When Dagat was 11, she tried asking a guy for a dance.

However, she is so traumatized that her crush is getting "stolen" by another girl.

This made her end up crying.

Throughout her high school years, she ends up getting played by guys.

They made fun of her ears and some guy just licked her.

She is left on the swing alone in the park.

A guy walked in near the swing.

"Let's eat together"

They started eating together.

They also have the same interests together. Although it is rare in southern Oroboa to have high technology, since Dagat can access high tech just because of her family background, she is familiar with the many things she is saying.

This guy came from central Oroboa and they just have to flee because of personal reasons. He has a lot of knowledge about high technology just because he used to live there.

Until the guy reveals he has cancer and he has only a few days to live.

She has to go to another country so she has a lot of opportunities.

"Please...don't...leave me..."those are the last words she heard from him.

Until she met Ananis who is different from the guys she met.

Even though the family is against dating her at such a young age, she wanted to experience what romance is like.

The feeling of not being alone. The feeling of wanting intimacy.

***

Brie: Kid, listen, if I were you...I have to finish my studies first.

Brie: Me and Julio are a couple just because both of us are interns with the same workplace, in fact that we are almost finishing college.

Dagat: But I'm just...jealous sometimes of the people in relationships.

Julio: Kid, I told you a 100 times you have to be yourself.

Dagat: I am being myself. It's just that I am tired of people who are making decisions for me!

Brie: Fine. I have enough of this conversation.

*Brie leaves*

Julio: *sigh* that's your decision...as long as you juggle your swimming, piano and studies okay?

Dagat: Okay...

***

Ananis: wanna go and get some ice cream?

Dagat: I WOULD LOVE TO!! I'll let my parents drive us to Creamie King!

Ananis: Oh, one more thing. *a close shot of his eyes*

Dagat: Hm? *a close shot of her eyes*

*One panel*

Ananis: May I...hold your hand? *he reaches out his palm of his hand offering her*

Dagat: I would love to!

*they started holding hands*

*Dagat and Ananis said goodbye to each other*

*Julio drives Dagat and Ananis to Creamie King*

Julio: Kids, we will pick you up at 6 in the evening.

*Dagat holds Ananis's arm and goes into the Creamie King.*

Julio: Well, she needs another scolding for that *sigh*

Ananis: What flavor do you want?

Dagat: Banana Strawberry would do

Ananis: Okay. I'll wait for you on the table.

*Dagat walked to the table*

*Dagat sat down*

*Ananis places an ice cream on the table*

*They started eating ice cream*

Dagat: Ananis...is...this a

Ananis: date? You can call that.

Dagat: So...we're...dating?!

Ananis: I just really like your personality and you seem very strong and competitive.

Dagat: I just like you too...like how simple you are.

*Ananis and Dagat smiled*

Julio: I will not allow you to have a date with that guy if you treated me like that again. *Julio crosses his arms*

Dagat: I'm sorry.

Julio: I'm just kidding, I have a lot of respect for you two. Right Brie?

*Brie crosses her arms*

*Julio whispers to Brie*: Hey, we talked about this.

Brie: This isn't about her, it's just the internship is nuts. I'm sick of it!

Ananis: What's wrong?

Julio: Nothing, she's just stressed sometimes. Also, I can allow you for hand holding and hugs but no kissing!

Ananis and Dagat: okay...

They drove them to his house.

The car opened.

Ananis and Dagat got out of the car.

*Ananis and Dagat hugged*

Ananis: You're the sweetest person in my life.

Dagat: You too are kind.

***

Brie: KID! YOU GOTTA SEE THIS!

Dagat: see what?

*Brie clicked the video*

*Dagat and Brie are watching on the computer*

Charo: Hey, it's me...this will be the last day for me before I die. If immortality exists, I can be with you together, Dagat. Everyday.

Charo: *looking down* I'm sorry if it has to be this way, I would love to travel abroad but maybe this is too late for me. I...just don't wanna die either.

Charo: *holding his rosary necklace* Well, at least I'll be watching in heaven (crying). Charo: *puts his hand on his chest* Please, live for me Dagat. You taught me how to be strong but...the doctors tried their best to save me.

Charo: *coughs* I'm really sorry. Dagat, in another universe, maybe we are together.

 Charo: So please, keep on living. Dagat, I...love...you *cough*.

Charo: Thank...you...for....everything. *he closes his eyes* *a flat line with a crying parent's plea in the background*

*Dagat's eyes suddenly became watery*

Brie: It's your decision...you didn't even write him letters just because you hung out with Ananis.

Dagat: I...I forgot... *touching her face with the palm of her hand*

Dagat: This is all my fault...

Julio *arrives*: what is goin-

Brie: Charo died of cancer. She didn't even write anything to him.

Julio: ...

Dagat: *rushes to her room*

Julio: Wait!

*slam*

*Dagat stares at the picture of her and Charo at the park*

*Dagat started crying*

Dagat: Charo...I'm sorry....I...abandoned you...

Dagat: I almost forgot that you existed...I am just being a fool for breaking your promise.

Dagat: Why...it has to be this way?

Dagat: Why....

Dagat: WHY IT HAS TO BE THIS WAY? *screams and cries*

*Brie and Julio enters the room*

Dagat: I just...wanted intimacy...people started leaving me in betrayal.

*Brie hugs Dagat*

Brie: That's not true Dagat, we're here for you...it's just...we're scared of your decisions.

Brie: Plus, I had a lot of boyfriends back in the past right before I met Julio. *shows an image of her having intimate relationships in high school*

Brie: Unlike me, Julio never had a girlfriend. He was a loner before and he doesn't have the ability to socialize with other people. *Julio being a loner*

Julio: We have no choice, it's your decision Dagat, but remember this...

Julio: You shouldn't take your first relationship too seriously. If a break up happens, you'll find someone better.

Dagat: That's what I am a..fraid of. I just...it feels awful to be honest.

Brie: Why don't we sleep in bed. Julio will sleep in his room, and I will sleep beside you.

Dagat: Okay...

🪻AUTHOR'S NOTES🪻

🍓CHAPTER 12 REMAKE!!

This is based on the original story of chapter 6.

▶️Meanwhile Charo

Charo's missed calls.

Diagnosed with cancer.

He is much more desperate with no replies.

▶️Remake the story

Remove the involvement of John and Ella.

Dagat found the video clip of Charo dying of cancer from her email.

She started crying at night and this alarmed John and Ella.

▶️Extended:

There is slight gossip and rumors of Ananis and Melissa dating together. Dian's friends started talking about them (feat. Kate: the gossip queen) which at first they have to inform Melissa first, since Dian is away due to a field trip.

Theo helps the four main characters with their tasks and somehow they win a science project as a team.