4 MONTHS AGO (Clevander's POV)
Today is the day. The day, that I've been waiting for all my life during my Junior Highschool years. Yes! You got it right! Today is our Moving Up Ceremony and I'm in the state where my emotions are mixed. Happy, that I get to go on a University for Senior Highschool. But Sad because I'm gonna miss my Dancing Crew Team, my best friends, the teachers that gave me inspiration to be proud of myself.
Life here in the Philippines has it's difference and similarities if compared to other countries. But what can I say? I'm proud to live and grow up in this country with rich culture,and very diversed people. Even in my family, we are all diversed. Biologically speaking, I'm a product of a Chinese man, and a Filipina Woman who both are super religious and are old fashioned. I'm not saying that there's wrong with it, but seeing my parents in there standings sometimes bother me. And yes again, you got it right. I'm GAY! But I'm still in the closet. Just few people knew about my sexuality. Not that it really matters but still.
Before we get to the ceremony, let me introduce myself. My name is Clevander Chua, I'm currently 16 years of age, I'm a top student at my school, I love dancing, playing instrument and talking to people. I'm living in a small town called PANAAN it's actually a municipality. I'm just getting into my ceremonial suit. It's already 5:30 PM that means the program starts after 30 minutes. I got out from my room down to the family room to meet my mother there. Since my father is working abroad, I barely see him around our house. I got used to it because ever since I was still in my mother's tummy, the situation already started.
We rode a Tricycle which is the main transportation around the town.
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I received 14 Gold Medal, 5 silver medal, and 6 bronze medal and a total of 25 medals if I'm correct. I almost cried when we sang our ceremonial song which talks about the memories of friendship, the hardship that we all went through or JN-HSH years.
After the program, I went home and placed my awards at the family room. It's a physical proof that I did not waste my parents' money just to study. Anyway, I'm going to Abi's house because we will have a sleep over as a celebration of our success.
When I got there, some of my classmates are already there setting up their tents or preparing the sheets we're gonna sleep on. Ofcourse, as a friend myself, I helped them and put all the pillows around the sheet. About an hour later, our classmates has been gathered up and now, we're just hanging around and talking to each other about random stuff. Such as, Where are you gonna take SN-HSH?, Are you guys going to another place to study?, what are your plans after this? And that's exactly what I'm talking about right now.
"My Mama and I had agree to let me study over the city for better quality of education and it'll also be a great experience to live on your own." I told them.
"You're really lucky to be able to study at the city Clev. I wish my mother was like yours who supports what you want." Claire said.
"Enough of that topic. Why don't we play spin the bottle. But instead of talking about your crushes or love life, you're gonna tell us a story that we never know."
Some of my classmates nod, said okay or deal and we began.
So that was basically it. My life as a Junior Highschooler but notice the word there.
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PRESENT TIME
Now I'm already at the campus, waiting for my friend Nicole so we can head to the meeting room together. It's only been 2 weeks after I was appointed as the Secretary of the Supreme Student Government or better known as SSG.
"Where have you been?" I asked Nicole as she approached me.
"I was supposed to be here already for like 20 minutes but Mr. President drag me to the mall to buy some materials needed for the event launching." She said slightly smiling. "Sorry for keeping you waiting though."
"It's alright. I'm already used to be the one waiting. Always waiting. For you to pick me up." I laughed at that. She joined me as we walk along the pathway. As we near the door, I'm beginning to feel nervous. Nicole was about to grab the doorknob but I grabbed her hand first.
"Ow! What'd you do that for?" She asked looking back at me.
"I literally don't know anybody there except for you." I told her.
"That's okay. The SSG advicer appointed you so no need to worry," She reassured me "and their gonna love you." She winked and went inside. I was about to follow her when I heard light sounds of falling object. I turned around and saw a guy. Probably around my age. He was lean and tall. He was picking things up on the floor so I decided to help him.
"It's okay. I got this." He said. But I help him anyway. After giving him the stuff I went inside the meeting room. I saw Nicole pointing a seat through a straight and long table. At the end of it, was chair for the President, to the right was for the Vice, and the left for the Secretary which is me. So I took the seat and ready my things out. I placed my laptop to the table and open it.
I heard a person clearing his throat. I looked up and saw that guy from earlier. He smiled at me "you're Clev right? The new appointed Secretary?" He asked. I was slightly lost off track because I was looking at his face. He seem to have manly look. Ofcourse, who am I kidding? He's a man. A straight guy to be exact. "Yes. I am." I answered politely and he then shift his attention to the group of people he was facing.
"Hey guys. Welcome to the 4th SSG meeting. So now," He began speaking which made me realize he was the President that Nicole was talking about. I was then typing at my laptop, trying to get important notes as he talk. "We are going to finalize the design of our banner, the auditorium, handle the announcement system and finalizing the papers that we need to submit to the SSG ad."
He talks about who's gonna who, and who's gonna where. I was assigned to be in the office to continue a paper that was supposed to be done by the person before me in this position.
Some worked on the banner design, some are assigned to the auditorium, and another guy was with me to assist my work.
We all began to work since we only got an hour before the campus close. It's already 8 in the evening and I'm having a conversation with a person who I don't know.
"So after that, you're gonna summarize all the important details and informations and print it out." He said.
I nodded in response and did what he said. I printed out the papers and fastened them down with a folder.
"So what's your name by the way?" He asked.
"Clevander. But people call me Clev." I answer smiling at him.
"Nice to meet you Clev. I'm Daniel but you can call me Danny or Dan." He returned the smile. We both got out and I texted Nicole that I'm going home first since we lived in different parts of the city.
I opened the door of my apartment. More like a medium room that is divided to 4 parts. The bathroom, balcony, bedroom and a kitchenette. It's really nice in here cause the place is cozy even though the space is not so big. But it's enough for a two person but I'm living here alone.
I ate some leftovers and went to sleep. Basically dreaming of my dream guy.
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RomanceClevander Chua, is a current senior student coming from the Philippines. He is an aspiring dancer, and is very good at it. During his journey in achieving his dreams, there will be people who'll try to pull him out. But there are also people, who w...
