Chapter 17

Kianna POV

"Sooo are you up for tonight?" Hinabol ako ni Marck while I was on my way to BEG. I met him sa parking and he was asking if I could come to dinner with him. He's only my friend but I sometimes think he is making a move on me.

"No. But thanks for the offer though" I rejected. People sometimes think that he is courting me or something. But hell, I hate those rumors.

"What are you doing here anyways? Ang layo sa Taft ah" He decided to walk with me to BEG. Its already saturday and a week from now, its semi-finals.

"Doing a favor." I answered. I was actually on my way to meet Ate Ly. Si Fajardo kasi! She asked me to bring La Salle merch for her. Promise daw ni Aly na manonood sya ng game nila against UST and she won a bet or something kaya ayon. May kasama pang pagsuot ng green shirt

We entered BEG and kakatapos lang mag cooldown ng ALE. I walked with Marck towards them and tried to find ate Ly. Instead, I met Bea's gaze and she looked behind me where Marck was. There was... something different with her.

"Si ate Ly?" I asked Den.

"Ay surprise akala ko si Bea hahanapin" Den joked. Halatang inaasar si Bea

"Aw poor Bei" dagdag pa ni Jia. Bea just stood there pouting before she turned away trying to pick up the balls."Nagtatampo" Jia whispered. I chuckled. Bea has been courting me for 3 months already? Going 4?

"I came here for ate Ly. Can you hand this to her?" I gave Den the shirt Kim asked me to give. Den's eyes shot me a piercing look. Oh gosh. Do I sense jealousy?

"Came from Mika?" Den asked. Oh right. There was a fuss between Mika and ate Ly HAHAHA.

"I can assure you it didnt come from Ara's" I joked. Den tilted her head in confusion "It came from Kim. There was a bet eh. Staka no need to be threatened about Mika!" I chuckled. And months ago Den said that Ate Ly and her were just good friends. Great.

"Dennise!" Ate Ly came running towards us grabbing the shirt out of Den's hand and Den gave her a deadly stare"Hey dont give me that look love-..... Den. Its for a bet ok?" Did ate Ly just slipped? I heard Jia chuckle as she whispered to me

"That always happens" and Den and Ly were just staring at each other. As far as I can tell, Den was blushing.

"Love pala ha" asar ko sakanila. Ate Ly stood there while scratching her eyebrows, realizing she slipped

"Asus Marckianna pala ha" Bawi ni Den. And mukhang nasa likod lang si Bea at narinig nya. Dennise I swear-"Your turn para sumuyo" she said while I rolled my eyes.

"She is not ok. Help her will you?" I heard Jia asked before I made my way to Bea. Who was dumping the balls she picked up.

"Hey bei" I called for her but she just continued placing the balls sa storage"Bea" I continued calling her. This time she faced me. She looked very tired, it was horrible! Her eyes had dark circles around it and her eyes were puffy. "You're not getting enough rest?" I asked her with concern. I cupped her face and studied her face. We didn't see each other for a week because we were both busy. Pero sya, walang palya na nagchecheck at naguupdate parin sakin.

"Its just... I had a rough week" Bea muttered in a low voice.

"You didn't tell me. You always said that you were fine. Dapat nagsasabi ka, Bei" I told her and I buried her into a hug where she broke down.

"Training was extra rough today." Her voice was muffled but I could hear her."I didn't want you to worry" she added and her tears were threatening to fall."Im trying my best to manage my thesis and other schoolworks" she continued while I was holding her in my arms"5 hours. 5 hours of sleep this week. Just to keep up" and finally, her tears dropped and it continued to flow.

"Did you go home this week?" I asked. Because knowing Tita Det, she wouldn't allow Bei to go on like this.

"I stayed sa dorm" she said while still holding on to me like she was recharging"And here I see you after a grueling week. With Marck. You really came all the way from Taft for him?" Bea softly ranted while her face was still buried on my neck. I felt sorry for her. After a hell of a week. She has been through pain here."Its not like I have the right to complained diba? God Im just ranting nonsense" She parted away from the hug.

"Its not nonsense. Hey, today is friday. You could use some rest. Lets bring you back home" I softly said and guided her to the dugout so that she could shower and get dressed from her training gear. While I, patiently waited outside

"Bei looked terrible this week. With all the things that was going on..... ang tatag nga nya para makapagtraining padin" ate Ly said while she sat next to me."We tried to help her. But she would always deny us." Ate Ly continued.

