Tristan is a young man of remarkable talent, excelling in both the realm of badminton as a prodigy and academia as a gifted wunderkind. Yet, beneath his shining achievements lies a complex individual with contrasting qualities. While he stands tall as a protector, defending those who face the brunt of bullying, he is also a certified troublemaker and often finds himself at the center of physical altercations. But amidst his many personas, there is one aspect in which Tristan remains inexperienced-love. Yes, the badass, charismatic and awesome person that is Tristan Ledesma is inexperienced when it comes to anything related to romance.
Tristan's journey takes an unexpected turn when he is expelled from Dr. Ellain Gomburza University due to a violent confrontation with the son of the school's owner. This turn of events propels him into an entirely new academic environment, one filled with unfamiliar rules and a vibrant cast of characters who hold the key to unlocking Tristan's understanding of love. Within the pages of "Love Me, Love Me Not," readers witness the growth and self-discovery of a hotheaded teenager, striving to find his place in a world that challenges his beliefs and confronts his shortcomings. As Tristan adjusts to the new university's idiosyncrasies and forges connections with those around him, he encounters unique individuals who guide him through the intricacies of love and offer lessons in empathy, compassion, and personal growth.
Language: Filipino, Taglish
Engineering students Pfifer and Ivan know that what they have is something special. Without a proper label between them plus an ugly twist of fate, can they manage to be together in the end--or will they remain as each other's TOTGA and nothing more?
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May feelings na laging nandiyan, nakaabang kung kailan magpapapansin. Nakaabang kung kailan ako titisurin sa mga pamilyar na kanta, lugar, at salita. Magpapaalala sa isang mukha na hindi ko naman gano'n kakabisado pero pamilyar. Magpapaalala sa mga dating pakiramdam.
Malalaman mo raw kung sino ang The One That Got Away mo kapag narinig mo 'yong salita at nakaalala ka ng iisang tao lang; nakatisod ka ng mga dating pakiramdam; nangulila ka sa mga nakaraang saya; nakaalala ka ng mga pamilyar na sakit.
Sabi, time heals wounds at distance makes one forget. Bakit parang hindi naman effective? Bitbit ko pa rin lahat ng what if. Hindi pa rin ako makatakas sa maraming sana.
Ako ba ang bumitiw o siya? Tapos na ba kami talaga?
Ang sarap magtanong kaso...wala nga palang kami noon.
Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish.