Our Dawn Is Hotter Than Day

Unnamed Feelings

Nicole's POV. 

What happened yesterday was full of drama, still, it's better to keep it that way. At least now it's clear between me and Cheska. I immediately park my car in front of our house and went inside to change my clothes and go to school. A sudden phone call then arrived just as I finished changing my clothes. 

"Hey, what's up," I said greeting the person on the line 

"Yes, Nicole. I'm kinda wondering if you'll be able to come to meet me at 2 pm today. I know that you have your work but we need to start now on doing our plates since we are in this together. You don't want to procrastinate again like last time right?" he said on the other line 

"Yup, sure. I'll meet you at Dalgona Cafe," I answered and hang up the phone call 

I looked at myself in the mirror once again. A pink sweater and gray jeans with black sneakers just complete my mood. I then grab my colored black bag which has plates inside of it and look at myself again and said 

"You're perfect. Let's do this!" Just a simple phrase coming from myself helps a lot in boosting my self-confidence  

I was sure I'm in a perfect mood not until someone ruined it just by seeing her presence having breakfast at the dining table 

"Where the hell have you been last night?" she asked while playing with her food. 

"It's none of your business, you're not my mom," I said in a cold tone 

"I am your sister!" she hissed 

"You mean to say, my half-sister," I said firmly emphasizing the word half-sister while looking straight into her eyes 

"Mom told me to asked you where you've been last night. She's worried about you," she said 

"How funny. I didn't know such a mom still exist," I said and give her a plastic smile 

"Why do you always have to be so mad at me. I didn't wish to be born and be your half-sister," she said with anger and hurt in her eyes  

"I was at my condo last night. A friend asked if she could stay there so I just accompanied her," I said and made my leave 

The truth is I know that it's not her fault. She's innocent to even begin with but the pain that is hidden deep in my heart still stings me and gives me insomnia every night 

The fact that the first and last man that I ever did love died right in front of my eyes seems so hard to forget. Even until this moment, I still remember the look on his face while he was hanging in that old abandoned ceiling 

No matter how hard I try, it still haunts me every day and every night. Knowing that I can't erase the fact that my father is not here with me is so damn heart-aching. 

All that my father ever wanted to do is to love my mom and give her everything. When my father found out how my mom betrayed him and how this betrayal of mom brought a newborn fruit is just too much for dad. Knowing that it's not just mom who betrayed him but also his very own best friend. The man whom he treated as his real brother. 

Natalia doesn't have anything to do with this and I know I should put all my anger towards my mom but I just love her too much that I can't even despise her. I hate having this kind of feeling and so I look for someone to be blamed for everything that happened and Natalia just so happens to be perfect in that role since she's the only fruit of my mom's betrayal. 

After an hour, I reached my school. I rushed my way to be able to make it to my first class. The heavy traffic just sucks and I'm late right now. 

"Hey, Nicole," Sky said, stopping me in the middle of the hallway 

"Sky, it's nice to meet you but it's not the right time to talk. I'm already late," I said and give her a smile 

"Okay then, I was just about to remind you about the spoken poetry later at 2 pm," she said, waiting for an answer 

Oh yes, that's right! The spoken poetry! How could I forget!? Fudge Nicole Tolseva. You'll make her upset again 

"Don't tell me, you forgot again?" she asked with a face of being betrayed 

"I'm so sorry Sky. Lately, there is just too much on my plate and I don't know what to do anymore. I thought the spoken poetry will be next week, it must have slipped off my mind that it's today," I answered with a sorry face

"It's okay, at least now that I reminded you, you can now come right?" she asked with full of expectation 

"I'm so sorry Sky. I need to meet up with someone at 2 because of some school projects. But I promise I'll make it up to you" 

"Nicole, you can't be serious. You know that this is the very first time I'll be a participant in such an event. Didn't you promise me that if the time comes that I'll be joining some kind of contests, you will be the first one I'd see in the audience since you're my best friend?" she said looking so disappointed 

"I know, I know Sky. But things just keep on changing lately. I also need to pay attention in my majors or I might not be able to make it."

"Fine. I understand. You should run now, you're already late," she said looking at her watch 

"s**t!" I exclaimed and starts to run 

Bryan's POV.

