☛ tiki party!

@♦ miguel romulo It’s four in the morning when the lady woke up with a groan because of the headache, reaching next to her bedside table to get some meds and a glass of water. Eiza’s hazy vision focused on the figure near her bed, observing and questioning who the is on her room. It’s Miguel. Somehow, a relieved sigh escape her lips as she looked at the man sleeping soundly on the couch before bringing a blanket to him. She would thank him once they are both fully rested in the morning, and she went back to sleep afterwards.

@♦ miguel romulo how long had it been since they last held each other like this? she was genuinely happy being able to melt into his arms like it was the first time. she could recall how many times she laid into his strong embrace and the memory itself brought butterflies in her stomach when her eyes shut close.
im fine, love. just.. admiring the view and.. reminiscing.
a small smile formed her lips when her arms rested just above his and her head turned to the side to glance a glimpse of his face.

@♢ rei germar he continued to chuckle amidst their fight albeit his arms gave up its battle and mainly stayed up to defend his eyes. when he felt that she'd finished, he looked up only to find her gone and instead being into the beauty of the skies.
you tired now, baby?
he grinned childishly as he walked over her back and looped his arms around her waist. the mere position giving him butterflies in the stomach.

@♦ eiza gonzalez He quietly watched her settle in before turning around to leave— well, that was the plan until she held his hand. Looking at the time at her nightstand, he then suddenly felt sleepy and a yawn slipped past his lips. It had been a long night and he sure didn't want to impose on her invitation but his room was doors away and his body was beyond fatigue by this point, so he slid on the empty couch near her bed and slept there. He intended to just take a short nap but an hour turn two and suddenly he was lost in time.

Ironic considering the fact that we’re /supposed/ to be on vacation. Now how is that fair?

i’ve been so busy

wake up people

yawns

sits on the sand and tries to cover myself with it

@♦ miguel romulo As Miguel untuck the blankets, she sat on the edge of the bed to watch him in guilt of asking too many favors for her. It almost felt like heaven as her body lay into the soft mattress and her head rests on the soft pillows, she softly hums in response with both eyes closed and with a smile plastered on her lips. “Yes, thank you,” she mumbles, she knew that she wouldn’t last any longer before she drifts off to one deep slumber. And so, she hold his hand. “You can stay, it’s past midnight.” she mutters before she let go and finally enters her dream land.

@♢ sebastian stan | Absolutely, there is more than just what meets the eye when it comes to Sebastian– Eiza eagerly nods her head in response, humming softly to think of an answer whilst he took a sip on his drink. “Because you’re really caring and sweet, and I can go on and on about all your positive traits all night long.” Eiza sincerely said, resting her head on his shoulder as she glanced up into the stars in the night sky. Still, her hand never let go of his.

Perhaps there is still love and respect for each one and it’s one of the reasons why they remain a close relationship despite breaking up. The two never did actually fall out of love in the first place.

She gives him a light pat as response to his teasing as she laughs. “But, hey, are you dating someone here now? Any blooming romance?” she question, no hint of jealousy and bitterness in her voice.

@♦ miguel romulo being near the sea brought joy and memories. the train of thoughts occupying her mind until cold waters splashed on her body. her eyes squeezed shut and a loud gasp was heard. when she peeled her eyes open, she gave a playful glare and splashed water back at the male before trying to escape from their water fight.
oof you are one sneaky man!
she managed to yell. their laughter filled up the silent sea of the night. it couldn’t get any better than this she thought before walking deeper into the waters. she was able to get to hip level when her eyes settled on the bright moon. it was beautiful how the sea glistened over the moonlight. it looked like tiny diamonds in the water. moments like these made her want to snap a photo but for once, she was grateful she didn’t.

@♢ rei germar his lips only curved wider upon her confession and had it been possible, it would've continued to no end especially after the sudden kiss. but he could only shake his head momentarily to come off the temporary high she him in.
i wouldn't have gotten good shots if it weren't you.
he foolishly whispered under his breath as he watched her play with the water— the moon basking her in its light and illuminating all her features as she does so. of course, it didn't take long too for him to join her. throwing his shirt on the sand, he ran towards her and splashed her with water mischievously. his laughter rang through the silence and honestly he felt like a kid again with the way mirth was glowing in his orbs.

