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Glow

As he walks in, the soft glow of the room seems to intensify, and Jaige's heart stirs at the sight of him.

He's a vision-confident yet effortlessly graceful, and Jaige can't help but be captivated.

His gaze follows every subtle movement as the man makes his way to a cozy table tucked away in the corner, almost as if it's been reserved just for him.

With each step, Jaige feels his heartbeat slow, replaced by a warm flutter of anticipation.

He leans into the mic, his voice melding seamlessly with the melody that fills the air, but a single word escapes him, laden with awe: "Wow..."

The sound drifts like a whispered secret, and he knows he's not just singing to the audience; ang puso niya ay kumakanta na rin para sa taong nasa kabilang dako ng silid.

As he pours his soul into the rest of the song, Jaige can't resist glancing back at Ryziel, the mysterious figure who has ignited this unexpected spark within him.

Each fleeting glance is electric, and he notices Ryziel's eyes shifting toward him, a hint of curiosity dancing in their depths.

There's a connection that feels both exhilarating and terrifying, as if ang mundo ay umikli na parang sila nalang ang natitira rito, surrounded by a symphony of shared longing.

Jaige's heart races anew, each note he sings imbued with the hope of drawing Ryziel closer, Ang pag-uugnay ng kanilang kwento sa oras na ito.

As he looks back, he sees the slightest smile flicker across Ryziel's lips, and it sends a rush of warmth through Jaige.

It's an invitation, a spark that ignites the air between them, hinting at the possibility of something beautiful taking a-root.

The song continues, but in his mind, the melody shifts to the rhythm of their unspoken connection, each lyric, a bridge drawing them nearer.

Jaige feels as if he's not just performing; he's laying bare his heart, hoping Ryziel can see the longing behind his eyes,ang tahimik na tanong nanunuot sa hangin.

In that dimly lit room, surrounded by strangers, it's as if they're the only two souls in existence, caught in a moment that could change everything.

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As the last notes faded and the applause settled, Panaginip stepped off the stage, still riding the energy of their performance.

Before Ryziel could slip into the crowd, Calix and Heaven were already tugging on his arm, buzzing with excitement. "Tara na!" Heaven said, pulling him along.

"Introduce kita sa band members namin!" Ryziel hesitated, glancing toward the band.

Music wasn't really his world, but Calix and Heaven's insistence left him little to no choice.

They reached the band, and Heaven quickly nudged Marlowe with a grin. "Tignan mo nga! Na convince na rin namin!" Marlowe, Panaginip's guitarist and Heaven's partner, laughed as he shook Ryziel's hand. "Hey, Ryzie! Kaya pa ba?" he teased. Ryziel chuckled, feeling a bit more relaxed with someone familiar around. "Barely, but sanay na naman ako," he replied.

Finally, they reached the rest of the group, and Calix introduced Ryziel with a grin. "Hey guys, this is Ryziel-our friend from pampers pa and model yan." The band turned with welcoming smiles.