"Thankfully, just a little bit more and you'll be done with your presentation," Scarlet said with relief

"I know right. It's all thanks to you" I said and give her a sweet smile 

"And also I checked your work and I must say congratulations, you did a pretty good job," she said and handed me the papers that I have been working on 

"No way, you must be kidding me!?" 

"Well, I'm not. You're indeed great with this"

"Thank you so much, Scarlet. I'd never make it if it weren't for your guidance," I happily said and hug her tight then plant a kiss on her forehead. 

"Thank you so much! You're such a great person," I said staring at her 

"Ahem!" 

A sudden voice makes us look for its owner 

"Can I talk to you for a second, please?" Awi said cutting us off

"I should probably take my leave now, I still have modeling later at 2," Scarlet said, packing her things and made her exit. 

"What's up baby girl, you look upset," I said giving her a sign to come to sit next to me 

"I'm such a horrible person," she said with teary eyes 

"Hey, what happened? Tell me," I said, worried at her state 

Everything seems a little bit off lately. I haven't seen Dawn for a couple of days and now Awi is right here beside me and can't even utter a single word. She suddenly hugs me and bawls without saying a word. 

"Baby girl, you're freaking me out. What the hell did happen to you? Did someone ghost you again? Who is it this time?" I asked simultaneously 

"I-I-It's n-no-nothing l-li-like t-that," she said and bawls again 

"Okay. First, you need to calm down; relax, take a deep breath and tell me what happened," I said trying to make her calm. She then does everything that I just said except that she bawl again 

"Hey, I can't help you if you won't tell me anything," I said making her look at me 

"It's Dawn," she said and bawl again; this time, much louder 

"Why!? Is she dead?" I said while having mixed emotions. It can't be, right? Awi then hit me so hard 

"No, you i***t. Why would she even die!? I'll kill her if she dies" 

"Then why are you reacting that much!? You won't stop crying no matter how I tell you not to. It's as if you lost someone dearest to you," I said looking at her seriously wiping her tears, and tried to calm herself down. 

"It's because I did," 

"What? Can you specify everything, please? How did you lose her?"

"Dawn and I fought at our friendversary date," she said closing her eyes tightly to stop the tears from flowing 

"Okay, that's big news," I said earning myself a death glare from her

"A big news and also horrible news. Wait, tell me what happened okay. You and Dawn never fought because of some stupid little things" 

"I got mad at her. Well, frankly speaking, both of us got mad and snap at each other. She was jealous of Nicole and I just find it so immature of her. I told her I'll see her at school but I never did see her ever since. I can't even reach her" she said and start to cry again

"No offense but at least try to sense when something seems a little bit off. I know it's irritating to see your best friend being jealous of someone whom you just met recently. But don't you think you have wrongs too? I mean look at how close you and Nicole now. Don't get me wrong here Awi, I'm not on any side. Both of you are wrong in this situation. You both blew up which kinda explains why the situation also blew up. But at least try to look back at the past. Do you still contact Dawn like the ways you used to contact her? Do you still hang out with her like the good old days? Awi, I knew having a new-found friend excites you the most and I am too. But don't forget those people who were there for you in the first place just because you felt like you're happier with someone new" 

"Both of you should lower your pride. But let me also tell you this Awi, feeling jealous because you found your best friend being so close with her new-found friend is not being immature at all. Awi, that means she loves you and that she wants to have at least a little part in your life. She just doesn't want to lose you. Dawn might have a lot of friends but she never did replace her best friend which is Awi Anderburg and that is you baby girl" I added and give her a smile 

"Come here, you, little kitten," I said and hug her. 

"What should I do though? She's not replying to any of my messages," she asked with an upset face

"Be persistent. Show her that you are sorry and you want to make it up to her. Everything will be fine because I know she loves you and you love her too," I said filling the atmosphere with positivity. 

Sky's POV. 

