Chapter 24 : She Initiated

| She Initiated | Friday night is the day of his fight. Nena, Reina, and I decided to watch the fight together. Waiting for Nena to come out of her dorm, I peeked on my phone. But to my dismay, I didn't receive any text from him. Though, we already talked about this yesterday. And I know he's busy preparing, so, I will understand. "Gosh, how long with your friend took showering, Becca? It's almost eight-thirty," Reina grumbled as she keeps on texting on her phone. "Will you and Bill hang out this break?" I asked as I kicked the small stone in front of my left foot. "Yeah. We have already talked about it. We will visit his grandma and of course, go on a date," she said, seeming happy about it. "I will ask Linus if he wants to visit our hometown," I said and shock registered on her face. "Wait? What? You will ask Linus—what?!" she throws me an inquiring look. I heaved a deep sigh and scratch my temple. "Yeah, I'm going to try." Her eyes squint. "Is he your boyfriend, already?" That caught me out of a guard. Damn! I cursed, silently. Why did I ever bring that up? "Guys! Sorry for making you wait," Nena said and acts as my savior. I started to walk as I said, "let's go." But knowing Reina, she will not stop until she gets an answer. She then walked equally to my pace and look at me. "You better tell me about it." I acted unaware of it. "About what?" She glared at me that makes me laugh and shook my head. "We better cheer for Linus so he can win, right Nena," I asked the girl on my left, trying to change what's on Reina's mind. "Yeah. Let's cheer for him. Cheer for him out loud, Becca, okay?" Nena said that make me gasp. Even her? I regretted coming along with them. Gosh, how much more if they knew that we're already together? I sighed with presentiment. I know that I can keep it a secret all the time. They will find it out soon. But we must be extra careful. We arrive at The Underground and choose to sit at the upper part of the bleachers. Where the light was against with it. I choose to sit beside the railing and Reina sat beside and Nena was seated next to Reina. People inside keep on howling, whilst others were waving their money in their hands. So, this involves money? Seems this is one hell of a fight. The area was full and almost one-half of it was occupied by girls. There were more audiences now than the last time I went here. My eyes were wandering around when my phone vibrated. Linus: meet me in the bathroom. I then asked Nena if where is the bathroom. Reina gives me a curious look. "What? Do you want to come?" I asked with a grin flustered on my face. She just rolled her eyes and shook her head. "Okay then. I will be right back." IT'S NOT that hard to find the bathroom because it has eye-catching signage. I look again at my phone and inform him that I'm on my way. I'm about to put it back in my pocket when someone grabbed me and pulls me into the dark. My body started to tremble as I feel nervous about it. Who wouldn't be right? I sigh in relief when he talks, "it's me." "Linus?" I said as I turn around to face him, but it turns out that I only see his silhouette. He then walked again, and we went inside the bathroom. "So…" all I can utter. He's wearing his white V-neck shirt and his black pants. His dog tag makes him more appealing to my eyes. His strong aura makes weakens my knees. I meet his eyes deeply gleaming at me. "You're stunning," he said which makes me blush. "Then you must be blind," I said and laughed. He clamped my waist as he pulls me closer to him. My heart started to pound fast as if I was in a race. My palms started to sweat even if the weather is cold. My knees started to weaken. I put my palms on his chest to keep inches away from him. "I love you, remember that," he whispered as he slowly bends down her head and eyes on my lips. Is he going to kiss me? But the next thing that happened was unexpected. I'm the one who dipped my lip on his and pull myself away from his grip. "It's a good luck kiss from me," I said and winked. Trying to be bold with my words. And wondering where I got the guts. Damn! it's embarrassing, I thought.   "Wow!" he blurted and smiled widely at me. He then reached my hand and pull me closer to him, again. I pull back my hand and covered my face with my palms. That was embarrassing. "Don't get me wrong, it was just a good—" "Hey, love, no need to explain and I'm happy about it. It makes me more confident enough to win the fight for you," he said and kisses the back of my hand. I bite my lower lip to hold the tingle. "I-I should go," I said and take back my hand from his grip. "My friends might wonder why I took so long inside the bathroom." "Haven't they known about us?" he asked. I shook my head. "I didn't tell them about it yet." "It's alright. As long as you were comfortable with it." I smiled. I guess I was lucky that he is an understanding person. "Can we talk after the fight?" I asked, planning to tell him my plan for this coming break. "Of course. Is it okay if I choose the place? We can talk about it over a date," he said. And I know how warm my cheeks were. Damn! he doesn't feel to make me like his world. "O-Okay, just text me where it is. Is it okay if it was just half an hour? You know, after this, it will already be late. And you know my cousin. I will just let her sleep and after that, I'll go the place," I explained. I know I can't ask Reina if I can go out for a while because she will eventually ask why. "The fight won't last long, love. I guarantee you that, you give already the power to win this fight." Is pertaining to the kiss? Damn! I know I'm the one who initiates it, and I don't know what is wrong with me that I even kissed him on the lips if I can kiss him on the cheek. Why lips? I thought. I fake a laughed trying to unaware of what he has said. "So, I'll get going then," I said as I open the door. He nodded and smiled at me. "I love you," he mouthed that I just nod in response. I don't know why I am not answering his I love you's. but I know he will feel that I share the same feeling with him by my actions. I hope he will not get tired of this situation. I only need time to build my confidence and to make the love bigger so that if ever something came up unexpectedly, I will be ready.