Hayst!

A lot of people were watching them, giving them few glances. They were mesmerized by Shou. It was unavoidable since nasa mall sila and he was like a fashion model despite of wearing face mask, sunglasses and beanie. He was still charismatic. He was wearing ripped jeans and loose t-shirt. This made his white skin exposed and obvious because of the contradicting color of his black outfit. Also, his thick thighs and well-built arms were obvious.

On the other hand, Yuki cannot help but be bothered, kahit na hindi naman talaga siya ang tinitingnan. She was not used to anyone's attention. She was usually like an air in her classroom. No one really talked to her that much. She was independent and serious on her studies. No humor. That was why, she has no friends. Because at the first place, she wasn't taking the initiative to talk.

Pumunta sila sa mga boutiques. At hindi maiiwasan ang pag impit na pagtili ng mga ibang female customers. It wasn't loud but still really obvious, because they were not even trying to hide it. She was waiting for Shou na lumabas sa fitting room while sitting down. Though, meron ding ibang nagaabang sa kanya. She should be thankful na hindi sila dinudumog ng tao like what happened at the school. Pinagkakaguluhan siya ng babae.

Tsk tsk.

"Hey Yuki, isn't this clothes complicated?" He was complaining again. Bago sila pumunta sa mall, ilang beses siyang nagreklamo sa suot niya. He didn't like revealing clothes because it was less safer. That clothes wouldn't protect him from anything! Ang unang sasagi sa armas ng kalaban ay ang balat niya! Kaya as possible, Yuki chose clothes that were less revealing.

But she cannot do anything about it, kasi ganoong mga klaseng damit lang ang naandon sa wardrobe of his brother! She never checked his brother's things, not even dare to visit in his brother's room to clean it up.

Ngayon lang niya na napagkaila how stylish her brother was. Because usually, when he was staying at the house, simpleng damit lang naman ang sinusuot niya at parang linta kung makadikit sa kanya. She just sighed.

"Konting klaseng ganyang damit lang Shou tapos mga simple clothes na yung iba." After explaining that, lumabas na siya sa fitting room.

"Teh ang gwapo!"

"Shet! Teh! Sarap!"

They were right. He looked like one of those handsome actors. Pwedeng pwede siya sa entertainment industry for his looks. "Is this okay?"

He was wearing a deep black tank top tapos light black and white na jacket suit with a hoodie. He has a built body tapos fitted yung clothes niya. Kaya mas naipakita iyon. And then, dark faded denim. Tapos nike's shoes.

She smiled. "Yep okay na yan. Pwede ka na magpalit." Now all she have to do was to take note of his size and choose clothes.

"Ate, excuse me po." She looked at who it is, and it was one of those fangirls na hinihintay makalabas si Shou. Yuki automatically smiled. "Yes?"

"Boyfriend mo po?" She froze. Boyfriend agad?

She suddenly let out a small laugh and gave her a goofy smile. "Hindi po." She remained being respectful.

"Ohhhh."

Another two girls went behind the other girl. Seems like they were friends, whispering each other 'sabi ko sayo hindi sila'. "Kaano-ano ka po niya? Crush po kasi namin siya hehe. " Still the first girl asked.

What was this? An interrogation? She can't help but felt annoyed. At the first place, she didn't even know the relationship they have! Maybe they were partners as the bracelet said but not in romantic way! She felt troubled of what to answer which made her more annoyed. But she has to calm down.

It was going to complicate things if she was going to tell them the truth. So she lied. "Kaibigan niya."

The moment she said that, the door opened and Shou entered the scene. He paused and gave his attention only to Yuki while the three fangirls went close beside Yuki.

"Ate, papicture naman sa kanya. Pleeease." One of the fangirls whispered to her.

Anong kinalaman ko dyan?

What was she supposed to do? Hindi naman kasi sila close ni Shou at choice niya yon kung magpapapicture siya. Labas siya don!

Unnoticeably, she sighed. She stood up and approached him while he was watching her every step.

"Gusto daw nila magpapicture kasama ka." She glanced at the fangirls she was talking about. And Shou followed her direction of sight.

They were three normal humans, teenagers with casual clothes. No other beings attached. The fangirls noticed that his attention was on them so they got shy and cannot look at him.

"No, I don't want to. Let's go." He went outside the waiting room without waiting for anyone. She expected this. But what she didn't expect was, when one of the fangirls tried to stop him by holding his arm.

"Please kuya, isang picture lang talaga." Shou was taller than the girl so she has to look up while speaking. But he didn't move an inch from his position. Not even bothering to turn his head down to look at the girl.

