Shino was losing his temper while he waited for his beloved girl. They both knew and were well aware about their feelings for each other. Though he still couldn't believe that someone like him could ever be liked by someone he fell in love with. And for their date, he set up a little tent and inside was a 32-inches flat screen TV and a bunch of CDs. This was their favourite hobby as well as when they met each other for the first time.
Not a little while longer, Czar Josephina came, wearing an off-shoulder pink dress. His heart raised and his palms began to sweat the moment she greeted him.
"So… movie marathon again?", the young woman asked after she examined the tent they were about to enter.
Shino finally snapped out of it and nervously signaled her to come inside the tent. There were a bunch of pillows and blankets, as well as some chips and soda. She sat down and tapped the empty space beside her while staring at Shino indicating that he should sit down beside her. Restlessly, he sat down.
"S-So… what do you want to watch first?" Restlessly, he asked as he sat down beside her. The tent was perfect for two to share, but the pillows made the place narrow so the two had no space between them.
"Lemme see…" the girl with rosy cheeks examined the pile. Shino was staring at her and admired her lips as well as her eyes that were shining.
Czar checked the stash and encountered a bunch of old movies. Ever since the outbreak started, all shows were canceled. After looking, it took her awhile and pulled out the copy of the movie, "Titanic".
"Didn't you already watch this?", Shino asked and had to turn the tv on for them to start watching.
"I did. I just want to rewatch it for old time sake", Czar said and put the disk to the DVD and opened a bag of chips.
Then soon, they played the movie and started streaming. Shino opened a whole pack of Doritos and put it in front of the both of them. As they watched and enjoyed the movie, Czar rested her head on Shino's shoulder. Shino's heartbeat raised, making him unable to enjoy the movie. After all these years they've been in a mutual understanding relationship, he still couldn't seem to be as calm as a river when she's around. It's because he has an insecurity that what if he would disappoint her to make her leave him. However, in Czar's case, she doesn't seem to be like that at all. She enjoyed every time they hung out; from movie marathon to stargazing.
For about two hours they were watching, Czar wrapped her arms around Shino and poked him on his cheeks. "Hey… I feel a bit cold."
"Oh… okay then", Shino wrapped his right arm around her waist and cuddled her.
"I can feel your heart", Czar giggled and hugged him back. "It's going 'ba-dum, ba-dum' real hard every second. Are you nervous?"
"Well… a bit. It's just my first time to hug like this", answered Shino who obviously had his first time.
"Oh, do you think we should do this more often?" Czar teased but with the thought of that it could help him to relax when she was around.
"E-eh? Isn't that weird since, you are not my girlfriend yet?" Shino stuttered about the sudden boldness that the girl in his arms showed.
"Nope… definitely not", Czar replied directly.
"I think it's weird..." Shino said being a gentleman as always.
"In that case… you wanna be my boyfriend for real?" Czar suddenly said while her face flushed but looked at him directly.
"What!?? Wait… you really like me?" Shino could be so dense when it comes to Czar. The answer was right in front of him all the time, and he just realized it just now.
"Nope… I love you", she replied with her hand on his chest. She felt a sudden beat while completely unaware that her hand was there. "Ha! I felt your heart skip a beat."
"Oh shit, no it didn't." Shino tried to bluff but his face sold him off.
"Oh come on… you cant hide anything from your girlfriend." Czar teased again to make him blush even more.
Shino awkwardly smiled and looked down. Czar kissed him on his cheeks and made him flustered. He then finally had enough courage to look at her eyes and kissed her on her forehead.
"I love you more." Czar said while staring back. They both turned red and officially started dating. As they finished the movie and made both of them cry even though they already watched it. Though they laughed because of how ridiculous they looked when in tears.
Shino walked his girlfriend back to her room while holding her hand. As she entered the door, she looked back at him and showed her warmest smile.
"Goodnight Shino… I love you." She almost closed the door when she remembered something. "Oh yeah, don't stay up late again tonight okay? I don't want you getting sick because of your hard work."
"Copy that ma'am, goodnight and… I love you." He finally had the strength to tell her what he really feels.
They waved their goodbyes and Shino jumped silently to celebrate his victory. He ran back to his room, meeting Rhianna on the way while staring at her wrists.
"Rhianna! You won't believe what just happened!", he said while tapping the girl's shoulders.
"Oh hey! I got news for you as well!", she said with her cheeks still blushing.
"Okay who's first? Me first! So, me and Czar are already official and started dating as of today! Can you believe it! Someone like her, falling in love with me." Impatiently he said with his eyes shining as he jumped around like a little rabbit.
"Oh really?! Congratulations! But mine's better! Look…" She showed her wrists, wearing the bracelet that Nix made for her. "This is a very personalized bracelet and Nix gave it to me. And look at this gem, this is a prism!"
"Oh wow! That's really cool!" Shino said and pulled his phone to turn the flashlight on to see if it was true. Suddenly a familiar voice came cutting in.
"I see you both enjoyed your day!"
Both the mad scientists turned around and greeted Zhackary with very messy hair.
"Woah Zhack! What happened to you?" Shino asked and was surprised with his leader's look.
"Is that lipstick on your lips?" Rhianna pouted and she thought that he kissed another girl and that she cheated on Keisha.
"HEY IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK IT WAS. It's… a long story. Anyway, you guys should be in your room sooner. Anyways, I am glad you enjoyed the day. You guys deserve it all." Zhackary suddenly flushed out of embarrassment.
"Yes, thank you Z for this wonderful opportunity." Shino showed his gratitude by bowing. He touched his right cheek and smiled.
"If I could vote, I will vote for you as the president of the Philippines." Rhianna smiled at Zhackary.
"Geez guys stop that. So, I should get going. Good night you two."
"Nighty night sir", greeted Rhianna and messed his hair more.
"Have a nice trip… to your bedroom." Shino jokingly said and they let him go with him wiping his face.
They all proceeded to their rooms and called it the night. Rhianna couldn't stop thinking about Nix's cute reactions as she stared at her bracelet while taking a nice steamy shower. On the other hand, Shino couldn't sleep due to the last confession he had been to. In the end, his promise to Czar was never fulfilled and he fell asleep by 2:00 am. Same as Rhianna who was fantasizing about her marriage with Nix and having two babies with him.