#bilao

[shugarrdog]

Tv girl KungHan?!?😈😈😈

[d3rpydoods]

Alt version of the animatic where Lao doesn't get turned into a popsicle

[sweetprapika]

When Kung Lao met Sub-Zero after made the hat

[laismoura-art]

GUYS NOOOOO!

[moonylight28]

Dude, everything those two do is gay, like how are they not dating. And I’m here for it.

[spiralingemptyness]

so I got a new puppy, the art is taking a bit longer, so take some traditional art from my sketchbook

[spicybeefnoodles]

Pining

summary: bi han and kung lao spar

warnings: kinda suggestive :)

There was something irritatingly endearing about Kung Lao to Bi Han. He really shouldn’t be feeling this way towards the guy that threw a hat and then a blade at his head, but for some odd reason, when Bi Han saw what Kung Lao had made with his hat and then shot him a wink, Bi Han felt his traitorous heart flutter for a moment and his cheeks grow hot. Thankfully, his mask hid his face, and Bi Han had simply tried to not stare at Kung Lao for the rest of the meeting. When Smoke decided to try and tease Bi Han about it, he sent Smoke out to run around the Lin Kuei base 100 times. He even pulled out his Grandmaster title to seal his decision. 

It was unfortunate then that Liu Kang had called him and his brothers out to the Wu Shi academy because now Bi Han faced a smirking Kung Lao across the sparring ring. Kung Lao was tilting his bladed hat like an idiot, and his stupidly handsome face had a look that had Bi Han’s stomach twisting into knots. Growing a blade of ice from his hands, Bi Han focused on the cold that emanated from his hands. He was here to train Kung Lao, not ogle at him. With a deep breath, Bi Han faced his opponent and prepared to fight. He would not let this imbecile win this time. Kung Lao just smirked and blew a kiss toward the assassin. Bi Han felt his cheeks grow hot and his heart sing for joy. It was embarrassing how his body reacted so strongly to this stupid overly-confident man in front of him. He had to control his body. He was Grandmaster of the Lin Kuei. He will not let his emotions sway him.

Leaping towards Kung Lao, Bi Han sprung a flurry of attacks towards Kung Lao, trying to catch him off-guard, pin him to the ground, and wipe that smirk off his face. Unfortunately, it seemed his advances only egged on Kung Lao. The man would simply leap out of the way just in time, effortlessly avoiding his blows and leaving Bi Han growing angrier and angrier. By the time Bi Han was out of breath, Kung Lao would have seemed completely unfazed if it weren’t for the rapid heaving of his chest. Not that Bi Han was looking at Kung Lao’s chest.

“Oh, is that the best you got there? I thought it would be harder.” Kung Lao had a teasing edge to his voice, and Bi Han growled. In a quick movement, Kung Lao appeared in front of Bi Han suddenly, and the Grandmaster had to move off of pure instinct to avoid the blows. Kung Lao fought aggressively now, landing blows every which way on Bi Han’s body. Everytime Bi Han tried to grab onto him, Kung Lao would slip out of his grip. At some point, Kung Lao took off Bi Han’s mask and put it on himself. Bi Han did not like the way Kung Lao looked in his mask. He looked good, and it sent Bi Han’s mind down into a spiral. Kung Lao would look good in the Lin Kuei. He would look good wearing Bi Han’s clothes. The grandmaster dug his fingernails into his palm to bring him back to the fight.

Kung Lao moved like water against Bi Han. Fluid and strong. Kung Lao was also wearing down Bi Han’s patience faster than Smoke, and in a brief moment when Kung Lao pulled back, the Grandmaster sprayed ice down onto the ground, causing the man to yelp and fall down.

Bi Han followed Kung Lao to the floor and pinned him down. He held the man’s wrists with one hand, and the grandmaster could feel the other wriggle around trying to free himself from Bi Han’s grip, and so he sat his weight down on Kung Lao.

“Yield.” Bi Han said. Kung Lao had stopped wiggling about, instead breathing heavily and staring up into Bi Han’s eyes with those beautifully stupid brown eyes of his.

“I yield.” Kung Lao said. Bi Han smirked and plucked his mask off Kung Lao’s face only to be met with Kung Lao’s very red cheeks. Bi Han admired Kung Lao. First his brown doe eyes, then his plush lips. His very full and biteable lips.

“Ya gonna get up, or are you going to keep straddling me?”

Bi Han got up in a hurry, letting go of Kung Lao’s wrists and getting off the man’s hips so fast one might’ve thought he had touched something repulsive. Kung Lao stood up and rubbed at his raw wrists. For some odd reason, the grandmaster still couldn’t get his eyes off of the man. He looked good doing anything, even if he was just rubbing his wrists.

By the Gods, Bi Han rubbed his face, trying to bring himself down to reality. He did not like this man that he had just sparred. Kung Lao was arrogant, much too confident for a simple farmer. He ate like a starved man, and he probably slept like a fool. Kung Lao probably slept in some odd position that left him open to attacks. His hair would be down and soft. And Bi Han could run his fingers through and-

No! Bi Han put his mask back on and stalked up to Kung Lao.

“Stop making me feel this way.” Bi Han hissed and shoved an accusatory finger into Kung Lao’s muscular chest. The other man smiled even as Bi Han tried his best to send the message that he very much wanted to commit a murder with his eyes.

“Make you feel like what?”

Bi Han didn’t answer. How was he supposed to say that he wanted to kiss the man in front of him? To run his fingers through his  hair and bring him back to the Lin Kuei headquarters and ravish the man until they were both satisfied. And Bi Han was a hard man to satisfy.

Bi Han turned on his heel to walk away when he felt Kung Lao wrap his arms around Bi Han’s waist. The assassin stopped in his tracks, trying to control his heart as it stuttered.

“I like you too.” Kung Lao mumbled the words into Bi Han’s back, and the grandmaster’s mind short-circuited for a moment.

“Are you sure?” Bi Han turned around slowly to face Kung Lao. The man nodded, and Bi Han tore off his mask and crushed their lips together in a violent kiss. Kung Lao was going to be the death of him.

[mortalpolykule]

Happy Belated Valentine’s Day!

Here’s some Bi Harem content for my fellow multi shippers out there. (Slight mention of nsfw btw)

I plan on writing a part 2 at some point.

“As you know, Titan Shang Tsung’s attack against us last year has revealed a few weak points in our defense,” Liu Kang stated, pointing out spots on the map bordering the academy. “I propose that we set up a night watch here…and here.” He placed a small figurine at three spots on the map. Bi Han nodded along, but his traitorous mind kept wandering to Liu Kang’s sculpted arms and shoulders as they moved. He seemed oddly tense today.

“I have some warriors who have already volunteered for the task,” Bi Han said. “I will give the order once I return.”

Liu Kang smiled. “Excellent. If the Lin Kuei should require anything, you need only ask.”

“That should not be necessary,”Bi Han scoffed. Liu Kang simply gave him a knowing look. “As always, your assistance in this matter cannot be understated. You have my gratitude,” he said.

“Perhaps we ought to thank Titan Shang Tsung for forcing us to up our game,”Bi Han replied. Liu Hang let out a soft exhale of a laugh, a smile creeping up on his tired face. “We wouldn’t want our own Shang Tsung to get jealous, now would we?” He retorted playfully. There was a subtle glint of deviousness in his eye, one that only Bi Han could notice. Suddenly, the changes in Liu Kang’s body language began to make sense. There was something distracting him, but what? The grandmaster felt a strange warmth flood his senses as his blood rushed to his face. When was the last time he had laid with any of his partners? Usually if Liu Kang needed some intimate time, he would simply ask. But lately, he had been acting shy. It was so unlike him, it had Bi Han concerned. Perhaps Liu Kang knew that he was busy and did not want to bother him? Bi Han decided that he must rectify this later, but for now, he had a job to do.

As he made his way across the courtyard, two familiar figures caught his eye. Raiden and Kung Lao were playfully sparring under the cherry blossom tree. The energy between them seemed light and carefree as Raiden met Kung Lao blow for blow. “Just you wait!” Kung Lao said haughtily, “One of these days, they’ll be calling me the chosen one.” Raiden simply laughed and shook his head. “You never change, do you Lao?”

Bi Han approached them quietly, watching their match. Kung Lao had improved significantly since the tournament, yet his movements reflected the same flair and grace that Bi Han had witnessed during his training. Raiden caught a kick from Kung Lao, and then paused. He turned around to face the presence he had felt, poised for an attack. Once he saw Bi Han, however, he immediately relaxed. Kung Lao let his foot fall back to the ground. He crossed his arms and smirked at Bi Han. “Look who decided to show up!”

“Bi Han! It’s been a while,” Raiden said, face flushed and beaming. A soft animal part of Bi Han preened knowing that his absence did not go unnoticed. “Kung Lao and I have some down time, so we decided to spar. Would you like to join us?” Raiden suggested. “Indeed, but I must return to the Lin Kuei. There is business there that I must attend too,” Bi Han said. A look of disappointment flashed over Raiden’s features before being smoothed over with his usual polite smile. “Of course. Maybe next time?” Raiden replied.

“You better take a break at some point. All work and no play makes Bi Han a grumpy man,” Lung Lao teased. Bi Han rolled his eyes. “I will let you know if it gets to that point,” he said. Satisfied, Kung Lao and Raiden went back to sparring, though without the same vigor that they had before. Bi Han crossed the courtyard to him and his brothers’ quarters. Right when he opened the door he could feel someone watching him. His muscles tensed, preparing for a fight as he quietly shut the door. The lights were off. Only the light coming through the window illuminated the space, casting dark shadows in each corner. A quiet snicker could be heard from behind him. Bi Han immediately recognized the voice and allowed himself to relax. A pair of arms gently wrapped around him.

“Hey Frosty,” Johnny finally spoke up. “Long time no see.”

“I have been busy with clan affairs,” Bi Han said. “How many people have you accosted accidentally before I got here?”

“Just Kuai Liang,” Johnny admitted sheepishly. “And he knocked me on my ass for it.” Bi Han let out a deep chuckle. He felt Johnny smile against his shoulder.

“When I return, we will make up for lost time,” Bi Han said. The smile faltered slightly. Out of all his lovers, Johnny usually required the most attention. “You may spend the night here if you wish,” Bi Han suggested. “We will not be leaving until morning.” Johnny grinned at him. “How could I say no to that?” He replied.

[popcornbutterfly]

[katshinigami]

Lin Kuei's ballistics idk I never played resident evil 4 /j

[calorordinatio]

Toxic yuri meets toxic yaoi (w/ @mycigarsweet♥️)

[sweetprapika]

The thing is I just want to draw him with bunnies

[moonylight28]

Might get hate but

Mk1 ships I got: Pt 1

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Bi-Han / Kung Lao: I think they’d match each others vibe, at the end I’ll have something wholesome :3

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Bi-Han: your are a disgrace

Kung Lao: *you’re

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Bi-Han: I hate you. I can’t stand you. And-

Kung Lao: -and you love me.

Bi-Han:………nOoOo

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Kung Lao: I have to thank you for inspiring my hat

Bi-Han: take it off.

Kung Lao: what??? No.

Bi-Han: so you don’t want to kiss me?

Kung Lao:……..maybe.

-

Ok to the wholesome part! I feel like Bi-Han would try to be a big spoon and all ‘I’m the man’ like but Lao would just be better at it :D

Also believe that Bi-Han would kinda treat Lao like a mistress and try to deny having a relationship with Lao and kinda be a dick about it when it was brought up but full heartedly love Lao

Also believe that Bi-Han would always buy Lao his favorite foods and stuffed animals which is so cute 😍 and Lao would try to deny them but ultimately give up and just keep them 😍 man I’m really lonely aren’t I

Also think Lao would be very loving in public but Bi-Han would act really cold hearted, but once they were away from people Bi-Han would hug and immediately apologize for the way he acted

I also think that Bi-Han has bad anger issues and Lao try’s to help him with it, sometimes taking a few hits in the process

I think that Lao and Bi-Han would switch on who’s turn it would be to the big spoon :D

Also, man there are a lot of also that Bi-Han has been caught wearing Laos hat on occasion!

And I feel like even when Bi-Han is almost unreadable in emotions that Lao would almost always know what’s up and try to help him even when Bi-Han didn’t want it

Also I feel like when Lao got a cold Bi-Han wouldn’t know what to do because he doesn’t want to make it worse cas he has ice powers so on occasion he asks Raiden if he knows what to do for colds with Kung Lao without telling him why he needs to know, :D

When cuddling at night Bi-Han wraps his bare hands around Laos chest and Lao always groans about his hands are too cold! Like they wouldn’t be lol. But eventually Bi-Han would wear little mittens just for Lao so they could cuddle 🥰

Also think that Bi-Han is very touchy but hates being touched, unless it’s by Kung Lao or his brothers

Now for some cute dialogue :D ❤️:

Kuai Liang: oh! It’s so nice you found someone! Who is she?

Bi-Han: ……. She?

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Bi-Han: I’m not dating that ignorant little monk!

