Watching the Spring Falls (Spring Series #3)

chap. 05

chap. 05

I never dared to think twice about the things I did because I am afraid. I am afraid that I will regret some things I've done and hope to change anything when clearly, I cannot.

Truth is, I have always believed in the power of words. That once they have been spilled, they can never be undone. And in order to stop yourself from regretting, you will have to be cautious of them. 

I always thought that I have mastered this already because I don't rely on second chances. But whenever Gavin is involved, I end up being reckless around him every single time and even saying things I never meant to say. 

"Anong meron dito?" I asked a member from our club the moment I entered the room. 

Nothing's unusual with the current set-up of our club room with some of our members occupying the armchairs. But seeing Gavin together with unfamiliar faces today, inside our club where they are not part of, is what I find odd. 

Inilapag ko ang backpack sa isang gilid at tumabi kay Patrick, the one I'm currently talking with. 

"Ha?"

I pointed to the small group standing there with my lips to repeat my question. 

"Ahh. Sila Kyle. Hindi ba sila yung nanalo last time? Nagpaalam 'yan sa club adviser natin kung pwede raw ba mahiram 'tong room for practice sessions nila bago ang competition. Ayan, dito muna sila dahil may gamit din naman tayo dito. Kaya nilapitan ka rin n'yan ni Gavin para sa susi nung nakaraan 'di ba?" He explained while eyes were completely watching Gavin's group prepare. 

Yes, I can remember that but I thought that's only for one day since they've been renting studios originally? 

Pero kunsabagay nga naman. May kamahalan ang rent fee sa mga ganon kaya mas maganda na dito na lang kung pwede naman. 

Sandali akong tumayo para kunin ang ilang printed papers sa table na nasa gilid lang nila Gavin. The papers are actually the printed invitations for the upcoming battle of the bands in district level. Dito iyon sa school gaganapin kaya kami ang nakatakda para sa promotion no'n. 

Habang naglalakad ako palapit doon ay mas naririnig ko ang pagtotono ng guitara at ilang mic tests. Medyo may kahinaan lang din kasi ang speaker na gamit dahil hindi talaga ito pwedeng gawin kahit pa tapos na ang mga klase. 

I looked at the main vocalist of the band, Kyle Gabriel, who is currently adjusting the microphone stand in front. Sa tabi nito ay si Gavin, ang lead guitarist na nakapatong ang isang paa sa upuan habang iniaayos ang gitara sa may binti niya. Habang ang tatlo ay ang mga hindi ko na maalalang pangalan at tanging sa mukha na lang. 

"Hi, Chandra!" Bati ni Kyle na nakatapat pa talaga ang bibig sa microphone kaya napatingin din ang iba sa akin. 

I waved at him and smiled a little. Siya ang vice president ng club namin kaya medyo nagkaka-usap na talaga kami dati pa lang.