The event was successful. Everyone did their best and all the judges were impressed by the varieties of talent that are shown on the stage. I quickly went backstage and pack up my things then check my phone. Still no messages from her. I let out a deep sigh and decided to go home 

"Congratulations Sky" one of my co-contestants greeted after the event 

"The same word goes to you," I said and smiled 

"Hey, gorgeous," A familiar voice circled the backstage 

"The one who's wearing a peach off-shoulder paired with white jeans and sneakers," said the familiar voice again which made me realize that it's me whom the person is referring to. I quickly turned around and there I saw her, smiling right in front of me 

I stop for a moment as I can't process everything that's happening. I thought she wouldn't be here. I thought she's still mad at me. What is she doing here? Does this mean that we're finally on good terms now? I don't know but my eyes just began to water but thankfully I managed to stop it, I don't want to look like a fool right now. All I know is that at this moment, I'm happy that she came. I'm happy that I finally saw her beautiful face after such a long time of avoiding me 

"Need a hug?" she asked and open her arms wide to welcome me in her embrace. I couldn't help but chuckle and immediately run towards her. Damn, I miss her warmth. 

"Eaverly! You came!" I said with excitement and hug her tight as if I don't want to let go 

"Of course, you said you'd kill me if I didn't," she said releasing herself from my hug 

"About what happened last time, I-I'm so sorry. Please, I already scolded him. So please don't avoi-," she cut me off using her index finger that is now placed on my lips to prevent me from talking 

"Let's just forget about that, please. I really miss you. And, here," she uttered while handing me a bouquet of Iris flowers with blue dandelion in it

"Congratulations, babe," she added and give me her sweetest smile. 

I don't know what's happening but I think my heart is soon to burst out just by hearing her say that last word. I don't know what is it by I'm pretty sure I'm loving the nickname. 

"How sweet," is all I manage to say. I can't help but smile while fixating my eyes on the beautiful flowers. 

 "I don't know what flowers should I get you but I think the color blue will compliment you. It's hard to find such kind of them, you know. That also kinda explains why I was late and didn't see you before the event start." she said while touching the nape of her neck 

"So, you're late?" I said earning a gulp from her. I can't help but smirk at her sudden reaction. It just makes me want to tease her more 

"I'm not that late. I luckily made it just in time. I mean, I arrived before you could even start your piece," she said which made me smile 

"Your piece is great. Not just great, it's perfect. I like how you put meaning into every single line," she added which made me blush. Thankfully she didn't notice it 

"Have you tried making poems or stories before?" I asked her, curious as to why she's interested in this kind of event when all of my friends don't seem to like it.

"Nope, never have I done that, but your performance made me think about it," she hesitated at first, but finally manage to give me an answer.

"So, you're impressed?" I asked, getting rid of the sudden tension around us.

"I'm actually astonished! You mesmerized me with every line that you utter," I got startled when her lips went near my ear. I can't help but feel my lips go up even though it gives me shivers. I know she's just trying to tease me but I'm Sky and I don't just back down, I attack 

"If I mesmerized you, then a flower is not enough," I said and give her a meaningful smirk 

"Wh-Wh-What!? But I've been through a lot just because of that," she whined and look at me with disbelief 

"Still, I won the contest. So, a flower is not enough," I reasoned out making her let out a sigh and surrender

"Fine, I'll buy you dinner," she said and tuck a hair strand that's covering my face behind my ear.

A dinner indeed sounds fine. I mean who would say no to free food, right? But that's not what I'm going for now 

 "Still, not enough," 

Her eyes widen at my reply. She's so cute doing that but no, I won't lose this time. Sky gets what Sky wants. 

"What is it that you want then?" she asked which made me smile 

"Kiss me," I said without blinking or even a tint of hesitation in my voice 

"Wha-what did you just say?" she stuttered, asking for confirmation of what she heard was right

"I said, kiss me. Come on," I said almost whining 

She hesitated at first but after a few seconds, she kissed me on the cheek which made me so damn happy. I can't explain what kind of feeling it is but meeting Eaverly is indeed the best episode that ever happened in my life. 

When we're about to go home she decided to still take me to dinner as a sign of peace and to make up for the days that she avoided me. Instead of having dinner at a fine restaurant, I asked her to just take me to a place where we can eat while looking at the sea. 

