Chapter 15

[Santino Auburn's Point of View]

As I was walking in the hallway, I saw Zoe staring blankly. She looks naturally beautiful today.

"How quaint" I whispered to myself

And to my surprise, I saw my ex-girlfriend too. School is a big campus so it's rare to see each other. She smiled with her reddish lips and walks away with her friends.

I admit, I still have a little feeling for her.

It can't easily go away.

"You okay, Zoe?"

"I'm fine" Zoe walks away and bumped with Niño

I heard him saying

"How was it?"

Zoe answered nervously.

I think she was about to cry.

"No, but it's fine."

She left him with unanswered questions and enters her classroom.

When Niño saw me, I've finally got to ask "What happened?"

"It was about Nico" he answered nervously.

[End of Santino Auburn's Point of View]

[Zoe Gomez's Point of View]

Weeks after weeks, I never get to bond with Nico. I have only been with Kelly, Niño, Kenneth and Santino. They're the best. They make me happy especially, Santino.

Sometimes, I saw Nico and Keisha kissing in crowded. Some of them cheered and claps. Well, I guess they're the perfect match for each other.

Nico is really in love with my cousin.

I even texted Nico twice, not to bother for their relationship but what happened to our friendship? I tried to call him, and not being flirty. But it says,

"Sorry the number you have dialed is unavailable"

I tried to call him for weeks.

I decided to talk to him in person.

But he was just there staring at me look away.

His face was like I-don't-want-to-talk-to-you.

And now, I started to realize that to let things happen. If he doesn't want to talk to me. Fine. My patience is over. But if he comes back, it would be totally fine.

I'm still hoping for our friendship back.

3 years passed and our friendship is still stronger than ever. I love all of them so much. We help each other's projects and assignments.

Kelly and Niño celebrating their 3rd anniversary and maybe Nico and Keisha we're celebrating too this year.

Anyways, I miss Nico, he's my bestfriend. He was. Not before she met Keisha.

Sighs.

Kenneth got a part-time job in I don't know what company or restaurant might that is. He's scared and shy to know. He said that we might troll him there.

Yeah, that's our kind of friendship.

Because if he didn't like us, he would have left.

While I, cheering Santino during his basketball practice. He tried so hard before, now it's easy for him to play. That's how hard work pays off.

I also helped Santino to finish his lyrics. He's so talented and so bravo.

Oh and finally, our last year to become officially Engineer. Gladly, there are no board exams for Industrial Engineer. But let's just hope that we're going to graduate this last year and continue to pursue our dreams in life.

"Zoe"

"Hey"

Santino chuckled nervously.

"Uhh, you know it's been years." He smiled nervously again.

"I-I mean, we've been bonded for so long and I know this is a different--"

"Uhh you like chocolates and snacks, the aesthetic view especially at night--"

"Yes, yes" I answered as I was like waiting for his final question.

"Zoe, uhh. Do you wanna go out with m-"

"YES!" I chuckled as I hug him.

Yes, I like Santino he makes me happy.

He makes everyone happy, like Kelly, Niño and Kenneth. But I know and I see, that if it's me, he makes me happy in a different way. Something sparks were involving.

Now playing, I Like You So Much, You'll Know It by Ysabelle Cuevas

I like your eyes. You look away

when you pretend not to care

I like the dimples on the corners

of the smile that you wear

We bought an ice cream,

Black flavor for mine and red chilli for him.

I chuckled "How does it taste?"

He likes the ice cream.

"Hmm, wanna taste it?"

It was his first time eating ice cream.

"Aww sweet siblings" a compliment by Ice cream seller.

We just laugh.

I like you more the world may know

but don't be scared

'Cause I'm falling deeper, baby

be prepared

We watch the amazing theatre and I never thought Vanessa Hudgens is a part of the event. I love it so much. I keep smiling while watching it.

I like her so much, her voice, her personality, and her cute giggles.

