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The consecutive school events were exhausting, but it gave us so much memory to keep before leaving Northside High. Balik sa normal ang lahat, mula sa pagre-review para sa exam at paghahanda para sa basketball tournament.
The month was packed with numerous events that kept everyone busy, making it difficult for me to keep track of everything. Halos hindi na rin kami nagsasama ni Ringo, ngunit kung may oras ay sinusulit namin ang pagkakataon.
The day of our basketball tournament came. It's also the performing arts program's film viewing where Ringo was one of the lead cast. Nasasabik akong mapanood siya sa big screen, ngunit pinilit kong ituon ang pansin sa aming tournament.
"Good luck to us," said Andres and tapped me on my shoulder.
"Let's do our best," Bullet followed while tapping my other shoulder.
"For Northside High," I said while smiling.
We headed to the game against Southside High. Just like what I expected, Austin was there, playing against our team. Inaasahan naming dumating si Dad, ngunit hindi siya nakapunta. I tried being understanding because I knew he's dealing of something more important.
Nagsimula ang laban. Parehong malakas ang team namin at ang team ng Southside High. Sa tuwing nakaka-score ang aming team ay hindi naman nagpapahuli ang aming kalaban. Tila naghahabulan lang kami ng score at laging isa lang ang lamang namin sa isa't-isa.
As I ran going to the opposite side of the court, I saw Ringo from the bleacher. I kept my eyes focused from playing, but I was also taking a second glance to look at Ringo.
"Winston!" sigaw ni Bullet kaya mabilis ko siyang nilingon.
When I turned my head, he already let go of the ball and threw it to me. Saglit na nanlaki ang aking mga mata, ngunit mabilis kong inabot ang bola. I got the ball and began dribbling it. I ran and aimed for the ring, and when I found a good spot to shoot the ball, I looked at Ringo first and winked at him.
I jumped and let go the ball, and after a second, the ball went through the ring, giving my team a three-point score. Naghiyawan naman ang lahat dahil kami ang panalo sa third quarter. Lumingon muli ako kay Ringo at nakita ko siyang pumapalakpak sa tuwa habang nakatingin sa'kin.
It was a great feeling to play basketball while the person you love was watching you. Pakiramdam ko ay binibigyan ako ni Ringo ng lakas ng loob upang ganahan na maglaro at magpakitang gilas.
After the break, the fourth quarter began. Muling naging mainit ang laban, ngunit sa kalagitnaan ng laro ay bigla akong nabangga ng isa sa mga manlalaro ng Southside. I lost my balance, causing me to fall down on the court.
"Winston!" dinig kong sigaw ng mga ka-team ko. Mabilis naman silang tumakbo papunta sa'kin.
"Are you okay?" Andres asked, and helped me standing.
"Yes," I answered, but as soon as I pressed my foot on the floor, I fell again. Naramdaman ko ang kirot, dahilan para mapahawak ako sa aking binti.
"Winston," nagaalalang sabi ni Bullet. "Huwag mo ng pilitin. Hindi mo na kayang maglaro."
"No," I insisted. "I need to finish this game."
My teammates and coach exchanged looks, maybe thinking how would they convince me to stop playing.
"Are you stupid?" someone said, which caught everyone's attention.
"Austin?" I mumbled.
"You're injured, so don't force yourself to play," he said, while looking at me sitting on the floor.
BINABASA MO ANG
WINSTON AND RINGO (Montana Series 3 | BXB)
RomanceTagalog-English BL - Winston never spoke to anyone about his struggles and feelings, but when Ringo came into picture, everything changed. He thought Ringo was helping him to overcome his misfortune, but little did he know, it's the other way around.
