Everything

Since Rapha left me in the bleachers earlier, I haven't been able to find him even when it's vacant and recess, I've been wandering around the campus. When I go to their room, there are only empty people, but their bag and his bag are still there.

I came home with a frown on my face with a long snout. Even while I'm cooking, I'm eating too much. Are you not going to feel weak if you don't see the one who makes you strong for a few hours?

" Anica, eat first before you leave, " I called my brother's attention.

I looked at the wall clock attached above the part of our tv. I looked back at Anica who was busy working, she glared at me a bit. As if he didn't like what I said. I sighed as I placed the food I served on the dining table.

I watched him put on his shoes with a three inch heel. I don't know about this brother of mine. Suddenly, I asked him where he was going. I'm just curious and concerned! Of course, even if he says that his destination is nearby, it's still dangerous on the way, wouldn't it be nice if someone always drove him home!

" Where are you going? Don't stay too late on the road because it's dangerous, " I reminded him before sitting down.

I looked at her black tube and denim skirt. He immediately continued wearing a white longline blazer. He raised an eyebrow at me as if he was asking me ' what are you looking at? ' So I also raised an eyebrow at him.

" Where are you going? Anica, stop your attitude, huh? If something bad happens to you, I'll be my cargo, " I said annoyed.

He made a face before walking briskly to the seat across from me. He ate without saying a word, his forehead still frowning. I'm the one concerned, why does he still seem angry?

" There are many children on the road who don't have anything to eat and then you who have something to eat meet your eyebrows? Oh! come on Anica, " I said irritated before drinking water.

" It's just my friend's birthday so I'm leaving, " he replied before chewing.

" Then tell me where you're going, not the one you frowned at immediately. I'm not going to stop you from going anywhere as long as you're responsible. Text me the address and contact number of his birthday, " I sniffed the cellphone that was by his side .

" I'm going home, Sister. " He answered irritated.

I dreamed, I can't do anything about what he will do in life as long as I always remind him that he knows right from wrong. Because the more I restrict him, the more he will lose.

" As long as you know right from wrong. Text me the address and contact number as long as you update me if you're going home or not so I know if I should lock the gate or what, "

She nodded, I watched her hurry to eat. Why did he still eat when he went to his birthday to eat?

I chuckled, " Why did you eat? I mean, you're going to your birthday, right? "

She rolled her eyes " You 're feeding me, aren't you? So I ate, " she pointed to her plate .

" Don't allow that, Kaela, " I turned to Mint who had just entered the door. " You're going to drink again, why don't you just review our exam next week, maybe you're just forgetting? " He turned to Anica, who was still struggling.

I turned to Mint in annoyance, I almost fell off the chair when I saw who was behind him walking with his hand in his pocket. I stood up in a panic to meet them. My heart starts to beat faster because of so much fun!

" Uhm, Why did you come to visit? " I asked Magen but I was looking at Rapha who was also vying with me.

I immediately felt the softening of my knee. Why does he like to suppress me with his presence? Just like earlier when we were in the cafeteria! Magen and I were supposed to be the only ones but he showed up, which is not bad. Why doesn't he just suppress me that when I wake up in the morning he wants me?

" What are you talking about? Mint and I can eat that one here, " he turned to Rapha.

I looked at Rapha who suddenly crossed his arms over his chest. He even raised an eyebrow at me as if I was the one who stayed in his house.

" You are trespassing, " I joked.

Magen just glared and walked straight to the dining table. I turned to Rapha who sipped a little. I looked at him, nothing has changed in what he's wearing.. nothing has changed, he still likes me.

" You just got home from school? Come sit down, " I pointed to the sofa.

I looked at her blouse without a trace of entanglement. He nodded and sat on the sofa.

" Have you eaten yet, " his husky voice made me freeze. " Eat first, I'm just here. Don't mind me and take your time, " he pointed to the dinning table.

" Mint and I will go with you on that birthday, Anica! If your sister allows you, I won't be mad at my godmother," Magen yelled at Anica, who was in pain.

I looked at my brother who was looking at me and looked at the man next to me as if he was waiting for me to introduce him.

" Have you eaten yet or do you want to join us? "

He shook his head and smiled at me like it's really fine.

" Go on, I ate before coming here, " he answered.

