My heart suddenly constricted when he said those words. He passed out because of too much alcohol intake. I checked my wristwatch and saw that it was almost three thirty am. I need to leave. Tumayo na ako at akmang lalabas na sana ng kwarto niya when he shifted and called my name. I sighed before facing him. "C-cassidy," he called again. Mariin kong nahawakan ang door knob. "I'm here." He was still asleep. Hanggang ngayon pala he still sleep talks. Napangiti ako nang wala sa sarili. But, kailangan ko nang umalis. "Please. D-don't leave me," ungol niya. Muli akong lumingon, nagitla sa nahimig ko sa boses niyang may takot. I heaved a sigh before sitting next to him on his bed. Hinaplos ko 'yong buhok niya. "I'm not going anywhere, big guy," mahina kong sambit. I know I'm eventuall

