Aila quickly went out of the campus to meet up with Yhuan who patiently waited for her outside. She saw him immediately, how could she not? He is definitely a standout; his cold, icy aura turns warm the moment he sees her.
Aila and Yhuan went to Café Isadora; the new café made especially for Aila; but of course, no outsider is aware of it.
Aila chose the seat at the corner, near the clear big window. The café is accented with wood and mason stones; she adores its ambiance; cozy yet structured, simple yet elegant.
"How did your tryouts go?"
Yhuan asked Aila, he authentically looked interested in how her day went.
"It's okay, I had fun, I haven't played in a while, I super missed playing basketball"
Aila's happiness danced through her thoughts while she was recalling and sharing it with Yhuan.
"You'll get a slot there Love, I'm sure"
Yhuan smiled at Aila with full support.
"Hopefully love, I will be really happy if I can get in."
Aila is hopeful and confident in her performance so she is not pressured by the results. After their small talk, Aila opened Yhuan's gift and she felt a bit disappointed. He did not reveal how she felt to Yhuan.
"Do you like it Love? I've had a hard time looking for that"
Yhuan asked Aila.
"Anything from you Love, I will surely like it."
Aila held Yhuan's hand in one hand and his cheek on the other.
"Love, please don't get me wrong, I love butterflies but I prefer seeing them alive than dead and framed."
Yhuan's gift was a framed preserved butterfly with her favorite Cypris Morpho
Yhuan was saddened by what he heard.
"I'm sorry Love, don't be sad please."
Aila pleads with Yhuan who is obviously out of the mood.
"Hey, Aila!"
Aila and Yhuan looked in the direction of the guy who called Aila's name.
It was Bryan, he was tall and fit, and has a stunning complexion it gave him that attractive sports guy vibe
"Yes?"
"I talked to Coach Beng before I left school earlier, congrats she said she was extremely impressed by you and in fact she wants you to be the next team captain for this coming season."
"Ehem." Yhuan cleared his throat.
Aila glanced at Yhuan who was still in a bad mood.
"Ah really? Thanks for the update anyway, Bryan I'd like you to meet Yhuan."
Yhuan extended his hand to Bryan.
"I'm Yhuan, dude, her boyfriend"
Bryan warmly accepted Yhuan's hand.
"Congratulations dude, you captured the heart of the hottest girl on campus"
Bryan looked at Aila and smiled.
"Many men will sob and will get their heartbroken if they find out hahaha"
Bryan said jokingly, he laughed and said his goodbyes as he picked out a seat on the other side of the café.
When Bryan left, Yhuan dared not speak again, he was quiet for some time. He just nodded when Aila was telling stories; she decided to confront him regarding his silence.
"Love, do we have a problem? You are so quiet."
Yhuan still did not budge.
This is one of the things that Aila hates the most, to think about what she did wrong especially and that her conscience is clear. She got up, picked up her belongings, and walked out of the cafe.
Yhuan did not expect what Aila did, he tried to chase her but she did ignore him. The bus came and Aila immediately boarded it, he rode it as well, while begging Aila to talk to him.
"If you don't get off the bus now, I will go down" Aila's tone was tough and determined.
"Let's talk when we're both okay."
Yhuan could do nothing but go down and give in to Aila's wishes.
He knew that Aila was really pissed off by his behavior and he instantly regretted his action seeing Aila's reaction.
"I can't believe how he can even cover up my good day with bad vibes and make this thing solely about him."
Aila sighed that she could no longer celebrate the good news she just received.
When she returned home, she was greeted by the head of her security.
"Lady Aila, are you alright? Do you want us to follow your friend?"
Aila thought it was likely that the guards at the Cafe had updated the head upon seeing her leaving the café furiously.
"No need sir, he is not dangerous, he's just stubborn."
The next day in school, Aila was in front of the gym bulletin board to confirm the news Bryan shared with her yesterday.
It is indeed true, next to her name are the words that raised her spirits up.
Aila Rodriguez - Team Captain
Aila's attention was aroused by the second announcement on the board.
* Photoshoot for the school Varsity teams to be held tomorrow.
Aila was walking towards her classroom when she thought of texting Yhuan for her now confirmed the good news.
They say you can measure who is the most special person for you when you think of those people with whom you want to share your happiness first.
That was Yhuan and Reese for Aila.
"Love, I made it to the team and it is true that I am the new team captain, let's celebrate later, my treat :) "
She also texted Reese and she congratulated her as soon as she got the text. On the other hand, thirty minutes had already passed and Yhuan still did not reply.
"Hey, Yhuan are you still mad at me?"
"I don't really know what made him angry with me, I should be the one who's still angry by now, not him."
Aila inevitably thought of how childish her boyfriend is.
When Aila settled in her classroom, she overheard her seatmates talking.
"Girl! Have you heard about the transfer student, he is so yummy!"
They were thrilled as they talked, Aila thought of how double standard society is, talking about someone being yummy is not acceptable for her.
"Girl! There he is outside, Oh my gosh, he is approaching our room".
Aila didn't look at the guy what they were referring to; she was just flipping her phone as she patiently waits for her boyfriend's reply.
"OMG he is looking at me girl! Wait, he is bringing flowers"
Aila's female classmates were shouting flirtatiously because the guy was approaching them, but Aila still did not care, she was still fixated on her cellphone.
The class was quiet when the transfer student entered the room.
He stood in front of Aila and handed over the white roses he was holding.
"I'm sorry Love, let's not fight anymore please."