Less of Me, More of You

Chapter 11

2020

▶️: Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi - BINI

ELLA

It's already Monday. Meaning, that Ella was forced once again to return to her dorm and attend classes at her university to study.

It's not like she hates attending— she just hates waking up every morning because it disrupts her sleep.

"Ingat ka! Call me when you need me," her Kuya Renzo reminded her. He was the one who dropped her off at university.

Humikab si Ella. Then she unattached the belt and drew near Renzo to kiss him on his cheek, "tell mommy I'll tell Alyssa and Denden what we discussed. Maybe they would agree."

She fetched her duffel bag on the back and proceeded to open the car's door to go outside. She bid goodbyes to his brother and walked towards the gate where the lady guard was sitting. She recognized her though but it's still mandatory to show her school I.D. if Ella wanted to go inside.

"Hi, ate Ren," Ella greeted her lazily. Inaantok pa talaga siya.

Ate Ren, on the other hand, said good morning enthusiastically after checking her I.D.

It's just 6 in the morning and her class would be at 6:30 am. She still has 30 mins left so she decided to drop off her things in the dorm first before heading to the designated classroom.

And of course, she is welcomed by her still-sleeping best friends, weirdly (for Ella), cuddling in one bed. 

She just shrugged it off though, concluding maybe the two became closer after leaving them together for two days.

She tiptoed on her way to her bed to avoid disturbing the silence of the dorm. Knowing Alyssa, who's unfortunately a light sleeper, any noise would easily wake her up. 

After putting her things properly on her bed, she once again tiptoed her way out. She breathed so loud once she got out though, as if she had just successfully finished a mission.

She noticed the sun which was slowly showing its appearance. Its rays are overpowering the moon and the blue skies are slowly succumbing to the yellow light, creating a beautiful combination.

She walked to the classroom. She roamed around her eyes, seeing some people starting their day. Some students are jogging, exploiting the cold and silent morning. Some are also walking towards the classroom to study, just like her.

The yellow light touched her skin. It created a shadow beside her. It looked like someone was accompanying her as she walked.

The yellow light sparkled on the yellow bracelet. The yellow bracelet that she got on the day where she and Jema went out on a date. Although unsure, she still referred to it as a date. 

She wore it as a sign that she finally accepted herself. Her own feelings.

That the more she's been finding is Jema. And that doesn't make her less.

Her mood brightened up. Thanks to Jema. Again.

☆☆☆

"When's the try-out?"

Alyssa, Dennise, and Ella ate lunch together. May isang klase silang pare-pareho 'pag tapos ng lunch nila kaya nagkasundo silang sabay-sabay na lang silang kumain.