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The following day I saw Margo on the corridor of the school and if I'm correct, she's with a guy. Nasa bulletin board sila at nag-uusap. I fixed my bag and approached them.

"Hi!" I greeted

Lumingon agad sila sa'kin. Margo looked at me from head to foot.

"Bagay sa'yo," she complimented

I smiled and glanced at my uniform. "Thanks! Bagay din sa'yo."

She strike a pose that made me laugh. "Medyo maluwag lang yung palda ko but overall, I like it."

She noticed that I was looking at the man beside her. "Oh! Si Cole nga pala, kaklase din natin. We just met like a few minutes ago before you came."

The guy glanced at me and offered his hand. "Cole nga pala."

I took her hand. "Talliah. Lia for short."

I noticed he was wearing glasses and braces. He's also skinny and a few inches taller than me. Overall, he's a nerdy type of guy. Yung tipong mukhang matalino na class president.

He nodded and released my hand. "Course?"

"Business management," I answered

"Major in?" aniya

"Still thinking about that. How 'bout you?" I asked

"Business administration, major in financial management," he answered

I nodded. "Cool."

Nasulyapan ko ang I.D. niya at nabasa na medyo pamiliar sa'kin ang pangalan niya.

"Lincoln? Lincole? Wait what?" I asked confused

I heard Margo chuckled. "Sabi ko sa'yo malilito din siya sa pagpronounce ng pangalan mo eh."

I looked at Cole and he scratched his head. "It's Lincole by the way. Don't mind my name. Hindi ko alam bakit ayun yung pinangalan sa'kin ng nanay ko. And nope, I am not related to Abraham Lincoln."

"Oh, sorry mali pala pagkabasa ko. So Lincole is your first name and-

"Sanchez, my surname."

Tumango tango naman ako. "Ang cool ah."

"Kaya nga kinaibigan ko eh," singit ni Margo

"Mali nga din pagkabasa ko ng pangalan mo, akala ko prutas. Mango," komento ni Cole

Margo looked at me while pointing to Cole. "See? That's the point."

"We are one of those people who are victims of mispronouncing our names," Cole sighed

"Ang unique nga eh tsaka ang ganda ng pangalan niyo," I commented

Margo winked at me. "Well at first I thought my name was unique not until I watched this teen age rom-com film.

My forehead creased. "What film?"

"Paper Towns," Cole said

Margo frowned. "Now I prefer being called 'Mango' instead."

"Matulis naman baba mo kaya bagay din," Cole teased

Margo glared at him. "Liar! Hindi kaya matulis baba ko. Diba Lia?"

I chuckled and shook my head. "Hindi naman."

Ilang sandali ay tumingin ako sa bulletin board namin. I saw from yhe corner of my eyes that they did the same.

"Nga pala, excited na ako para bukas."

"Welcome party for freshmen," I said as I read the paper that was pinned on the bulletin board.

"Yes! Look, there's ton of activities and our school even invited some filipino bands to perform!"

My eyes widened. "Really? Asaan mo nakita?"

Sa sobrang daming papel na nakapost sa bulletin board ay hindi ko makita. Puro kasi schedule at kung ano-ano ang nandun.

"Here oh!" she said

I looked at where she was pointing and my lips slowly parted. "Oh my God."

"Diba?! Eto talaga inaabangan ko sa lahat, tapos hapon hanggang gabi siya."

"Nice!" I said

Hindi maalis ang ngiti sa labi ko. I have always wanted to watch live performances of filipino bands. Hindi ko nagawa iyon noong highschool dahil minsan walang time o sumasakto na wala akong pera.

"We can watch them live for free," Cole said

Margo and I both nodded. "Syempre kasama nadin yun sa tution noh."

"Ang solid din ng lineup," dagdag ni Cole

"Diba? Like paano kaya napapayag ng school? Sulit din bayad natin sa tution."

"Ben&Ben, ThisBand, Rivermaya, The Juans, Silent Sanctuary, Up Dharma Down at Callalily!" si Margo

"Omg Ben&Ben at This Band talaga," I said

"Sayang wala yung iba pero solid padin, may aabangan tayo," sambit ni Cole

Napansin kong maganda ang design ng poster na nakapaskil. "Ang ganda din nitong poster ah, share ko lang."

