ARYNN DELA ROSA We walked up the steps to the front entrance, and when we entered the hallway of the building, I breatheddeeply and slowly, telling myself to calm down. Would I be able to act normal and speak or would I lose myvoice and make an idiot of myself? I unlocked the hotel door and it opened. Huminga ako ng malalim at lumingon sa kanya. When I ushered Youji inside, my heart was beating rapidly. I clenched my hands and walked towards the living room. “Can we have a drink first?” “Sounds great.” I went to get the wine, and when I began pouring it, some of it splashed on the counter because my hands were shaking slightly from my nervousness. At that moment, I heard, “Is everything alright?” Startled at hearing Youji’s low voice, I turned to see him standing by the entra