Kuai Liang: you don’t have to get mad about it brother! I do not judge!

Smoke: we do not judge Johnny and Kenshi!

Bi-Han: shut up! Why would I want a useless, worthless monk to be the love of my life!

Johnny Cage: that’s a tad harsh.

Bi-Han: stay out of this you Adam Sandler wannabe!

Johnny: wait, you know who Adam Sandler is?

Kung Lao: Bi-Han!

Bi-Han: get out of here you! You-!

Kuai Liang: you’ve made you point Bi-Han!

Later that night…

Bi-Han hugging Lao while crying into his arms in his bed: iM sO sOrRy, yOu aRe tHe lOvE oF mY LiFe. yOu aRe nOt wOrThLeSs…… iM sO sOrRy….

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Bi-Han: I’m not in love with a shaolin.

Tomus: denial is river in Egypt

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Bi-Han coming back from the store, handing Lao his favorite food

Lao: you really must stop getting me these things

Bi-Han: never.

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Bi-Han just waking up: why do I smell burning?

Kung Lao trying to put out fire in the kitchen: I was trying make you breakfast!

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Kuai Liang: I swear to god if you break up with my brother I will cut your-

Kung Lao: Calm down scorpion!

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Bi-Han: so what dose Kung Lao like?

Raiden: uh, chicken I guess, but he mostly likes everything food wise, why do you ask?

Bi-Han: no reason

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Bi-Han cuddling Lao: I love you so much, you are what heats my heart, you are the light of my life and I don’t know what I would do without you

Lao: awwww

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Now the best of both worlds :D I made art for these two cuties :3

[agvarina]

A non canon timeskip for the bilao au.

Kung lao is gardening when frost rushes over damanding to know if its true there's no chance of her becoming grandmaster

Lao did his best to comfort his upset Daughter, trying to reasure her that her Father did his best to change The rule that would prevent her for Even compeating for The title of grandmaster but some rules are More difficult to change than others.

[tigerlyla-of-metinna]

Soft ask Game

1, 3, 4 and 7 😁

Helloooo Laurikat!

what song makes you feel better?

-already answered this one, so let's pick another song in my playlist!

Under Pressure by Queen and David Bowie! This song plays in my head when I'm work-stressed and it makes me feel so much better!

3. what’s your favorite candle scent?

-Coffee scented, but I also like vanilla!

4. what flower would you like to be given?

I love a rose. Just one rose! Here's a backstory: When I was ten, and one of the native bilao dancers for the school (dressed like everyone else in the traditional malong attire) and out of the others in the class, I was given a rose by a stranger. Looking back now, it's creepy XD. But it was one of the highlight of my young life and I'd love to get a rose from anyone!

7. what color brings you peace?

-Easy! Green! The color of leaves, grass... nature! Seeing that lush green and be surrounded by it brings calm and peace. I'd love to go back to my city where there is more green than gray concrete!

Thank you for the ask <3 <3 <3

[kirakiraaa42]

Chapter VII - Consequential conception

FEBRUARY 29, 2000

Cavite, Philippines

The year 2000 is a leap year.

9:00 AM

In De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, a BS Entrepreneurship student is currently selling some kakanin (rice desserts) in her school to simply earn some money for herself. There was an alloted free time for the students, and she takes this opportunity to sell a variety of her home-made products.

"Hey, classmate, do you want to buy some of my kakanin? I have some puto, kutsinta, maja, and many more!" Holding her bilao, she asks some girls on the corner of her room, who seem to be a bit unwelcoming.

"Hmm? What? Who eats those stupid rice cakes nowadays? I have my delicious chocolate cake right here. I don't need that." The girl answered sassily.

"Sorry. Don't have money for that." Another girl who just answered with a straight face.

"Can't... so sorry..." Another girl also looked down as if she seemed to be shy and distant.

The kakanin seller just pursed her lips. "Okay. Thank you." She then gets out of her room, hoping that people from other classes will buy her kakanin.

Stumbling upon another room where the students inside seemed pretty busy in making some homeworks, she knocks on the door six times. All of them notice the girl, who is still holding her bilao.

"Hello... I know you all seem pretty busy, but do you mind buying some kakanin from me? You can eat these while you're writing!"

A boy from the corner left of the room then stands up and struts to the kakanin seller, with his hands on his pockets. He then leans his elbow into the doorframe, looking at her with a smirk.

"Hey. How much for that puto you got there?"

