Vampires' Day Out

Previously, on My Life...

Louis and I were reunited after a year-and-a-half of silent separation. Louis invited us to his beach condo in Batangas to bond and celebrate almost 5 years of friendship and love.

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Dizzy from a hangover (it was Girls Night Out the night before we left), I almost got lost going to ATC that Saturday morning. I got so dependent on driving that I forgot how to commute. Side-story: I'm on a driving hiatus up to end of this year. Louis patiently stayed with me on the phone to guide me step by step. I went on and on and on til Louis cried out, look to your left, I'm here. Ah! The first beautiful sight of the day - My Louis, there on the sife of the road, proudly showing off the ink work on his arm, handsome as ever. I've never felt so relieved to see him. We hugged and I thought, I'm glad we're okay now.

Endless chat on our way to Nasugbu. Louis and Nii would talk about anime while I listen closely. I haven't been watching because I'd rather sleep or read something or talk to friends. Every now and then they'd lose my attention. One time I saw an aratiles tree. Memories of how as a child I would climb this huge tree in our neighborhood and just shamelessly pick all the really plump ones, degree of ripeness notwithstanding, swept me away. Louis and Nii said I have undiagnosed ADHD. Duh. Heehee... So there. We also talked about religion, Twilight, Amadeo (more commonly known as The Vampire Armand), tattoos, bad vices, Tuguegarao and Zac Efron. I was crashing from lack of rest, but they're much too excited to let me fall asleep. We arrived at the condo around two hours after we left ATC. Louis drove slow intentionally.

The place took my breath away. The condo was well kept and I say the taste for colors and fixtures is expesive. The room let out a rather welcoming vibe that made me wanna snuggle under the blanket and let time fly. But then again, THEY won't let me. Hehe... Masyado akong kinilig so I went to Louis and gave him a sweet sweet hug and a beso.

We went back out to have lunch at Jollibee. Me: We went all the way to Nasugbu to eat at Jollibee!!! Louis, his appetite was something else. I won't describe in detail but I remember him admitting it and calling himself, patay-gutom. Haha... We bought stuff and headed home. The STUFF included an underwear in nude from Louis. Just so I'd swim. *nyeh nyeh*

I took a nap for half an hour and woke up feeling a little better. We headed for the beach. Oh and the beach - it was really beautiful! There's also a nearby pool which was equally breathtaking. Louis and Nii jumped in while I remained on the shore. The magic of the place is enough to make me happy inside. And besides, someone had to look after the little precious (gadgets). *excuses*

We went back to the condo to wait for Emyr. When he arrived, he brought us beer. Lots and lots of beer. Arnii and I kinna thought of the same thing. Our thought bubble read: How the hell could we ever finish a case of Red Horse Mucho and be sober enough to get our a$$es home? Louis couldn't help, since he's pretty much intolerant to alcohol. Him and Nii quit smoking too. Nii - well she's an animal when gets drunk. Wild woman! Hehehe... On the otherhand, I tend to get super sleepy so I mixed me horse with extra joss. A kick and a punch. Saan ka pa?

We talked about more random stuff and really personal ones. We played "I have never" and came up with our own version. I realized so many things while playing: That it was freaky that I haven't tried anything stronger than smokes, that I haven't tried using drugs, that they thought I was sexually conservative (HAH!!!), that I know my Louis most of all, and that he remembered the thing he made me promise years ago. I was tearing up inside. I love this group. I love my Louis. I don't wanna lose them again.

I almost cried at the setting sun. I knew the day is ending and the adventure would soon be over. I've never been a big fan of sunsets. Never. They do look good but they make me well up in my heart.

No more nightswimming for us because we couldn't drag half-dead Arnii anymore. Emyr too wanted to take a nap. Louis and I had a short bonding moment on the couch while waiting for Emyr to wake up and Nii to finish her bath. We planned to have another Canyon Cove gathering in time for my birthday in February. I remember Louis saying, "let's do something special for this girl." *sniff*

Dinner at Dencio's, Tagaytay. It was awfully cold, di na sya nakakatuwa! We met up with Emyr's mom, who generously paid for the dinner. More stories on our way back to Alabang. Nii passed out already while Louis and I were sharing scary stories.

Alas, it was time to let go once more. I kissed Louis' cheeks before I jumped out of his car. I will surely miss him. And Nii - she still feels sick and had to hurry home. Ako naman, I had to go to my teammate's briday shower. Ding, ang bato! Hayy...

One pleasant surprise: Louis, he's childlike that day. I never saw him that relaxed before. Was it my fault that our gathering were always so serious? Maybe. But we're not 'just vampires' anymore. Not for a very long time.

I love you, all three of you. I hope that we'll be together when the sun finally sets on me. I can't wait for February. I'll cook the best darn Adobo and White Caldereta you'll ever have. Til next time. All my love!

Pictures here: http://forsaketh.multiply.com/photos/album/184/Daywalkers_Reunited
courtesy of our Claudia and Louis.