AWAKENED IN LOVE(HIGH SERIES #01)

PROLOGUE

SAVANNA''S P.O.V.

"SO THAT'S ALL FOR TODAY." She stood tall after gathering her things. "Class dismissed!"

A collective sigh of relief followed as Mrs. Gamatero exited the room.

She's Mrs. Roselita Gamatero, our Research teacher-Siya na siguro ang pinakamahigpit sa school. Laging naka-arko ang makapal niyang kilay, at dahil sa kilalang init ng ulo niya, takot sa kanya halos lahat ng estudyante.

Kahit tapos na 'yung oras, hindi pa rin niya papayagang may umalis hangga't hindi kumpleto lahat ng gawain. Grabe, parang kami na 'yata ang pinakamalas na section.

"Sa lahat ng pwedeng maging teacher sa huling subject natin, bakit siya pa?"Janine complained, untangling her curly hair with her fingers. "Late na naman tayong makakauwi."

"Lower your voice," Zyrex whispered, glancing around cautiously. "She's in the faculty room. You don't want her to hear you."

Janine rolled her eyes, but he just chuckled and gave her a quick peck on the forehead. "I'll wait for you outside."

"Tiisin mo na, sis," Kyla said, patting Janine on the shoulder. "Konti na lang, tapos na rin ang semester."

I chuckled while fixing my things and glanced at my phone, confirming it was almost 6 PM.

"Hay, buti pa si Sav," Janine said with a pout, pointing at me. "For sure, may mga nag-aabang na naman para ihatid siya."

"Of course! Ganda ng kaibigan natin, eh," Kyla teased, dramatically posing with her hand under her chin. "Pero alam mo naman 'yan, she doesn't care."

"Oo nga pala," Janine laughed, flipping her hair over her shoulder.

I just shook my head at their antics and stood up. They followed me outside, and I heard Janine's exaggerated sigh as she realized no one was waiting.

"Sayang! Akala ko tuloy-tuloy na ulit ang panliligaw nila sa'yo," she muttered. Kyla and I exchanged glances, both of us shrugging in response.

"Looks like those days are over," I said, smiling.

Before heading home, I reminded Kyla and Janine about our research paper deadline, as Mrs. Gamatero had stressed.

"Ate, ayoko po!" she whined, sitting on the floor.

I crossed my arms and raised an eyebrow. "Athalia?"

"Tapos na akong mag-toothbrush kahapon!" she complained, stomping her little feet.

"Ang ibig mong sabihin..." I knelt down to her level, squinting my eyes. "Hindi ka na magto-toothbrush ngayon kasi nag-toothbrush ka na kahapon?"

"Opo!" She nodded with a serious expression, scratching her nose.

"Hmm..." I pretended to think, tapping my chin. "Nanood ka ng cartoons kahapon, di ba? So, ibig sabihin, hindi ka na rin manonood ngayon kasi nanood ka na kahapon?"

Her eyes widened. Before I could say more, she jumped up and rushed to the bathroom.

"Toothbrush na po ako!"

I laughed as I began picking up her scattered toys.

Not long after, Auntie Jane came home. She removed her black coat, and I took her Gucci bag, placing it on the coffee table.

"Auntie," I started, offering a traditional "mano," but she quickly leaned in for a kiss on the cheek instead. I couldn't help but laugh. "Good evening po."

After greeting each other, I was about to head to the kitchen to prepare something for her, but she stopped me with a smile.

"Ang batang'to, oo." Tumawa siya ng mahina. "Kung hindi ko lang siya kilala bilang si Auntie Jane, aakalain ko talaga siyang si Mama dahil parehas sila ng paraan sa pagtawa. Kumain na ako sa labas dahil inaya ako ng boss ko."