"Umm... It's only 5 pesos..." She gulped, sensing this guy's suspicious aura.

"5 pesos? That's a pretty good price, for a pretty lady like yourself." He erects his whole body to show her a bit of dominance, which made the young lady even more cramped, even if there was literally no wall behind her.

"Ummm, are you buying, or are you trying to—"

The smug boy puts a finger on her lips. The lady is already trembling whilst holding her bilao. "Of course I am going to buy your puto. But I would like to make a proposition."

"Sir, I..."

The smug, hunky boy grinned, still exerting his dominance. "You see, I like all of these sweet kakanin that you got, but I also like you. How about you give me a taste of both, and in return..."

He then raises her chin up, locking eyes with her.

"I'll make sure you get some extra business, bring more customers your way? I know everyone here in school, so you don't have to worry about—"

The kakanin seller, clearly uncomfortable with the situation at hand, immediately rejects his advances and withdraws from him slowly. "I'm sorry, but not interested in any propositions. Please just let me know if you would like to buy."

"Come on. It wouldn't hurt, would it now? Maybe that kakanin of yours can be a vessel to heart, sweetie." He brushes his thumb on his lips, while maintaining his sultry gaze on the young woman.

"Sir, if you are just going to try and make your way with me, then don't chatter with me like I'm a—"

The young woman still had her grasp on her bilao, but the boy immediately grabbed it and tossed it to the side. All of the kakanin that she made fell into the floor.  

"Now you're really playing hard to get, huh..." He then struts slowly into her, still asserting his superiority, as she slowly walks backward, bumping her into a wall of another classroom.

The boy slams his hand on the wall threateningly, and he has now got her in a corner, leaving the young woman nowhere left to run... If she runs away, she'll get chased. But even if she doesn't, she'll put herself in an even riskier situation. Fearing for her life, the kakanin seller puts both of her hands on her chest, not even looking at the domineering boy right in front of her.

"I would suggest you reconsider your life choices, darling. Else I would do something to you that I wouldn't want myself to do, maybe even endanger your little kakanin business that you've got there."

The young woman shuddered. "Sir, please. I'm only trying to... to..."

"Now, pretty lady. You either join me, or get fucked. Up. Immediately." He reprimanded her.

In a turn of random events, another student that was from the same class as him picked up the bilao and put all of the fallen kakanin back from the floor.

He would even say what specific kakanin he was collecting.

"Hmmm... puto, sapin-sapin... kutsinta, sapin-sapin, puto, suman, puto again, kutsinta, maja, another maja..."

The smug boy and the kakanin seller look at him. He yelled out, "Hey, David! What are you doing here?"

This boy called David, who seems to be a foreign student, had already picked up all of the kakanin and tucked the bilao to his side. He then goes near them, acting nonchalantly.

"Hey, Matteo. You're just wasting all these kakanin! They look really good, you know?" He smacks his lips, as if he was sleepy.

"Why don't you step back a bit, David? I'm trying to negotiate with this pretty lady that I am swooning over here..." He slowly turns his head back to the kakanin seller, who is still cramped between Matteo and the wall behind her.

"Pretty sure that's called harassment, mate."

In a completely random act, David theatrically starts juggling some of the kakanin from the bilao. He expertly tosses the puto, sapin-sapin, and maja into the air, catching them with a flourish. This absurd display of juggling skill not only surprises Matteo but also irritates him, as he feels that David is not taking the situation seriously.

Matteo, now thoroughly annoyed, raises his voice, "Hey, David! Are you seriously juggling kakanin right now? This is not the time for your silly antics!"

David smirks and retorts, "Now, come on, big Matteo. Don't you like a bit of fun? You would rather want this than you "flirting" with women, don't you?"

He would then perform the final act, as he stops juggling and throws the puto, maja and sapin-sapin one by one on Matteo's face. by one, into Matteo's face. That made him visibly agitated, and he then struts towards David, throws the bilao he held, again, and grabs him by his uniform's collar, pinning him into the wall of their own classroom.

"You stupid little cunt! I'm going to make you pay for clowning me!" Matteo growled.

David was so unserious to the point that he sees this as a mere small ordeal. "Every day is a summer vacation for me, mate. Why don't you become like me and have fun for a bit?" He smiles.

The kakanin seller and the other students in both classrooms all watched the whole commotion happening. They leaned over windowsills and doorways, their expression a mix of bemusement and utter surprise. Chatters, whispers and curious stares filled around the area, while the young woman was looking at how genuine David's smile was, and then shifting into the more impulsive and infuriated Matteo. She couldn't help but be amused at him as well, but there is a hint of concern considering that he is being apprehended by the aggressor.

