Mistakes We Can't Laugh About (Loser #2)

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

"Class, we'll be having an educational camp," sabi ni Ms. Lubrica. "Alam kong kasabay 'to ng exams at title defense n'yo, but the camp is mandatory and is included in the curriculum."

Narinig ko ang pagrereklamo ng mga kaklase ko. Of course, who wouldn't? Most of them were still having trouble with their manuscripts, and the exams that were coming up were no laughing matter. Tapos mag-ca-camp? Saang kamay ng diyos naman namin kukunin ang oras?

"Dahil hindi tayo nagkaroon ng tour no'ng mga nagdaang taon, the Psychology Society proposes this two-day and one-night camp," pagpapaliwanag pa ni Ma'am. "But don't worry, I'll ask the dean if we can move it before your title defense."

Iyon lang ang huling sinabi ni Ma'am bago siya nagsimulang magklase. I felt my cellphone vibrate, but I didn't check it because I knew it was Leon. Kita ko kasing nag-ce-cellphone siya.

I furrowed my brow at him. He just pointed to his cellphone to show that it was him who texted me.

"Mamaya," I mouthed. "Ang landi mo na naman," dagdag ko pa.

His lips curled into a grin before he turned his attention to Ms. Lubrica. I did the same.

Nitong mga lumipas na buwan ay halos nasasabayan ko ang performance niya. I'm not sure if he's just paving the way for me or if I just really enjoy the topics we're covering this semester.

Kaya hindi ko maintindihan kung paanong nasabi ni Dad na mas magaling pa rin ang lalaki sa akin. It's not like I'm always the second best.

I have a strong feeling that we will end up being tied again. Our midterm grades were quite comparable to each other.

If both of us perform well on our defenses and final exams, there is no question that our names will appear at the top of the dean's list.

Nang matapos ang klase ay saka ko lang binuksan ang messages ni Leon.

From: Leon Ysmael

Sabay tayong maglunch.

From: Leon Ysmael

Please.

Napairap ako. Vocal ang lalaki pagdating sa mga ganitong bagay. Hindi ko alam kung paano at bakit, pero kapag kasama niya ako ay nawawala ang supladong Leon na kilala ng lahat.

Pero kahit na madalas na kaming magkasama ay pribado pa rin ang panliligaw niya. It was my personal request. Ayoko kasi ng atensyon.

After he informed me that he would pursue me, I felt as if I had the upper hand, especially because he was unaware of my feelings for him.

Natutuwa nga ako dahil kahit wala akong ibinibigay na assurance sa kanya ay hindi naman siya tumitigil. Ayoko kasing nilalapitan lang ako ng isang tao dahil lang may inaasahan siya sa akin.

To: Leon Ysmael

Kasabay ko sina Karsen. Next time ka na.

I looked up at him and his eyes were on me, as usual. Napansin niya sigurong nagreply ako dahil agad niyang kinuha ang cellphone niya. Kitang-kita ko ang pagsimangot niya nang tuluyang mabasa ang mensahe ko.

From: Leon Ysmael

When's the next time?

I frowned as I typed.

To: Leon Ysmael

I hate demanding guys.

Tiningnan ko siya at napangisi ako nang makitang lalong kumunot ang noo niya.