"Tangina Tobi pumunta ka dito at isasabit ko rin ang braso ko sa braso mo." I heard Ali said.

"Para kang tanga Ali, ang bigat-bigat ng braso mo." Tobi said and I silently chuckled.

"Kita mo naman na puro buto si Tobi. Baka mabali 'yan kapag isinabit mo braso mo sa braso niya." Gwen added that made them burst into laughter. I covered my face and chuckled silently.

My arm is clung on Jiro's arm. Well at first I'm a little shy. But they said it's fine. It's normal for couples. I don't really know much about love so I guess it is normal. So in the end I clung my arm at Jiro's and of course we got some teases. But soon it lie low. But whenever Ali would look at us she would pout and ask if she can cling her arm to anyone, but mo one wants.

"Bigyan kita 50, sabit ko lang din braso ko sa'yo." Ali said to Tobi. Jax who is beside me snorts.

"Kulang pa pampagamot ni Tobi 'yon." Jax said and they started laughing once again.

"Tangina Oo nga, ang mahal ng pangpa-ospital. Di kasya singkwenta mo Ali." Gwen said and they laugh even more.

I saw Ali roll her eyes which made me laugh.

"They're really funny you know." I flinched as Jiro speak. I stopped laughing and push some strands of my hair away from my face.

I slowly nod. "Yeah, that's why I always enjoy their presence." I said and he nod before looking in front. We are now currently walking at the street, but seriously I don't know where we are going.

"And they are very supportive." He added and I nod.

"Yes.. very, and I appreciate it a lot." I said smiling.

It's the best thing I can be proud of. That I have very supportive friends. It's my biggest flex. Having them by my side feels like I can really do a lot of things. With them I feel like nothing is impossible. They would always push and motivate me to do things.

Heck if not because of them I wont be able to be a model. I may be just a beginner and new, not yet famous, but with them I already feel special. I may be not yet famous but I'm so thankful to them.

"Uy, Laura," my head snap at Ali's direction and raise my brows.

"Yes?" I ask.

She didn't answer immediately and read something on her phone. "Ano.. aalis na ako. Nasa dagat sila papa, sumunod daw ako." She said and look up. I pursed my lips and nod.

"Sure.. ingat! Thanks for today!" I said and she nod.

"Gege, byeee!" She said before running back towards HideOut. But as we watch her she paused over HideOut and turn left. Guess it's a shortcut.

"Dapat na rin ba tayong umalis?" Jax asked and I immediately shake my head.

"Maaga pa naman, we can still go somewhere." I said. Lory checked her phone.

"I think Jax is right, we should go now. It's getting late." Lory said and a small pout formed on my lips.

"Okay.. take care. Ingat kayo." I said and they nod.

We stopped walking in front of a large tree.

"Sasakay na kami ng tricycle, Laura." Tobi said and I just nod.

"Okay.. we'll get going." I said pointing on the road. They nod and bid goodbye before me and Jiro started walking away.

"So.. where are we going now?" Jiro ask while we are walking.

I bite my lower lip. "Uhm.. I don't know. Anywhere?" I said, he slowly nod before looking around.

My brows furrowed. "Is there something in your mind?" I ask.

His head snap at my direction before slowly shaking his head.

He smiled. "Wala naman, it's just.. I missed you." I immediately felt my cheeks heat up. I look on the other side and lower my head down trying to control my emotions.

But to be honest, kinikilig talaga ako. I don't know how to express it or show it. All I know is that I'm feeling this thing inside me where I feel my heartbeat go fast and my cheeks heating up.

"I missed you too." I said and I hear him chuckle.

"I know your do," He said.

"Masyadong mahigpit ang kapit mo sa braso ko." My eyes widened and my head immediately snap at his direction. I look down at my arm and remove it.

"Don't," he immediately reach for my arm and put it on his arm.

"I like it when you do this, I wish you can do this more." He said and I slowly nod. I pursed my lips and slowly nod, once again feeling my cheeks heat up.

"I'll take you home now, it's getting late." He said and a small pout form on my lips.

"Hey.." I don't know what is happening to me but I want us to stay like this longer.

He chuckled softly. "Hey, you need to go home. It's getting late, I'll take you home." He said.

I shake my head. "You don't have to, you should go home na rin. Lola is probably waiting for you." I said and he smiled before facing me.

He cupped my cheeks which made me a little shy.

"Don't worry there's no much people here." He said and I look around. There is really no much people. But seeing him up this close to my face makes my heartbeat go wild and I'm scared that he will see me blush. That will be so embarrassing!

"It's fine, after I send you home I'll go home immediately, okay? I just want you to send home. I want to make sure that you got safe." He softly said before smiling widely.

His smile makes my knees go weak. For me he have the best smile. I don't know how to describe it but his smile really made a different impact to me.

"Okay," he suddenly pull away startling me.

"Let's get this beautiful lady home." He said before intertwining our hands.

You never fail to make my heartbeat go fast, Jiro!

After that moment we call for a tricycle and I went home. He bid goodbye before once again riding the tricycle we got awhile ago.

"Ginabi ata kayo ah." My head snap at Lola's direction who is standing in front of the refrigerator. I gave her a smile and pursed my lips.

