I woke up early just in time when the mall opens, well I had to do some last minute shopping before the festival. And I didn't bother to wake up the snoring John. I left tiptoeing out of the room and run to the mall next door.

Immediately when I got inside, I didn't need to hassle myself on finding white t-shirts. Because the moment I entered the mall I'm already welcomed with festival stalls, and a ton of t-shirts to choose from. I bought John a shirt as well, without sleeves of course. I'm not sure if he'll like it, but he has no choice. I bought myself with an open slit on the side, that'll show some parts of my bra, it's also a sleeveless. Well, I'm feeling pretty daring today, because I'm finally 18! I then jogged to the department store to buy a clear raincoat.

And I'm done. It didn't even took me an hour to do all that.

But before I go back to the hotel I decided to buy some breakfast first. So I bought a pair of hot caramel latte, and a couple of bread along the way. When I was in front of the hotel's entrance, I saw John panting while he looked at me with laser eyes.

Ooops.

"Hey." I said and tried not to laugh. He probably thought I ran away. "Good, you're done jogging. Now let's have some breakfast." I tapped his shoulder when I walked passed him.

His breathing was heavy when he followed me to the elevator. I looked at him and smiled. "What?" I asked because he kept on glaring at me. Then I sighed. "I'm sorry. Okay. I didn't want to disturb your snoring session."

He exhaled heavily and run a hand through his damp hair covered in sweat. "Next time. Wake me up." He's in a bad mood. Well, I can't fight him on that, mornings does make people cranky.

After were done eating. I took out the shirt I bought for him. "Like it?" He simply shrugged. "Oh come on. At least fake a smile."

He laughed. "Thanks." I handed it to him and he read the design on the shirt. "Sinulog?"

"Yeah. We're going to a festival today." I said and stood up. "We'll be leaving in an hour. First dibs on the shower." He nodded and took the remote, surfing through channels then stopped at cartoon network.

I laughed silently while looking at him, as his eyes had probably pasted itself on the screen, putting every ounce of focus on Adventure Time. So cute.

After shower I put on my Sinulog attire. Just in time when John got out of the bathroom, with only a towel that's showing off his body, especially his v-area – the road to his junior. I gulped, I can't get my eyes off of him. Stupid, stubborn eyes. Well he's steaming hot, to be honest. This view was something I missed out to see last night, because I fell asleep immediately after talking to Daisy. And I'm lucky to get this second chance.

He wiped his wet hair messily with a towel. "What?" He asked as his brows merged. "Something wrong?"

"Nothing. You should uh... hurry. We'll be late." I said and hastily turned my head to force my attention on the television, which was shut down, by the way. But it seems interesting at the moment.

***

We arrived at the meeting place a little too early than I anticipated. I looked at my watch and wonder – where in the world are they? Suddenly, someone hugged me from behind, I looked and saw Allanah's smiling face.

"I knew it was you! That raincoat was always your signature look." I smiled and hugged her back.

"Where are the others?" I asked, but Allanah's eyes was nowhere near mine. "Oh. Yeah. This is John by the way."

"Boyfriend?" She asked and I laughed sarcastically.

"Split that word, and yes, he's my friend who's a boy." I said and John laughed. "John, this is Allanah by the way." She smiled briefly to him, and so did John.

The others came afterwards, and I again made introductions for John, repeating the same he's-not-my-boyfriend explanation, over and over. I should have just recorded it and Bluetooth it to them, if I knew this would happen. But unlike the others, Daisy had a different response.

"Good. Because I like you better with nerd." She said in a whisper. I laughed, and then I realized that there's someone missing.

"Where's Jel?" I asked her, while looking at our group, checking to see if I happen to miss out greeting her.

"She's with Will." Daisy simply said as we walk through a crowd of dancing people in the streets.

"Wait." I caught her arm and drew her closer to me. I wasn't sure if I heard her right. "Will?"

"Yeah. They're dating. You would've known if you hadn't disappeared." She laughed and continued to push bodies of people swarming at us, dancing like crazy chickens.

O-capital-M-G!

We took our usual spot above ground, on a man-made platform placed on the side of the street. Where we can see the parade and tribal dancers in big colorful costumes.

"Wow. I had no idea it would be this fun, and chaotic." I heard John say to my side. I laughed when I looked at him, his face was covered in paint.

I then put back my attention on the show below. When suddenly, my eye sight changed and everything started to blur. I closed and opened it repeatedly, while rubbing my eyes without mercy. What's happening? I started to panic, this is so not the ideal time and place to become blind. But then when I opened it again, everything has gotten zoomed in. Like I was wearing a built in magnifying glass but a hundred times more detailed.

Nauseous. Has come back with its own marching band like a headache parade. Bringing in a special guest called migraine.

"Fuck!" I groaned out loud. Automatically, John puts a protective hand on my shoulder.

"You okay?" When I looked at him, his face had warped into a fisheye. I grunted silently and closed my eyes once again. I simply nodded to his question. I don't want to worry him and drag me back to the hotel.

Then I remembered what Tristan said before when we were stuck inside his car. That every vampire who turns 18, awakens a special skill that no human can possess. Like say, he's super-hearing powers.

Does this mean, I'll be looking at the world like this, for the rest of my immortal life? I'd rather poke my eye with a fork and grill it to perfection.

This is pure crap! Why can't I just read minds like Edward does?

I sighed.

Focus. I said to myself while remembering the Superman movie I saw a month ago; when Clark Kent was still a kid and can't control his powers. It took him a great deal of focus, to use it properly. Maybe I should try it as well.

I opened my eyes once again, and I'm welcomed with a sight of joggling boobs. I closed it straight away, before I zap it with a laser.

I sighed, again.

I then controlled my breathing pattern, trying to meditate under chaos. Imagining myself on a dark room with a flashlight above my head. Doing the very best to mute everything around me and focus on myself. And when I opened it again, everything was crystal clear and back to normal. I smiled triumphantly.

"What's with that grin princess?" I heard a familiar voice, and I don't have to guess who it was.

"Will." I said, and hugged my brother – which he doesn't know yet.