Nakita ko sa gilid ng mata ko na siniko niya si Cole.

"Siguro gawa nito ng-

"Gawa ni Cole."

Lumingon ako sa kanilang dalawa ni Margo. "Gawa ni Cole? Si Cole nagdesign?"

Margo instantly nodded. "Yup! Diba pre?"

Tumingin ako kay Cole na agad na umiwas ng tingin. Yumuko siya at tumango.

"Hindi naman big deal," nahihiya niyang sabi.

Inangat niya ang tingin sa'min. "Ganto kasi yun, may nabasa din kasi ako dito na parang kung sino willing magdesign ng poster para sa upcoming event which is yung welcome party nating freshman. Open siya sa lahat ng students dito. Since, I have a talent in graphic design, I decided to why not submit diba? Then I got lucky, they chose mine."

"So you're the chosen one among all the students here?! I mean natalo mo pa mga seniors natin?" gulat kong sabi

"I was surprised too. I wasn't expecting that they would choose mine. Tsaka wala namang premyo o ano. I just did that for...fun and it's one of my hobbies din," aniya

"Then you must be super talented," Margo commented

"Hindi naman, sakto lang."

"O baka maunti lang kayo na nagsubmit," sambit ni Margo sabay tawa

Cole shrugged. "Siguro nga. I mean the higher levels must be busy with much more important things, wala silang time sa mga ganyan tsaka wala naman silang makukuha."

"You have a point tho. Baka nagsawa nalang din sila kaya naisip nila na nadito naman tayo eh," si Margo

"I mean we're all freshmen. Sa umpisa ay dapat may patunayan tayo. We have this drive and eagerness. Gets niyo ba?" Cole said and faced us

Margo nodded. "Oo, parang sa umpisa may gana pa tayo pero siguro pagdating ng fourth year mapapasabi nalang tayo ng 'bahala na, basta makapasa' o kaya hindi din natin papansinin yung mga ganitong maliliit na bagay."

She's referring to the poster making that Cole participated in.

Hindi ko akalain na may gano'n silang nararamdaman. I also felt that too, sometimes. Of course, at first I think lowly of myself but I'll gradually improve until I become the best version of myself.

We all start at the bottom. Wala naman sigurong tao na magaling na agad sa umpisa. We just have to work hard until we grow and time will come, we can proudly say that 'we made it'.

"Pero maganda talaga yung gawa mo," I said

"Yeah, don't think too much about it. Deserve mo naman," sambit ni Margo sabay tapik sa balikat ni Cole.

A small smile slowly formed at the corner of his lips. "Salamat."

After a few minutes, the bell rang and we all went to our rooms.

****

"I don't want this day to end!" Margo shouted

"Ako din!" I said

"Mas lalo na ako," sagot ni Cole

Magkakasama kaming tatlo ngayon sa field ng school. Sobrang daming estudyante at lahat kami ay nakasuot ng tshirt na pula at puti na may nakaprint na 'Moresian' sa gitna.

"Para tayong nasa music festival. Alam niyo ba yung Wanderland?" tanong ni Margo

"Hindi," sagot ko

"Oo! Nakapunta ako dun last year," sagot ni Cole

Tumingin ako sa kanilang dalawa. "Ano yun?"

Uminom muna si Margo sa tumbler niya bago magsalita. "Wanderland is an annual outdoor music and art festival here in the Philippines. Ginaganap siya sa filinvest grounds."

"Tapos may mga magpeperform din na local at international artist," dagdag ni Cole

Margo nodded. "Yup! Tapos naalala ko pa yun yung unang beses na napanood ko ng live magperform Lany. Hay, nakakamiss."

"Same, simula din nun nahiligan ko nadin manood ng live bands, especially filipino indie."

I slowly nodded. "Yeah, parang familiar nga yung Wanderland pero hindi pa ako nakakaranas nun."

Lumapit sa'kin si Margo. "Huwag ka mag-alala, attend tayo next year!"

"Sama ako," singit ni Cole

"Mahal din kasi tickets eh pero sulit naman kasi dalawang araw siya."