"If you're going to keep on clowning me, I'm gonna have to dip your head into the filthy toilet water at the men's lavatory!"

David is still wearing his mischievous smile. He plans to piss Matteo off even further.

"You really know how to make someone's day, mate. Did you know that orange juice is made out of oranges? Or did you know that a recent study has shown that most people use their eyes to see things?"

The bizarrely irrelevant statements caught everyone off-guard. Even the young kakanin seller covered her mouth trying to stifle her laugh. What was supposed to be a potentially tense moment has turned into an absurd comedy. David's ability to make light of the situation by muttering useless information sarcastically left Matteo even more enraged, more so than speechless.

"You... You..."

Matteo clenches his fist, whilst still lifting his collar up and has him pinned against the wall, pulls it back to launch it at David...

"YOU HAVE GENUINELY ANGERED ME!"

...only for David to dodge it by cocking his head sideways just in the nick of time. Matteo struck the wall so hard that it immediately broke his knuckles, which made him loosen his grip on the foreigner student.

"GAHHHHHHHHH! MY HAND! GUAAAGHHHHH!"

"Whoopsies. It seems like your temper isn't the only thing that is broken." David spoke in a nonchalant and witty tone, still smiling. "That was a good throw though. You should be on the dodgeball team with Mr. Gonzalez!"

Matteo continues to cry in agony, holding his broken fist. "GAHHHH! MAMAAAAA!"

The foreigner then bends over and mockingly puts his palm on his ear. "Hah? Mama? Boy, you're a college student for crying out loud! Why don't you go home and say hi to your Mummy for me instead?"

Not long after, Matteo runs away from the scene in shame, still crying in pain due to his broken fist. The students, especially the kakanin seller, all laughed and hollered as the tense and absurd commotion came to a conclusion, to the point that even the hallway that separated the two classrooms were filled with noises from them. David just stood there with his hands on his waist, smiling smugly, feeling accomplished.

He would then turn his back as soon as the bully was out of view. The foreigner picked up the bilao and the fallen kakanin on the ground. Smiling generously, he presents it to the kakanin seller.

"Hey. I'll pay for every kakanin that he wasted."

She grabbed the bilao of kakanin from him. "Thank you. But are you sure you can pay off everything?"

David reaches for his pocket and pulls out a 1000-peso bill from his wallet. "Too tired to count the quantity of items you got. Just keep the change, miss."

"Huh? But sir, are you-"

"Just take it and keep the change before I CHANGE my mind." He then slaps his thigh and points at her. "Haha! Get it? Change?"

The kakanin seller chuckled, although the joke wasn't supposed to be funny. "Okay, sir. Thank you so much..."

She then claims the 1000-peso bill from David. To show his appreciation, he holds the bilao in his left hand and grabs a puto with the other, eating it. His eyes smiled as he tasted the really sticky and sweet white dessert. His expression was so contagious that even the young woman grinned as well.

The two didn't even notice that the students are turning their attention to them.

"Do you like it?" She asked.

David winked as he chewed the puto. "Why wouldn't I?"

When she smiled again, everyone was hollering and yelling again as a somewhat gleeful and romantic moment unfolded. Not even David and the kakanin seller could focus on the crowd, because they were literally locking eyes. She cannot help but grin at him from ear to ear as he picks up another one of the kakanin in the bilao.

"Hey." David chews his food first. "Come get some of this. You made this, so you deserve to eat them."

At first glance she knew that she couldn't refuse his offer, so she picked up the maja blanca and eats it, savoring its sticky texture and delicate flavour. still admiringly looking at him, whilst her other hand was pressed against her pounding heart. There were falling clumps of the maja blanca because she focus remains fixed on him, but she could care less about that.

The two then turn their heads as they hear their other classmates carrying on their uproar.

"Ayieee! Look at these two right there!"

"Waw! Potential power couple!"

"Look at David, he's such a cutie!"

(Ayiee = a Filipino expression used to tease someone)

"You know what? Why don't we go somewhere else? There's too much noise and I hate getting my eardrums wrecked." David beamed, taking her hand and pulled her out of the area, and downstairs outside the classroom.

The kakanin seller and David settled in one of the cottages near the Lake Park. Seeing that this must be the former's first time being alone with someone, David attempts to be comfortable and friendly with her, and not be a creep like Matteo.

