One Shots |•College Friends Edition•|

Discovering You | two

Andrea's P.O.V.

4 years ago

"What the hell?" The first thing that comes out of Thel's mouth after I narrated how I 'accidentally' bumped into the Japanese guy who's now my crush and all the embarrassing things I did in front of him.

Lia suddenly burst into a fit of laughter then said  "Jusko dapat you ask his name or number man lang" and continued laughing her guts out.

I looked at Jasmine hoping she'll give me some advice, cause apparently, our two friends doesn't help me with my dilemma at all.

Jas gives me a thumbs up. I smiled at her. But before I could say anything, she slowly rotates her hand giving me a thumbs down.

Mga best friends ko ba talaga to? I frown and rolled my eyes at them.

"Ey, we're just teasing you hahaha, so... do you have any plans? I mean for sure you already formed one, ikaw pa," Lia said giving me a devilish smirk like the one emoji she frequently used when we're talking about naughty things.

I smirk back at her, giving the same naughty slash devilish grin. I like where this topic is going.

"That's why I told you this. I really and let's say badly need your help right now guys. I tried to search him on insta and FB but nothing showed up." I said in a desperate voice and with supposedly puppy eyes.

"Thel's good at that. She easily finds people on the internet with just one type. While Lia can stalk for you. I'm just gonna prepare some snacks for us." Jas stated before getting her phone and standing up.

I immediately stop her and made her sit down next to me. For all I know gusto niya lang akong takasan.

"No, I'll just order some Grab food." I said and she nodded, shrugging.

Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw Lia and Thel in front of my laptop, searching for the guy which I already described.

I look at Jas "Maybe he's in your field, you know? Same school, same course, same batch, mutual friend?" I ask in an intriguing tone hoping that I'm right.

"Wala talaga. If meron man I already should have mentioned it to you."

"Same." The two said at the same time then goes back to their 'Oplan Hanap sa The One ni Andrea' according to them.

After a few hours of searching, tumulong na din kami ni Jas sa kanila. Dumating na yung food namin. There's still no progress. Di pa rin namin siya mahanap.

"Error. Nothing's showing up. Baka naman dayo lang yan or maybe he doesn't have any social media account. Tinry na din namin sa Twitter, WeChat, Whatsapp, Snapchat, and even sa Tiktok wala talaga." Thel explained in a tired voice.

"Andrea, in the 14 years of our friendship you've never 'as in never' gone this far to find a guy. We've been searching for almost 5 hours. Answer me honestly... are you in love?" Thel continued to ask in a serious voice.

I heard the two gasp out loud. Like they're very shocked. So was I. I didn't expect her straight-to-the-point question.

I mean it's just so ridiculous. Kakikita ko lang sa kaniya for heaven's sake! I don't know him, it's also near to impossible that he knows me but here I am wasting my time finding him. But... why? I don't know...

Then a realization hit me like a damn truck. Oh gosh... It can't be... no Andrea you're just overthinking things! I assured myself not believing what my brain is telling me. But how can I explain why I find it really hard to answer that simple question.

Am I experiencing love at first sight?

No! I don't believe in those things. For me, it's all just myth. Every time I read or watch things about people falling in love at first sight I always find it outrageous and absurd, they're just fascinated by this person. It's new to their eyes, just like when you find a new toy or car, you'll instantly be drawn in and enticed. There will be this sudden pull of energy to get close and have your hands on them.

YES, that explains it!

"Of course not! First-time ko lang talagang makakita ng gaya niya na pasok na pasok sa type ko. Love him? Are you kidding me? Eww, so cliche. That's not my thing. I'm just intrigued by this Japanese guy, nothing more nothing less." I said defensively avoiding her gaze.

"Your so serious, I was only joking." Thel countered me before laughing, the two laugh with her. But I can't find the urge to laugh with them. Why do I felt fidgety and nervous while answering her? Daig ko pa nasa hukuman. I felt guilty.

Andrea! Clear your mind, it's nothing but a small crush! I slowly count my breathing, calming myself because I feel like I'm on the verge of hyperventilating any minute now. Why are you acting like this? It's not as if your lying. You're just telling the truth.

...Or am I?

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