Nilapag ni Shanelle ang mga nakuha niyang panggatong saka pagod na naupo sa kweba kung saan nila nahanap na paglalagian. Nakaupo naman si Chihoon na pinapanood lang ang dalaga na ini stretch ang katawan.
“Mountain people really don’t live an easy life,” sambit ni Shanelle. “Aiyo, ang dami kong nakuhang firewood. Kapagod.”
“Di ka ba gutom? You still have time to joke with me,” nangingiting sambit ni Chihoon.
Nangunot ang noo na tinignan ni Shanelle ang lalake. “Do I look like I’m here to joke?” She pouted. “Gutom na ako and I’ve really tried hard to gather. But there really aren’t a lot of dry twigs,” humihingal pang sambit niya.
“Forget it. Then eat first,” ani Chihoon. “Did you bring any food?”
Napaawang ang labi ni Shanelle. “Does barbeque sauce count?”
Tumayo si Chihoon saka luma