@♦ eiza gonzalez A relieved sigh past through his lips as he held her hand tightly whilst his arm hesitatingly looped around her back to grasp her shoulder gently. And no, it wasn't to take advantage— he wouldn't stoop that low, it was only because it'd make the whole journey easier and faster. Leading her to the bed, he soon removed his arm around her and helped her to bed comfortably, even lifting the blankets over her after he did so. "Settled in?"

@♦ miguel romulo Eiza bit her lip in embarrassment considering she had asked a lot of favors by now yet, she couldn’t risk falling into the floor and injuring herself in her drunken state by being a stubborn one. She raises her head to hold his offered hand, gesturing a nod of her head at his question. “Yes, I can manage.” she only needed support because of her hazy vision to make sure she doesn’t fall so, she stands up and leaned her body towards him as she starts to walk.

@♦ eiza gonzalez sure, sebastian had played some very /unique/ rolls, but his lance tucker always made him laugh- it was one of the softer ones.
Cheers.
he agreed and clinked his glass against hers, a wide grin resting on his face. eiza was so easy to fall back into; because truth be told, neither of them wanted to break up because feelings had faded, and so the two remained close even after their breakup. texting often, going out for lunch or coffee, hell, sebastian even asked her to run through some lines with him every now and then. the feeling of her soft skin on his again, he'd be lying if he said it didn't send electric shocks down to his fingertips and up through his shoulder. he tried not to make it so obvious as the duo settled down, her words bringing an interested smile and a quirk of a dark brow to his features.
There's more? What's your guess? Is it because I'm a total pushover?
he took a sip of his drink, recalling the guilt he felt for dating eiza. not because of how young she was, but because she should've been out living the life of a twenty-something year old, not stuck in a serious relationship.
I guess you're right. After all, it does give me a certain air of authority, right?
he teased; obviously sebastian was not at all the domineering type.

@♦ miguel romulo this was a moment to put in the books. the air felt fresh, just like home did and the best part about this whole trip was to either learn or move on from mistakes. in this case she was trying to achieve both. miguel's words engraved in the back of her mind like a permanent quote she could look back in forever. living by it didnt sound all too bad. f
so far, she was feeling ecstatic.
thank you for being the best photographer in the world and helping me throughout my whole journey. i consider you very special. you've been there with me from the very beginning and you know what? i wouldnt have it any other way. you're the best, migy.
she emitted a small laugh when her cheeks turned slightly pink. hearing him compliment her, reminisce with her, it was something she never expected to hear again. she leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss to his cheek. that simple move vibrated this electric surge in her body. he was not foreigner to her lips or her body. he felt like home all over again. despite being so far away from their island, she felt closer to it with him. thankfully after her little stunt, they made it to the sea. like a child her eyes lit up, evidently eager when her hand left his to allow her legs to guide her to the gorgeous blue waters.

@♢ rei germar he lets out a deep breath at the serenity of their moment, finding it too hard to believe that this was really happening after all they'd been through. it was just like yesterday, he was (trying to be) ready to see her go and be happy with some stranger. luckily he made the right choice of continuing his fight for their relationship, and look where that got them now. squeezing her hand gently, he inched closer to her space and just relished in her presence— truly grateful that she was there with him.
i miss 'em too. in fact, i just miss you in general. i miss holding your hand like this, i miss having you this close to me, heck, i even miss the way you constantly talk whenever you have a camera.
he chuckled lightly at his own cheesy remarks before shaking his head and resuming with their walk. perhaps, it was the alcohol talking but one thing he was sure of was that everything he just said was the truth. a boyish grin encapsulating his lips as he glances at her from time to time.
you really look beautiful, rei.

@♦ miguel romulo now that the world knew about her hiatus from youtube and social media, it was clear chance to start new. this time she wanted to cherish life more. for such a young age, she was afraid of missing out. yeah, the two of then traveled almost everywhere together but every trip went to the internet. this freedom made her excited. making memories to keep in her heart and mind for only them to share felt more special than all the other timed they'd spend together. the end of her lips tugged into a smile and she nodded. as she stood, her hand immediately interlaced with his own and with that, they left the villa to enjoy the sweet blue sea.
i miss water adventures with you.
rei chuckled as they took their stroll; all the while gently swaying their hands back and forth.

@♢ rei germar i know.
he quipped with a nod. of course, he did— after all, she did postponed a lot of their dates and a few family events back then because of her job; but, it's not like he was gonna put it against her if that happens again too. he was fine with it then, and he sure will be fine with it now. besides, it was her passion and he loved just being there for her. cutting off his train of thoughts, he again nodded at her choice and just patiently watched her finish her meal as he does so himself. when they were finally done, he stood up ahead of her and offered his hand.
let's go?