I nodded " Alright, " I pointed to the dinning table " Eat me first if you want to watch TV," I pointed to the mini cabinet under the TV stand "The remote is inside the mini cabinet, " I smiled at him.

He just nodded, Even though I didn't want to, I turned my back. Maybe I can eat faster?

" Yes! My brother and I will go with you, Anica " shouted Mint while stabbing a hot dog with a fork. " We are not going to cause trouble! " He shouted.

I sat in my seat, They even turned to me as if wondering why I returned to my seat.

" Sister, who's that? " Anica was mildly curious before snorting Rapha's behavior.

I also turned around, His intense gaze! I looked at Anica in annoyance. He didn't even say he was looking at it!

" My crush, " I answered excitedly. " Eat now, "

I looked at Magen and Mint who were grabbing the glass of juice that I made earlier. Too lazy to just get a plate, not done yet!

" Your crush? " He asked with a frown " What year is he? " with a bite of food.

I nodded while smiling. In the way I smiled, he frowned as if he hated my reaction. Duh! Just proud!

" Third year college, " I bit my lip before glancing back at the man who was now playing with his finger.

He looked at me before running his fingers through his frizzy hair. He raised an eyebrow at me before grinning.

What is he grinning about?

" Third year college?! " Anica shouted.

I closed my eyes curious to see Mint and Magen looking at us who were stuck arguing. I looked at Rapha checking if he heard it, Oh yeah.. He does hear it!

" Are you talking about Rapha? " Magen asked softly just enough for us at the table to hear.

" So Rapha is his name? He looks hot, but is it true that he's in third year college? Do you have a crush? You're only 19. I mean, your child is for him. How old is he? " Anica asked one after another.

He lowered the kutsaka he was holding and pressed his palms together before placing his elbow on the table.

Magen chuckled " She's too young for him. I knew he's around 23? Not sure but I know we're the same age, " she pointed to Rapha.

" Five years gap? Song, " Mint said.

I looked at him badly. How about five years? I put down the spoon I was holding and looked at them with glazed eyes. I crossed my arms and simply clenched my fist which they noticed.

" What's wrong with our age gap? The others are more than 20 years apart," I insisted.

They nodded lazily and looked at each other before shaking their heads while grinning as if they thought what I said was crazy. Am I really going crazy?

I just watched Anica eat while my brain was floating. I simply turned around in the living room and almost burned myself sitting down to see his glaring eyes. He raised his brows as if he was asking what right do I have to look at him ?

I straightened up and continued eating. Why do I seem to be sweating again? Is it because there is no air conditioner here in the living room? Because there are many people? Or because of Rapha I've caught looking at me? Why does he have this effect on me?

" I said we will go with Anica and it's final whether you like it or not, " Magen said authoritatively.

I turned to him while chewing. He drank in front of him while his eyes went back and forth to his brother who was nodding and to Anica who was all tired.

" Magen, Let Anica let her have her freedom. Besides, she already knows right from wrong," I defended my sister.

Anica immediately grinned before arrogantly tossing her hair. Magen and Mint looked at me with raised eyebrows as if they really didn't like what I said.

" And what time will he be home? he pointed at Anica. " Maybe he'll get used to always wandering around and drinking for pete's sake Anica! You're just 17!" He shouted.

Both Anica and I were surprised by Magen's cry. This friend of mine's face was almost red as he glared at me.

Mint chuckled, " Kuya, don't shout, we're at the table. Anica, we'll go with you if you want, we won't show your friends, "

" It's up to you, as long as you don't show up, maybe those guards will tease me. Later, no one will court me because of you," said Anica.

I immediately choked because of what he said. I was about to reach for the water in front of me when I suddenly reached out.

" Shit! Be careful, Yves. " Rapha said worriedly.

He held out the glass he was holding in my hand. My hand was even shaking when I took the glass he held out. While I was drinking, I could hear the strong beating of my heart again. Why is there a time when I feel so comfortable next to him but there is a time like this? My system is failing again because of his sudden appearance. Why didn't he just sit quietly?

" Thanks," I put the glass on the table and tried to look away.

I stood up to put away the food. Anica's lips looked at me back to the man standing by my side. I simply looked at him, both hands were already inside his slacks pocket. I immediately looked away and Magen and I met our eyes, who was smiling but also looking at the man beside me with surprise.

