Captures of Perfect Timing (The Art of Life #1: Life Version)

07.06.18 - demon slayer

"Nakita mo na si Harvin?"

"Bakit?"

"Lingon ka sa likod."

"Hala! Siya 'yan?!"

"Hindi ko nga namukhaan kanina eh!"

"Shet sana all glow up within two and a half months lang."

Dahil sa nadinig na usapan ay kuryoso ko ulit tuloy na nilingon ang direksyon ni Harvin.

He really did change-physically. He gained weight. Mapayat pa rin pero nagkalaman kahit papaano. He wasn't wearing glasses anymore. His hair was cut clean. Hindi na iyong malago at makapal. Tama na rin ang size ng uniform niya.

Ang hindi lang nagbago... mayroon pa rin siyang suot-suot na jacket. And the expression in his face remained unamused.

I was glad he looked healthy compared to last year.

Ilang buwan na ang nakalipas but I still couldn't forget the secret he held under his jacket. I would be reminded of it every time I'd see him.

Now, it makes me think if he still does that... He still can't take off his jacket so maybe... yes? Or maybe... the remaining scars were the only thing stopping him now?

I really wanted to confront him about it pero pinipigilan ko ang sarili ko. Because aside from the promise I made, I was also scared of what I might discover if I'd push through.

"Mr. Fernandez, beside Ms. Evangelista."

Dahil magkasunod ang apilyido namin in alphabetical order ay naging seatmate ko na naman siya.

Since I was already used to his presence, I already knew how to act in front of him. Ganoon ulit, katulad ng dati... act like I knew nothing about him.

"I encourage everyone to join a club. Grade nine na kayo. You should try engaging in extracurricular activities."

Iyon ang sinabi sa amin ni ma'am isang araw nang mayroong mga club members na nagcampaign sa room.

Now... I was standing in front of the room of the newspaper club.

This is a step, Avien.

"Mag-a-apply ka rin?"

I turned my head and saw Ailene. She was also holding a folder.

I smiled at her. "Ikaw din?"

She nodded. "Best of luck."

Ngumiti ako at sabay kaming pumasok ng room.

I decided to make the best out of this school year. And this was my first step in making that happen.

Iyon kasi ang natutunan ko nung grade 8. The year wouldn't be memorable if I would spend it only in studying.

Magiging masaya kung matututo rin akong mag-enjoy lang o makipagbonding sa mga kaklase ko-sa kaibigan. Magiging masaya kung mayroong karamay o kasama sa mga panahong dagsa ang school requirements and activities. Nakakawala ng stress.

At least those were what I learned and experienced from my first ever friend, Kiel.

"Avien, nakita mo na 'yung announcement? Nakapasa tayo," balita sa 'kin ni Ailene.

Bahagyang nanlaki ang mga mata ko. Sabay kaming nagpunta sa may bulletin board.

Hinanap ko ang paper ng club at inisa-isa ang mga pangalan. Napangiti ako nang mabasa ang akin at napahinto nang mapansin ang pangalan sa ibaba.

Fernandez, Cyan Harvin

So, tatlo pala ang galing sa section namin.

Nilingon ko na ulit si Ailene. "Congrats!"