Atherelle's POV
Engagement
As the class ended, I picked my things up in a rush. I want to go home early because I know EzTri is now waiting for me. Sa one-week na nagdaan ay palagi kaming naglalarong dalawa after class, and I'm always late. Kaya naman ngayon, I tried my best to at least be on time. He won't play if I am not yet at home kaya nakakahiya na pinaghihintay ko siya palagi.
"Why are you in a hurry?" sita sa akin ni Clarissa
I cling my Hermes handbag on my forearm and fix my mid-length wavy hair before facing Clarissa. I signaled her to walk before answering her.
"I have a game," I said
She didn't move and just look at me with a confused look. I raised a brow at her asking her what was up.
"I know you're that addict in ML but this is the first time I see you hurrying like this." aniya
I just shrugged a bit. "Let's just go."
Nauna na akong naglakad sakaniya papalabas ng classroom at agad din naman siyang nakasunod sa akin. As we walked downstairs, some students greeted me, and I smiled at them back even if I don't know them. I am not friendly; Clarissa is the only friend I have, and I don't know why a lot of them know me. I am not also fond of social media. Sa mobile legends lang ako naglalagi but my family is known so maybe that's the reason why everybody knew me.
"Atherelle, hi!" Emerson's classmate greeted me when he saw me walking the hallway near their classroom.
I smiled, and greeted him back. Tinawag niya si Emerson at sinabihan na nandito ako.
"Classic later. Wanna join?" Emerson asked the moment he come near us.
He has this light aura and friendly behavior that can attract a lot of girls. Emerson is also good in Academic, kaya marami ring humanga sakaniya aside sa pagiging magaling mag laro.
He is the so-called ML king in our school. Kapag may tournament kalaban ang iba't-ibang school ay isa siya sa mga nagbubuhat sa laro. I joined them last year and we were the champion. Ngayon kinuha ulit ako ni Emerson pero ayoko na dahil ayokong napapagalitan ako. I was scolded by my father last year. He hates me being involve of any tournament because it's a distraction according to him, and he hates it when he didn't see me focusing on my studies.
"Magka-classic kasi ako mamaya. I will practice tank heroes." I said
EzTri encourages me to practice tank heroes. I already bought many heroes and I am already familiar with all of them. I am familiar but I am not good at it so I will be practicing some of it. I'm into marksman, mage, and assassin but it's just the basic heroes.
He nodded "Oh, I see. I can teach you some other time."
"Sure,"
"Anyway, about the tournament. Are you sure you won't join? Can't I convince you?" he asked for it again
Malungkot akong umiling. I want this so bad, but I gave it up. Ayoko'ng ma-disappoint ulit sa akin ang parents ko. They are now casual to me and I don't want to cause another conflict between us.
"I'm sorry, I really can't." I apologize
Ramdam ko ang pagnguso at paghalukipkip ni Clarissa sa gilid ko.
"Sayang. Sure win kapag ikaw nag marksman, e." Emerson said in a disappointed tone
I used marksman before and he is using tank. We know our mindset in every game the reason why our team work is somehow strong. Sa laro kasi kahit gaano ka pa kagaling kung hindi kayo nagkakaintindihan ng kakampi mo ay wala rin.
BINABASA MO ANG
Till the Last Game Do Us Part
Romance"He became my home when everything in me fell apart. He adopted my abandoned heart, hugged all my pain, and danced with my flaws like they were his favorite part of them all."