"Why don't you get some more? I can't eat all of this kakanin, ya know?" He said as he ate a sapin-sapin.

The young woman waved her hand in dismissal. "No, thank you. I'm not hungry anymore."

"Fine. More for me then." He licks the clumps of sapin-sapin off his hand. "These are good, though. I'm glad I bought all of this."

"You really shouldn't eat that many kakanin desserts, you know? You're gonna get fat if you keep on munching them." She teases.

"Doesn't matter." He then rests his palm on his cheek, smirking at the young woman. "I'll keep on munching food if it makes that person happy."

She just looked down on the floor, pursing her lips. She couldn't say anything at all as she felt that sense of optimism from him.

David moved the bilao to the side and he rests him elbow on the table while also resting his palms on his cheeks, trying to look adorable in front of her with his hazel eyes and smuggish smirk.

The young lady then looks at him again, making him chuckle. She then covers her beet red face out of embarrassment.

"You don't have to be all bashful like that, missus. I'm just your average bloke from Britain, innit?"

"It's because of you, though. You're getting all smug and you're pretending to be cute, and you're... You're..." She then tries to think of an adjective.

"And what, hmm?" David drops his left hand and taps his cheek lightly with his right index finger, still smirking at her. He was expecting some sort of adjective that will trigger his flirting skills.

"You're just like all the other men." The kakanin seller folds her arms.

David raised his eyebrow pretending to question the young woman's answer. "What do you mean I'm like all the other men? I'm literally a white guy." He joked.

The kakanin seller shook her head and chuckled. "No, 'Mr. British Bloke'. I meant that you're cocky and so full of yourself, like everyone else. Isn't that the same case for you folks back in London?"

"Nah. I'm from Leeds." He replied.

"What does that even mean?"

He then begins to speak in a Yorkshire accent with a distinct Northern lilt to surprise the kakanin seller. "Leeds. Northern England. Ah'm nah Londoner, lassie. Y'see, me naw as posh and puffed up as thum, yer knaw? Moo-er daan to erth, we are, and not sooper high and mighty. Naw lark they spiyk lark they've 'ad a whiff o' thum Mary Janes."

The young lady was startled at his sudden change of accent, or "language." At least, that's what she thought it was. "I don't know what language you just spoke right now, but there's no way in hell that I would understand a single word you spit out of your mouth, mister!"

"See? That's 'ow charmin' I am." He winks, before he switches back to the RP accent. "But yes, that's how we are in Leeds, love. Not from London..." He forms an X with his arms. "...at all. That was an accent, by the way."

"I thought London was the only place in your country." She replied, to which David also expressed with a fake offended face, which was funny enough on its own. He didn't even need to say a word, only his expression was enough to make her giggle.

He then attempts to switch topics, along with a hand gesture. "What's your name, by the way?"

She giggled again. "Maricar Hernandez. And you?"

"David.  David Hutchison. "

The two would then shake hands, which signified the beginning of a love story between them. Since that day, they would meet each other even when one of them has their own classes, or at their own free time. Maricar enjoyed talking to David about his country and what was it like living there, and she would also bring him lots of kakanin. They would even become the most popular couple in school, and even a few teachers would know about it. But it didn't really matter to them. All they ever focused on was on each other, and their studies, of course.

In a turn of events, it got to the point where they focused on each other too much.

MARCH 2000

No one was at the Hutchison residence except for some moaning sounds that can be heard in the room on the second story of the house. The sounds were filled with so much uncontrolled lust and longing. Not even the sleeping dogs were fazed at the erotic noises as they were sleeping in the living area.

"D-David, David! Ah! Ah! Oh, you're so... you're so good..." Maricar moaned out as she was being thrusted by David from behind.

With each thrust, David tries to stifle a moan but to no avail. He just felt so pleasured inside Maricar, and couldn't control himself any longer, as if his body was on automatic mode, his mind drifting off somewhere else except for the thought of Maricar being fucked.

She looked at David whilst making an erotic face. "David, please keep fucking me. Your dick is so good. Fill me up with your cum, love."

Maricar wasn't even thinking that he did it raw, which meant there could be a possibility that she could get pregnant. Equally, David could think little to nothing of the potential risks that would consequently take place thereafter. Their rational thinking has blown off of their minds like a paper airplane, leaving only the lustful thoughts that they have shared.

"Maricar... I'm almost there. You're so sexy, I can't stop myself." He groaned out as he kept on moving his dick inside her walls.