After having dinner, we decided to take a little stroll and took a sit on the seashore feeling the warm breeze and calm sound of the sea. I lye my head on her shoulder and felt so relax. I close my eyes for a second and absorb the comfortable silence between us 

"Thank you, I never felt this way before. You really made my day," I said and look at her then smiled 

"Stop fooling around," she said and let out a chuckle 

"It's true," I replied, clasping her hand with mine

"How about Nicole, or Xavier?" 

"Nicole always had her own league. Sometimes she'll welcome you, sometimes not. It's upsetting when you come to think of it but I understand her since she has been put through a lot ever since she was still a kid. Trusting might not be that easy for her. What matters the most to me is that she's always true towards herself and towards the people she loves" 

"And Xavier?" 

"Xavier can be an asshole sometimes but if you get to know him better, you would understand where he's coming from. He also had his own definition of fun. He has this patriarchal kind of attitude; he wants whatever it is that makes him happy to be the cause of our happiness as well. He can be hard to deal with sometimes but he always protects me from danger now and then. He's kinda like my brother," I said and look at her. I lean on her shoulder for a couple of minutes then look straight into her eyes

"Kiss me," I whisper never letting her beautiful brown orbs out of my sight 

"No way, Why are you so obsessed with kisses anyway?" she asked and chuckled 

"Please," I pleaded and close my eyes, waiting for her to kiss me 

"You're gorgeous," she said, looking straight into my eyes right after she kissed me on the forehead. 

For a moment, I feel sudden electricity throughout my body. I can't explain what kind of feeling is this nor named it. All I know is that I'm not obsessed with anyone's kisses rather, I'm obsessed with her kisses. 

"We should go, It's getting late now," she smiled and help me get up

Scarlet's POV. 

As soon as I got home, I quickly throw my things in my bedroom and charged towards Dawn's bedroom 

"Jesus! Cuz!? Learn to knock. I almost got a heart attack," she said while holding to her chest 

"I'm sorry but you gotta help me out because I already feel like panicking"

"Fine, relax first. Breathe in, breathe out," she said which I did immediately. 

"Okay, I know this is crazy but something is happening to me and I don't like it or I might like it, I don't know!" I said while walking back and forth in front of her 

"What is it? What's happening to you?" she asked with a tint of worry in her tone. 

I don't know what kind of reaction she'll give me so I hesitated at first. But like a good cousin that she is, she just patiently wait for me to spill all the tea. 

"Okay, So, I did my modeling earlier and to my surprise, Bryan paid me a visit bringing 5 boxes of pizza and 20 pieces of milk tea with different flavors. And when I asked him who is it for? He said it's for the staff and do you know what he said next!!?"

"Okay? So, what did he said next?" she asked and patiently wait for me to calm myself and reply to her 

"He thanked all the staff for taking good care of me!!! Can you believe that!!!?" I said which made her let out a sigh 

"Well, Bryan can be thoughtful or generous sometimes," she answered as if it didn't matter

What the hell!! How can she react as if it's just nothing! My heart almost burst out when he did all those things and now my cousin is just right there lying on her bed and react as if it's the most normal thing for a guy to do 

"No Dawn Eaverly! This is already freaking me out!" I said as I continue to walk in circles 

"Bryan surprised you with pizzas and different flavors of milk tea. So what!? why are you freaking out because of that!?" she asked confused to my reaction 

"Because! Because when he did that, there are butterflies in my stomach and my heart beats louder as if it's gonna burst out! I don't know what's happening to me; I mean wherever I go, he's the only one that I see. Whenever I talk with someone he's voice is all that I hear and whatever time it is he's the only one that I could ever think of! Seriously I am now going to hell! Wait, Am I gonna go to hell?" I said walking non-stop in circles and stop to look at her when I said those last words 

"Cuz, relax. You are not going to hell. It's just a feeling that made you feel new" 

"What are you talking about?" I asked with my eyebrows furrowed 

"Cuz! You are in love!" she said with excitement written all over her face

"No way I'm gonna be in love! I don't think such a thing exists. There must be some kind of scientific explanation to what I'm feeling right now, like a higher level of gratitude or the highest level of whatsoever. There should be something. I just need to figure it out!" 

"Yeah, like having a crush on him," she said straight into my eyes which made me feel fear. Do I really have a crush on him? Am I really in love? No, what I want to know is Am I ready to fall in love?