T A T E 'S POV

I looked up at the dark night sky. The stars were like millions of sparkling diamonds placed perfectly in the wide dark yonder. And the clouds were slowly showing the moon -- as if the moon was awaken to strewn its light. This kind of situation is simple yet you'll be amaze on how this things work perfectly together.

I'm currently standing at the back of this convertible car while seeing the tranquil atmosphere. Eventually, I closed my eyes as I feel the cold breeze touches my skin. It feels so serene.

 "You should be wearing your cardigan. Sisipunin ka n'yan. Pasaway ka talaga." and I feel arms wrapping around my waist, hugging me from the back. 

I smiled. I smell his manly scent again it's very usual to me but it still lingers in my nose. "It's not too cold, I can handle. At tsaka strong kaya ako! Di ako sisipunin 'no." pagbibiro ko at hinarap s'ya. 

I stared at him. He's the man I've ever wanted. He is my dream guy. Everything about him looks almost perfect to my sight. From his head down to his toes, his smiles, his laugh. Everything. 

"Tsk. Tsk. Naga-gwapuhan ka na naman sa'kin. Ganyan na ba talaga ka irresistible yung charms ko?" he said playfully and wriggle his eyebrows.

"Wow. Ang kapal rin talaga e 'no? Hindi ba pwedeng tinignan lang kita kasi akala ko Bakulaw yung yumakap sa'kin?" I said while preventing myself to burst in laughter cause I know he'll frown from what I've said. 

To be honest, he's truly a goddamn good-looking man. He have this thick bushy brows that compliments his deep-set of hazel brown eyes. His nose is pointed and his jawline is finely chiseled. Plus the fact that when he smiles his complete set of white teeth shows and his irresistible dimples kills everything. By the way, his is name is Marcus Sullivan. My 6th year boyfriend. And I'm Tatum Gabriella Ocampo. Preferred to be called as 'Tate'. 19 years old, currently studying marketing management and freelance photographer. 

I kissed him in the lips then lets out a sweet laugh, "Joke lang. Hahaha. Alam mo namang ikaw ang pinaka-gwapong lalaki sa paningin ko." and I cling to his nape. 

His frown turn into a smile, "You really know how to make me smile. Why am I so deeply inlove with you? Huh?" He stated straight to my eyes. Damn. Kinikilig ako. 

I blushed. Its been 7 years pero grabe pa rin yung epekto ng mga sinasabi n'ya sa'kin, tumatagos sa puso ko. 

"You're really cute when you are blushing. Haha. Anyway, I have a surprise for you. I'm sure you'll gonna love this." sabi ni Marcus at pumunta sa unahan ng sasakyan. Mabilis s'yang nakabalik hawak-hawak ang isang box na nakabalot. He seems to be excited. Ano kaya ang laman non?

Inabot n'ya sa akin yung box, "What's this? Bukas pa monthsary natin Love ah."

"A pre-monthsary gift? I guess. Haha. Just open it, Love." He said while smiling widely. 

I start to unbox his gift. My heart is pumping due to excitement. He's always like this when it's our monthsary but his confidence is different tonight. 

"W-wow." I said as I remove the lid of the box. Inside of it was a  pastel pink polaroid with pink rose. Matagal ko nang gusto bumili ng polaroid yet my money isn't enough. I mean necessity first before my desires. Kaka-hire ko pa lang rin kasi.

"I know you really want to buy that. And I decided to buy it coz' I know you want to travel around the world. Para may mga memories ka sa mga pupuntahan mong countries." 

Tears escape my eyes, "Thank you, Love. Pero hindi mo naman ako kailangan bigyan ng ganito. Being with you is more than enough for me. I promise na iingatan ko 'to. This thing will be the witness of our love that we'll share." at niyakap ko s'ya nang mahigit.

He wipes my tears and kissed my forehead, "My girl is such a cry baby.  Tsk tsk. Binagay ko yan sayo para ngumiti ka, hindi umiyak. Now, smile. Seeing you smile makes me fall for you even harder."

I did his request. I smiled. "Oh ayan na po, mahal na prinsipe. Happy?" 

"Suits you better." he laughs and give me a peck on my lips. "But there's one thing I want you to hear. I wrote this song like for a week. Kanina ko lang natapos." Marcus said and scratches his nape. Oh, I forgot to tell you that he loves music. He loves to compose lyrics and he can even play many kinds of instruments especially guitar and piano. 

I sat at side of the car and wait him for he is getting his guitar. I'm really wondering why there were so many surprises tonight? Bukas pa naman yung anniversary namin. Hmm. Is he up to something for tomorrow? 

"Wag mong tatawanan ah!" I nod and let him start to play.

(The song is in the multimedia section. Play it while reading to feel more the scene.)

I found a love for me
Darling just dive right in
And follow my lead
Well I found a girl beautiful and sweet
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love  

 He's singing while looking at me. The lyrics of the song melted my heart. Naalala ko tuloy yung una naming pagkikita. It was an epic first meeting. Mga bata pa kami noon. I was 8 years old and he was 10 years old. I was trying to climb a tree but accidentally I slip my foot causing me to fall into the ground. I was waiting to hit the hard ground but instead I fell on something soft and it groans. Sa isang batang lalaki pala ako nahulog. I fall to him, literally and emotionally. He is my first guy crush. 

Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
And in your eyes you're holding mine  

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight  

As he sang the last verse of the song, I felt my cheeks burning. I can feel that he really meant all the words coming from his mouth. Hay. I really can't imagine pagmawala s'ya sa buhay ko, siya ang Buhay ko, Si Marcus ang buhay ko.

"Yan ba ang katawa-tawa? You're being too humble again, Love." I smiled at him and hugs him tightly. "Thank you for this. I love you, Marcus."

He shooks his head and stare at my face, "No, thank you for coming into my life, Tate." he lift my chin and gently kiss my lips. "I don't think I'll be this Marcus Sullivan without you. You're the one who completed me." And he hug me near his chest. I can hear his heartbeat. 

I closed my eyes and let tears of joy escape. If this is a dream, this would probably the most memorable one to the point that I don't want to wake up again. But no, this is real. Everything tonight was definitely real. The cold breeze. Our warm hugs and gentle kisses. His smiles. His scent. His face. Our love. It's real. 

I feel a kiss on my pate, "Love, let's go home. I'm sure your parents were looking for you already. Plus, we'll have a long day ahead tomorrow." naka-ngiti n'yang sabi at kinindatan ako. Mukhang may balak 'tong mokong na 'to bukas. I wonder what is it?

Tumango naman ako at sabay na kaming pumunta sa unahan ng sasakayan. Ini-start na n'ya ang engine samantalang ako ay tumingin sa labas. I wish tomorrow will be fine.