Dismissal time came and the three of us were walking along the corridor when I saw a familiar figure near the bulletin board, his back facing us. Obviously he's not a student here cuz he's wearing the... Eastville Exclusive uniform. Just then, he turned to face us and smiled.
Hi Jas. He kissed me on the cheek when he reached our place. He greeted Kat & Lia who greeted him back.
What are you doing here? I asked, certainly not excited with his sudden appearance HERE.
I came to check the school. He smiled again, not minding my tone.
And why on Earth would you do THAT?
Cuz I want to get familiarized with the place..? He hinted. I raised my eyebrow. Ok don't give me that look. I really came here to check out the place cuz after the first quarter exams, I'm gonna transfer here.
WHAT?! My voice shot up with what he said. WTF is he talking about transferring HERE?!
Hey, is that how you show your EXCITEMENT?
Wait, you really are transferring here? No joke? Lia butted in. Jake just nodded with another smile.
Oooh. Interesting. Kat added, suppressing a giggle. I threw them a deadly look.
Jake, care to treat me some coffee? I tried hard to keep my voice even while saying that. Good thing he agreed then off we went to the nearest coffee shop, leaving the two with meaningful glances.
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Tell me, what really brings you here? I asked him, looking at my Cafe Macchiato.
I already told you nung nandun pa tayo sa EH. He said, putting down his Cappuccino on the table. So he's really serious about moving to our school? Gah. I can't take this.
You're moving from Eastville to Eastern High. Why would a sane person do that?
Cuz it's the right thing to do..? Besides, it's not like I'm the first one who's going to do it. Someone already did, right? Oh please Jake! Don't rub it in.
You know what Jas, I'm tired of this set-up. He sighed.
If what I'm thinking serves me right, he's talking about our so-called relationship. Now what, is he going to dump ME? Not that I give a damn about THIS. It's just that I'm supposed to do the `dumping` and not the other way around.
Last night, inisip ko lahat ng mga nangyari this past few weeks. Now here goes drama. Anybody with a headset or anything I can borrow? I realized how happy I am when I'm with you, though there's nothing `concrete` that I can hold on to. And...I think it's time that we should stop this thing. Oh great. He really is dumping me. As if I care?! Duh. I just want to do the dumping honey, but since you're already doing the honors, go ahead!
I don't want to be one of your flings anymore Jasmine. I don't want to be just one of the many guys you dated. He paused then took my hand. I want the real thing Jas. I want US to be REAL. Wait WHAT?!
What the hell are you talking about?! I pulled my hand but he held it tighter. You know we already talked about this since day one.
I know Jas. Akala ko din nung una wala lang 'to. That we're just fooling around and enjoying each other's company. But as the days passed by, my view on what we have changed. I always look forward to our next meeting... on what will I do to make you smile, to make you happy and to make you stay with me. Loading. . . Jasmine Wilson... He now held both of my hands while looking at me through his gray-hinted eyes. Give me a chance. Let me prove you how much I care for you. How much I love you. Loading. . .
I know you are all gonna hate me if I don't give this guy a chance that he's asking for. You'd definitely think that I only toy with this guy's feelings, just like with the other guys I dated. And out of all those guys, there was only one that I truly cared for and wanted so much to make it last.
I was a sophomore when I met Paul, the soccer star player. He was a fourth year then and I had this huge crush on him, but I don't let it show. Besides, I'm not the type who goes
Well Jake, I pulled my hands from his then stood up.
Thanks for the coffee. I walked away, hearing him shouting my name and his plea.
