Valentines day.
Busy day for our school because of the program and activities organized by every student group.
They have set up game booths, foods and drinks. There are also some bands playing every hour - they are volunteers from the music organization of the school.
Joseph & I discussed and prepared the plans on how him and Sherwin will get a chance to talk and have a private moment together during the event.
We don't have classes today but the school requires us to be in the campus to attend and support the event. We are also not require to wear our uniform so we just need to come in on our casual clothes.
I am with Ariel and friends from our class and we try almost every activity in the event. I would see Sherwin and his of friends a number of times, sometimes, we all hang out together in the same booth and compete with some of the games.
Joseph is not around during these times and because of that I have completely forgotten about our plans.
While walking alone and rushing to get back to my friends after buying some drinks for my brother and myself, I accidentally bumped myself with another student. One of the drinks in my hand spills on his shirt and I am very shock when I realize what just happen. I apologize a lot and never stop saying sorry to him. He said, he will accept my apologies if I will let him buy a drink for us. I said no and tell him that I should be buying him a drink instead because I am the one who messed up his shirt. He smiles and still insists to buy me a drink. So just to settle the issue up, I agree.
We got a chance to talk a bit and learn that he is my senior. His name is Gilbert. He is quite good looking but of course I like Sherwin so much so for me there is only one handsome and cutest guy for me but him. He asked for my name and before we separated he said he hopes to see me around.
When I came back, Sherwin approaches and asks me if we can play the shooting game. We play and I lost to him. He won a small and cute teddy bear stuff toy. Every game we play, my friends and I are always betting. Looser will treat the winner a free drink. Since I lost to Sherwin I have to buy him a drink. But he is too nice and asks me if I want a drink too, He is lucky because I already had one so that saves him some money.
On our way back to join our friends, he stops and looks at me. He grabs my hand and gives me the stuff toy. Before I can say anything, he speaks right away and said he will feel bad if I am going to refuse and reject the gift. So I just shut my mouth up and politely said thank you!
When we got back to our friends, I saw Joseph from a distance. He is with other friends but he is looking at me as we approach everybody.
I approach Joseph and ask him where he was. He said he had to get something first for Sherwin. He reminds me about the plan and asks me whether I have already organized everything for him and Sherwin.
Lying is the least thing I want to do but I had to say yes and that I have been working on it that is why we are always together. Joseph asks me about the stuff toy in my hand. I lied again by saying that Sherwin wanted to give the stuff toy to his secret admirer and he is looking forward to meet the person. Joseph smiles and asks me if we can do it now. He said he is going to wait for Sherwin in the corner where the love booth is.
Joseph walks away and he brings with him the stuff toy while he gives me the gift he bought for Sherwin earlier so that I can lure Sherwin to see him and personally thank him and they will have the chance to talk.
When Joseph left, I start to look for Sherwin. I walk around and finally see him. He is sitting by himself in the bench and finishing the drink I bought him. I sit beside him and ask how he is doing and why he is alone? Before he opens his mouth, I hand him over Joseph's gift. I said, "It's for you!" He gives me a huge smile. A handsome smile that is so much that I want to kiss him but quickly I came back to my senses and told him quickly that the gift was not from me. I said it came from his admirer. Feeling disappointed but he still manages to say thank you. I try to cheer him up and ask him a favor if he could personally thank the person. He asks where is this person. I said this person is waiting for him in the corner of the love booth. He said okay and asks me if I could come with him. I said of course I cant. And he said how would he know who the person is. And I said, "don't pretend that you don't know already." And we were silent for a moment and then I said, "don't worry once you get there, this person will find you."
Sherwin walks away and I was left in the bench and start to feel really sad. Just before he disappear in my eyes he looks back and see me for the last time. God knows, I wanted to stop him but I just don't I have the courage.
Sherwin reaches the love booth and walks around the spot and looking for his secret admirer. It is obvious that he is not looking and just buying some time so he could quickly leave but someone tap his shoulder from behind and calls his name, "Sherwin!"
Sherwin is familiar with the voice. He already knew it was Joseph. Sherwin turns around and Joseph is standing in front of him. It was silent for a few seconds, and then Sherwin starts the conversation by thanking Joseph for the gift. Joseph asks him if he likes it. Sherwin said that he has not opens it yet. Joseph grabs the gift from his hand and opens it for him. The box contains a silver bracelet with a heart pendant. Joseph wear the bracelet around his wrist and says "happy valentines' day, I really like you, Sherwin!" Sherwin was speechless and don't know what to say. There was a moment of silence again and Joseph breaks it by thanking Sherwin back. Sherwin asks him for what? He said he never had anything for him. Then, Joseph pulls back the stuff toy from his behind and says, "thank you for the stuff toy." Sherwin was completely shocked when he saw the same stuff toy he gave to me, he was speechless until he realized what I just did and tells Joseph "its okay, anyway I have to go, my friends are already looking for me". He leaves Joseph alone and walks away. Joseph is shock and cannot figure what just happen.
I am with our friends and everyone is having a great time while hanging out in the photo booth. I am pretending to be having fun but deep inside I am sad and worried. I am bothered what is currently going on with Joseph & Sherwin right now. Someone grabs my arms and Sherwin takes me away. We stop walking and quickly he shouts at me and says, "next time if you don't want the stuff toy, don't just give it away to someone else, I would rather you to throw it away than give it to someone else" and then he walks away. Everybody heard him and when I am about to chase him, I saw Joseph and heard everything too. He too walks away.
Valentines day, I both lost my crush and my best friend.