Air Protector
Zion
"Pschye and Cupid," Paninimula ni Ms. Taal ng discussion, holding a long stick as she walked around the classroom. "Are one of the most known Gods of the Ancient Greek Mythology especially their love story."
"Psyche, the lovely daughter of a King who was admired by many people because of her incredible beauty was being envied by Venus, the Goddess of Love and Beauty," She said, holding her glasses as she eyed everyone in the classroom, inspecting if someone is doing black magic in her class especially the Anim na Sisas. "The people adore Psyche so much because of her beauty which made Venus envy her to the point of ordering her son, Cupid, the God of Love to kill Psyche."
"But Cupid broke his promise, he fell in love with Psyche which made Venus very angry, this had led to Psyche's nightmare as she face many obstacles just to be finally accepted by Cupid's mother, Venus." Aniya't sandaling huminto sa paglalakad upang paluin ng stick sa gilid si Alex nang makita itong natutulog sa kaniyang klase. As always.
Alex made a face as Ms. Taal continued her discussion, "As you can see, Love is not easy even for Gods." She said as she slightly wiped away the tears from her eyes, as if she had been really moved by Psyche and Cupid's love story.
"Kaya wag na kayong magmahal," Pagdadrama ni Paula sabay punas sa invisible niyang luha. "Masasaktan lang kayo!"
Napaface-palm na lamang kami sa pagdadrama niya kasabay ng pag-entrance ng ibang anim na Sisa.
"Walang forever!" Sabi ni Marielle sabay kagat sa chocolate niya. "Pagkain lang!"
"Tama," Pag-agree sa kaniya ni Kc sabay pasimpleng kumuha ng chocolate niya. "Wala talagang forever." Aniya't kumagat sa chocolate ni Marielle.
"Bitter niyo," Sabi naman ni Nicole sabay akbay kay Alex na masama ang tingin dahil nagising mula sa tulog niya. "Tularan niyo na lang si Alex, tulog ng tulog kaya't hindi nafa-fall except sa grades niya, haha!"
"Tama na guys," Sabi naman ni Jonalyn na 'tila pinakamatino sa grupo nila. "Ang drama niyo!"
"Love means war and your only weapon is your heart." Pagpapatuloy ni Ma'am at itinuro ang kaniyang puso. "Just like Psyche and Cupid, don't be afraid to fight. Love may be painful but it's worth it, so worth it." She said as she finally broke down in tears.
"Oh God," I heard Caleb saying as he shake his head, as if trying to wake his self from a dream and said, "Please tell me this is just a dream. Damn, this is a horrible sight to see." Aniya't tuluyang tinakpan ng panyo ang kaniyang mga mata.
Napailing na lamang ako, can't believe Ms. Taal was really crying right in front of me as Selene said, "I heard her engagement was cancelled, that must be why she's breaking like this." She said as she shrugged her shoulders like she said nothing.
Love, I mumbled as I stared at Ms. Taal who was still crying until now. What are you?
"Zion," Tawag sa'kin ni Caleb, making me look at him as he put his arms on my shoulder. Argh, he's heavy. "Buy me a drink, we're already friends, right?"
I stared at him with blank eyes, completely showing no emotions as he continued to move his brows up and down as if telling me, C'mon, don't be a kill joy.
