm fired up now. Don't chicken out now, me. Let's do this! I shall evoke all the forces of the universe and say it.
"Luna." I called out her name. She looked at me.
"Yes?"
"I, I, I..."
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"I think that..." spit it out, Star! She's waiting.
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I looked at her, mesmerized.
I stared at her. She's so enchanting.
Her eyes are so deep.
Her jet-black hair is splashed with the orange vibrance of the sun.
The setting luminance behind her highlighted her perfectly.
As I gazed upon her, I realized, she's just too... precious.
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"I think we should be going now. It's getting dark." Yep, I blew it. All of my mustered courage was wasted.
But I realized that she's too precious to me. I can't subject her to my desires as of now. She has a boyfriend, and I respect that.
I wasted all my chances, even before she had a boyfriend. I took all of those moments for granted. It's my fault. This time, if I'm given even a single chance, a single opportunity, or a single spot where fate favors me, I will take it wholeheartedly.
"Yes, I guess you're right. But I think I have one final request," she answered.
"What would that be?" I asked nervously.
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"Piggyback ride," she requested as if she were a toddler. I sighed in relief.
"Okey, I'll carry you. Here is your camera," I said as I bent down and offered my back.
"Yay! Just until the bus station. So you won't get tired carrying a cute pig like me," she teased.
She wrapped her arm around my neck gently and lifted her legs. I caught it and stood up. She wasn't that heavy at all. I can feel her body. It's like carrying a feather on my back.
The sun descended from the horizon as we walked towards the station. The orange skies changed into a deep blue night. Stars started to show and glitter like swarming fireflies. "Looks like the moon won't show up today," I said as I walked. But I can't hear any response. "You're asleep, Luna?" I asked gently. With all that energy she spent today, it's no wonder she's asleep.
"I hope your boyfriend won't mind, but I'll still say this," I said. I took a deep breath and said these words. "The moon won't show up tonight, but I can still see it."
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"Because my moon is you."
