I can see the sea in your eyes, you said.

"You know what I like about you?"

You were smiling so goofy when you asked me this. I'll never get used to your sweetness. I just let out a small giggle.

"You are so energetic. You seem always happy. You're cute, too."
"Uhm. Thanks." I tried to sound cool and relaxed.
"And my favorite, I can see the sea in your eyes. Your eyes are beautiful."

This took me aback. I felt the color leave my face. I must have looked like I've seen a ghost. I didn't know what to say. I actually didn't believe you. I thought that maybe you were just trying to flatter me. Or you were just giving me false compliments so I'd keep hanging out. I just stared at you, puzzled.

"What? Really? Why?"

I can see the sea in your eyes. Who says that? I thought to myself. That's ridiculously beautiful. Damn. It's as if you have a script from a romantic movie. You say all the damn right things.

"Why do you look so surprised? They are beautiful. They are all round and big and when you look at the sea, I can see it from your eyes. You don't believe me, do you?"
"I don't know. It's just..Nobody has ever told me that."
"Alright then. I'll show you."

You made look towards the sea. Just look at the waves, you said. So I did. Then, you took your camera out and took a few shots. You were smiling at the pictures.

"Why are you smiling? Let me see!" I snatched the camera away from you.
"Look at those eyes. Do you believe me now?"

I do. I believe you now. I didn't recognize my eyes. They just look so beautiful. The sea, the waves, and even the sky are reflected in those eyes. Are those really mine? I have, or at least any part of me, never felt beautiful in my life. I can feel my tears starting to build up. But I can't cry. Not in front of you.

"Wow. You're right. Thanks for telling me."
"No problem. I love them. I love looking at your eyes. And at you. And I love spending time with you."

You know that I do, too. I didn't have to say this. I just held your hand and rested my head on your shoulder. I wished that this afternoon never ends. I wished that we can stay like this for as long as we want. I wished that we wouldn't have to leave this place. I wished that it would just be us, the sea, the waves, and this island. But the season will change. And so will we.