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(   LUCAS   )

I grew up with Lilac ever since the world began for me kaya simula noong nalaman kong nagustuhan siya ni Jeno noong nakasalubong namin siya, I am watching him intently. He will never like someone and do nothing about it. I know him too well. Alam ko ding mapapasaya niya si Lilac for sure, if they get together. He may not be as expressive as Jaemin, or as superior as Taeyong or as witty as Johnny but his way of supporting is off the charts. It's unique, something you won't expect someone like him to doㅡbut that's for another day to tell.

His first girlfriend, Adrianna, was the one we all thought he'd end up with. Hindi niya naman sinabi sa'min kung bakit. Since nasa LSGH si Jeno, sila na ni Adrianna. For 6 years silang magkasintahan and suddenly everything flew away. Noong naghiwalay sila, nand'yan siya pero parang wala. Everything reminded him of Adrianna, and maybe it made him feel empty not to see her on her usual spot anymore. Not in the bleachers. Not beside him.

'Yun yung kung kailan siya naging malamig sa lahat. It's been a while since I saw Jeno smile. Si Jaemin na lang ang nakakagawa no'n. Masaya na lang ako na nakikita ko na ngayon yung glint sa mga mata niya. Yes, he's still not over that, but he's getting there, and I'm proud.

"Cas," tawag sa'kin ni Jaehyun. Lumingon ako at nakita ko siyang may tinuturo sa taas. "Ano bang tingin ni Lilac kay Jeno? Not that gusto ko mating sila ASAP, pero I want to have the small assurance para kay Jeno. Ayokong mangyari yung kay Adri ulit."

"Lahat naman tayo, ayaw 'yon," sambit ko at inayos ang upo ko para makita nang maayos yung tigresses na naglalaro. "Hmm, what can I say? Lilac. . . She's been trying to find Jeno in that cafe for years. You conclude how she feels, she never really told me," sagot ko at nagkibit-balikat.

Napansin ko si Jeno na nakangiti nang kaunti at sa tingin ko, hindi niya alam 'yon. Damn, Lilac Halili. Her impact is too strong.

Pinapanalangin ko na lang na sana kung bumalik man si Adrianna, ayos na si Jeno. He's been too tired. He deserves happiness, too.

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choi arin as adrianna cociarelli

choi arin as adrianna cociarelli

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