Leapt Through Time to Save You

Chapter 13 - Same Faces Different Time

I can still remember the lovely night I did with Joy, I never had that kind of experience, I didn't know in my age I would still be able to experience such life, though I have a body of a young man and a mind of an adult, I'm not Detective Conan nor Shinichi Kudo just to clarify that, I am a time traveler I guess? But how long has it been since my last watering? I actually having a hard time of realizing to what happen that night, won't it be considered as cheating or not? I hope not, and that's what I want to believe, though I don't know what other people would say, mostly if they are in my position. I guess I'm not the most loyal nor faithful guy, let alone romantic.

That's not what matter is, what matter is I should gain experience in life. It would be ungrateful to this young body to not experience his youth. Let's not live on the past that much, we should learn to move on and accept things.

But that's what I thought...

Joy asked me to be her date as she meet her best friend, and also her best friend will bring her boyfriend. But actually, a double date in a beach, wearing swim suit, filled with young bloods, and then searching for other half. You would say, "Not bad", not until you learn whose Joy friend and her friend's boyfriend is.

Is this what they call a fate? Something that I wouldn't be able to escape no matter what I try to redo my life. I wonder, why make it fast? We should meet in 2 years.

"Hey, what's up Joy? It's been a while, how are you?" Joy's friend said.

"Feel terrible Kyla, but luckily with this handsome date I have, I feel great." Joy said.

"Joy, this is Edward, my boyfriend." Kyla said.

"He is cute, you really like a skinny guy with big tummy." Joy whispered it to Kyla

"Watch out Joy! My baby might hear it." Kyla said, though we can actually hear them.

Yes you are right people of earth. Joy's best friend is Kyla. Edward's first girlfriend, my roommate. I know them since I first came to Quezon City. This is nostalgic, and what coincident! Who would have thought that I would meet them, on this time of year? I do remember Edward said that he went to Leyte back then.

What a small world, I didn't know that they know Joy. It is not that surprising because Joy went to Metro Manila, still, I can't help but to smile. My annoying buddy, Edward is here. That big tummy of his, I miss it. When we turned 25, he started to exercise and gain some muscles. He looks like Mateo Guidicelli. I wonder how this lazy and drunk guy, turn out to become hunk.

I remember him saying, "I was hurt." So he exercise and gain muscles but I like the old Edward, the Hunk Edward seems like a protagonist in a Love Story. I feel so cringe every time I remember him that way!

I hope they'll get well this time, but come to think of it. I never heard anything about him since my Family died in the typhoon. No, I actually hear him say things about him, I just don't listen to him. What does he looks like the last time I saw him? Is he happy? I wonder if I have the same wide smile he use to have.

I miss him, I miss Edward. I should have talk to him, he's my best friend after all. I was weak back then, I just hide in the dark till I lose everything.

What will happen to me if I return? I have nothing, I have no place. I wouldn't mind to stay here. I wish I could live here, forever.

"Hey, you are Kersh, right?" Edward said.

"Yes, and you are Edward, right?" I said. I want to laugh, I know a lot of things about him, funny memories. I can't stop but remember it!

Dear Self, please don't do anything foolish in front of them, no matter what happen.

"Are you okay?" Edward said.

"Yes, Edward." I said.

"This beach is beautiful." Edward said.

"No, for me, the most beautiful beach I ever saw was Blue Lagoon in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte." I said.

"I never been there, maybe I'll go there sometime." Edward said.

Actually I went there with my family, Edward is also with us. He was having a soul search or whatsoever it is. He really became weird after they broke up. What a mess but actually, for me, I was happy when they broke up. Their relationship was so toxic.

They always fight every night. Kyla always entertain men that he met online. "It was just a friend, she was just being friendly." Kind of thing but not me, I didn't born yesterday. It was annoying to hear them fight every night. Kyla often sleep on our place. Kyla was actually a p*****t type of woman. She hides her true face, but when you are alone with her, oh boy, you must walk away. She's a s**t, I never like her, but I found it funny back then, on how dumb they are. Kyla would cheat on Edward, after a week, Kyla will go back to Edward. I remember her, crying, kneeling, and begging to Edward. Edward always forgive her, he is the dumbest person I ever knew. How fragile you are, Edward!

At first I hope Kyla would change, and they'll get married, and have their own family. However as time goes by, whenever I see Edward crying, I can't help but to hate her, besides, whenever Edward is broken, I always treat him to drink. It was so expensive to make this guy okay, he only drink expensive or Instagramable liquor, then that Kyla will just return to say sorry, and will bang Edward for forgiveness. Though I wouldn't blame Edward, Kyla is one hell of a beautiful woman.

Aside from her b***h side, she's a diligent worker, and always have a huge load of money. Whenever they celebrate their monthsary, the apartment is filled with foods. That is the reason why I lose my sexy body back then. You will never deceived me Kyla, you snake!

Kyla's family is not that rich but they can handle their own expenses. I remember her buying Edward a 2010 Suzuki SFV650 Gladius. That's the only day I envy of Edward. What a lovely motorcycle. I always borrow it to take Sarah on a date. Edward you must keep it up so I can ride that sexy bike of yours again.

As we get to our room, Kyla seems wants to do something.

"Anyway, what should we play?" Kyla said.

"It's getting late so I think we should play an indoor game." Edward suggested.

"A card game?" I muttered.

"I don't know how to play a card game." Joy said.

"Truth or Dare?" Kyla said.

"Not that, we are not in a Horror Movie." I said.

Edward laughed, "Kyla what are you, 16?" He said.

"Then what should we play then?" Kyla asked, she's mad. I can see it in her face.

"Why not hide and seek?" Joy said.

"We are not in a Horror Movie, Joy." I said.

"You always complain, why not think of a game?" Joy said.

"I complained twice, it's not always." I said.

"You do, in the company." Joy said.

"Alright, I understand, I'll think of a game." She looks cute when she's mad. "Why not, let's play Moro-Moro instead?" I said.

"What is that?" Kyla asked.

"I think, it is something like, Black 1-2-3, type of game." Joy said.

"The objective of the game is touch the base of the opposing team without being tagged by guard of the opponent." I said.

"What are we a kid?" Kyla said.

"Why, does that mean that you can't catch me?" I said.

"And If I caught you?" Kyla said.

"Hhmm.... I don't know, should we put a bet?" I said.

"What kind of bet?" Edward said.

"I don't know, do what the winner said for an hour?" I said.

"Sounds good to me." Kyla said.

"But that's not an indoor game, Kersh." Joy said.

"I don't mind any game, as long as the loser do what the winner wanted." Kyla said.

She seems motivated, and for some reason, I feel bad for this.

"Why not Market Day?" I said.

"What is that? Edward asked.

"Do we have to buy things?" Kyla said.

"No, I remember that, it was a game that only uses one leg for locomotion." Joy said.

"Indeed, and we will put a variation for this." I said.

"What is it?" Edward asked.

"First, two members per group, then we will decide for a base, because this is your first time playing this game and also hoping using your one leg would be difficult so we will only play inside the room. The group will choose a player that will touch the line of the base of the opponent or to tap the slipper of the opponent with the same role. But hoping with one leg is not that fun. Why not, we drink first then play it afterwards." I said.

"Sounds fun." Edward said.

"It might be dangerous." Joy said.

"Not it's not, let's do this! I'll make you feel sorry, Kersh." Kyla said.

"Go inside, I'll buy the drink." I said.

"Good timing, I need to buy some foods in the grocery store." Kyla said.

The Generous Kyla is here. I always love whenever she say, "I'll buy some foods in the nearby grocery store." It means a lot. I don't know if she doesn't know what the difference from some foods to a lot of foods but anyway, I love it!

"I'll show you the way, Madam." I said.

"What the heck?! Who are you?!" Kyla said.

And we went to the grocery store. I will wreck this woman's pocket, don't cry later!

"What should I buy? Do you want a gin, beer or brandy?" I asked.

"What's the local liquor, and why say, what should I buy instead of what should we buy?" Kyla asked.

"Don't mind, I prefer Tuba or Bahalina." I said.

"We'll try both then." Kyla said.

"We can't drink that much." I said.

"Who said, we will drink it all? We'll just try the taste, you can have the rest or give it to the other guest." Kyla said.

"How about you, what are you planning to buy?" I asked.

"I actually wanted to have a lechon baboy if we can found one, then some snacks, also I like to eat some crabs and shrimps for tonight's dinner." Kyla said.

"I am proud of our ginataan dishes, why not try some? Also our sisig, bangus, and scallops, here in Leyte they are exquisite!" I said.

"Oh boy! You're making me hungry! Where can we buy those things?!" Kyla said.

"Do you have enough money?" I asked.

"I'm loaded!" She said.

"Let's go then, Baby!" I said.

And we shop from the grocery store to restaurant to other local market, just to buy all of the foods she wants. We even rent a jeep to take all of the foods and liquors we have. This night is a party night! Before anything else, let's enjoy this night! It's time to party! Let's Party! Party! Let's Party! Party!

Joy, this night will become a good memory, I love this. I will treasure this. This is the first step to become friends with Edward and Kyla again. Buddy, let's experience all of the good times together again. Kyla, even if you're kind of bad, if I teach you some proper manners, you won't cheat to him. Joy, I know I may be selfish, but I decide to not enter in a real relationship with you, is that what they call, a relationship without label? Anyway, I don't want to hurt you that much. It's going to be like, we're having some good times and enjoying our young lives.

I may sound like a piss of s**t but, I have to do this. People may got angry if they learn that I hurt Joy but I have my reasons, and my family is above them all. Fa-mi-le!

What should we do when we get in the room then? Should we play some music, watch some movies, or should we eat first? I don't know! Thinking is not good! This is so exciting and so much fun! When is the last time I party like this? I will invite some guest with this lots of foods. Knowing Kyla, she will say yes. She's a party goer.

The night is long, let's kill this silence and make some noise! Let's Party! Party! Let's Party! Party!

This night, will become an unforgettable night of the century!