One afternoon, after classes, Olivia, Chloe, Miguel, and Mark decided to grab a bite and catch up at a local eatery near school. "Tara, let's chibog first before we chika!" (Let's eat first before we gossip!), Chloe cheerfully suggested. Olivia and Miguel readily agreed, while Mark, ever the meme enthusiast, was busy scrolling through his phone, searching for something funny to share.
As they ate, the conversation flowed freely. Chloe, the queen of gossip, recounted hilarious school happenings, from classmates' constant squabbles to their teacher's tendency to doze off mid-lecture. Mark, never one to miss an opportunity for a laugh, chimed in with funny memes he'd discovered, sending everyone into fits of laughter.
Miguel, who had been relatively quiet, suddenly spoke up. "You know," he began, "I saw a sabong earlier on the street! The roosters were so beautiful! Like celebrities!" (I saw a cockfight earlier! The roosters were gorgeous, like celebrities!) Everyone burst into laughter. Olivia, a little embarrassed, hid behind Miguel.
"Sus, Miguel!" Chloe teased. "You're like Mang Kanor, watching cockfights every day!" The laughter continued. Mark added comical sound effects, amplifying the hilarity.
The next day in class, their history teacher, known for his rather stern demeanor, was unexpectedly jovial. He started the lesson with an unusual anecdote. "You know," he began, a twinkle in his eye, "I saw something rather… unconventional on my way to school this morning. A group of… very enthusiastic… birds engaged in a rather spirited… activity." He paused for dramatic effect, a slight smile playing on his lips. "It reminded me of a particularly vibrant scene from a Roman historical epic. Quite impressive, really." He then cleared his throat and continued with the lesson, a subtle smirk betraying his amusement. The class exchanged knowing glances; they all suspected he'd heard Miguel's cockfight story. The unexpected humor diffused some of the usual classroom tension, leaving everyone with a shared secret and a slightly more lighthearted atmosphere for the rest of the day. Their shared laughter over the cockfight story had unexpectedly extended beyond their friend group, adding an unexpected twist to their school life.
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under the university lights
AksiThe story revolves around Olivia, a studious and witty honor student, and her humorous interactions with her best friend Chloe. While studying in the library, Olivia experiences a chance encounter with a mysterious and handsome stranger at a conveni...
