Crimson Sleuth ( COMPLETED )

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WISH

"IS THERE A space in your heart for someone else?"

I can hear my heartbeat racing through my ears. I stopped brushing my fingers on Blaise's hair. I tilted my head to gaze at Lincoln.

"Say that again?"

"You heard me, Gravity."

"Gago ba ikaw?"

He heaved a frustrated sigh, "Confessing inside a prison cell is the last thing I thought I'd ever do. Surprise though, I'm about to do it."

"Eh?" magtatanong sana ako kung ano ba ang ibig niyang sabihin nang may narinig kaming tumutugtog na kanta.

This night is sparkling, don't you let it go. I'm wonderstruck, dancing around all alone. I'll spend forever wondering if you know. I was enchanted to meet you~

We both turned our heads to the officers only to see them watching us while eating a popcorn. I don't even know where they got the popcorn.

They were all staring at us with a smile plastered on their faces. Creepy. Nakita ko ang officer na nag-arrest sa 'min kanina na may hawak na Bluetooth speaker.

"What the heck?" bulalas ni Lincoln. Napahilamos siya sa mukha niya, "Why am I surrounded with weird people?"

Binato ko si Lincoln ng sapatos ko at tumama 'yon sa mukha niya. Bullseye! "Ano nga ulit 'yong sinasabi mo?"

Sinamaan niya ako ng tingin. "Forget I mentioned it. Just sleep."

He hugged his knees and put his head in between. Mukhang matutulog na nga ang letche. I averted my eyes on the officers at nakasimangot na rin sila.

"Hala kayo, ginalit niyo," pananakot ko sa kanila. Napangiwi ang mga ito at tinigil na 'yong kanta. "May idea ba kayo kung ano mini-mean niya?"

The officer who arrested us laughed, "Mga kabataan nga naman ngayon. Manhid,"

Manhid? Numb? "Officer, nag-drugs ba kayo ni Lincoln? I can't seem to understand what you guys are talking about,"

The officer sniggered, "Hija, baka ikaw ang naka-drugs, tingnan mo, ang payatot mo,"

Isang milyong punyeta.

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My soul haven't returned to my body completely. I'm half awake. My visions are blurry. I can't think straight.

"Wake up, baby."

When I finally adjusted my sight, I saw Blaise facing me with a cute smile plastered on his face. And then I was snapped back to reality. Memories from last night came crashing into my mind.

Sneaking in. Crazy car chase. Prison cell. Blaise Savino. Lincoln Esquivel. Annoying police officers. Serenity Locksmith. Red Crimson.

Oh, crap.

"Hey there?" I greeted. I was leaning on Blaise's shoulders and his arms were around me. Lincoln was blankly staring at us from the other side of the cell.

I freed myself from Blaise and stretched my arms as well as my knees. Well, this is the most awkward crap I've ever experienced right after waking up.

"Morning, baby," Blaise replied. Here he goes again with the annoying endearment. Sometimes he calls me kid. Sometimes it's Wish. Sometimes it's kiddie boss. And lastly, baby.