Treasure My Heart

CHAPTER 01

Life comes once.

I ran down the hallway as fast as I can, dodging every students that might bump into my body. I was fascinated with my skills and tried to faster my pace. I smirked, I'm almost in front of my classroom and he's nowhere to be seen behind me.

But opportunities. . . comes endlessly.

Kasalukuyan akong nakikipagkarera sa kaibigan kong si Yael papunta ng classroom. Dahil hindi naman ako nagpapatalo, pumayag ako kasi kung sino man ang matatalo, siya ang magbabayad ng lunch ngayong araw. Today is Monday— the day where the best meals are about to be served. Pero, ayon nga, talagang mapresyo ang pagkain kapag Lunes kaya minsan, sa halip na kumain, mas pinipili kong gastusin ang pera sa pag-e-ML. Kaya kung sakali mang manalo ako sa walang kwentang pustahan na'to, sa ML ko pa rin naman igagamit ang pera.

Life for me, is about being YOLO: You Only Live Once. There's nothing to worry about if you don't fit with the current standards. Kung iyon naman ang nagpapasaya sa atin, why not let yourself indulge with the hope of happiness? Sa mundong ito, mahirap na ang makahanap ng kaligayahan. Seize it before you could even reach for it.

With that high ego of mine I made it inside first. I stopped in front of the classroom as I panted heavily. Sa taas ng aming building, parang mamatay ako sa takbo. Sino ba naman ang nag-isip na ilagay sa pinakamataas ang classrooms ng senior high? I roamed my eyes inside to see if Yael was anywhere to be found before clasping my hands and shouted in joy.

"Yes—" Before I could even squeal, a body bumped mine making my body fall to the ground due to the impact. Tangina!  mura ko sa sakit. My body left my soul for a minute.

I immediately stood up and raised my eyebrow to the person but my expression was fast to melt as I saw a pair of familiar dark eyes staring at me.

Wearing a black jacket, earphones and our uniform in shades of blue and maroon, a five foot ten man with dark hazel eyes peered over my small figure. My lips parted at the sight. Narrow eyes, feathered skin, heavy-lower lips, sharp squared jawline, and thick eyebrows.

I couldn't help but to curse again. Mukhang pinaghandaan talaga. .

I blinked in the sudden realization. Something about him looked so familiar. Hindi ko lang talaga maituro kung nasaan ko siya nakita. Maybe in some social gatherings I used to attend. .Hindi na ako magtataka bakit hindi ko siya halos matandaan, I barely pay my attention to boys. But there's something inside me that fed up my curiosity about him. Oo, gwapo siya. Mataray pa. Mala Gatotkaca ang datingan ng taray. Pero mukhang snobber naman.

"Sorry, you were blocking my way," He plainly told me before walking pass me. My eyes followed as he walked out of the room.

Hinawakan ko ang puso ko. I felt a vague sensation inside my stomach. My eyes corrupted, trying to figure out who he was. Nasaan ko nga siya nakita?

He's familiar. His features are familiar. I tried to remember exactly where I saw him. Then it hit me. A smirk rose on my lips as I looked up at him. Siya pala yun! No wonder you got my eyes staring at you. .

Pero bago ko pa maisalita ang mga umaapaw na impormasyon sa utak ko, someone passed over me and shouted, "Ha! Ako nanalo!"

I suddenly jolted from my position and saw Yael inside the classroom, celebrating. I stood up and patted the skirt of my uniform. "Asa ka, kanina pa ako nandito."

"Ang trato sa loob ng classroom pero nasa labas ka!" He laughed annoyingly.
My eyes immediately lit with irritation  making his grin slowly disappear.

"Tinulak ako nu'ng lalaking yun!" Tinuro ko ang likod ng lalaking naka-jacket. He was talking with his friends right now and his hands are inside of his pockets.