But Not Me (GxG)

BNM-35

Warning: This chapter contains sensitive content that may be triggering to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Noelle Canarette

"Why don't you just let us push you in a wheelchair? We have one available sa clinic naman," Sage suggested.

"Gusto mo ikaw ang itulak ko?" Inikutan ko ng mata si Sage habang patuloy pa rin na naglalakad. Papunta kami ngayon sa auditorium dahil may gustong panoorin sila Tiffany na stage play.

"Hindi mo naman kaya. You're so liit and baldado tsaka isa pa I'm just concern sayo oh." Sagot niya napadpad ang tingin niya sa saklay ko. "Diba tungkod yan ng old people?"

Narinig kong tumawa ang tatlo. Si Tabitha nasa kaliwa ko, habang si Sage ay nasa kanan ko kasunod si Tiffany at Gina. Buti na lang hindi dito nag-aaral yung dalawa kung hindi mastress ako.

"Gaga!" sigaw ni Gina sabay hampas sa braso ni Sage. "Naka-adjust lang para sa height niya."

Nagtawanan na naman sila kaya hindi ko na napigilan na iangat ang saklay ko at hinampas kay Sage na mabilis na nakaiwas.

"Sige ka if ikaw na-fall, madadagdagan yang injury mo." Sabay nguso ni Sage sa akin habang nakaturo sa saklay ko na nakaangat sa ere, ready na ulit para hampasin siya.

"Tingnan mo na pati saklay mo hindi ako abot." Habol ulit ni Sage na mabilis na lumayo sa akin sabay labas ng dila para mang-asar.

Nakarating kami sa auditorium na puro pang-aasar lang inabot ko. Buti na lang nagbaon ako ng madaming pasensya kung hindi napatay ko na si Sage. Partida wala pa si Jumbo and Meniya.

Pumwesto kami sa gilid malapit sa may harap para mas makita daw namin at of course nadawit na naman ang height ko. Tabitha sat to my left, while Tiffany, Sage, and Gina to my right.

It took a few minutes before someone suddenly appeared on stage. It was Professor Solada, a figure known for her strict yet kind humor. Her presence commanded respect, and even though she interacted with students, there was an air of authority that made everyone behave accordingly.

"Hello, everyone," her voice echoed through the microphone, instantly quieting the previously noisy auditorium filled with whispers and chatter.

All eyes were fixed on her as she smiled, scanned the room, and continued speaking.

"Thank you for joining us today to witness our project. I hope the play we're about to present won't disappoint and will make your time here worthwhile," she said in a light-hearted tone, eliciting laughter from some of the audience. A sudden shout from the back added a sense of excitement to the atmosphere.

"Never miss! At saka si Arleth ba naman ang bida!" Sigaw ng isang lalaki mula sa likod.

"Alright, calm down, young man," Professor Solada chuckled, gently reining in the enthusiasm. "Okay, hindi na natin patatagalin ito dahil sigurado akong bumubuga na ng apoy ang minamahal nating presidente sa likod."

Nagtawanan ang lahat, kasama na rin ang mga katabi ko. Arleth Winona Thatcher, known for her stern demeanor, had a reputation that preceded her, as I recalled an encounter with her at the library. Sungit na bot.

"I am pleased to introduce our play, 'Love's Last Sacrifice,'" she announced, her smile lighting up the room as she glanced to the side to signal the start of the performance. The lights dimmed, signaling the beginning of an enchanting play.