The next day at school, the chika was on fire, fueled by the previous night's intense kwentuhan. Olivia noticed Chloe acting sus, unusually quiet and pa-cold.
“Uy, Chloe,” Olivia started, leaning in conspiratorially. “Mukhang ang heavy ng feels mo, ah? May problema? Spill the tea, sis!” (Hey, Chloe, you seem down. What's up? Spill the tea, sis!) She used "sis" as a term of endearment common among young people.
Chloe sighed dramatically, eyes downcast. “E kasi naman…” she began, voice barely a whisper. “Si Mark… parang ina-ghost na ata ako…” (It's because... Mark... seems to be ghosting me...) She used the popular term "ghosting" to describe Mark's avoidance.
Olivia gasped. “Hala! Marupok ka na naman ba, Chloe? Grabe!” (Oh my god! Are you being marupok again, Chloe? Seriously!)
Chloe playfully shoved Olivia. “Hindi ah! Pero… kinikilig pa rin naman ako, eh! Nakakaloka!” (No way! But… I still like him! It's crazy!) She used nakakaloka to express her confusion and frustration.
Miguel and Mark, who'd joined the conversation, were already laughing. Mark, ever the mapagbiro, quipped, “Sus, nagpapa-inlove ka lang ‘yan, Chloe! Char!” (You're just trying to get attention, Chloe! Just kidding!) He used char as a shortened, more casual version of charot.
The conversation exploded into a hilarious mix of current slang. They used terms like jowa, crush, friendzoned, toxic, petmalu, and shookt, peppering their sentences with lol, omg, and haha. They even threw in some jejemon terms ironically, for added humor. The air buzzed with laughter and playful asar.
Olivia offered support, Miguel gave (mostly humorous) relationship advice, and Mark provided comic relief with his banat and hugot lines, updated for the modern age. The afternoon flew by in a whirlwind of laughter and shared experiences. Even Chloe's initial worry was eased by the comfort of her friends, proving that even amidst the complexities of modern relationships, their friendship remained a solid foundation. Their barkada, a mix of asaran, kwentuhan, and genuine care, was more than just a group; it was a family, navigating the ups and downs of life, love, and social media trends together.
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under the university lights
ActionThe 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...
