"It's surprising how one little song can bring back so many memories."

Chapter 2

ILANG beses na ba ako napausal ng dasal dahil sa nararamdaman kong pananakit ng tuhod ko?

I was still lying on the cement, like a piece of trash that had just been thrown away. And the worst thing that happened was that none of the people around me even helped.

Some laughed, and some were surprised.

I angrily turned to look at the driver, who was still wearing shades and had his arms folded. Pero mas lalo pa akong nakaramdam ng pagka-irita nang makitang bumaba ito ng kanyang sasakyan-oh, my gosh!

Why's he so goddamn hot in his aura and posture?

Nang nakaramdam ako ng pag-awang ng aking labi ay agad ko namang inaayos ang aking sarili. Hindi dapat ako magpadala sa kag'wapuhang taglay ng binatang kaharap ko ngayon.

Pero nakakainis pa rin makita na-acting cool ito habang ngumunguya ng bubble gum.

Is he really trying my patience?

I clenched my fist and gritted my teeth.

"How dare you! You're stupid! You bumped into me!" I felt annoyed with his presence, and I couldn't even sense even a pinch of guilt on his face. And the only response he gave me was a silly smile.

Did he insult me?

"Miss, for your information, you were the one who crossed quickly. That's why you got hit."

"Ano? Hindi ako ang mabilis tumakbo rito. Well, you're the one who runs fast!"

"I don't care. I'll go! You're just wasting my time."

What? What should I do? Won't he even apologize? 'Yon na 'yon? Wala man lang kahit anong paghingi ng tawad?

I patted myself while frowning as I picked up my scattered things.

Sometimes I'm not using my bitch side in these kinds of situations.

Hindi ko alam, pero naiiwan ko talaga sa pagsusulat ang mga pang malakasan kong sagutan. Tiklop na tiklop ako sa away lalo na 'pag ibang tao.

"Letse!" I said, annoyed to myself, after he got into his car and started it.

How can he act cool?

Kainis naman talaga, eh, 'no? Hindi na nga humingi ng tawad, 'yong tao, tapos hindi man lang ako inasikaso!

Makikita niya! May araw rin sa akin ang gagong 'yon. Naku talaga 'pag nagkita kami ulit no'n o magtagpo landas namin. Sisiguraduhin kong magiging lampa rin siya.

Paika-ika akong naglalakad sa hallway, habang hawak-hawak ang uniform ko para lang hindi sumayad sa sugat ko sa tuhod.

I can't help but pity myself after the incident. I started this day great, and now I really like being the bullied character in a novel.

I stopped walking when I suddenly remembered that this was also the flow of my first story in Wattoon. Where the male side collides with the female side, and

Wait.! Don't tell me. . . he will be my leading man.

What the hell?

No!

I will not agree!

Gosh! I'm just having a bad day! That novel scene will not happen in real life! Hindi kami ang magkakatuluyan ng gagong 'yon. At habangbuhay ko siyang isusumpa!

Nasapo ko na lang ang noo ko sa mga pinag-iisip kong wala namang ka-k'wenta-k'wenta.

And here I am; I'm late. Tama lang din na ibuntong ko, 'to lahat sa lalaking 'yon.

I stopped thinking as I entered the room; I just shrugged off those thoughts in my head. Even when I entered the entrance, everyone looked at me.

Kapag talaga late comer laging nakakakuha ng atensyon sa madla. Nagiging is the centre of attention.

I walked slowly since the pain of the wound was still there. I sat in the back, where it was near the door and not the window.

It's too cliche when I sit near the window. Mas malapit sa pintuan, edi mas madaling tumakas kung sakaling may mangyaring gulo.

I took a handkerchief from my pocket and firmly applied the scratches and wounds on both of my knees that still haven't relieved the pain.

Hindi naman gano'n kalala ang sugat, pero grabe rin ang pagdurugo ng tuhod ko. Tapos ang daming gasgas pa.

