Pursuing from the Shore (Sun Rays Series #2)

CHAPTER 13

4:20 by Kamikazee

Chapter 13

"Ladies and gentlemen, join us in giving a warm round of applause to our astounding Grade 12 students, who will grace us with captivating performances showcasing the diverse Festival Dances of Isabela Province!"

As the Grade 12 students made their grand entry, clothed in colorful costumes that represented numerous festivals, everyone inside the gymnasium burst into cheers and boisterous noises.

Halos mabingi ako sa hiyaw ng dalawang katabi kong sina Edo at Asther na todo kung mag-cheer. They were shouting their lungs out like it was their last day here. While I was just calm about everything despite the energetic air around me. Pero parang gusto ko na lang itali ang dalawang 'to.

"Do'n ako sa Pinakbet Festival!" Tinuro ni Asther ang isang direksyon. "Favorite ko kasi!"

"Do'n ako sa Nuang Festival!" Tinuro naman ni Edo si Asther. "Kamukha mo kasi!"

Pinitik ni Asther si Edo sa noo kay bumawi naman 'yong isa. They didn't stop until I decided to hold their head as I bumped them onto each other.

"Aray!" reklamo nilang dalawa.

"Oops, sorry," I said with a smug look on my face. "You guys are so chaotic. I'll go ahead now, my bandmates are already looking for me," paalam ko, preparing myself to leave.

"Bye, Red! Ingat!"

I walked down from the stairwell chairs. I even came from ABM since each strand of Grade 11 has their designated seats. Fortunately, ABM was close to the stage, so I spotted my bandmates immediately as soon as I arrived.

"Mag-set up na tayo, everyone! Kapag natapos mag-perform ng dalawang section ng Grade 12, may intermission na tayo!" Arianne announced, taking Ate Mioree's part for a while dahil kasali siya sa mga sasayaw.

When everything are settled, we have gathered near the stage to watch the Grade 12 who are now dancing with grace and passion. Kumpleto silang lahat sa props hanggang sa costume at accessories sa katawan.

"Red, may sasabihin ako!" Vans approached me from behind.

I turned to face him. "Ano na naman?"

He cleared his throat first, grinning, as he showed me his phone screen. Nakita ko ang isang tweet na picture. When I looked at it more as I read the username, my heart almost dropped.

It was Davin's tweet a few weeks ago. The photo was simply a gold medal with its red lace. Sobrang aesthetic ng pagkaka-picture do'n. It's probably his medal when they won at the Area Meet. And honestly, it was my first time seeing this tweet.

Our last talk, I guess, ended well. Davin didn't bother me after that. He really stands by what he had said before that he won't let himself get in the way in my decisions.

And I know it may take a few days, weeks, or months before I can gather my swirling thoughts and emotions. I honestly can't wait for whatever the result will be—I'm nervous yet excited, hesitant but hopeful.

Because I couldn't imagine spending my time with anyone other than him. Regardless of how many friends I have around me, Davin will always hold a special place deep in my heart.

"Miss mo na?" asar bigla ni Vans.

"Shut it, punk!" I attempted to smack him, and he immediately escaped while laughing at me.

It took almost fifteen minutes bago matapos ang ibang sumasayaw na Grade 12. We prepared ourselves on the stage, ready to perform for the intermission.

Hawak ko ang gitara habang nakatayo, hinihintay na lang ang cue na magsimula. I was casting my gaze around the crowd, looking at the HUMSS's direction. I wonder if he's there? It takes me back with the feeling when he was cheering for us, holding a banner.