It took almost a minute before it sunk in to Neil on what was happening right before his eyes. He blinked his eyes for a couple of times. Nagpumiglas siya mula sa pagkakahawak ni Shawn sa kanya na hinihigpitan lamang nito ang pagkapit. He’s also a guy. Hindi dapat siya nagpapa-under dito. Kung kaya ay sinikap niyang makawala sa hawak nito.
Masama ang tingin na pinupukol nito kay Russel. Habang si Russel naman ay naguguluhan ang tingin. Maging si Neil ay naguguluhan din sa inaakto ni Shawn. He’s acting like he’s being cheated by his lover and betrayed by his friend.
“Hoy, pinagsasabi mo, Shawn?” Hinampas niya ito sa bandang tiyan nang hindi siya nakawala sa pagkakahawak nito. That was the only time Shawn’s grasp on him loosened. He took it as a chance to break free from him.
He stretched
