Lemuria Academy: The Lost Princess of Infinia

Chapter 12

Chapter 12: Birthday Dance

Ivy's POV

"Enjoy the night, everyone!" The host shouted prompting people to dance on the dance floor. Nagpalakpakan naman ang mga tao.

"Vlad---" I glanced at Vlad who seemed to be waiting for someone. Agad namang napawi ang ngiti ko. I shook my head trying to brush negative thoughts off. 

I know this will sound ridiculous, but think Vlad is interested in Twila. I stared at Vlad who was not glancing at his watch. I know Vlad better anyone else, I don't know how or when, but I know Twila piqued his interest.

Ganyan niya ba ka gustong makita si Twila?

I sighed. 

"Binagsakan ka ba ng langit at lupa?" Flame asked teasing, agad namang napatingin ang mga Royalties saakin, even Vlad. Should I just kill Flame? Nakakahiya kay Vlad! I quickly looked away and my mood instantly shifted. I really should learn the mind sealing spell.

"Tsk. Shut up, Flame." I said. Aqua laughed, giving Flame a playful nudge."Balibagin kita diyan, e" Pagmamaldita ko.

"Inaano kita? Nagtatanong lang e." Flame protested, feigning innocence, but he was grinning like this was the most amusing thing in the world. I couldn't help it, binatukan ko agad siya. "Ah-! Anong trip mo?" he grumbled, rubbing the spot kung saan ko siya binatukan. I just rolled my eyes at him and walked away. "Anong problema nun?" Rinig ko pang sabi ni Flame, ugh! Nakakahiya! 

Vlad's eyes and mine met. And I'm sure nabasa niya yung iniisip ko. I sighed, grabbing a drink from a passing tray, needing something---anything---to distract myself.

Yes, you're right. I have unrequited feelings for Vlad. I've been in love with him for as long as I can remember. It wasn't just a fleeting crush or some childish puppy love. It had grown with me, becoming a part of who I am, he is a part of who I am. And no matter how dry or distant he acted, no matter how rude or cold his words could sometimes be, I never saw those as red flags. In my eyes, it was just part of what made him... Vlad. 

There were times--- many times, I thought I had a chance. I know, very delulu, but Vlad never seemed interested in anyone. Wala naman siyang pake sa kahit sino, even though nearly every girl in the Academy—and the entire realm, honestly—had some crush on him, none of them caught his attention. That's why I thought, baka may chance ako because we're close-- sort of, I mean at least closer than his enormous fandom, 'diba?

I admit, I felt a little jealous when Twila came into the picture. I mean masaya ako na she's here, I truly, genuinely see her as one of my closest friends. But, what can I do? I just love Vlad this much, I can't help it, it hurts.

Wala namang masyadong interaction yung dalawa, but I feel so threatened. Vlad seemed to... care. Hindi halata, but he's much worse when he doesn't care. Twila would often complain about our Leader's personality, saying how rude Vlad is- but those were actually evidence that Vlad really is interested. If he wasn't interested? Para kang nakikipag-usap sa hangin. But I can't blame him, Twila is really like a magnet. 

Everywhere she went she garnered attention, she seemed to effortlessly draw people in. I don't know if she's aware of this, pero ang ganda ni Twila, her beauty surpasses every beauty standard out there- hindi lang talaga siya marunong mag ayos. The Queen of Alicorns even chose her, my dream Alicorn. And now? She's also getting Vlad's attention? She's new here but why does it feel like she belongs here more than anyone does?

I smacked my head lightly. What am I thinking? I really shouldn't harbor ill thoughts and feelings kay Twila, she's my best friend for Pete's sake. Although we just met, alam kong totoo yung bond namin. I remember when we first met sa mortal realm,  I accidentally spilled my orange juice all over my clothes, completely ruining it, tapos she insisted na gamitin ko daw yung extra uniform niya. And she wasn't in the best state herself, even though she also had spaghetti stains on her clothes dahil sa mga bullies niya, she still offered her extra uniform to me, na hindi niya kakilala. There were other moments, too—when I felt homesick or lonely, Twila was there, always offering comfort. She always called me her savior, but there were times when she was my savior, too.