My lips parted. "Talaga? Ang astig, gusto ko din tuloy makapunta."

"Soon Talliah," she said

After our chitchat, we roamed around the field. Bumili din kami ng makakain dahil nagtayo ang iba ng booths. Nagpicture kaming tatlo sa polaroid ko.

I also took more pictures with my phone. Pinicturan ko ang stage at ang mga booths pati nadin ang suot kong tshirt. I added some shots on my Ig story and tagged them.

"I heard na may performance din mga students," sambit ni Margo na ngayon ay kumakain ng bacon wrap hotdogs.

"Yeah, nakita ko nga din sa mga posters na nakapaskil."

I bit on my fries and licked the cheese off my fingers.

"Wala naman akong talent sa pagsayaw o kaya pagkanta eh. Kayo ba?" tanong ni Cole

Umiling ako. "Never in a million years."

"Me too. I sound like a dying seal when I sing. Tsaka matigas katawan ko para sumayaw," natatawang sabi ni Margo

We bursted in laughter by what she said. Muntikan pa akong masamid sa sarili kong laway kaya agad akong uminom ng tubig sa bottled water ko.

Habang lumalalim ang gabi ay nagsitakbuhan kami papunta sa main stage. As soon as we arrive, the crowd was already full. Halos hindi na namin makita ang harap ng stage. Nagulat ako noong may bumukas na ilaw mula doon na nagpaliwanag sa paligid.

"Hala eto na!" sambit ni Margo sabay higit sa'kin.

"Sabi ko sa inyo dapat kanina pa tayo pumunta dito, puno na tuloy sa harap."

Lumingon kami ni Margo kay Cole. "Si Talliah kasi eh, puro picture."

Inirapan ko nalang siya at umiling iling. "Sorry na, first time eh."

Nagulat kami noong naghiyawaan bigla ang mga tao. Agad kaming tumingin sa harap.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Moresian freshman welcome party 2020!"

Mas lalong lumakas ang hiyawan ng audience noong magsalita ang MC sa mikropono.

"This is it pansit."

Naramdaman kong humigpit ang hawak sa'kin ni Margo.

"I know you are all excited for the event so without further a do, let us welcome the first performers of the night. From the third year students. Let us give a round of applause to Narcissus!"

Naghiyawaan at nagpalakpakan ang mga tao noong lumabas ang mga performers sa stage.

They were all wearing the same outfit. Nakatshirt silang pula at pantalon na puti. May suot din silang cap at may flannel na nakapulupot sa bewang ng mga babae. They got into positions and waited for the music.

Noong tumunog ang kanta ay naghiyawaan ang tao. The performers started dancing. Sa una ay hip hop ang kanta at nung kalagitnaan ay biglang nagiba at naging kpop naman.

"Grabe, kulang pa pala tangkad ko. Hindi ko sila makita," reklamo ni Margo

I admit, we have the same height. She's just an inch taller than me but even I can barely see the stage. Ulo lang nila ang nakikita ko at maslalong hindi ko pa sila makita dahil nakataas ang mga cellphones ng audience at vinevedeohan ang performance.

"Naka tip toe na nga ako oh," sambit ko at tumalon talon pa

"The struggle is real talaga," she groaned

Meanwhile, we both looked at Cole who's silently enjoying the performance.

"Buti pa siya nakikita niya. Ang tangkad kasi tapos payatot," she pouted

"Bakit kaya ang bilis tumangkad ng mga lalaki kesa sa'tin?" sambit ko

"Hindi ko din alam!" sigaw ni Margo dahil lumakas lalo ang tugtog.

Binalik ko nalang ang tingin sa harap. Kinuha ko ang phone ko sa bulsa at tinaas iyon. I went to the camera and played the record button. Doon ko nalang pinanood ang performance dahil mas kita siya.

"Margo!" rinig kong tawag ni Cole

"Bakit?!" sigaw ni Margo

"Gusto mong pumasan?"

Lumingon ako sa kanila at nakita kong patalon talon si Margo. "Ano?!"

