U-BELT SERIES 1: Blaine was a very competitive, clever, and capable student- also he's openly gay. But it seems that for others, he's just being modest in every thing he does- a reluctant celebrity, as they say. And because of always being mistaken as the "awkward bookworm nerd," Blaine only had a few friends for company. But with all that is said and done, he did what he needed to do for the sake of himself- after everything that had happened.
After a year of lying low, it seems as if destiny had already done it's part to reconcile Blaine and his greatest love- Nathan. A dense, unpredictable, and typical juvenile student, not to mention the resident school bully, Nathan was undeniably hailed as the campus crush and had made a ton of girls swoon and fall head over heels for him. The truth is, Blaine was into Nate for God knows how long. But the question is, how far would Blaine be willing enough to conquer and surpass his limits? Would he just let their own story end for good?
With the help of their supportive friends, is there any possibility to even continue their story? Or would all their efforts end up futile, and reality had already slapped them really hard- they weren't just aware of it?
And of all the places, love shall bloom along the streets on the university belt in Manila. Will they be willing enough to fight for their loved ones, or will they succumb to the hateful words of those which stigmatize their differences, much more their own schools?
This is not your typical, cringe-worthy, cliché-induced story. Perhaps, it could be an eye-opener, for a reality that we all must face and be enlightened with. A story that celebrates diversity among people with a variety of traits, attributes, and outlooks in life.
Either one pushes his own limits, or ultimately, suffocate on his own comfort zone.
How about you? Do you have what it takes to risk it all and take a step beyond that line?
"What makes you think you're already in love? You haven't even met that Zero."
Natawa naman ako sa kaibigan kong si Leigh habang inaayos ko yung sintas ng sapatos ko.
"Why Leigh? Do you fall in love at first sight? Hindi naman din di ba? Saka sabi mo, fall in love with the character. That's why I think I'm falling for this Zero."
"You don't even know him yet, Van."
"Exactly. Kaya nga ako naeexcite e. It seems that we don't know each other yet. But we can already feel the connection as if we've known each other for a long time."
Natahimik naman ito doon. Pagkatapos ay sinimulan na din magpalit ng jersey.
"Just slow down. You might find yourself breaking. Mamaya gamitin ka lang nyan."
Umismid naman ako.
"Gaya ng mga exes mo? Y'know what's wrong with you, Leigh? Pinangungunahan mo lahat. That's why no one can keep up with your standards."
"Hey, I'm just saying if what if he's a psycho? A stalker? A hooker?"
Tumawa naman ako dito. She's really paranoid.
"Just step out of your safe zone, Leigh. You're already missing the most exciting part of life."
"Slowing down isn't always bad, Vanilla."
"Yeah, but look at you. Seriously? Continous failed relationships?"
"Ikaw din naman a. Why aren't you finding the right one yet?"
"I already found him. That's zero. I can feel the connection. He guesses everything about me perfectly. Like all of my favorites and quirks that only you and the girls can tell." I gave her an elated smile. "So, back off. And just be happy for me. Okay?"
"What if that's a stalker or a paparazzi that already run a background check with you?"
"Ang negative mo, Leigh. Seriously, just fall in love and get a life."
Ngumiti ito ng nakakaloko.
"Okay, so what will you do if that Zero is a girl?"
Natigilan naman ako.
"You're not Zero, are you?"
"Of course not."
Nakahinga naman ako.
"As long as it's not you, I'm okay."
"Why?"
"Because I don't want to end up with a puppet like you. Yikes! A barbie doll of everyone."