Chapter 5

Devon came home around eight. Sam took her home. Since her house, or the Castillo's house, is two blocks away from his house. "Devon, I had a great time," sabi ni Sam, looking straight into Devon's eyes. "Me too. Thanks ha," sabi ni Devon, smiling. "Good night," sabi ni Sam, opening his arms for a hug."Good night," whispered Devon, while hugging Sam. Sam started to walk, but he turned around one more time. He waved at Devon before walking away again. Devon entered the house smiling huge. But her smile faded, when she saw James sitting on the sofa, his eyes burning with anger. She decided to ignore him. But he stood up and grabbed her arm. "James bitawan mo ako! Nasasaktan na ako ha!" galit na bulong ni Devon. Ayaw nyang magising ang nanay nya at si Kyra na maagang natutulog. "Do you know what time is it? It's eight o'clock! What if something bad happens to you on your way home huh?" galit na sabi ni James. "Hinatid ako ni Sam. At wala naman pong nangyaring masama sa akin, SIR James," sabi ni Devon, emphasizing the word sir. "Sam? Eh what if he does something bad to you. Like rape you or something?" James said, looking a bit hurt and angry. "Si Sam mabuting tao. Hindi sya gagawa ng ganon," pagtatangol naman ni Devon. "Stop seeing that guy. Stop talking to him," utos ni James. "Ayoko. Kaibigan ko yung tao," sabi ni Devon. "If you don't stop talking to him, I'll.....I'll.......," nauutal na sabi ni James. "You'll what?" galit na tanong di Devon. "I'll kiss you," James said, looking dead serious. "Kahit anong sabihin mo, kakausapin at kakaibiganin ko pa rin si Sam," matapang na sabi ni Devon, pero sa totoo lang kinakabahan sya. "Well, you left me with no choice," sabi ni James. He kissed Devon. At first, it was a plain kiss, but after a few seconds, he started Frenching Devon. Devon was surprised. Hindi nya inaasahan na ganoon ka-galing humalik ni James. Nakarinig sila ng tunog ng mga paa sa itaas kaya biglang lumayo si James. Natauhan naman si Devon at sinampal nya si James. Tumakbo sya papuntang kwarto nya at ni-lock ang pinto.

"Ano yun? First and second kiss ko kay James. At ang bilis ng tibok ng puso ko. Diba si Sam na ang gusto ko? Pero bakit parang ang saya-saya ko kanina? James, bakit pa kasi kailangan mong bumalik?" isip ni Devon

"Wow. My first and second kiss is Devon. I admit that I dated a few girls back in Australia, but I never kissed any of them. I know it's weird. Devon might hate me more now. But that kiss felt so right...." isip ni James.

Today is friday. Last day ng school this week. Sinubukan ni James kausapin si Devon ng araw na yun, pero palagi na lang syang iniiwasan ng babae.

Pagdating nya sa school, nakita nya si Devon at Sam na magkausap. "Dude, stop staring," sabi ni Ivan. "I can't help it," sabi ni James. "Is it possible that you, James Castillo, the official playboy of Australia is in love with Devon?" sabi ni Bret, a bit jokingly. "Yeah....." sambit ni James sa maliit na boses. Di na rin nagulat ang dalawang kaibigan nya. Nung nasa Australia sila, walang ibang bukang-bibig si James kundi Devon. Pero nakikita nila ngayon na nasasaktan ang kaibigan nila. At wala silang magawa.

Samantala sina Sam at Devon ay masayang nag-uusap. "Devon, are you free tommorow?" tanong ni Sam. "Oo. Bakit?" sabi naman ni Devon. "Uhm, I want to ask you for a date. The normal date. Kung papayag ka. Kung ayaw mo naman, pwede ring friendly date," sabi ni Sam na namumula. "Sure. And okay lang sa akin na normal date," sabi ni Devon na nakangiti. "YES!!!" sigaw ni Sam. Nagtinginan ang mga studyante kay Sam. "Sorry," sabi nya na nahiyang bigla. Tawa naman ng tawa si Devon.

"As long as you're happy Devon, I won't interfere. That's my promise to myself," sabi ni James sa sarili nya.