S1: Final Carnage

01

Farih's Pov

The clock read two in the afternoon, and we still had class at three. I decided to head to the library to focus on reviewing. But when I walked in, the place was crowded. Naghanap ako ng mas tahimik na lugar sa campus, and finally settled on a bench near the garden. I focused on my notes, trying to drown out the low hum of chatter.

Sinubukan kong hindi pakinggan ang usapan ng mga estudyante, pero some things just stood out.

"Do you think that game is real?"

"I don't think so. It's probably just another rumor made up by some students..."

"I heard that two years ago, some teenagers were forced to play that game..They say a message just pops up on your phone, and suddenly, you're in this group chat..."

I couldn't take it anymore. Tinakpan ko ang tenga ko-sobrang rindi na ako sa lahat ng kwentong ito. Instead of focusing on school, they're spreading rumors, scaring each other.

I decided to go to our classroom earlier than usual, hoping for some peace.

"Farih!"

I froze, recognizing the voice even before turning. Ledger was running towards me his Lean and tall, with tousled hair that gives him a laid-back yet captivating look, he always has that comforting presence.

Ledger and I have been friends since we were seven. Now we're sophomores currently taking BSBA Marketing Management here at Da Vinaz University. He's been my pillar, especially since my parents passed away in a car accident. His mom have taken care and helping me ever since. I'm grateful, kahit na wala na ang mga parents ko. They are here for me

"Tara sa department room. Meron na raw yung department shirt natin," he said, catching his breath.

I nodded with a smile and we walked down the hallway together. Tahimik ang paligid-only a few students were around.

Habang paakyat kami ng hagdan napakunot ang aking noo ng may napansin isang babaeng nakatayo malapit sa 4th floor building. Nakasuot ito ng bestidang pula at tila pinapanood at minamasid ang mga estudiyanteng dumaadan sa quadrangle

Ituturo at sasabihin ko sana kay ledger iyon, Nang paglingon ko doon ay nawala bigla ang babae

Pinilig ko nalang ang aking ulo at baka namamalikmata lang ako

Pagdating namin sa department room, may dalawang estudyanteng ang nasa loob. A girl with short hair noticed us.

"Kukuha kayo ng department shirt?" she asked.

"Yes," I replied.

"Sizes?"

"Small," I answered, looking at Ledger.

He hesitated, then muttered, "Medium." There was something strange in his tone, as if his mind was elsewhere.

I brushed it off. The girl handed us our shirts, and we left.

Pagbalik namin sa classroom, Our classmates were already there. Umupo ako sa aking upuan at napabuntong hininga.. Malapit sa bintana ang pwesto ng upuan ko at sobrang gilid nito. Lumingon ako sandali sa labas ng bintana. The sky was gray, mukhang uulan. I hugged myself nang biglang humampas ang malamig na hangin

Someone stood up and closed the window. Nang makilala ko kung sino iyon. Nag iwas ako ng tingin. It was Deus. As usual his wearing again a his Ferrari jackets and leather pants. May piercing ito sa labi niya na nakapagpadagdag ng intimidating aura niya . People often judged him as cold. But I know there's more to him.

Naalala ko bigla ang isang nakakahiya na nangyari weeks ago. Muntik na akong mahulog sa hagdan, but Deus caught me just in time. In the chaos, we both ended up... accidentally kissing.