"Sabi ko pasan ka sa likod ko para makita mo!" sigaw ni Cole

"Ha? Pasan? Sure ka? Mabigat ako paalala lang!" sagot ni Margo

Ilang sandali ay nagulat nalang ako noong pumasan si Margo sa likod ni Cole.

"Ayon mas kita ko na! Ang ganda ng view oh!" she happily said

Ngumiti ako habang pinagmamasdan sila.

Maya-maya ay naramdaman kong may mga tao sa likod ko. Lumingon ako at maslalo silang dumami. Bawat lingon ko ay puro ulo nila. I went closer to my friends in case I'd lost them.

Nabingi ako sa sigawan ng tao sa likod ko. Noong natapos ang performance ay nagpalakpakan ang audience.

"Ang sweet naman nila oh, tignan mo pasan ni boy si girl. Mag jowa kaya sila?"

Pasimple akong lumingon sa nagsalita. Nakita kong mga babae iyon na nakitingin kela Margo at Cole.

"Siguro, halata naman girl."

I went to my friends and tapped Margo's shoulder. Nakita kong hawak din niya ang phone at nagrerecord doon.

"Yes?" she said without looking at me.

"Napagkamalan kayong magjowa ni Cole," I teased

"Ano yun?" she said and faced me

Meanwhile, Cole is busy watching the second performance. It's a band composed of five students from the seniors.

"May narinig ako, sabi nila ang sweet niyo daw na magjowa," bulong ko kay Margo dahil baka may makarinig.

Bumuntong hininga siya. "Hay mga tao talaga. Ang issue! Binibigyan ng malisya ang lahat."

I laughed. "Kahit ako din naman mapagkakamalan ko kayong magjowa."

"Kainis ka Talliah," she fired back

"Ano yung pinag-uusapan niyo?" biglang tanong ni Cole

"Wala. Okay ka pa ba pre? Baba na ako."

Hindi pa nakakasagot si Cole ay bumaba na Margo sa pagkapasan sa kanya.

Cole streched his slender arms and arched her back.

"Baka nabalian ka na ng buto," I jokingly said

"I think so too," he said holding his back

"I warned you Lincole," Margo remarked

"Hindi, ayos lang ako."

Ilang sandali ay biglang nagsalita ulit sa mic ang MC.

"What a spectacular performance by the students! Great job everyone! Now for the next performers, I know this is all your favorite part of the program. We invited special guests to perform in this stage. One of the famous filipino bands are soon gonna perform. Are you all excited?!"

The crowd grew wilder. May nagtulakas at muntikan pa akong sumubsob kundi lang ako mahigpit na hinawakan ni Margo.

"Ilabas niyo na Ben&Ben!"

"This Band! This Band! This Band!"

"Rivermaya!"

Iba't ibang boses ang narinig ko galing sa mga estudyante. They are all screaming their favorite bands all at once. Nabibingi na ako sa ingay pero kahit ganun ay excited akong makita sila.

"The first band of the night is...none other than Ben&Ben. Let's give them a round of applause!"

My heart suddenly started to beat inside my chest. Nakikiliti ang tiyan ko na para bang may paru-paro sa loob. I couldn't contain anymore. I started to feel giddy on the inside. The next thing I knew, I already started screaming on the top of my lungs. Nakisabay ako sa hiyawan ng tao. I can't even hear my own voice.

"Hi guys! This is Ben&Ben. Maraming maraming salamat sa pagpunta at sana mag-enjoy kayong lahat!"

Lumakas ang sigawan ng tao. Dumilim ang stage at ilang sandali ay biglang lumiwanag noong nagsimulang tumugtog ang kanta.

I noticed that the sky went dark. Nilabas ang ilan ang kanilang phones at binuksan ang flashlight. They waved their phones up in the air.

The first strum of the guitar, I already knew what song they were playing.

"Kathang isip Oh my God!" Margo screamed

The piano came until all of the intruments started playing.

"'Di ba nga ito ang 'yong gusto, o ito'y lilisan na ako!"

The crowd started to sing on the top of their lungs. Kahit na ballad at mellow lang ang kanta ay sinisigaw padin ng audience ang lyrics.

"Mga alalaa'y ibabaaon. Kalakip ang tamis ng kahapon!"