I like your shirt I like your fingers

Love the way that you smell

To be your favorite jacket just so

I could always be near

"Is thaaat--"

"Yes, it is! It's Vanessa Hudgens"

"Oh she's--'

"From High School Musical, yes"

"Um yeah she's-"

"A good singer, beautiful, cute, she was the partner of Zac Efron. Yes, yes"

He chuckled

The theatre, was all about a bestfriend who's inlove with each other, it was all about family and friends. Especially, forgiveness.

I've loved you

for so long

Sometimes It's hard to bear

but after all this time,

I hope you wait and see

And after the theater, while we're walking in the park, I saw a sign and it was written,

"Free clothes for homeless.

Hey you, you might want to offer yours?"

So what we did, we put our extra clothes there on the basket.

But whoever done this, I salute him or her.

Love you every minute, every second

Love you everywhere, and any moment

Always and forever I know,

I can't quit you 'cause

"You're beautiful Zoe"

"I like the way you smile, your laugh, everything as long as I make you happy"

He added as he look at me.

Baby you're the one

I don't know how I love you 'til the last

of snow disappears

I smiled after I said "Thank you"

I love you 'til a rainy day becomes clear

Never knew a love like this,

And by that, by everything. I hugged him.

Now I can't let go

I'm in love with you,

And now you know

We dance at the Free ball. Well it doesn't have to wear gown.

But as long as you enjoy it, it is what matters.

I like the way you try so hard

When you play ball with your friends

I like the way you hit the notes

in every song you're shining

And then we decided to give free food for the homeless, with our cute mask on.

It's like it is good for the heart.

I love the little things,

Like when you're unaware

I catch you steal a glance

And smile so perfectly

And while doing thanksgiving, I saw Nico and Keisha having fun together.

Well now, I believe that they're meant to be together.

"Does it still hurts you Zoe?"

"No"

Though sometimes when life brings me down

You're the cure, my love

In a bad rainy day, you take all

the worries away

And at sunset, we sailed on a simple boat from his father's. Special grape juice and chocolates and chocolate cake, and yeah, he gave me flowers with love letters in it.

it's so beautiful and scenty. But it's his smile of what makes the flower looking beautiful.

Oh, Stargazing at night, I love it.

Pointing every stars, imagine like in different dimensions.

Love you every minute, every second

Love you everywhere, and any moment

Always and forever I know,

I can't quit you 'cause

Baby you're the one

I don't know how

And I realized, we didn't took a picture. But I love it, and no need to worry cause my eyes, already captured it.

In a world devoid of life you bring color

In your eyes, I see the light, my future

Always and forever I know,

I can't let you go

I'm in love with you,

And now you know

I hugged him again.

I'm in love with you,

And now you know.

We sat at the edge of the boat.

Swinging our foot over the ocean.

He nervously holds my hand and say,

"Zoe, can I ask you something?"

"Yes, what is it?" I answered innocently while looking at him

He asked me "D-do you l-like me?" Before he could look into my eyes back

Oh my heartbeat! THE PRINCE JUST ASKED ME TO MARRY HIM! Oh, he wasn't like proposing but he asked me IF I like him. Well I do like him, I do.

Oh no, what am I thinking? I look nothing on the outside but in the inside, I've been looking crazy here! Okay Zoe, focus! Focus! Focus! Just say, Yes I do I will marry you! Oh shut up other me! You're wrong! Just say, Yes I do.

Or what if?

"No"

What wait no! What did I just said?

Now what I'm gonna do! I must not say

Oh sorry, I'm just kidding or blah blah

Oh Zoe, we're not here to joke him around in this serious of time!

"Oh, uhh w-why?" He got sad though.

But what am I gonna do? What am I gonna say?!

"Because I love you?"

And by that, he got surprised though, he immediately hugged me and I hug him back.

Yes, I'm happy.

I suddenly felt happy.

But at the same time, am I really inlove with him?

But why I'm so happy right now?

What am I even thinking?

I will learn to love him.

[End of Zoe Gomez's Point of View]