I put on pink dashes of color onto my eyes before I dabbed on a shade of raspberry pink on my lips. For someone who isn't much of a fan of pastel colors, my obsession with pink is coming back again. Insert sarcasm.

After checking myself at my full-length mirror, I grabbed my black Badgley Mischka shoulder bag and headed out of my bedroom. I made a mental note to drop by at the laundromat.

"Saan punta mo, L?", at the sound of the familiar voice, I could only shudder.

I turned to see who he is but I has no idea about his identity.

"Ha?", I asked absentmindedly at the man standing just outside my apartment.

"Ha! Hindi uubra sa akin iyang bulok mong estilo!", the man is awfully tall and I tried to seek for an escape as he stepped one more foot toward me. His beard was thick and his eyes was a menace whose set to kill.

"Lovinia!", this time, a woman with curly golden brown hair clad in black square pants and cropped top  who lives down the street saw me and yanked my arm away from the ferocious guy at the door. "Sabi ko naman sayong babae ka, agahan mo ang alis eh! Male-late pa tayo nito!"
She got me away from the area as she had me confused.

As soon as we are out of earshot, she let go of my arm and heaved a breath, "if you keep doing that, you'll get yourself killed."

"Anoo!", I exclaimed and she covered my mouth using her hands.

"Maniwala ka man o hindi, I know you and Love.", she confessed and brushed away her curls that fell on her face. She adjusted the rim of her shades and straightened her pants.
"Ingat ka, girl. Hindi pa ako handa na magsabi sayo." With that said, she left me with my mouth agape.

I watched her as she rode the taxi to her destination. I didn't realize how long I was standing there in the middle of the busy street until my phone rang.

Still dazed, I picked it up and heard Enzo's voice, "hey, Love! Where you at? Zeny's asking for you!"

"Am about to head to the Homecoming, aren't you going?" I asked and looked for an empty cab driving past me.

I still have the chills I got from the man who almost harassed me but I tried to be strong. His words struck deep that I have to calm myself down.

"—uy! Andyan ka pa ba?", Enzo asked and I blinked again.

"Sorry. I have to go. My ride is here.", I said instead and luckily enough, I was able to get myself one even before it struck six.

I told the driver where to go and I checked my purse if something went missing.

Wallet, ID, phone, keys... All are complete. Sighing, I closed my eyes and recalled where I have seen him, if ever he is really. But to no attempt.

"Andito na ho tayo.", In a matter of few minutes, I reached the hotel.

"Salamat ho.", I said and got out.

As soon as I have stepped foot inside, elegance screamed through the walls.

"So much for simplicity, Debbie.", I muttered under my breath.

Welcome, Batchies 2012!

The usual school font glittery letters were displayed in the function room and the theme of the 2000s were evident all over the place. The nostalgia of our life back then came back and I saw some old faces who have grown up for some time.

"Loviee! Ikaw na ba iyan!", Kristy Tolentino exclaimed and I almost laughed at how dressed she is.

Music of N'Sync is being played at the background and everyone is wearing a pop of colors. While mine is pink, others were in their finest street wear.

"Kristy! Kamusta!", as soon as we began talking, our other friends chimed in and soon, I found myself immersed in memories of the past.

"Listen up, everyone! Since we're all into Britney and Kylie lately, let's slow down with some sweet dances for our old couples!", the host announced and everybody cheered. "Let's give it up to Deborah and Tom Wilson, Hannah Diaz and Erick Dwight, Lovelyn and Jacob Mauricio! Our Highschool sweethearts!"

My face blushed instantly when I heard of the old guy. The rumoured ex.

Spotlight shone on me and I saw him in his boyish lopsided smile as he laid out his hand, "shall we, Love?"

At that moment, I was hesitant for I was so avoidant of the rumors that once we were together. But hey. We're way past that.

"Sure, Jake." I let him lead the way while others watched in envy and dreamy eyed.

"Been a while, Love. How are you?", he striked a conversation and as nice as I am, I tried to be polite as possible.

In a few hours, I got through the day and was exhausted and aching to go home.

Hailing another taxi, I got inside and told him my address. When I returned to my place, I was tipsy and tried my hardest to get to my floor.

"Whoops!", I giggled when my feet almost slipped under me but a man gently helped me. "Thank you."

"Lasing ka. Ingat ka. Maraming masamang loob ngayon.", the guy said and I just waved my hand dismissively at him.

"Shoo! Alis!", I slurred and stepped inside my unit. When my butt touched my couch, I fell asleep instantly.