Fears Among Us 1: Unwillingly Willing To Risk

Prologue

Prologue

"Girl, are you really not going to join? That's SSG we're talking about! Besides, maganda na rin yan para sa portfolio mo for college. Magkakaroon ka pa ng power here in our school! Don't tell me, ayos ka na riyan sa chess club mo?"

Marami pa akong narinig na sabi-sabi mula sa aking mga kaklase pero hindi ko nalang sila pinansin pa. Earlier, the student president of our school goes to our classroom and asked me to join them since their last secretary and treasurer was kicked out. I don't know why and I don't want to know. I hate meddling with other people's issue, that's why.

"I just don't want to. Besides, I already have a lot on my plate. I don't think putting more in it will do me any good" I said as I stood up planning to make my way out.

"I'm sorry but I have to go now, my friends are waiting for me" pamamaalam ko saka umalis nang walang sabi-sabi.

I didn't look back. I just continued on walking until I can't hear their voices anymore.

Once I stepped my foot on the field, fresh air welcomed me. I smiled as soon as I saw them waving their hands at me.

"Our queen is here!" Dani, the youngest among us yelled.

Nakita kong binatukan ito ng isa ko pang kaibigan dahil sa ingay na ginawa kaya napangiti na lamang ako.

"Ari, Zoro is bullying me!" pagsusumbong nito.

Inirapan lamang ng babae ang pagsusumbong na ginawa ng isa. Umupo naman ako sa tabi nila at saka kumuha ng pagkain. I felt Zoro's arm wrapped around my waist as I eat habang nakapatong ang ulo sa balikat ko.

"Hindi ka ba talaga sasali sa SSG ate ko? Sayang din yun, you know, for experience" hindi napigilang tanong sa'kin ni Dani.

"I want to, but you know my situation right? I can't afford to have anymore responsibility"

Kung may maraming time lang talaga akong hawak ay sasali talaga ako. Being a student leader is a good thing, it will help me to be prepared for the real world. Ang hindi lang good thing ay ang kawalan mo ng sapat na oras para makasubok pa ng mga bagay na gusto mo. Kawalan mo rin ng sapat na lakas ng loob.

Napabuntong hininga nalang ito sa naging sagot ko. "Hayaan mo ate, kapag nagkaroon na ako ng work, I will help both of you sa bills natin" she said with full determination, I smiled because of that.

"That's good to hear Dani. For now, since you still can't, just focus on your studies. Let us handle all of our financial issues, okay?"

I'm glad that Dani is willing to help us but she really doesn't have to. I appreciate it pero, tinanggap namin siya, we're willing to help her that's why hindi na talaga niya kailangang mag-abala pa.

"I heard that Celgie is going to join the SSG" Zoro muttered, napatigil tuloy ako sa pagkain.

"Celgie? Is that your new crush, Zoro?" pang-aasar na naman ni Dani kaya nabatukan na naman ito.

"Not mine, she's just Arts classmate"

Dahil sa sinabi niyang iyon ay nakilala ko kung sino ba yung tinutukoy niya. "And speaking of the devil, that's her with her friends."

Napabaling ang atensyon namin sa tinuro niya at saka nakita ang babaeng nakasuot ng white polo at black slacks. Her hair is in a man bun, she also have her guitar with her. She can be seen laughing with her friends while walking.

"She's beautiful, hindi na malabong maging crush ni Zoro" hindi mapigilang sabi ni Dani at hindi naman ako umangal.

Indeed, the girl is beautiful. She has a soft and at the same time, sharp features on her face that suits her. She can be beautiful and handsome at the same time. Among her features, there's one thing that caught my attention. Her mole.