I can't take it anymore. I really need to see the clinic for first aid. I was about to stand up when a guy entered the doorway.

I must say, he has this aura that has caught everyone's attention. I admit, the guy who just entered is really handsome. Maybe it's our classmate or someone from the other room.

His eyes are captivating in their beautiful brown color. His lips are pink, and her nose is not round but fits the heart-shaped face of her face. And what gets everyone's attention is the red highlight in his hair that covers his forehead.

Enough with the compliments! Puring puri na siya sa utak ko. Uunahin ko muna ang sugat ko bago ang kalandian.

Nasa may entrada na rin ako nang may biglang nagsalita.

"Hey!" We all turned to him, and I don't know if it's me he's calling because he seemed to be looking at me.

And since I wasn't even sure that he called me, I quickly left the room.

"Hey miss!"

I turned my back again and saw the man with an angelic face. I am sure he really meant me, since we were the only ones in the hallway.

"Why?" My brows creased as he gave me a cold stare.

"Stay still," he said seriously.

He took big steps as he approached me. When he was in front of me, I was so surprised when he kneeled down and took something from his pocket.

My gosh! Will he get a wedding ring? Is he proposing to me? as in?

Instead of joy and happiness, I suddenly felt depressed when I saw the betadine and cotton he was holding in his pocket.

Whoa!

He carefully checked my wound and gave me a look, asking for permission to touch me. I just nodded at him.

He treated my wound gently, as if he were treating a child.

I stopped again for a moment when I remembered something.

It's always this prince or knight in shining armour that's there to save their princess when she's in danger in the novels. Sometimes the princess likes them first, but in the end, the princess prefers the bad boy-type prince or main lead, who's a red flag with character development.

After he applied betadine to both my knees, he next took a bandage and wrapped my wounds with it.

Nakaramdam ako ng kaginhawaan nang sandaling nawala ang kirot dala ng sugat.

The man stood up and gave me a smile.

"I hope you can accept the apology of my friend." I was surprised at what he said.

Friend? Is that his friend?

"Why did you do it?" I asked.

"Just be thankful. Sorry is not in his dictionary, and worst of all, he doesn't know how to show respect either," he said while averting his gaze.

Sometimes people with such behaviour are really irritating. They are the type of characters in the story that would be nice to run over in a truck. They are the pain for the hero in the novel. People who will add to the excitement and anger of the readers.

But the good thing about them is... They are the reason the two protagonists in the story are close.

I smiled awkwardly at him. "I understand. And thank you for the treatment. Kaya ko naman, eh. I hope you just hand me the medicine."

"It's alright. It's my friend's fault. And by the way, be careful of him," he said before he left.

How I wish that he's the prince in this story. But I doubt that he's Lev.

I sighed.

Lev... Nasa'n ka na ba kasi?

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Fortunately, I passed the first day of class. There are a lot of quizzes, but puro pre-quiz kaya hindi na ako nanghinayang no'ng nalaman kong hindi man lang nakaabot ang score ko sa passing grade.

It's only two in the afternoon, and I don't have class anymore. I fixed my belongings and was ready to leave.

While tying my hair, my eyebrows arched just like that when I saw three girls heading in my direction with their arms still folded.

I felt like I had watched a scene like this before. The type that will pull hair, scream, and talk to bitches... and most of all... goons who are on the side and always agree with their leaders.

This kind of scenario will always be the right one for me.

At sa nakikita ko, hindi ko kilala ang papalapit sa akin.

"Hi, miss." And here we go again... The leader asked. And her goons were just raising their pinky fingers as if they were mean.

"Hi," I simply replied.

"Can I ask a question?"

"Ano 'yon?"

"Boyfriend mo ba 'yong gumamot sa'yo kanina?"

I shook my head. "No. Why?"

"Are you serious?"

What the hell is that? simple answer not yet understood.

"You know, Miss. If that guy was my boyfriend, I would have been so happy to see him."