"Mga gabing di namamalayan, oras ay lumilipad. Mga sandaling lumalayag, kung sa'n man tayo mapadpad."

I raised my phone and recorded their performance. Kahit ngalay ay hindi ko iyon ininda dahil masyado akong nahumaling sa tunog ng musika.

"Bawat kilig na nadarama, sa tuwing hawak ang iyong kamay. Ito'y maling akala, isang malaking sablay."

Huminga ako ng malalim at sabay sabay naming kinanta ang chorus.

"Pasensiya ka na, sa mga kathang isip kong ito. Wari'y dala lang ng pagmamahal sa iyo!"

I started to sang my heart out. I closed my eyes and feel the music.

"Ako'y gigising na sa panaginip kong ito at sa wakas ay kusang lalayo sa iyo. Lalayo sa."

Naghiyawan ulit ang mga tao. Kahit na instrumental ang kasunod ay sinasabayan nila ang tugtog. The crowd was already on fire and it's only the first song!

"Ang sakit! Naalala ko yung ex ko!"

"Yung feeling na option ka lang!"

"Yung akala mo may something sa inyo pero wala pala kayong label!"

"Kung sino talaga unang nafall, siya ang talo."

"That nasasaktan ka kahit wala namang kayo!"

Puro hugot ang naririnig ko sa mga tao. Hindi ko alam kung bakit natatawa ako sa kanila.

I haven't been in a relationship so I can't relate.

Hindi rin ibig sabihin na kailangan may karelasyon ka o nagkarelasyon para pakinggan ang mga kanta ng Ben&Ben.

Sometimes you just appreciate the quality of their music and the message of the song.

"Naiiyak ako, naalala ko siya."

Lumingon ako kay Margo at nakita kong nangingilid ang luha niya. Diretso lang amg tingin niya sa stage.

"Okay ka lang?" malumanay kong sabi

She looked at me and frowned.

"Siyempre hindi! I remember my past relationship. Ang sakit sakit, bakit ba kayo ganyan Ben&Ben?!" she sniffed

I didn't know what to do so I caressed her back instead. Hindi ko alam na mababaw din pala ang luha ni Margo. Madali siyang umiyak kagaya ko. She's like the other me but the only difference is that I don't have an ex.

"Naalala ko din yung niligawan ko dati," he paused. "Binasted ako."

Nanatili kaming tahimik ni Margo sa sinabi ni Cole. 

"I'm sorry to heat that," I comforted him.

Eventhough I haven't been in a relationship before, I know it sucks for people who got their heart's broken especially we often experience that at an early age. 

"Bakit ka niya binasted?" siniko ko si Margo sa tanong niya

"Don't you think it's inappropriate to ask that?" I whispehered in her ear

Cole chuckled bitterly. "Pangit kasi ako noong highschool, I'm actually a nerd. Ayun, mas pinili niya yung may itsura. Wala talaga akong pag-asa nun kasi ganito lang ako."

I suddenly felt sad for him. Umiwas ako ng tingin at tumingin nalang sa sahig.

"Huwag kang mag-alala, hindi siya kawalan. Marami pa namang iba diyan tsaka, sino nagsabi na pangit ka ha? Awayin ko," pagbibiro ni Margo

Marahang tumawa si Cole. "Alam ko pero ayos lang. Nakamove na ako. I was just a kid back then with a young heart. Normal lang naman siguro na maranasan ko yun. Hindi lang naman ako yung nakaexperience na mabasted."

"Kahit na magkaiba tayo ng rason ng heart break, naiintindihan kita." sambit ni Margo

"Tsaka anong sabi mo? Binasted ka niya dahil lang sa itsura mo?" dagdag ni Margo

Cole slowly nodded. "Siguro. I mean most people prefer looks over personalities."

I agree, In general sometimes woman prefer looks over personalties and same goes to men. It's just sad because sometimes, the one's who aren't 'that' goodlooking, are the one's who have pure intentions.

Sa panahon ngayon, mahirap na makahanap ng pogi at may mabuting kalooban.