"Uh.. nagkwentuhan pa po kasi kami, tapos kumain din po." I said, Lola slowly nod her head and place the glass down.

"Sige, edi hindi kana kakain?" She ask and I slowly nod.

"Sa taas na po ako, goodnight po!" I said before walking upstairs.

I immediately lock the door the moment I step in. I walk towards my bed and there dropped myself.

"It was tiring but fun." I said while my arm on my forehead.

I sat up and stare on the blank wall, thinking nothing and just breathing.

"I'm gonna have some shower." I said and stand up before picking up a pair of pajamas and going to shower.

After I finished I was just planning to lay down on my bed when an idea popped on my head.

I put my towel away and jump on bed, picking up my phone.

"What if I do an IG live?" I said while holding my phone. I go to my messages and text Ms. Ava if I can do an IG live.

"I hope it's okay." I mumbled while waiting for her reply. But instead of a reply, I flinched as my phone rang. I look who is it and saw Ms. Ava's name.

I immediately answered it.

[Are you sure you can do it? Hindi naman sa I'm under estimating you but are you sure you are comfortable with it?] she ask, I bite my lower lip and slowly nod.

"Yes, I want to be as active as possible." I said and I hear Ms. Ava hum.

[Okay, but there are some rules. Tho it's not that serious or what, are you okay with it?]  she ask and I slowly nod. 

"Yes, what is it?" I ask.

[First, you should not tell any informations about you. Well age is okay but other than that, address, phone number, no. If someone says 'I Love You' or 'I Like You' reply the same. And.. if you saw some mean comments, ignore them okay? You're still new so I'm hoping there will be no mean comments. Just keep it simple, okay?] she said and I nod.

"Yes Miss, is that all?" I ask and she hum.

[Yes, now go, I'll be watching your live too, okay?] she said and I nod.

"Okay Miss." I said before ending the call.

I'm planning to do my live by the rooftop. I have a ring light  so I hope it's fine. I first brought two mono block chair upstairs. Then I brought my phone, ring light, laptop, and water bottle.

I set my phone and ring light up. I realized that the light from the ring light is too bright so I lowered it down. 

"Okay, this should be easy." I said before turning on the live.

I didn't tell any of my friends that I'm going live. Biglaan ko nga lang siya naisip e. Kaysa naman I'll just stay on bed. While I'm waiting for anyone to join the live I message mom through messenger on my laptop. She said she will watch my live which made me a little shy.

"Let's see how many are you." I said before looking at the views.

And to my surprised, 42 people joined the live.

I look at myself on the screen before smiling.

"Hi.. good eve." I shortly said before smiling.

I bite my lower lip as I realized that I sound so awkward. Viewers might get tired of my live. I look at the other side and take a deep breath. I slightly nod.

'You can do this Laura! Let's go!'

I return my gaze on my phone screen and started read the comments.

A small smile form on my lips as I saw some heart comments.

"Hello," I greet as I saw a comment that says hi.

nilo1204: Hi Miss!

sofia0908: diba taga OLLA po kayo?

I bite my lower lip and nod. "Yes, I'm from OLLA, incoming senior high, grade 11." I said.

Is that too much? Too much information?

_Lexi12_: Laura kaklase mo ako!

I slightly chuckled. "I know, we were in a group project once." I replied.

Aira_kyot: kumain na po kayo?

I slightly nod. "Yes, kumain na ako. How bout you?" I asked while looking at the comments.

I slightly smile at the camera. Looking directly to it.

_Shawn05_: naglalaro ka ng ML?

"Sorry I don't play mobile games." I said before making a small pout.

Ali_25 joined the live.

My eyes widened and immediately look over the camera. Ali's watching! Oh my God!

She's going to spam the comments!

Ali_25: IWBSKAUWBWJ

Ali_25: TAKTE! KAIBIGAN KO 'TO!

Ali_25: WOOT WOOT! MILENDEZ LANG SAKALAM!!

Ali_25:&/!:&/$/$wihsbsksh YES!

I slightly chuckled and pursed my lips.

"Hi Ali," I said smiling.

Then I look over the comment section. Knowing Ali she will spam the comments. It's her personality, I know she'll act as a super fan or something. That's what she would do whenever we would see a picture of Gwen's picture online.

"Oh my God hahahah." I giggled as Ali started spamming the comment section.

Ali_25: napansin ako haluhhhwhsbskahwb

Ali_25: woot woot! Pers taym IG live Laura!

Ali_25: shuta na late ako! May ginawa si sizz eh!

Ali_25: I'll stay till the end, YIEEEEEUT! Kilig yarnnn!

I burst into laughter but of course hindi gaano, ang kulit ni Ali. If this is in personal she's probably screaming. I'm not sure if she's exaggerating or not but her comments somehow cheer me up.

user1234: ang oa nung friend mo, di ka pa naman sikat.

I look straight at the camera and blink before smiling. I move away and just sat there.

"So how's your night? Kumain na ba kayo? What's your dinner?" I ask acting like those other people I see. If Siguro I'm making something people will enjoy the live more. I saw Ali's name pops up a lot on the comment section so I lean closer.