The girl received an unwelcoming gaze from him until she let go of his arm. She was scared. They knew that he didn't smile much by observing him in short period of time. But they didn't expect him to be this cold.  Nagpatuloy lang si Shou sa paglalakad. Sumunod naman si Yuki, glanced at them and delivered out a small smile.

"Okay ka lang?" The two girls immediately consoled their friend.

Etong jeans. Few shorts. A lot of jogger pants. Tapos belt.

"Wait, sukat mo." Inaabot sa kanya ni Yuki ang belt. He paused first bago isukat yon.

She nodded. "Tama lang." Kinuha niya iyon at nilagay sa basket.

Pumunta sila sa section ng male tops. Kumuha ng madaming tank tops, t-shirts, jackets.

They turned left and she froze. "Why did you suddenly stop?" He asked from behind. He was about to look at what she was looking but suddenly, she turned back and dragged him to the seats for footwear section. She looked serious.

"Maghintay ka lang dito at bantayan mo to. Babalik ako." She handed him 3 pieces of baskets. One for tops. One for pants. And one for accessories such as belt, gloves, watch, face mask and caps/beanies.

He was speechless. It was actually too much. She knew that he was broke right...? How can he pay her?

She immediately ran away, grabbed a basket nearby and went to the section she spotted. What was bothering her? To the point that she didn't let Shou accompany her?

The answer was simple. Underwears.

She reached at that section while breathing heavily for air. She was panicking. It was normal to buy underwear. But what about the size?! He didn't know the prepared size for men! Here in this world! He didn't know how tight or how loose a size was! If it was going to be like that, then she rather buy the underwear herself than asking him what type of underwear he wore!

Aaaaah!

She gulped in nervousness. Should it be boxer? Brief? She didn't know! She was about to check it but she suddenly saw a salesman. She immediately turned her back and acted as if she was busy with her cellphone.

If he spotted her, he will definitely ask her! It was their job to begin with, but she needed to be mentally prepared first. She can't even bring herself to look around and check the products!

She was starting to get really anxious. It was her first time buying something like this. How was she going to ask him? 

'Kuya ano po ba mas preffered na underwear ng mga lalake?'

'Ano po kaya sa tingin niyo ang size niya? Kasing katawan mo po siya pero mas built lang po ang katawan niya kesa sayo.'

Ganon ba dapat ko sabihin?! Edi parang nagtanong narin ako ng underwear size niya!

No. No. No. Ano bang pake niya sa iisipin ng iba? Like, it was not her fault if they misunderstood her. Her conscience was clean. There was nothing wrong about buying some underwear for him. Pwede naman silang magtanong to confirm something from her right?

Pero paano kapag nagtanong sila kung bakit ako ang bumibili?! At para saan? Trip ko lang ganon?! Gift ko? Gift... pwede naman.

Wait.

Edi parang sinabi ko na rin na close kami ng pagbibigyan ko neto?! Paano kung nalaman nila na si Shou yon? Eh magkasama pa naman kami ngayon? Baka isipin nila na close kami ni Shou or... magkarelasyon kami katulad ng inisip ng mga fangirls niya kanina! Posible yon mangyari! Wala naman akong pake kung magisip sila ng kung ano-ano sakin pero paano si Shou? Madadamay ko siya!

Hinde. HINDE. Malinis ang konsensiya ko!!!

She was determined to buy now pero laking gulat niya na nasa tabi niya na pala si Shou! Sheeeet! Muntik na siyang mapasigaw.

He was holding the baskets na binigay muna sa kanya ni Yuki. "A-anong ginawa mo dito?" She failed to look relaxed. She stuttered.

"You're so slow. Why are you just standing here?" Here comes the question she was avoiding. Now what was she going to say? Should she just tell him?

Yeah, you should.

"Um.. Shou..."

She was blushing so much.

"Pwede bang... ikaw na lang ang pumili ng... yon sa likod mo... underwears...?"

She tried to look at him pero di niya kaya. Ramdam niya na umiinit ang katawan niya. He looked behind and met the salesman's eyes. And looked back at her. He was not saying saying anything. And she panicked.

"Ako na lang magdadala niyan!" She was pertaining to the three baskets he was holding. "At eto ang dalhin mo." And she was pertaining to the empty basket hung on her forearm. She has this stupid smile all over her face with additional ketchup served.

"Why didn't you tell me." She can't answer.

"Idiot."

And he turned his back on her, walking his way to that section.

Yuki was left standing, she was relieved and at the same time, shocked? She was relieved kasi she didn't have to buy it herself. But shocked because she saw him smile!

A mocking smile!

-All for getting mocked-

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