Blinding Lights [COMPLETED]

Chapter 3

"Praise Jesus Christ the Name above every Name!"

Everyone clapped their hands after the pastor slash school's director delivered his welcome address for the opening of classes.

I was in awe while looking at the world class buildings around Jose Maria College. It was like I was taken to a western country from the well built bricks around the main building and fancy facilities.

It was my dream school ever since. Every time we drove off the airport. I would always peek outside to see a glimpse of this school. I always wonder what it looks like inside. And now that I'm here I am beyond fascinated. My heart is so happy.

"Verns nahanap mo na ang room natin?"

Inayos ni Caleb ang strap ng bag niya habang umiikot ang paningin sa paligid.

All the Senior high schools were told to make a line here or as what they called 'plaza'. It's located at the middle of three huge entricate main buildings that I was gazing awhile ago.

"Oo, ang sabi doon daw tayo papasok lahat sa lobby ng College law building." I explained pointing at the corner of the first building.

"Shit, excited ako! Ang mahal mahal nang tuition dito ha dapat lang panindigan nila ang binayad ko." reklamo ni Caleb.

"Kung magrereklamo ka lang naman pala sa bayarin mo edi sana nagpaiwan ka sa Holy Cross." I rolled my eyes at him. Mayaman sana kaso kuripot.

"Ayaw ko nga, dito ka mag-aaral eh."

Binalingan ko siya at napasinghap sa rason niya.

"Eh, gusto ko nga dito, hindi naman kita pinilit sumunod." hininaan ko ang boses ko dahil nakataas na ang kilay niya ngayon. Nagsusuplado na naman.

"Gusto ko rin lang." inakbayan niya ako at padarag akong sinama papunta doon sa lobby na.

Minsan hind ko rin maintindihan tong lalakeng ito. We've been together since Elementary pero minsan ang hirap niya pa rin espellingin.

I remember when he confessed that he likes me way back in Grade 7. Hindi ko inasahan yun dahil hindi ko naman talaga nilalagyan ng malisya at masyado pang bata ang isip ko. Nung nagconfess siya at tinutukso na kami, parang matic na rin na nagcrush ako sa kanya.

Ewan ko, siguro nadala lang din ako dahil laging kami ang pinagtatambal. Umabot pa nga iyon sa mga magulang ko kaya maging sila ay pinapares ako minsan kay Caleb. His family is known in the city too kaya naging magaan din ang loob nila mommy sa kanya.

That was long ago, but until now we are still that unlabeled couple. Hindi niya rin naman ako kinukulit. Naalagaan ko iyong munting feelings ko sa kanya kaya masasabi kong crush ko rin naman siya. I just don't take everything seriously dahil gusto ko munang mag focus sa pag-aaral.

"Hindi tayo classmate." busangot ang mukha niyang humarap sa akin ngayon.

I let him scan the masterlist outside the room of STEM-1. I double check it on my own and found out that his name wasn't listed there.

"Baka sa STEM-2 ka." I said crossing my arms.

He smirked and looked really disappointed.

"Ano ba 'yan sabay naman tayo nagpaenroll ah. Magkatabi pa tayo sa linya." asik niya.

"Baka random lang talaga ang ginawa nilang pagsection sa mga estudyante!" agap ko sa kanya.

Hinanap namin ang room ng STEM-2. Natagalan pa kami dahil nasa 3rd floor pala iyon habang iyong room ko kanina ay nasa 2nd floor. Gusto niya pang kausapin ang curriculum head dahil gusto niyang lumipat sa STEM-1 pero pinigilan ko.