[372A High Street:]

Joyeuse spent the whole day being nice to Futhark, freaking everyone out, especially Edward. Nobody knows what's happening and everyone is both worried and scared for Futhark.

That night...

Joyeuse: (is chilling in the balcony, watching the night sky)

Joyeuse: (is actually hatching a new plan)

Futhark: (knocks on the balcony door) Jo?

Joyeuse: (puts the nice person mask on) (smiles) Yes, Futhark?

Futhark: (joins him in the balcony and leans on the railings) It's okay, hindi mo na kailangang magpanggap na mabait. Wala nang ibang tao.

Joyeuse: (instantly frowns and stretches his lips) My face is beginning to cramp from smiling too much.

Futhark: (laughs) Iba talaga ang ngiti mong pamplastik at 'yong natural mong ngiti na parang laging nanghuhusga ng pagkatao... Iba rin 'yong ngiti mo na either may masamang balak o may masamang ginawa.

Joyeuse: (chuckles) You know me so well.

Futhark: Here's your phone back.

Joyeuse: Keep it.

Futhark: I don't need to keep it. Nanloloko ka lang naman kanina at wala talagang mga dating app dito.

Joyeuse: No, keep it because it's your phone.

Futhark: What—

Joyeuse: I changed our phone cases and inserted my sim card in yours.

Futhark:

Joyeuse: You should really check your belongings.

Futhark: (counts from one to ten) (takes a deep breath)

Futhark: (fakes a smile) Sorry ha, busy kasi ako sa gawaing bahay at sa mga online classes kaya hindi ko na napapansin 'yong mga gamit ko.

Joyeuse: (raises eyebrows in realisation)

Joyeuse: Oh, right... You're too busy taking care of us.

Futhark: That's why I'd appreciate it kung hindi mo ako pagti-trip-an.

Joyeuse: (quietly nods)

Futhark: Pero, haha, kahit fake ay natuwa ako na ang bait mo sa 'kin ngayong araw. I could get used to it. (smiles to himself and stares at the stars)

Joyeuse: (stares at Futhark)

Joyeuse: ...I see.

Futhark: Kahit maging salbahe ka na ulit sa 'kin, okay lang. Doon na ako mas nasanay, e. 'Wag mo lang itatapon 'yong mga reports at assignments ko.

Joyeuse: (looks up at the sky) Mm-hmm...

The two stays still for a while, staring at the night sky.

Joyeuse: So. You and Alice.

Futhark: Hm?

Joyeuse: Any... Any developments?

Futhark: (laughs inwardly) Hindi ko alam. Siguro aasa na lang ako habang-buhay? Wala lang. I don't see myself being in a relationship.

Joyeuse: Why not?

Futhark: I'm too busy to be in one. Kung magkaka-girlfriend ako ay hindi ko rin s'ya mabibigyan ng atensyon, so baka mag-break lang din kami.

Joyeuse: Huh.

Futhark: (sighs) Tingin ko nakatadhana na na kayo ang makakasama ko habang-buhay.

Joyeuse: Edward has future plans for himself and Macey.

Futhark: (chuckles) Meron nga si Edward.

Joyeuse: I was planning to live with them but if you don't have a plan for the future, I could li... (trails off)

Futhark: (waits for him to finish) You could what?

Joyeuse: Nothing.

Futhark: Oh.

Joyeuse: (looks up at the sky again)

Futhark: Hindi ka ba nilalamig?

Joyeuse: What kind of weakling do you think I am?

Futhark: Kasi kung nilalamig ka na, papasok na tayo.

Joyeuse: No I'm still enjoying the view.

Futhark: (touches Joyeuse's arm) Ang lamig na ng braso mo.

Joyeuse: Yes, but I'm not cold.

Futhark: (touches both of Joyeuse's arms) Sigurado ka?

Joyeuse: I—

Joyeuse: Maybe a little cold.

Futhark: Oh pumasok na tayo.

Joyeuse: I'm kidding, I'm not cold.

Futhark: (removes his hands and leans on the railings again) (looks at the night sky and hums)

Joyeuse: (stares at Futhark)

Joyeuse: Your voice, when you hum...

Futhark: Hmm?

Joyeuse: Your voice. When you hum. It's a cool shade of blue that dances with the evening breeze.

Futhark: Oh, thanks.

Joyeuse: I could watch it all night.

Futhark: (furrows brows) Ano?

Joyeuse: Nothing.

Futhark: Okay?

Joyeuse: (kicks Futhark's knee and returns to stargazing)

The two stays there for a few more minutes. Both are actually cold, but didn't want to ruin or end the moment.

Futhark: (thinking: I should've brought a jacket or something.)

Joyeuse: (thinking: I should've brought hot coffee.)

Futhark: Ano, nilalamig ka na?

Joyeuse: Nope. Are you?

Futhark: Nope?

Joyeuse: Okay. Good.

Futhark: Good.

Joyeuse & Futhark: (thinking: Damn, I'm cold.)

After a few more minutes...

Futhark: (sneezes)

Joyeuse: You cold?

Futhark: Nope. Kumati lang ang ilong ko.

Joyeuse: Are you allergic to something?

Futhark: S-Siguro maalikabok banda rito. (squeezes closer to Joyeuse) (thinking: Ah shoot, ang lamig pa rin ng braso ni Jo.)

Joyeuse: (touches Futhark's arm) Wow you're warm.

Futhark: (internally dies because of Joyeuse's cold hands) >n<

Futhark: K-Kung nilalamig ka sabihin mo lang.

Joyeuse: I'm not cold. (puts both hands on Futhark's arms)

The supposedly sweet atmosphere has turned into a competition of who can handle the cold better.

Futhark: (is squeezing himself against Joyeuse) Ano, nilalamig ka na?

Joyeuse: (has his arms wrapped around Futhark's arms) (actually hugging him from behind) Nope. Maybe you are.

Futhark: No, I'm fine.

Joyeuse: You sure? Because you're using me as a jacket.

Futhark: Aren't you using me as a heater?

Joyeuse: I'm hugging you because I think you're cold.

Futhark: I'm letting you hug me because I think you want some warmth.

Joyeuse: I don't need your warmth.

Futhark: Then let me go?

Joyeuse: You'll be cold.

Futhark: No.

Futhark: Actually for some reasons, pati 'yong mukha ko mainit na.

Joyeuse: Then... do you want me to stop hugging you?

Futhark: B-Baka lamigin ka?

Joyeuse: No, I'm thinking about you.

Laevateinn: (from the roof) (throws a bucket of rainwater at them) If you two are cold, shut up and get inside!

Futhark & Joyeuse: (runs inside the house)

Laevateinn: (continues sleeping on the roof)