Dapitan Stories

A story revolving around the lives of Reign, an aspiring freelance artist and full-time architect, and Miguel a dreamy doctor to be with a passion for music. How they meet. How they fall. How they break. How they heal. And how they lose, how they survive. Reign thought it was all just a high school crush, like every other cute guy she sees. But he was different, and she was persistent. Is he the last man she will ever lay her eyes on? Did their paths cross too early? Only time can tell. But is time even on their side? My 'what if's to the only man I imagine my life with. My TOTGA, this is for you. I wish our paths cross again someday.

Elise moved to Dapitan for a fresh start, not for love-until she met Jayden, the quiet genius everyone notices but no one really knows. What begins as simple hallway glances and shared silence slowly becomes a connection neither of them expected. In a city far from home, Elise learns that sometimes love doesn't arrive loudly... it arrives when you're finally ready to feel it.

Jullian, a Filipino born and raised in the United States, returns to the land of his heritage to pursue a law degree at the prestigious University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law in España, Manila. With his charming looks, American accent, and magnetic personality, he becomes the campus heartthrob overnight. But despite the attention, Jullian feels something missing - a sense of genuine connection. Enter Alliah: sharp-minded, introverted, and laser-focused on her dream of becoming a top lawyer. She keeps to herself, avoids campus drama, and has no time for flings or fairytales. Her cold shoulder intrigues Jullian, and what begins as curiosity turns into something deeper as he slowly breaks through the walls Alliah built to protect her heart. As they navigate late-night study sessions, moot court battles, and the pressure of Philippine legal education, Jullian and Alliah begin to learn that love - like the law - is about interpretation, persistence, and sometimes... surrender. A slow-burn academic romance set against the rich cultural backdrop of Manila, this is a story of love, law, and the little things that change everything. ⸻ 👥 Main Characters: • Jullian Mateo Umali • Age: 23 • Background: Filipino-American from San Diego, California • Traits: Charming, confident, funny, sincere beneath the cool exterior • Role: The heartthrob law student who finds himself drawn to someone unlike anyone he's met • Alliah Reyes • Age: 22 • Background: Filipino, born and raised in Quezon City • Traits: Intelligent, focused, introverted, independent, emotionally guarded • Role: The studious girl who becomes the object of Jullian's quiet fascination • Marco Dizon • Jullian's best friend in law school; funny, supportive, and often gives questionable advice • Clara Tan • Alliah's closest friend in law school; extroverted, flirty, and always trying to set her up