Jasper never expected high school to be anything special. Like most students, he just wanted to pass his subjects, make good friends, and survive the never-ending cycle of exams and projects. But as his ninth-grade year unfolds, he slowly realizes that high school isn't just about academics-it's a chaotic mix of friendships, unexpected emotions, and fleeting moments that somehow stay with you forever. At the heart of it all is one particular person: Gwen. She isn't someone Jasper planned to notice, yet something about her presence unsettles him in a way he can't explain. It starts with stolen glances, accidental interactions, and the kind of nervous energy that makes even the most ordinary moments feel significant. As Jasper navigates the ups and downs of high school, he faces the struggles of balancing friendships, self-doubt, and the confusing world of emotions he never signed up for. From the lighthearted fun of school life to the unspoken "almost" moments that linger between what could've been and what never was, his story unfolds in a way that's both painfully real and nostalgic. Set across two years-Grade 9 as the foundation and Grade 10 as the present timeline-Two Years of Almost captures the essence of growing up: the moments that define us, the people we cherish, and the what-ifs that shape the story we tell ourselves. Title: "Two Years of Almost" ' Rizal High School Presents ' Multi-Pov Serialized Manner Style Novel by JHSSY Main Character: Jasper,Luke, Kevin,Aljur,Charles ,Gwen. ---

When her younger sister dares Gianna to kiss notorious playboy Marcus Samaniego, she thought that was the end of it. But with one playboy, one dare, and one kiss, Gianna is in trouble, and everyone knows that falling for a playboy is a one-way ticket to heartbreak. *** Marcus Caden Samaniego is a notorious playboy--a playboy who doesn't let anyone kiss him on the lips. Except for Gianna. When Gianna Arellano transfers to her new school with her younger sister, she meets Marcus not through a 'hello', but through a kiss. A dare. It was supposed to be just once, what with the many girls fighting for his attention, but Marcus doesn't stop until he's claimed not just her lips...but her heart. Will she be able to stop herself from falling for him? Or will she just give in and trust that he'll be there to catch her? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Pzalm Franzenne Fama Begasin