Kabanata 12

For a fleeting moment, the warmth and peace I was feeling made me want to stop the time and cherish every moment of my summer days. I want to feel it longer but the hands of the clock didn't favor me. It ticked faster as I spend my days in a bliss.

The warmth and comfort of his embrace vanished as I closed my eyes, feeling the cold tiled walls of the girls' restroom. Hinihintay kong matapos si Gianna na nasa loob pa ng cubicle. Sabay kaming mag-lunch kasama ang ibang kaibigan na nasa cafeteria ngayon.

Bukas pa ang dating ni Jayle. Ayos lang iyon dahil unang linggo ng klase pa lang naman at wala pang masyadong nili-lesson. Mabuti nga ay natapos iyong sadya niya sa New York ng maaga at sasakto ang uwi niya sa pasukan kaya hindi siya behind sa mga pag-aaralan.

"Which shade is better?" Gianna asked, showing me her liptints. I almost rolled my eyes at her. Hindi talaga siya si Gianna kung hindi siya mahilig pumostura.

"The light pink one," I answered lazily. "Bilisan mo na diyan, na