I wasn't sure if you were serious when you said this. But actually, even I would pick myself over that middle-aged, tall, and thin woman dancing ungracefully beside the DJ. Not that I admire myself too much, but she just looked stoned, wasted, and lost. All at the same time.
I just looked at you and laughed. "Yeah?"
You smiled a little. We continued drinking and dancing. We sang out loud as if we own the song. I kept on thinking about things to talk about. I was a bit scared that you might wander around the club and look for other people to talk to because I'm boring. After two songs, I still couldn't think. But you were still there. You didn't leave. I started to feel comfortable.
"You want another drink?"
You asked me as you saw me gulped the last of my Vodka Sprite.
"Um. Sure"
"All right. Let's get a beer!"
You walked towards the bar. I just followed. I felt like I had to 'cos I was the one who invited you to come with me and my friends to this club.
"This is on me!"
I managed to mumble a "thanks" as you handed me the beer. We went back dancing. The music got louder so we couldn't really talk. It was okay, though. I was sure that you wouldn't leave this time. No reason, I just felt sure.
A few songs afterwards, you asked me to roam around the club to meet new people. I can see this is your thing. Going around, talking to people, making new friends. I know that this is my thing, too. But I wasn't feeling like it tonight. So, I just followed you around, unexcited.
You started talking to some random guys. I was laughing a little 'cos I felt that these men thought you are hitting on them. As we walked away from their table, I told you that.
"I think those boys like you."
"What?!" You looked puzzled. Smiling nervously.
"Yeah. I really think they do." I was giggling.
"Nooo waaaay!"
I couldn't help but look at your face when you said this. You have a great smile. Your eyes were smiling, too. We started laughing. Really loud, like we were old friends. You stopped and just stared me.
"Wanna go out and get some fresh air?"
Should I? I was trying to think quickly. I was still undecided, but whatever.
"Sure. Let's go."
"But it's drizzling out."
"Do you mind the drizzle?" you asked. "I kind of wanna sit on the shore."
"No. I don't" I actually do. But I was being a push-over so whatever.
It's really dark now. We walked far enough from the club. Far enough from its loud music. Now, it's quiet. Just the waves crashing on the sand.
"I love the beach."
I can see that you do. I looked at the waves. Though there is nothing to see tonight, I still looked. I can feel you're looking at me.
"Me, too. The waves are just..." Lightnig struck and thunder rumbled. I had to stop. I get nervous with lightning and thunder.
"Hahahaha! You should've seen your face! You were really scared! You are so cute!"
I didn't know if you were making fun of me or giving me a compliment. I laughed, too.
"As I was saying, the waves are just relaxing. They're beautiful."
"Yeah. You are, too."
And now, you are making me feel nervous. In a good way, I guess. I let out a small smile.
"Have you ever heard about deja vu?" You asked.
"Yes I have. Why?"
"When I was in a club in another country, I met this girl."
Oh. I guess this guy really likes clubbing. And meeting girls. This is what I thought.
"We were just both at the bar, not dancing. We started talking and we sort of clicked. I didn't notice that two hours have already passed."
You are a good talker, that's why. I know I should listen to your story but my thoughts keep butting in.
"We decided to go outside to get some fresh air. And we talked again." You started smiling a little. I think it's because you think I can already see the deja vu in your story.
"And then, after hours of talking again, her friends started looking for her. They were already calling her cell. They sent messages saying that they left her already. Hahaha. We were both panicking at that time."
"So, what did you do?" I asked. I'm getting used to the sound of your voice. It was deep, but somehow, still sounded like a boy.
"So, I decided to take her where she needs to be. We took the bus and I dropped her off her friends' place. The sun has already risen that time. Before I left her, we kissed." You looked at me as you said the word "kissed". My heart started beating faster.
I tried playing it cool. "So where's the deja vu? Do you think my friends are looking for me? Are they gonna leave me?" I tried joking. But I'm really really really nervous now. I didn't know where to look because you were just staring at me. Like there's something you want to say. You looked so serious. But you were smiling a little.
"No. It's not that. It's this."
I can see you moving your face closer to mine. I didn't know what to do. Should I look away? Should I stand up and run? Should I push your face away? I couldn't decide so I just stopped thinking. I just sat there, looking at your eyes. I felt my face burning as your nose touched mine. I just closed my eyes. And waited. My hands started sweating. I think my eyelids are twitching. I can feel my lips trembling. They stopped as we kissed.
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