@♦ eiza gonzalez He stood still outside the bathroom upon her answer but then eventually entered when she yet again asked another favor. This could be considered labor work by now, he sighed as he looked to see where the woman was. Well, wow— she looked like she came out straight out of a magazine, not like she didn't earlier but then he too had a hazy vision and the lights were pretty dim then. Clearing his throat, he stripped his eyes away from admiring too much and just offered her a hand. "Can you at least stand up?" he asked, unknowing of where to focus his eyes without seeming like a creep.

quiet. as usual.

strides in tiredly.

@♦ miguel romulo i know but.. you know how much they mean to me and how much this job means to me. im gonna miss them.
leaving her platform was probably one of the biggest steps she had to make. that was the thing with her. her job was so problematic, always sticking to a camera or her phone. updating every time she got the chance. nothing in her life is ever private. his voice stopped her from being in a trance from media to pool. a small smile formed her lips and she simply nodded.
the sea sounds so nice. alright yeah, let's go there afterwards.

@♦ miguel romulo “Both.” It is easier to take a shower slumped down into the tub for her so, she did it with his help. Eiza made a mental note that she would thanked him or cook him a nice meal for being so kind. She scrubs herself after discarding her clothes quickly, patting herself dry with the towel and changing into a new set of clothes. A silky nightgown, she did not think maliciously with the choice of clothes given to her thinking it’s her usual wardrobe at nighttime. “Yes,” she answered, able to sit herself on the toilet seat. Eiza somehow felt a bit better after taking a bath
and throwing up. “Can you take me to bed?”

@♦ eiza gonzalez Miguel quietly stood behind her as she does her things, ready to catch her whenever she falls. Unluckily, just as he let his guard down, she fell on the shower tiles. “That sounded like it hurt. Are you alright?” he asked and walked closer to where she was. “And are you trying to take a bath or just a shower?” He proceeded to help her open the faucet despite not hearing her answer. Wet clothes were apparently the last of his worry. Just before he completely left her in the bathroom, he cast her a worried glance and told her to call him whenever. Back to the bedroom, he fetched a mop from the cleaning materials just near her room and cleaned the place back to its pristine state. Once done, he returned the materials and quickly showered too in his room. After carrying her and all that, he was bound to feel icky too so he decided to just take one whilst she was still preoccupied. “You done now?” he called out after knocking on the left ajar door.

Hi seulgi

@♦ miguel romulo Eiza appreciates that he did not lecture her around for getting so drunk, even helping her by doing her orders to assist her in cleaning up herself. ”Thanks, it’s fine.” she dismissed the hint of sarcasm along with his words and proceeds to brush her teeth as she tries to stand to reach the sink. Afterward, she walks to the shower with one hand against the wall to steady herself. ”I’m good, you can just leave the door ajar if I need some help.” she said, slumping down unto the floor as she fidgets to open the faucet.

@♢ rei germar again, he nodded slowly at her statement. he wondered for a moment why he hadn’t seen the post but he quickly remembered that the signal at the island wasn’t really the best. heck, the internet was probably even faster in their homeland and he wasn’t kidding when he says that they were galaxies away from first world countries. nevertheless, he just noted to take a look at her media soon— maybe so he could catch up with her on some things.
that’s quite nice. and i think you don’t need to worry much about updating your subscribers considering we have cameras everywhere here.
he said, pouting his lips to point at the cameras settled in almost in every nook of the party. glancing at her, he wondered what got her so transfixed and immediately understood the situation.
when you’re done, we should take a quick dip. or would you rather we swim by the sea? it’s definitely less crowded there.

@♦ eiza gonzalez That’s what they all say, he only thought to himself, knowing that lecturing her wouldn’t do any good to the situation in any case. Scratching the back of his head at her incessant orders, he could merely follow and do as he was told. Since he already decided to help, he might as well stick through the whole ordeal. Miguel fetched her a towel and some silky nightgown (which to his defense was the only thing around her closet) before fixing her a toothbrush. “Here. Or would you rather I brush your teeth too?” There was a bit of sarcasm at end of his tone though it wasn’t anything alarming. He genuinely wanted to help but he just couldn’t brush off the feeling that he could be enjoying a night alone rather than babysitting her.