His words were left in my memory up to this moment that I'm lying on my bed.

The scenario earlier left me dumbfounded.

I wasn't sure how to react when Reagan said me his words.

"Can I court you?"

My eyes which were focused on the television screen were torn between ignoring his question and facing him.

"Heeyyy. Sagutin mo naman tanong ko, Shai. Dyahe naman oh." Reagan let out a nervous chuckle and shifted uncomfortably on his seat.

"Uh..Hindi ko alam ang sasabihin ko.. Uhm.. Ikaw bahala?" I asked uneasily.

I saw his lips curved into a smile as if he won the lottery.

He turned to face me and grinned.

"Talaga? Seryoso?" He asked in disbelief.

I nodded and met his gaze.
"Maka-react ka naman! Nanliligaw ka pa lang, oy!" I exclaimed and pretty soon we were laughing at each other.

My face was burning with both kilig and embarrassment while his face reddened up to his ears.

"Woooh! Lakas maka-PBB teens!" Reagan hooted.

I had to slap his arm to quiet him.
"Ang ingay mo! Nagpapahinga na si manang!"

Reagan covered his mouth and stifled a giggle. "Sorry! Excited lang pows! Ajejejeej!"

"Jeje amp!" I answered and giggled as well.

"It's getting late. I let you rest, Shai." Reagan started to stand.

I did too and walked him to the door.
"O sya. Ingat ha. Good night na din."
I smiled.

I expected him to go and be obedient to me but he turned around as soon as I expected and bent down to level with my eyes.

We were standing eye to eye and he smiled.

I felt his soft lips grazed my right cheek and I swear, my heart pounded like crazy.

I automatically closed my eyes and opened them when his lips left my cheek.

We were again face to face with each other.

With his towering height, he became my shield against the glare of the light of the street post.

"I love you, Shaniah. I'll text you as soon as I get home. That is in ten minutes."

He said then walked to his house, his hands inside his pockets.

I quickly locked the gate and went inside our house.

Both my parents are currently at their respective conventions while my younger sister is at her friend's.

I have our bedroom all to myself.

I kept turning on my bed and grinning like a fool.

Reagan has all the characteristics of a great guy.

He is your typical boy-next-door with his tall physique, hazel eyes, brush-up hair and a smile so mesmerizing.

And oh, he's smart, fun to be with and incredibly nice too!

Shocks! Oo na. Inaamin ko na!

Crush ko na nga 'ata ng tangkad na yun!

I covered my mouth with my pillow and stifled my scream.

Para na akong tanga dito.

Buti na lang wala si Shee kundi inasar na ako nun kanina pa!

I grabbed my phone and saw his last message before we bid goodbyes.

Shai My Love

Goodnight, ML.

I'll see you tomorrow.

⚘ I love you.

Oo, ang cheesy pero yung ngiti ko kanina pa hindi matanggal.

Frustrated that it's almost eleven in the evening, I sat on my bed and looked at my laptop.

It has been a while since I last posted any story or literary piece on Inknotes.

I eagerly stood up and opened my account.

Once logged in, I started to smile and pour my feelings out.

That Tall Love

I always knew that one day,
I will find a love that's true

Somehow, it made me smile
And realize that it'll soon come true

I met a guy that's sweet and nice
Never notice I'd fall so fast

I always look up to him
Not because of his height

But because his kindness radiates from within
And emanates such faithfulness & delight

I smiled finally knowing that his towering physique
Really does explains why I chose this tall love

Above everything else