Today is so hectic. There are rumors that have been circulating around the whole school, kahit sa College Dept. ay nakarating na ito.
"They offered her a collab! I heard the band's manager saw her singing that night."
Kwento ni Corrine. Nandito kami sa bahay nina Camilla para sa preparation sa birthday ni tita Ice. Maaga ang dismissal ng school kaya here we are..
"Okay lang ba sayo yun Dan? Ikaw dapat 'yon." Steph's asked.
We're sorting tita Ice's old polaroid photos. May pictures dito noong modelling days niya after highschool.
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"It's fine to me. You know what happened when we announced that I'm singing right?"
Sabay-sabay silang tatlo na tumango. It's a chaos. Napatawag pa ulit ako ni Papa kasi nagkakagulo na naman daw dahil sa akin.
"Let's go down na, baka nag aaway na ang mahal na hari at prinsipe ni Danie.." Biro ni Cams.
Inirapan ko lang siya. She handed me a small box full of the pictures we have sorted. Hindi ko rin alam kung paano niya na-convinced si Lance at Ethan to help us, eh busy sila ngayon because they are working on their new album with Mickey..
Yes, she's the one they've offered a collab. I'm fine with it naman. There's no issue to me because it's Mickey's moment. Though, I'm a fan of E-Levate, masaya na ako na naging kaibigan nila ako. A fangirl dream come true.
I saw them both on the carpet. Holding some puzzle pieces. Inutusan sila ni Camilla na buuin ito. It's tita Ice's portrait na pinagawa ni Cams na puzzle.
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"Wala pa kayo sa kalahati? I've given you a picture so you can copy it." She said to them.
"This is a thousand pieces of puzzle Camilla. Do you expect us to finish it in an hour?" Masungit na sagot ni Lance.
Umirap lang si Cams and headed to the kitchen.
"Help us Dana. Upo ka dito."
He taps the spot beside him. Doon niya ako pinapaupo sa tabi niya. Hindi ko naman maiwasang hindi mapatingin kay Lance. Para akong nanghihingi ng permiso sa kanya.
"Sorry guys, I still need to help Cams."
I show them the box I'm holding. Sinundan ko si Cams sa kitchen para maka-escape kay Lance at Prince. I feel so awkward when I'm alone with them. Kaya kapag may pagkakataon ay palagi ko silang iniiwasan.
"Bakit mo ako sinundan dito Danie? You can help them no."
Pang-aasar niya. She always take the chance when she sees an opportunity to tease me. Hmp!
...
After many hours..
"See you tomorrow. Thanks sa help."
Nagpaalam na kami kay Cams. We still have school tomorrow. Malapit lang naman ang bahay namin kaya hindi na ako kailangang sunduin.
"Saan ang sundo niyo?" Tanong ni Steph kay na Lance.
"My dad's going to pick me up. Wala namang band practice ngayon." Ethan answered.
"How 'bout you Lance? Pwede ko namang sabihan si dad na ihatid ka na muna namin."
"No, my mom will pick me up."
Walang kabuhay-buhay na sagot niya kay Ethan. Hmm.. Something's wrong. A black bmw car stopped infront of us. A man in a black and white uniform got out of the car.
"Sir Ethan.."
The man said. Lumapit sa kanya si Ethan then the man open the door of the backseat. The window slightly rolled down on the passenger seat. Sumilip ang isang lalaki na sa tingin ko ay kasing age ni Papa.
"Ethan get in." The man said. His voice is more authoritive than the other one. Siguro he's Ethan's father.
"Una na ako guys. See you tomorrow.." He waved goodbye and get inside the car.
We wait until their car is gone of our sight. Steph said goodnight too. Sa kabilang side pa kasi yung way ng bahay nila pero it's just two houses away, unlike sa amin.. Nagpaiwan naman si Corrine kay na Camilla.
So, I don't know if they planned this, but they left us alone! Me and Lance!
"Hatid na kita sa inyo. Matatagalan pa raw si mom."
Tumango lang ako at nagsimula ng maglakad. Tahimik lang kaming naglalakad. The moon is up and the dark sky lights up because of the twinkling stars. Medyo malamig pa ang hangin kahit patapos na ang February. Maliwanag naman ang dinaraanan namin, because of the street lights.
One more turn on the corner and we are near to our house. I wish the time runs slower. Why? I don't know! Gusto ko pa siyang makasama..
"Dan, why are you avoiding me?"
I stop walking.. How to answer his question? I'm still trying to understand my own feelings. Sobra akong kinakabahan kapag nakikita siya. When he starts talking he easily gets my attention. Minsan naman sobra akong naiirita sa kanya kapag hindi niya ako pinapansin. I'd tried diverting my attention on Ethan but I failed. Maybe Corrine was right. It's just me idolizing him. That I love him because I am his fan. That it will never involve any romantic feelings..
Kaya ngayong nakilala ko siya ay pakiramdam ko nagkatotoo na ang isa sa mga fan girl dreams ko. But Lance made me confused. I love his voice. I love the way he smiles, I love how happy he is when performing on stage. I love his twin moles under his brow. I love his smirk when he's mocking me. I love how he look at me. I love...
I love everything about him..
"Dan..."
Humarap ako sa kanya. I can't stop my tears from falling. I've realised something. Something that I hope can be good for the both of us.
"W-Why y-you? Lance! Bakit ikaw pa?"
I cried. It's clear to me now. Kaya ako litong-lito noong mga nakaraang linggo.
"Why can't it be me Dan?"
He leaned closer to me. He wiped the tears on my cheek.
