Chrisnah Shely Perez has it all—a loving family, a close-knit group of friends, and a life of privilege. Despite her perfect world, she's never been spoiled; instead, she's kind-hearted, beautiful, and true to herself. Chrisnah is a lesbian, content with her circle of friends, and has no interest in romantic relationships. But her peaceful world is turned upside down when she meets Michael Gabriel Dela Fuente, a charming and bubbly new student who is, unexpectedly, a gay guy. 

Michael’s difficult upbringing couldn’t be more different from Chrisnah’s. Raised by a single father after being abandoned by his mother, Michael’s life has been a struggle. Yet, he’s determined to rise above his past. Even though he's confident in his identity as a gay man, his encounters with Chrisnah start to stir something in him—something that challenges both of them.

As they grow closer, their bond deepens into an unexpected romance that defies expectations and social norms. But just when it seems like they’ve conquered every obstacle, fate throws them a devastating curveball. Michael has been secretly battling a congenital heart disease his entire life, and now, his health is rapidly deteriorating. Chrisnah clings to hope, pushing Michael towards a life-saving heart transplant. 

But will love and faith be enough to overcome this ultimate test? Can Chrisnah share the life-changing news she’s been holding back, or is it already too late for their happily ever after?

She's He. He's She.

"Congrats, guys!!" Cheers erupted from our friends as Chrisnah and I stepped off the stage, the weight of our victory still sinking in. 


"Thank you, guys!" Chrisnah's voice brimmed with happiness, her laughter contagious as our friends swarmed around her, showering her with hugs and praises. She looked radiant, her joy so raw and unfiltered that it was hard to look away. There was something about her tonight—something beyond the gleam of the crown on her head. 


I stood at a distance, just... staring. 


It was the first time I'd seen her like this—genuinely happy. And, weirdly enough, that made me happy too. 


We’d won the contest. We’d actually done it. Chrisnah and I were crowned Mr. and Ms. SCU, and it felt surreal. For both of us, this was our first time in something like this, and we somehow managed to win. 


But for me, the win wasn’t the only thing messing with my head. 


CHAPTER 13