"What happened?" I asked ate curiously

"College got into her. There was so much to handle kasi. She started failing her major quizzes this week. Then, she got loaded with her thesis. Tapos may grueling training pa every morning and night." Kwento ni ate Ly. Oo nga. It was too much of her to handle. Especially if you're a student athlete with all those eyes around and and semi finals is also coming up."

"She's lucky to have you" after some long pause, ate Ly spoke up.

"Maybe its the other way around" I smiled. and ate Ly chuckled.

Bea walked out from the dugout and flashed me a small smile.

"You waited" sabi nya sakin once I got near her.

"Of course I would. Lets bring you home?" I guided her to my car and drove her to her house

————————"Bei,Bei" I softly called her. She fell asleep on our way here. I couldn't blame her. 5 hours of sleep this week is harsh.

Her eyes slowly opened up. She was still groggy and could definitely want more sleep.

"Come on, Bei. Just a few steps and you can sleep on your bed" I cooed her. I got off the car and tried getting her out. When she did, I guided her inside where I met tita Det.

"Kianna! Its good to see you" Tita greeted me and gave me a hug. She turned and looked at her daughter who was half awake already"What happened?" She asked.

"She had a rough week, tita. She really needs rest" I answered. She asked me to guide Bea up to her room while she prepared lunch for us.

"Bea, get some sleep ok?" I whispered when she layed on her bed. I took her shoes off so that she would be comfortable.

"Thank you, princess" she muttered. And leaned down and kissed her temple but she pulled me before I could even leave"I wanna be in your arms again. I feel safe there" she said. I just smiled and lay on her bed while she fell into my arms. It felt like I was her strength. Jusko Im falling hard for her! She could feel my heart beating fast right now!

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I opened my eyes and it was already 11am. I slept for a good 3 hours there. I felt weight in my arms and I see a sleeping beadel on it. It was a peaceful sight. She looked like a sleeping angel. This was one of the few times I actually got to stare at her up close. Her eyebags were still evident but atleast she got some rest.

For the past few months, she never failed to check up on me everyday when she has the chance. She would also occasionally bring me food if she knows im craving it. Every game day, she was there to support me. And after games, she would treat me out. Bea would write poems and send it to me on her free times. And she would never fail to make me feel special. She was pouring so much effort. Taking care of her was the least I could do. But what I appreciate the most is the little things. She remembers those little facts about me. One time, she tried to learn how to play the guitar because she remembers that I love acoustic music too. Gosh a fool wouldn't fall for her!

"Mmmmm" Bea woke up. Her eyes were greeted with mine. I was holding my head with one arm and the other was holding bea close. I smiled at her and she sent one back too

"Are you feeling better?" I asked. And she nodded.

"You look beautiful" she muttered causing me to chuckle. Hays she never fails.

"I know. You always say that" and both of us chuckled. I felt butterflies in my stomach. I wonder, ano kayang pakiramdam to wake up everyday with her by my side? Hays Kianna you're falling way too hard.

"Are you some kind of energy?" She asked"Because you're all I need when Im tired" she said. Bea with her cheesy lines. Its cheesy, but it works. She would always use that to make me smile

"Were you jealous?" I asked suddenly. It just came to my mind.

"When? Kanina?" She asked and I nodded"Well......uhm....kind of. Im sorry" she said. Her cheeks were having a hint of pink on them.

"Why would you say sorry? Dont be" I assured her and grabbed her hand and held it"You know that Marc and I are friends right?" I clarified but she just avoided eye contact."What you see on social media about us isnt true, bei" I had a hint that she was seeing all those rumors about us. And this might be the first time Bea got jealous after a long time hahaha

"It sure looks real" she muttered bitterly causing me to laugh

"Wow ha. When Jhobea, Jibea, Thirbea was all around the media, did I assume it was real?" I asked.

"Well yeah, you assumed Jho was my girl. Then you thought Thirdy was my boyfriend. Angels dont lie diba" she is right though. I chuckled.

"Basta. This" I said while I held her hand against my chest. She could probably feel my heart beating fast"This goes crazy for you" I said and I see her smile while blushing. She even tries to cover it with a pillow. But it only made her look like a baby tho.

"Kilig sya eh" I tease her. But then there was already a knock on the door. Perfect way to ruin the moment. Joke

"Ate kimchieeee lets eat na daw" I heard Keanne call. I looked at Bea and she was biting her lips.

"We should go-" She said. But before she could finish, I closed the gap between us and gave her a smack. I couldn't stop myself ok??? She was biting her lip for godsake! I stood up grinning while looking at a shocked Bea

"Next time, dont bite your lips infront of me, bei" I whispered before making my way to held her up