JaDine Oneshots & Drabbles

First Love (AU)

Medyo kakaiba format nito, salitan ng POV para makwento yung story. :)

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J: She has always been very cheerful.

N: He has always been very shy.

J: She was always surrounded by friends--surrounded by any kind of people adoring her, really. She just seems to radiate peace and joy and it's attractive.

N: He was always watching. Just watching from his house. He never really joined any of the kids to play.

J: Her older cousin was my older brother's best friend. So when my brother goes to their house, I tag along, just so I could see her.

N: Whenever our Kuyas play, and he too comes along, I always try to play with him, but he always avoids me.

J: I didn't know what to say to her. I was just contented on seeing her.

N: Those were quiet days--my childhood days. All I ever cared about was playing and trying to cheat on taking naps.

J: I guess I was weird as a boy. All the kids from the neighborhood either tease girls or avoid them because they have cooties. But there I was, longing to be friends with that cheerful girl from the blue house in front of ours.

N: I never really cared much about anything else except that quiet boy from the house across the street. I didn't know why but he'd always interest me.

J: But years pass and both of us grew up.

N: I suddenly found out from my brother that he and his family would be moving and I was surprised I was really sad. I even cried.

J: I didn't see her for years. And I didn't think I would ever see her again.

N: I never thought I'd see him--even walk with him to the altar during my cousin's wedding.

J: Her cousin asked me to be one of his groom's men, never mentioning I would be escorting her who was one of the bride's maids.

N: And I couldn't believe how happy I was when I saw him.

J: She is still very cheerful, and I was happy she is.

N: He is still very shy, but he was finally talking with me (more like listening, but still.)

J: We were seated in the same table, and I seriously didn't know if I should be happy or not.

N: We were seated with his brother and my cousins, but I think he felt uncomfortable.

J: I don't really like the way my brother is smiling at her.

N: "You were his first love", his brother says without preamble. And his fist suddenly shot up, punching his brother on his shoulder.

J: My brother just laughed. While I drown in my mortification. How dare he?!

N: I was a little surprised, but I couldn't help but let out a little laugh.

J: I looked at her, and felt more humiliated. Though of course I can't really say I dislike her laughter, even if it is on my behalf.

N: I wasn't laughing at him, I hoped I didn't offend him or anything. It was just funny--the irony of it all.

J: "He was mine", she suddenly says.

N: He stared at me, seemingly unbelieving--even suspicious.

J: She just shrugged at me, looking a little abashed; her sincerity clear in her eyes.

N: He probably wished I didn't said anything, as the wolf-whistles started.

J: I barely heard anything, I was still absorbing what just happened.

N: I smiled one more time and excused myself from the group, going to the other table, instead. I was feeling more and more embarrassed.

J: I followed her with my eyes, still debating whether I was dreaming or not.

N: Later, when most of the guests were already leaving, I saw him by the gates.

J: I nearly drop the cigarette when I saw her coming towards me.

N: I greeted him casually. And he gave me a small smile.

J: This girl--woman probably doesn't know what effect she can have on me.

N: I didn't know he smoked, and I told him this.

J: I told her I never knew either until now, as it is my first time trying. She frowned at me and advised not to try it in the first place.

N: He suddenly laughed, nodded, and obligingly threw away the stick.

J: She smiled approvingly and then asked why I wanted to smoke.

N: He shrugged and said he's a little stressed.

J: She seemed to grow worried about that and asked if she could help.

N: He was quiet and I guess he didn't want to answer me.

J: I told her I was just thinking about things... about words said.

N: I stared at him, not quite sure about what he's implying.

J: She stared at me for a while, and then stood right in front of me.

N: "Do you wish we'd fall in love?" I asked him.

J: I sighed, resignedly and shook my head. I saw her frown, looking a little bemused.

N: "I'm nowhere on top. I've already fallen a long time ago." He confessed.

J: She smiled that cheerful smile of hers, took my hand in hers, and just said, "Good."

N: I've also already jumped a long time ago.

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