Margo sighed. "Hindi ka naman pangit eh, siguro sa ibang anggulo oo pero wala naman taong pangit. Hinatyin mo lang yung glow up mo," sabi niya sabay ngiti ng todo

"Pinagtitripan mo lang si Cole eh," saad ko

Margo looked at me with shock. "Ha? hindi ah. Tignan mo ten years from now, mas gwagwapo pa 'yan si Cole. Magiging kamukha niya na si Cole Sprouse."

"Cole Sprouse talaga?" I chuckled

She nodded. "Oo, childhood crush ko yun eh, hanggang ngayon pala actually," sambit niya at kilig na kilig

"Ikaw Talliah? May naging ex ka ba o kaya naging kayo pero hindi talaga kayo. Nabasted ka na ba? How about yung friendzoned?" sunod sunod na tanong ni Cole

Nabigla ako sa tanong ni Cole. I was clearly not expecting he'd bombarded me questions about relationships.

Umiling ako. "Wala eh. I haven't been in a relationship."

Sabay na nanlaki ang mata nila. "Talaga?"

"Weh? Di nga? I mean may itsura ka naman tapos mabait tapos," si Margo sabay tingin sa'kin mula taas pababa

I smiled awkwardly. "I'm not interested and I'm not ready yet. Ayoko lang kasi na pumapasok bigla sa isang relasyon. Especially, ngayon ang daming broken tapos hindi nagwork ang relationship. Basta madaming rason kaya parang...ayoko pa."

"Aw, cute mo. Inosenteng inosente," sambit ni Margo

"So hindi ka pa nakakaranas ng heartbreak?" tanong ni Cole

I shook my head. "Nope. I'm happy with my life anyway. Mas mabuti na akong single kesa naman pumasok sa relasyon na walang kasiguraduhan. Hindi pwedeng sugal lang ng sugal. Mamahalin ko muna ang sarili ko."

I haven't even told them yet that my parents are strict. Hindi nila ako papayagan magboyfriend habang nag-aaral dahil malaking sagabal lang daw iyon. They would only allow me to have one when I graduate college and find a stable job.

Sucks right? But they're my parents. It's their rule.

Nagkatinginan silang dalawa. Shock was evident on their faces. Kumunot ang noo ko at pabalik balik ang tingin sa dalawa.

"Grabe, a wise philosopher once said," si Margo sabay palakpak

"You have a point tho. Natamaan naman kami dun," sagot ni Cole sabay hawak sa dibdib

"Hindi kami naka-ilag," she added.

"May ganitong side ka din pala," lumapit sa'kin si Margo at inakbayan ako

"Study first kasi si Talliah," komento ni Cole.

Tumawa nalang ako at binalik ang atensiyon sa stage.

Ilang sandali ay nagpalakpakan ang tao noong natapos ang unang kanta.

"Now for our next song. This is one of our old songs. Hope you enjoy!" Miguel Benjamin said

The crowd went wild once again. Panay sigawan ang mga tao sa kanta nila.

"Araw-araw!"

"Ride home!"

"Pagtingin!"

"Masyado pang maaga!"

Agad akong umayos ng tayo at tinaas ulit ang aking phone. I was sweating hard but I didn't mind. Kahit ngalay na ang kamay ko at pagod na ang paa ko sa tagal ko ng nakatayo ay tiniis ko iyon.

Balewala naman lahat ng yun dahil napapanood ko ng live ang Ben&Ben.

Who knows when will this moment happen again?

Might as well savor every bit while the night last.

When I heard the mellow strum of the guitar, my heart raised. After a few seconds, the music started playing and so are all the instruments.

The next thing I knew, the crowd was already jumping.

"Took a morning ride to the place where you and I were supposed to meet!"

When the crowd started singing, I find myself doing so too. I put down my phone and just get lost in the music. Tinaas ko ang kamay ko at tumalon.

Tumingin ako sa paligid at gano'n din sila.

"They lead me back to you! I keep coming back to you!" I screamed

I swear I have never sang like this before. I have never been this hyper and loud. I just felt...free.

Habang tumatalon ay naramdaman kong tinapik ako ni Margo. Sinulyapan ko agad siya.

