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It was wild.

I really didn't expect that my simple trip to the mall would end like this.

I was at the mall near Seda Hotel in Quezon City when I opened the G app. I didn't expect anything, just passing the time while cooling off. After a while, someone chatted me.

It started simply. "Hi." Then it turned into a conversation. I thought we’d only talk for a few minutes, but it ended up lasting almost two hours. It felt easy to talk to him, and we had a lot to discuss work, hobbies, and why we were both in the area.

Then someone said, "Do you wanna meet up?"

I said, "Why not?"

After a few minutes, we met at the spot we talked about. When he approached, I just thought "wow."

He looked even better in person than in his pictures. It was obvious he takes care of his body and probably works out regularly. He wasn't arrogant, just relaxed and smiling.

We walked around a bit while chatting. The conversation got comfortable really quickly, like we had known each other for a long time.

Eventually, he said he would just step into the PWD restroom. I followed a moment later.

When I walked in, we just looked at each other and both ended up laughing. The tension was palpable, but we were both aware we were in a public place.

We talked a little and held hands briefly, haha! Yes, I went for it but because he wanted something more, I declined and we decided not to pursue anything that could lead to problems. We both realized the risk wasn't worth it.

We walked out of the restroom like two ordinary people who just happened to cross paths.

We walked a little more before saying goodbye. No drama, no expectations. A simple meetup that turned out to be more memorable than I expected.

Sometimes, the wildest part of a meetup isn't what happens but the excitement, nerves, and realization that it's better to leave with a good story than with regrets.

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It's around 2:30 PM today, and I decided to spend the afternoon at a mall near Vertis North, Quezon City. Ang ganda ng weather hindi masyadong mainit, kaya naisipan kong gumala kahit wala naman talaga akong balak bilhin.

Typical window shopping lang. Tingin dito, tingin doon. Pampalipas oras lang talaga.

Napadpad ako sa food court at kumain muna. Side note lang, ang sarap pala ng siomai sa Siomai King. Hindi ko inaasahan na yun pa yung isa sa magiging highlight ng araw ko... or so I thought.

Pagkatapos kumain, dumiretso ako sa CR dahil naiihi na rin ako.

Habang naglalakad papunta roon, may napansin akong isang matangkad na guy. Maputi, fit ang katawan, at parang ilang beses siyang napapatingin sa akin. Hindi ko muna binigyan ng meaning at dumiretso lang ako.

Pagpasok ko sa CR, tahimik lang. Maya-maya, pumasok din siya. Kami lang dalawa sa loob.

Napansin kong paulit ulit kaming nagkakatitigan. Alam mo yung tipong may unspoken tension? Walang nagsasalita pero parang may iniintindihan na kayo pareho.

Hindi nagtagal, naging malinaw na mutual ang interes namin. Everything happened quietly and with consent. Ang bilis lang ng mga pangyayari na pati ako medyo nagulat.

Habang nasa kalagitnaan ng moment, biglang may pumasok na utility personnel.

Pareho kaming napaatras at nagkunwaring normal lang ang ginagawa. Grabe yung kaba namin. Akala ko talaga mahuhuli kami. Buti na lang mabilis siyang lumabas, at wala namang naging issue.

After that, nag-ayos na rin kami at lumabas ng CR na parang total strangers. Walang usapan, walang pangalan, walang kahit ano. Isang tinginan lang, tapos kanya-kanyang lakad na ulit.

Napaisip na lang ako habang pauwi. Ang weird lang na minsan, lalabas ka lang para mamasyal at kumain ng siomai, tapos uuwi kang may kwentong hindi mo inakalang mangyayari.

Life really has a way of surprising you.

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I honestly thought that Monday was going to be a one time thing.

We exchanged a few messages during the week, but both of us got busy. I figured that was the end of it.

Then the weekend came.

It was my day off, and I was just relaxing at home when my phone buzzed.

"You free?"

I laughed to myself because I already knew who it was.

About thirty minutes later, there was a knock on my door.

The moment I opened it, he smiled like he'd been looking forward to seeing me all week. Before either of us could even say much, he pulled me into a long, lingering hug. The energy between us felt completely different this time more familiar, more comfortable, and somehow even more intense.

He couldn't stop smiling, and neither could I.

It honestly felt like we hadn't seen each other in a year instead of just a few days. He greeted me with an eager kiss on the cheek, then another, laughing as he said, "I told you I'd be back."

The playful teasing started almost immediately. We kept making each other laugh, stealing glances whenever the conversation paused. Every time we got close, it was obvious the attraction was still there.

Instead of rushing anything, we spent hours together. We ordered food, watched random videos, talked about work, shared stories about our lives, and got to know each other beyond our first meetup.

What surprised me the most was how natural everything felt.

The physical attraction was definitely still there, but this time it wasn't just about that anymore. There was comfort. There was genuine chemistry. It felt less like meeting a stranger and more like reconnecting with someone I'd known for much longer.

When it was finally time for him to leave, he looked at me, smiled, and jokingly asked, "Same time next weekend?"

I just laughed and shook my head.

But deep down...

I already knew my answer.

(3rd soon)

It was a Monday, and I was working from home. I was alone in my unit, trying to get through the day like any other normal shift.

Around 10 AM, I was already feeling a little distracted and decided to just ignore it and catch a bit more rest before work got busy.

By 1 PM, while I was already on duty, Grindr sent me a notification.

"Hi bro, wanna meet?"

My first thought was, "Not now, I’m working."

But after checking his profile, I couldn’t deny that I was interested. He looked fit, muscular, and definitely took care of himself. We exchanged albums, chatted for a bit, and luckily, neither of us lost interest after seeing each other’s photos.

Before I knew it, we had agreed to meet at my place.

When he arrived, the chemistry was there immediately. We spent some time getting comfortable with each other, talking, flirting, and enjoying the moment. He was confident, affectionate, and clearly knew how to make someone feel desired.

What was supposed to be a quick meetup turned into a much longer afternoon than I expected. We completely lost track of time and ended up spending almost an hour and a half together.

By the time he left, it was already close to 4 PM and I had to switch my brain back into work mode.

Before walking out the door, he gave me a kiss goodbye and jokingly said, "Next time, I’m coming back for you."

Needless to say, that was probably the most eventful work-from-home Monday I’ve ever had.

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