"Maybe you're just pretending that you don't know each other." She hissed; she even rolled her as if it suited her.

"Miss, if I'm going to enter into a relationship, I want it public, not private. Nag-boyfriend pa ako kung hindi ko man lang i-fe-flex, 'di ba?" Inis kong tanong dito.

Hindi ko na inantay pa siyang sumagot.

I took my things and left the room, wondering. I don't know what came out of my mouth because sometimes my lips speak before my brain processes.

Naturingang writer, pero bano sa pakikipag-away sa salita.

No'ng nasa labas na ako. I was so surprised when so many students scattered. Everyone was whispering but not looking at me. Some look disgusted, and some are happy. But there are more people who are excited.

Jusme! Why am I curious about what they are talking about?

Just out of curiosity. I quickly walked closer to the two girls walking along the hallway. Eavesdropping, gano'n!

"You know what? The plot twist is really crazy. I love how the author twists the story."

Author? Who is that author?

"You said it. I hope Lucioule will reveal himself. Jusko! Lalandiin ko talaga 'yon!" The girl said strangely before they hurried.

I smiled widely in response to their comments. It looks like I'll update later.

In the world of Wattoon, Sienna Zarra Malcom is very popular. The girl with a story you won't imagine

I always wanted to write. Even though I'm not that good with words and grammar, my heart is in writing. Maybe one of the reasons is my not surrendering to learning new knowledge.

I know I have more to learn. something we all need.

I just dismissed that from my mind before continuing to walk. I thought about staying at the library first to look for books. Pero wifi talaga sadya ko roon.

When I opened the glass door, I was astounded when a pile of books appeared. Rows of shelves are almost 10 feet high.

There are also many vacant tables and a few students sitting, kicking under the table, and playing mind games here.

I immediately sat down in a corner and took out the laptop.

Before I started typing, I balled my fist and stretched my upper body.

The Dragon's Bile

Chapter 45

Falldown

The king|

Swift fingers travel across the keyboard while listening to music. I always enjoyed writing while listening to music. I seem to be able to focus more, especially when the tone of what I listen to is upbeat.

After just one hour, I finished two chapters that I was ready to publish. I proofread the two chapters. When I made sure that the two chapters were okay, I clicked the publish button.

I just stretched and closed my eyes because of the pain.

Nakakatuwa lang. Matapos ang ilang buwan na pagtipa sa laptop ay nagsara na naman ang isang k'wento ko. K'wento na minahal ko kahit hindi man ito totoong mangyari sa reyalidad. K'wento ng dalawang bampirang kailangan wakasan ang sumpa sa angkan ng mga Dandridge.

Sa kabilang banda naman ay malungkot dahil mami-miss ko ang character ng dalawang lead ng k'wento ko.

I packed my things and left the library quietly.

My fellow students caught my attention behind me.

"My gosh! The story of The Dragon's Bile is over. The adventure of the vampire cousins is also over! It makes me cry!" The girl with the short hair screamed.

I smiled secretly, hearing their comments about my art.

It's a relief... so much fun... because I've taken people to another place. It's something that feels good.

And since I had nothing else to do, I decided to just go to work.

I first went back to my locker outside our classroom and left some of my things there.

When I was at the exit, I couldn't help but be curious when the students, especially the girls, ran in the same direction, one after the other. Stopping and acting as if thrilled.

I wasn't late for work yet, so I decided to head here.

I saw a group of women surrounding a man on the bench. I can even hear the strings of the guitar in the tune of...

. . . Fireflies.

I don't know, but I suddenly got nervous as if something was rattling in my chest when I heard the man singing.

I felt like... he's here...

Lev is here...

To ten million fireflies
I'm weird because I hate goodbyes.
I got misty eyes as they said goodbye.
But I'll know where several are.
If my dreams get really bizarre
I saved a few, and I keep them in a jar.

Fireflies... Is that you, Lev?

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