"Tawag ka ni Cole," she said to my hear

Lumingon ako sa kanya. "Ha? Pwede bang mamaya na tayo mag-usap."

"Inutusan lang din ako," she said

Tumigil ako sa pagtalon at hinarap siya pero hindi si Margo ang nakita ko kundi si Cole.

"Ano yun?" pabalik balik ang tingin ko sa kanya at sa stage.

Malapit na ang chorus! My favorite part!

He went closer to my ear. "Gusto mong pumasan?"

My eyes widened. "Ha? Hindi! Okay lang."

"You can't see them. It's your first time seeing them live diba?" he said

I was so distracted by the music. I didn't even understand what he said. The crowd was also a distraction. My ear drums are numb. I can't even hear my own voice! Ang tanging nararamdaman ko nalang ang pagtambol ng puso ko.

"Ha? Oo!" I shouted

"Then climb to my back," he said and turned around showing me his broad shoulders

I bit my lip and looked away. Iniisip ko na baka mapagkamalan din kaming magjowa. Baka kung anong isipin ng tao sa'min.

I tapped his shoulders and he instantly faced me. Her brow shot up.

I motioned him to come closer and he leaned his head. "Nakakahiya, baka kung anong isipin nila sa'tin."

He chuckled. "Who cares? Margo did it. Wala naman sa kanya."

I sighed and glanced at the stage. "Pero kasi-"

"Oh, wait. Are you still uncomfortable or awkward around me? I understand because we just met."

Umiling ako. "No it's not like that."

It's true tho. When I first met Margo, I thought we'd clicked then Cole came into the picture and I just felt comfortable.

At first yes, there was awkwardness, but at time goes by it slowly vanished. Ang gaan nila kasama at panatag ang loob ko kapag kasama sila.

I was lucky enough to instantly found friends in college. I thought I'd be having a hard time earning friends because I'm not sociable but when they came, I just felt...secure. I slowly start to get out of my bubble. Kahit ba dalawa palang silang nagiging kaibigan ko ay kuntento na ako.

I'm ready to meet new people and grow to a different environment.

"Wala namang malisya. Fuck what everyone thinks, we're here to enjoy the music. Just let everything go and be free!" he proudly said

Kinagat ko ang labi ko at mabilis na tumango. "Fine! Para sa Ben&Ben!"

Tumawa siya at tumalikod. Hindi na ako nagdalawang isip pa at pumasan.

"Sorry kung mabigat ako," I muttered

"You are light as a feather," he said

I wasn't sure if he was joking or not. Last time I checked, I gained weight.

"Kahit isang song lang okay na ako," I added

He nodded. "Are you comfortable?"

"Yes!" pinulupot ko ang kamay ko sa leeg niya at unti-unti siyang humarap sa stage.

There I saw them clearly. My lips parted at the beautiful sight. My eyes glistened in amazement. Unti-unting sumilay ang ngiti sa labi ko.

"Ganda ng view noh?" he said

Mabilis akong tumango. "Much, much better."

Even if we're a bit far from the stage, this time, I can fully see their bodies and the whole stage. There were nine members and I can see all of them. The intruments, the set up, the lights, everything!

It was magical!

The crowd was also breath taking. Nakabukas ang flashlights sa phone nila at ang iba ay may light stick pa. It illuminated the whole place which served as light at this dark night hour.

Naramdaman ko ang pagtaas ng balahibo ko. Every part of my body is fired up.

Their vocals are amazing! I had eargasm, and the intruments complemented their voices. Sobrang nakakaadik pakinggan.

"We just gotta let it go, we just gotta let it go!"

After the beat of the drums, the crowd sang all together.

"So I'm coming home to you! You're all I need the very air I breathe."

"You are home! You are home!" I sang

We were just jumping around having fun. Feeling the music and singing our heart's out. It was wild!

This is one of the best moments of my life!

I can't believe I'm watching Ben&Ben live. It was a dream come true.

"I love you Ben&Ben!" I screamed

My heart is happy.

My heart is overwhelmed with mixed emotions. I can't even describe it.

Ang sarap sa pakiramdam.

The night is young and so are we.

I just raised my hands up in the air and closed my eyes as I get lost in the melody of the music.