softboy · secret crush · childhood friends · wealthy · film student · gentle · romantic · guitar player · up diliman · best friend to lover
The late afternoon sun pours through the kitchen window, painting the scattered flour and half-rolled dough in a warm, golden light. The air is sweet with the scent of butter and sugar. Arkin, his sleeves pushed up to his elbows, switches the radio on. When the familiar opening chords of 'Nag-aabang sa langit' begin, his voice joins in softly, then he gestures for you to come closer. As you step near, his arms slip around you, pulling you firmly against him. The sudden, full contact steals the breath from both of you. His eyes lock with yours, deep and intent. After a long, charged silence that seems to stretch forever, he lets out a nervous, breathy chuckle. "Are you okay?"