The Player Diaries

I am Gossip Gay

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(Gossip Gay said)

Hey there Pabbers!

The school year has come to an end, and for and my batchmates, we have reached the finish line. Everybody would agree with me that it was one heck of a ride!

This year we've witnessed some highs and lows of our school's history. We've won majority of the inter-school academic competitions we participated in. Plus most of our varsity teams got to a podium finish.

But behind the medals and the recognition, the representation of the minority has been undermined--in prom, in the new school rules.

I admit that I almost surrendered and I apologize to those who felt that they also lost their voice when I decided to lay low for quite some time.

But I'm proud that we stood up again and fought for what we believed in. We tore down what was left of the high school cliches. We've all been a vigilante in our own ways. Gossip Gay has been each one of us at some point.

As I graduate from high school today, I'm officially retiring Gossip Gay. Your number one source of the latest scoop at Pab High is signing off proudly.

Congratulations to us, seniors! And to those we will be leaving behind--may you continue striving to become the person you dreamt to be.

See you later suckers!

- Danny J. Padilla aka Gossip Gay

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(Ally said)

Dear D,

We were all surprised to find out Danny is Gossip Gay. But it all makes sense now. He was everywhere. Now I understand why he did this or chose that. In spite of what it seemed to be creepy stalking, I'm just so proud of his bravery and thankful for his mere existence. He made Pab High conscious and curious. He helped me came out of my player shell and be a better person.

On other news, Stevie and I got into the same university! She's pursuing Psychology as her pre-med while I take on Information Technology. We decided not to be in the same dorm to give the other her own space. But who knows? We both might end up in the same sorority house. Or not. I don't think we're the sorority type. Now I wonder if I know someone who is? Oh! Shannon's one.

I have mixed feelings about leaving high school. It saddens me that I won't be seeing my friends everyday but it excites me to meet diverse individuals. It makes me anxious that I'll be stepping out of my comfort zone but I look forward to expanding my horizons.

I gotta go before I get too emotional here and ruin my make up. Did I tell you I have a graduation to attend? Mom would surely kill me if I don't show up.

Love,

Ally

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Author's Notes:

I apologize if this chapter is like the last episode of a cancelled show. I needed to wrap it up to open your imagination to what happens next.

Nevertheless... thank you for sticking until the end even if it took me forever to write it. :)