As agreed, me and Marc pretended to be “in a relationship”, the next thing I knew, I was dragged into a mall and I walk myself to the bookstore because I have to buy a new envelope.

I don’t know If I’m going to be excited or not, I’m filled with mixed emotions and I walk back to my friends with my mind confused and feeling uneasy.

I saw him, and he’s wearing pink while I’m wearing blue; great , this is going to be a pink and blue tandem.

Me: Hi!

Marc: Hi babe! Wouldn’t you mind if you give me a kiss on my cheek?

I blushed, he’s really into the game and his acting skills are good.

Me: huh? Uh… stop it Marc.

Goodness help me.

He laughed.

We walk together and at first it was really awkward, he volunteered to help me transfer my notes to a newly purchased envelope and carried my files, just like what lovers do. He’s really a gentleman, he asked me questions and I asked him too, we somehow got along and I got to know that he’s into basketball and playing LAN games. Later, we entertained ourselves at the arcade, I played Dance Revolution and Exceed again because I feel nostalgic about my addiction dancing and playing with my Tres Marias friends: Gabee and Liane.

I danced to the beat of the song while stepping on the right arrows, I suddenly remembered those tricks that me and my friends made, it’s so good to play again.

“Babe, let me take care of you, need water? A handkerchief?”

I suddenly realized that he’s there at the back watching me, oh my gosh, I forgot I have a date! And… goodness I’m sweating.

Good thing I didn’t smell that bad.

“You know what , you’re really amazing babe.” He said.

“Thanks… “ I said.

“So, do you fell in-love with her Marc?” Janelle asked.

“Yep.. she’s a good dancer, I didn’t know that.” He said to Janelle.

“Did you see that Claire?” I said.

“ Yeah, but next time, do it with the outfit and the right shoes just like what you told me.” Claire said.

“Sure.” I said.

We walked around until we decided to eat dinner, as usual, I seated beside Marc and Janelle in front of me. Later on, Janelle asked a favor to Marc to refill her gravy cup.

Me: I can’t take this anymore.

Bea: What?

Me: This. If it weren’t for Marc, this burger has already been inside my stomach a minute ago. I have to eat properly because of what you guys told me.

Claire: What did we tell you?

Me: You know, what should I and shouldn’t do, I had my list here somewhere.

Janelle: You brought it with you? Lol.

Me: Yeah, let me read… hmm… dress properly, eat properly, walk straight… wait let me eat this burger for a while don’t you?

Claire: Marc wouldn’t mind of your manner of eating.

Me: Oh..

I took a huge bite and I feel the sauce dripping on the side of my lips and I lick it. What a glorious feeling of being a glutton.

Bea: Marc’s coming.

I immediately munch properly and hastily hide the list.

All of my friends look at me ridiculously, forcing to hide their laughs.

When we finished eating dinner, Janelle took pictures of Me and Marc together as a proof to the dare. After that, we walked around the mall and Bea ordered us to hold each other’s hands. Marc immediately put his left arm around me, his other hand guiding my right hand to interlock his left hand; All of my friends were in hysterics.

Crazy people.

Later, we decided to go home, me and Marc walked side by side but not that close since I impose myself ten centimeters distance against him, when my friends looked back and gave us deadly stares, me and Marc immediately hold hands.

Me: So how are you?

Marc: I’m fine.

Me: So you wouldn’t mind getting into this crazy dare?

Marc: yeah, but actually it feels really awkward at first but I’m getting the hang of it.

Me: Me too, but I’m getting comfortable with your company, you’re really friendly.. and you know what I apologize if you get dragged into this crazy dare.

Marc: It’s okay, I can do it. It’s easy as one two three.

We waited for the right route vehicle for me and Bea to ride, Janelle, Claire and Marc will go home together.

Bea choose the exact route and I said that we should take other routes to go home early, Bea pretended to be uninterested and persuaded Marc to do another sweet thing. Marc obeyed and interlock his fingers and mine’s, then put them inside his left jean pocket.

It means he doesn’t want to let me go.

Good actor.

When Bea got satisfied she agreed to take another route jeep for us to go home, I kissed Janelle and Claire goodbye (which is unusal for me to do it) and I hugged Marc goodbye.

Marc: How about me? I too deserve a kiss from my babe.

I stepped on the riser of the vehicle and said.

“You want? Unfortunately I have to go.”

I bade them all farewell ; Me and Bea are finally on our way to our own homes.

Looks like this dare wouldn’t be so bad to participate in.