Our Little Secret: Childhood Memories Part 4 by indecent_babe — Pulandit.com

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Like all good things, Summer was almost at an end. And so was our stay at my great granny's mansion. Tito Tooper was still affectionate as usual. He'd always come after breakfast to play with me, even when mom was there. We would just hang out in the garden, making bracelets, rings, and necklaces out of santan flowers.

One afternoon, we were playing with my other uncle's new puppy and Tito Tooper was sitting beside me.

Tito Tooper: Beng, will you miss me if mawala ako?
Me: (Stunned) WHY?!
Tito Tooper: (Laughs) Kung nga lang..
Me: Opo naman. Sino na magtatanggol sa akin sa bullies kung wala ka.

He then hugged me and kissed me on the forehead.

Tito Tooper: I'll miss you.

I looked at him and he had a sad look on his face. I didn't know why, but I somehow felt our imminent separation.

Three days after our talk. I heard from mom that there's gonna be a big party the next day after tomorrow. It was one of my uncles' birthday and for sure it will be overflowing with booze.

Over the next days before the party, I haven't seen or heard from Tito Tooper at all. I would wait for him at the gate but not a shadow was to be found. I spent those days either sleeping or just watching TV.

I caught a fever at the worst possible timing, the day of the party. Though my mom was there taking care of me, she was busy too organizing the party. So, I told her that I was okay and I would just sleep it off. After giving me my dose of medicine at dusk, she tucked me to bed and wished me good night. My mom switched off the lights and left the room while I sighed and wondered, will Tito Tooper be here tonight?

Not long after.. I fell asleep.

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The loud music at the garden woke me up. It was already past 9:00 pm. I took a peek at the window and saw the many guests and relatives who were already guzzling their booze.

I went back to bed and looked up at the glow in the dark stars stuck on the ceiling. I closed my eyes and wished that Tito Tooper was there so I could tell him how lonely I was and how painstaking it is to be sick tonight. Just a few minutes after, I heard the door creak open. I peered over my blanket to see who it was.
He switched on the light and there I saw Tito Tooper.

I almost jumped out of bed but because my body felt heavy and sick, I just sat up instead. He then sat on the edge of the bed near me. I could smell the alcohol reeking from Tito Tooper. He was smiling stupidly at me.

Tito Tooper: Ju miss me?

I just stared at him. I didn't know why.. but I felt nervous. He slowly inched closer.

Tito Tooper: I'm.. really gonna miss you..

He hugged me and I hugged him back without really knowing what's going on.

Tito Tooper: Pakabait ka lagi ha?

He broke the hug and looked me in the eye. There was a flicker of mischief somewhere there. He caressed my hair and chin. Little did I know, that the next set of words he let out.. will change us forever.

Tito Tooper: O, give Tito a good night kiss.

I innocently acted on my own. After all, I always gave him a good night kiss. Although that moment when he kissed me on the lips grazed my mind, I just brushed it off thinking that Tito Tooper might just really want a kiss like what I used to give him. So, I kissed him on the cheek.

Tito Tooper: Hindi ganyan. Yung ganito.

He leaned in closer and cupped my chin. His lips met mine and I decided to just close my eyes. His lips stayed there. It lasted for more than a few seconds unlike the one before. When he saw I didn't resist, he pressed his lips harder. Guiding mine to open and welcome his tongue. Though his breath smelled like alcohol, his lips tasted a mix of sweetness and bitterness. We were kissing and he was getting closer and closer. His tongue swirling inside my mouth. It was new to me. My head was spinning with this weirdness I was feeling. He slowly laid me on the bed without taking his lips off me. I gasped in between our kiss as he placed his hand on my thigh, raising my Power Puff Girls shirt dress. His hand stopped at the side garter of my underwear, tugging it down slowly.

My caged heart was thumping like crazy and it felt like it was ready to burst. I felt cold water run inside of me, at the same time I felt hot and tingly. He broke the kiss and got some air. We looked at each other without saying anything. He was looking at me as if asking if wanted this. I was paralyzed. I just laid there as he moved his hand again to my inner thigh. He kissed me again and his hand went up. His thumb brushed my private part and the tingling sensation just felt like fireworks inside of me. I think I kind of moaned.

Just before he was going to touch me "there", we heard someone call out his name from the garden.

"Tooper! Toops! San ka na?"

It was my other uncle. The sound that penetrated the once silent and private room of "ours" made him freeze. He stopped and faced me. He backed away as if trying to see a bigger picture. He saw me with watery eyes, almost panting, and underwear was down on my mid thigh. I saw the horror on his face when he realized what he had just done. He fixed me up without saying a word, panic, prevailing in his demeanor. He quickly stood up and went for the door. Before closing the lights and the door, I heard him say "sorry" and that was it. He left me stunned. Although, he left the fire in my oven still burning..

I tried shutting my eyes tightly and waving everything off, but this weird, intoxicating feeling just won't go. At that moment… I wanted more of those touches and kisses. I just wished he had continued whatever it was he was gonna do.

I wasn't able to sleep that night, but I never told a soul of what happened until years after.
The next day, I was just told that uncle Tooper was called back to their province. Probably to study there. He didn't even say good bye to me when he left for the bus station that afternoon.

Everything went back to normal and everyone was still oblivious to what just transpired between us. Between me and my Tito Tooper. But secrets.. no matter how big or small.. have ways of seeping out. Nothing stays a secret forever. And I've learned that pretty well when I entered my teenage years.. that secrets, even the forgotten ones, also have ways of haunting you.