" Are you going somewhere? " Rapha asked.

I thought he was asking me, but when I looked at him, he came even closer to me while his eyes were on my brother who had not yet processed what he was asked. I immediately looked away and fixed the food. I also took Anica's because she was done.

I walked to the kitchen, I raised an eyebrow at Rapha who followed me while waiting for my brother's answer. The house is not that big, so the kitchen and dining area are close together.

" Why are you following Kaela, brother Rapha? Are you a dog or what? " Mint teased, which immediately caught Rapha's eyes because of her wincing.

" I'm just going to my friend's birthday, " Anica answered politely, surprising Magen and Mint.

I even stopped washing the dishes just to catch a glimpse of my brother who showed respect.

I mean she does have respect for other people, Magen and I are just closed so she doesn't say po and opo anymore so we were surprised.

" Did I hear right? " I asked.

Anica rolled her eyes " Whatever, " she murmured.

" Let's go Anica so we can go home early. Why are you still going there? I mean why don't you just take a second and look at what you're wearing!" Magen yelled again.

" Don't yell at Anica and stop stopping her what to wear. That's what she wants so let her," I answered.

" Look at that," he pointed to Anica's clothes, who immediately stood up, " You can see that, what the hell? Your brother will be rude later!"

"Lower your voice. Don't yell at Yves, Magen," we were silenced when Rapha snapped.

I looked at him with a frown, he immediately looked away as if he didn't expect what he said. Why is he acting like this again? I mean why is he claiming to be someone who cares about me?

" It's just mine, Why don't you change the clothes you're going to wear? Why the clothes like that? Is that still called clothes? Later you'll be rude because of what you're wearing. I'm just worried, okay? " Magen insisted.

Anica stormed towards me as if she was asking for help. I looked at what he was wearing. That's style!

I sighed " I know you're just concerned too Magen but let her do whatever she wants.. let her wear whatever she wants. Like what I said, she knows right from wrong. If someone insults her it's not her fault. Rude is rude, there's nothing we can do about it,"

They immediately fell silent because of what I said.

" Let's go," Mint interrupted the silence.

I nodded " Take care, " I told them.

Anica and Mint immediately nodded to me before walking away. I looked at Magen who scratched his head, he mouthed 'sorry'. I just laughed and nodded so he turned around.

I came back to my senses when I remembered who we were left at home. I walked over to the sofa and sat down only to hear my chest pounding. I brushed my hair and stood back closer to the mini cabinet before picking up the remote. I walked over to the sofa and sat down.

I glance at Rapha, He was just standing where he was standing earlier while watching my every move. It was like electricity ran through my system from the way he looked.

" Sit down, " I ordered hesitantly.

He nodded at me and walked, I thought he was going to sit on the other sofa but he sat next to me. I felt an electric shock when our skin touched because his arm hit mine.

" Are you mad at me? " he said with his serious gaze and voice.

I looked at him in wonder and even though it was hard, I tried to resist his system-debilitating gaze because I felt like I just wanted to close my eyes and lean on him. I adjusted my sitting position, I rested my elbow on the throw pillow I placed on my thigh before looking at him.

I shook my head " No, " I smiled awkwardly.

I feel like my heart is going to explode because I'm next to him. Next to me is the man who makes me feel strange emotions!

He adjusted his seat, He looked at the tv before looking back at me.

" I thought you're mad at me because I left you on the bleachers earlier,"

What about you if I get angry? Are you worried about my feelings? Why do I seem to start assuming something else? Did he realize that he's now in love with me?

I chuckled " Small thing, I'm not shallow enough to get angry just because of that. By the way, Why are you here? " I asked full of hope.

He looked at me straight in the eyes as if there was a spark connecting us so that no one would let go of the gaze. I immediately felt my throat dry up while watching his beautiful eyes staring at me.

He shrugged " I just want to see you, " he flashed his beautiful smile. " Is it bad? " and then he bit his lower lips.

I looked away, Did he what? What does this mean?!

I was swallowing one after another because I couldn't find words. I could immediately feel the softening of my knee. Why would I want him to fall to me even though I knew it was impossible to happen?

Maybe he's really my everything? He's the everything that I want and my heart will want.