Maricar was on the verge of cumming, too. She rolled her eyes back and then closed them, her moans and little noises unsilenced.

Not more than 3 minutes later, the two have reached climax, with Maricar moaning even louder in immense pleasure, and equally, David letting out a hiss. They now lay down on their bed together, their thinking and judgment being clouded by lust. The latter would also begin to scoot over to the young woman, kissing her passionately.

"Mari. I love you."

"I love you too."

This point in both the Brit and the kakanin seller's lives would then change soon after, where their unchecked physical intimacy would lead to the conception of their son.

The consequences of their undoing would lead them to the potential downfall of their individual lives.

Maricar has been rejected by her own parents after she found out that she was pregnant, and has been ordered to not return to their home anymore. She was also forced to drop out of DLSUD which obviously meant that she wouldn't be able to continue studying in college.

"Ma! I'm sorry! Please, I didn't know it was—"

"Get out! You don't deserve to be provided under me now! Never come back!" Her mother threw the bag of clothes and other things outside the door.

"Ma, please! I'm begging you!" Maricar kneeled onto the ground, crying, holding her mother's hand. "Pa, please talk some sense into Mama!"

"I have told you a million times already that at this age you shouldn't be engaging in relationships, and now look what happened, Maricar! You never listen to us! You will have to take care of that child on your own! Do not expect us to be feeding you anymore!" Her father added.

"Pa... Please. Ma. Don't leave me here..."

"You're a burden to us, you ungrateful child! Don't even think of showing your face again!!!" Her mom slammed the door shut.

"Ma!!! Pa!!! Please... Don't leave me, please..." Maricar banged on the door, begging for her mother to let her back inside. "Maaaa!!! Paaaaaa!!!"

She was beginning to crumble into pieces as she broke down in tears. Her parents have now neglected her, their very own daughter because of her negligence. Their strictness was for the purpose of protecting her from entangling into relationships, but in her youthful defiance, she crossed a line that she shouldn't have, which led to this devastating situation. Maricar then carries the bags and walks away from their home, gasping for air, as the feeling of abandonment cut deep into her heart.

Meanwhile, David was scolded greatly by his parents, and he was also forced to drop out of college as well. However, he was also given one-third of his parents' fortune, enough for him to provide for his now pregnant girlfriend.

"One-third of our fortune should be enough. As for your... pregnant partner, she will be permitted to stay with us until your child is born." His father declared.

David tries to talk to his dad. "But Dad, I-"

His mum rebuts. "Enough nonsense, David! We flew to the Philippines and lived here in Cavite just so we could get you the best school and now you are trying to talk us out of it? Jesus Christ..."

David looked at his parents with a pitiful frown. "Mum, Dad, I'm sorry. I knew it was going to happen at some point, and I wish I shouldn't have done it."

"And yet you did it anyway!" His dad groaned, putting his palm on his face, and then rubbing his forehead. He couldn't get enough of the stress. "Son, I have no choice but to impose this on you. You cannot continue your studies while you're being a parent to that child of yours!"

"But can't we just make a bargain?"

"No. As your dad said, you are not going to school anymore, and your partner will be staying here until that child inside her womb is born. No more excuses." His mum folded her arms, scowling at his son.

With that in mind, David had nothing to do anymore. No more jokes, no more laughs, and no more hanging out with friends. His youthful life is now taken away from him because of his own undoing, and now, he is now bound to Maricar's side, forcing him to shoulder the weight of caring for her in the following nine months. The future that he had envisioned slowly dissipated like smog, casting upon him a huge sense of responsibility.

The bell of their gate rang, and then David goes outside the door of their residence to check it out. He sees a sobbing Maricar holding her bags. Her hands were already bruised because of the weight that she is carrying. The Brit immediately rushes to the gate and opens it, hugging the young woman tightly.

"David..."

"Mari, I'm so sorry..." 

Time has long passed by, and it would be the first day of the last month of the year. In the delivery room, Maricar is now cradling a baby that just came out of her womb. The baby was crying loudly, filling the room with its tiny, yet potent voice. Maricar's heart swelled with a mixture of joy and exhaustion, realizing that her life would never be the same from this moment forward. She couldn't help but think about the amazing journey that lay ahead for the two of them as she gently rocked her precious bundle in her arms.

"Oh. My baby. My precious baby boy."

On this day, Axelle Hutchison is born.

TO BE CONTINUED