Ali_25: ay wala na, may papansin.

Ali_25: inggeterang palaka. Di ka lang model kaya manahimik ka.

Ali_25: wala ka ngang profile picture HHAHAHAHAH duwag!

I sigh and bite my lower lip as I read Ali's comments. I look at the camera and made a 'stop' face.

"How's your summer going? Any hobby you discovered?" I ask again trying to lift up the mood. There are now 132 viewers. Heck how many are those?! That's a lot! 

_Lexi12_: I'm starting an accessory business!

"Oh that's good! Goodluck! That's a good idea!" I said in a somehow cheerful voice and giving a thumbs up.

Oh gosh this is so awkward!

_Shawn05_: ML lang

I chuckled as I read that comment.

It didn't took long when I ended the live. I'm kinda disappointed that I didn't see Lory's name. But it's fine. She's probably doing something or she's busy. I bring back the things inside my room. And at exactly 9pm, I turn off my lights and sleep.

The next morning I started to do my old routine, jog then breakfast, shower and practice. I also watch some videos on how to get a good smile and also some ideas for poses. I hope those works. Cause technically I'm still lacking out of ideas on my poses. Tho I don't know when I'll be having another photo shoot. But it's good to have some ideas so that if ever I get called again I'm prepared.

"Sigurado ka ba na 'yan lang ang kakainin mo apo?" Tanong ni Lola habang kumakain kami. It's now lunch and I'm just having lettuce and meat. I also have a tea at my side and just water.

I hum and slowly nod while munching on my lettuce.

"Yesh," I said before swallowing the food.

"It's fine Lola, masarap naman po luto niyo e." I said and Lola chuckled.

"Ang apo ko talaga, nambola pa." She said and we both giggle. After I eat lunch I go out to our yard and stay there. It's hot but I like it here. Fresh hair and good for health.

"Wait is this me?!" My brows furrowed and look over the tree.

I'm liking to stay outside rather than to stay inside.

"Is this good or not?" I asked myself.

I'm in the middle of questioning myself when my phone rang. I pick it up from the bench and saw Ms. Ava's name.

Oh gosh, did I do something wrong last night?! Did I say something wrong?! Oh God!

"Yes Ms. Ava?" I nervously ask. If she would just tell me a simple thing she would just message me through number or messenger. What did I messed up?!

[Laura!] My eyes widened when I hear her squeal.

"What? Why? What happened Ms. Ava?!" I ask panicking. What happened?!

[Laura, your photos are out! Go check it out on the page of our company!] she said and my eyes widened. I run inside and rush upstairs to my room.

"Are you  still there Ms. Ava?" I ask while opening my laptop.

[Yes, yes, I'm still here. Nakita mo na ba?] she ask and I shake my head.

"Not yet Ms. Ava, loading pa po." I said while waiting for my Facebook to open.

"It's here! It's here!" I said before tapping on each picture.

"Oh my God! Ms. Ava! This is me?! It's me?!" I exclaimed while scrolling to the pictures.

I hear Ms. Ava laugh. [Yes, that's you, ang ganda mo diba?! All of us here are so happy! The pictures really turn out well!] she exclaimed and I nod.

I saw the other post and it was the other pictures.

I gasp. "Ms. Ava! Oh my god! This is me! This is me!" I started screaming and shouting.

"I'm so.. pretty-

[I know! We are so proud of you! We know that those pictures will blow up! That's why the company is hoping you can come, on your celebration party?] my brows furrowed and I started to calm down.

"Uh.. when?" I ask.

[I know it's impossible but tonight we are celebrating.] she said and I slightly pout.

"I'm sorry I can't." I sadly said.

[Its okay, just celebrate there with your friends and family, it's better to celebrate with them.] she said and I slowly nod.

"Yes.. I'll be." I said and she hum.

[Okay, I'll end the call now, congrats! More projects to come!] she said before ending the call. I sigh and put down my phone before looking back at the pictures.

"Is this really me? Oh my.. God." I said still can't believe that the pictures I'm seeing right now is me.

It's a whole new different person. What the fuck? Eyes, nose, lips, it's not that I got a plastic surgery. But this person right here is really different.

And this is the first time I realized and said I look pretty. Heck, if someone would compliment me I would make a 'are you serious' and 'what the fuck' face. Cause I don't believe them. But these pictures!

These pictures just, amazes me!

"I need to call them!" I said before picking up my phone. I called through our group chat so I get to talk with each of them.

I waited for minutes and it's Ali who answered first.

[Gagi, 'yun talagang user na 'yun kagabi! Bibigwasan ko 'yung hinagumpal na 'yon!] she immediately said as she joined the call. Then Lory and Gwen, then Tobi and Jax.

[Bakit ka tumawag, Laura?] Tobi ask in a sleepy voice.

Oh God I woke him up.

"So uh... there's a very important announcement, oh my god I can't believe it!" I exclaimed and I hear Ali': small 'eh?'.

[What? What is it?] Lory ask..

I took a deep breath. "The pictures are out."

Silence.

Until Gwen speaks. "Tangina Kassandra on the way na ako papunta sa inyo."

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