Early in the morning, Eros and I set off for his hometown in Tigbao. We stopped by Jollibee for a quick drive-thru breakfast since neither of us had eaten yet. The trip felt exciting. Tigbao was far, and it felt like a real adventure.
As I watched Eros drive, I noticed how calm and peaceful he looked. He smiled softly, and even though it was early and he was focused on the road, there was something comforting about the way his face lit up in the morning light.
I don’t know where this will lead or how far what we have will go, but whenever I’m with him, I feel happy. With Eros, I forget the real me, the one I usually hide behind walls. He’s my happy pill, pulling me out from the other side of the world I live in. Being with him feels so good. Right now, I’m just grateful to have him. He’s
