Sheng Wang's life takes an unexpected turn when he transfers to a new school and immediately clashes with Jiang Tian, the most popular guy in class. Just as they start getting on each other's nerves, their parents drop a bombshell: they're getting m...
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A CERTAIN SOMEONE FANFIC ''THE ON1Y ONE ''
JAMESVINCE
A Certain Someone
Chapter 62: Wood
Naramdaman ni Sheng Wang ang bigat sa kanyang dibdib, parang piniga ang puso niya. Hindi niya magawang sabihin ang salitang "hindi" kay Jiang Tian. Sandali siyang naupo doon, mahigpit na hawak ang kanyang notebook, hindi makapagsalita. Sa huli, napabuntong-hininga siya at marahang sinabi, "Kung hindi ako pumasa sa exam, wala na akong pag-asa."
Jiang Tian didn't respond immediately, just stared at him with those intense eyes that always made Sheng Wang feel seen, even when he didn't want to be.
A sudden sense of relief washed over Sheng Wang, as if he and Jiang Tian shared a quiet understanding. He almost asked, "Can I hug you, brother?" but the lights-out bell interrupted his thoughts. Instead, Jiang Tian opened the balcony door and motioned for him to come inside.
Pagpasok nila sa dorm, tinapik ni Jiang Tian nang magaan ang ulo ni Sheng Wang. Paglingon ni Sheng Wang, nakita niyang papunta na si Jiang Tian sa banyo. "Mabilis lang ako," sabi ni Jiang Tian.
Napatawa si Sheng Wang sa sarili, "Kuya, palagi ka na lang nagmamadali."
Makalipas ang ilang sandali, habang bumubuhos ang mainit na tubig sa kanya sa shower, naging malinaw ang lahat kay Sheng Wang. Nahulog na siya kay Jiang Tian. Hindi pa nito masabi, hindi pa ngayon, pero alam niya. Alam niyang walang patutunguhan ito, pero hindi na rin mababago ang katotohanang naglibot na ang kanyang puso.
Pagbalik niya sa dorm, nakita niyang nagbabasa si Jiang Tian ng makapal na libro. Hindi man lang tumingin, nagtanong si Jiang Tian, "Ano'ng nakakatawa?"
Ngumiti si Sheng Wang, "Iniisip ko lang kung paano mo ako sinundan sa puno kanina."
Nakunot ang noo ni Jiang Tian, "Hindi ka naman tumitingin sa daan. Kailangan kong pigilan ka bago ka tumuloy."
Biro ni Sheng Wang, iniabot ang kamay, "Sa susunod, ako na lang ang maging tungkod mo. Handa ka bang hawakan?"
Tinitigan ni Jiang Tian ang nakalahad na kamay, tapos ngumisi, "Pag-iisipan ko."
The next day, after their usual classes, they found themselves at a nearby printing shop. Sheng Wang was distracted, scrolling through his phone as he followed Jiang Tian. His brother turned around, a little annoyed. "Look where you're going," he warned.
But Sheng Wang just laughed, trailing behind Jiang Tian like a shadow. When they reached a tree, Jiang Tian, teasingly serious, examined a branch. "What are you doing?" Sheng Wang asked.
"Looking for a straight branch," Jiang Tian replied, "to make a blind stick for you."
Sheng Wang chuckled, imagining the two of them walking with that makeshift stick. "You're terrible," he teased, his heart light.
Huminto sandali si Jiang Tian, pagkatapos ay tumingin kay Sheng Wang na may bihirang lambing sa mga mata. "Baka nga," sabi niya, "pero dapat tumingin ka pa rin sa daan."
In that moment, as simple as it was, Sheng Wang realized something—his feelings weren't going away anytime soon. But for now, this was enough. The playful banter, the quiet understanding between them, and the moments where Jiang Tian, in his own way, took care of him.
Maybe it wasn't a grand romance, but it was theirs. And that was more than enough for now.