Luna's Point of View
I woke up early to make sure I could tap my ID at the gate. Yesterday, I wasn't able to tap, but I still managed to enter. The scanner was broken, so my mom received a notice from the school that I didn't attend. She got angry at me, thinking I skipped class.
As I entered our classroom, many students greeted me. I noticed that Sky's seat was empty. Sky is usually an early bird, so it's strange that he hasn't arrived yet.
Two subjects have passed, but Sky still hasn't shown up. Just when I have something to tell him, he decides to be absent. Now I have no one to ask when I don't understand something.
Damn you! That's unfair.
I tried contacting Sky on his Facebook account, but it seems he's not very active on Facebook. I sent him a reminder about our session later. I'm going to showcase the song I've learned. I'll try singing it in front of him later.
"Your guitar tutor didn't come?" Bryan asked, chewing on his Chuckie straw.
"He really won't come because there's not enough space," Zoe replied. They argued with each other. They never seem to get along. They're the only ones in our circle who are constantly at odds.
"Should I replace him?" Bryan said with a smile. Zoe immediately hit him. No wonder those two end up together.
I glanced at Ice, who was smirking while looking at his phone.
"Wow. Amazing! There's someone here who has a fling!" I exclaimed, grabbing his phone.
"Hey! Who are you stalking?"
"Sky?!" I blurted out.
"Yes. Isn't he handsome? He accepted my friend request just last night. I even chatted with him," he replied with a smile.
Wait. Is this some kind of dream or something? They even chatted. Meanwhile, I'm almost desperate for his replies since we became friends on Facebook.
"Luna is lost in thought again. Just kidding. Sky is all yours. I'm just admiring his new profile picture," he added. He handed me his phone and showed me Sky's new profile picture.
"Whatever! As if I car-"
Damn it. 1.5k likes?!
He's famous! Unbelievable. He's just posing with a high-five gesture and a poker face. He's wearing a red t-shirt and has an earring on one ear.
There are so many comments. All from girls. Some even shared it. Meanwhile, my profile picture only got 10 likes and all were just haha reactions. It's tough when you're not famous! He's better off than me.
"That's enough! You're drooling." Ice and Zoe burst into laughter.
"Whatever! Hmp." I stood up and left the cafeteria. The three of them were left laughing while looking at me.
Another day has ended without any exciting events. Is there no one here who wants to fight or suddenly start a brawl? It's so boring!
Or is it boring because Sky isn't here?
"The fuck am I thinking?" I whispered to myself.
"Do you have someone to accompany you home?" I almost screamed in surprise when someone suddenly hugged me.
I was already walking outside the campus, heading towards the jeepney terminal. It was Mang Amboy with his family.
"Oh, it's you, Jude." I said, startled.
Jude is one of my classmates in chemistry. He's smart, but he's also a bit weird sometimes.
"I'm looking for someone to warm me up. I'm feeling cold right now." he said.
I looked at him, confused. "Huh? It's hot right now. Are you sick?"
He scratched his head. "I don't know. I feel unwell today."
Oh, that's why he looked pale in the classroom earlier. I didn't hear this guy talking earlier.
"Let's have coffee." I smiled.
I invited him to have coffee at a lugawan (rice porridge place). We asked for hot water and bought a twin pack of instant coffee.
"You know what? You're different. I thought you were like most of the girls in our school." he said while sipping his coffee.
My brow furrowed. "What do you mean, not like other girls?"
"Well, you don't act like a weird bitch in school. You know, the girls in Lindway always get what they want. Most people in Lindway think they can buy anything with money." He smiled. "You're kinda cute though." he added.
"Oh, please. Stop flattery. I'm just a typical person with typical needs." I replied.
"Speaking of needs, do you need a boyfriend?"
I almost spat out the coffee I was drinking when he asked that.
"Out of the blue? No way! I need to focus on my studies! I'm already dumb enough academically, and I don't want to add more stupidity in my love life." I chuckled.
"I see. Do you have someone you like?" He leaned back on his chair and looked at me seriously.
"Why so interested? You're asking intense questions. Of course not!" I coughed a bit. Is it really true? I don't know. I feel like I don't have anyone.
"That's what you say. Alright then. I'll go ahead. It's getting dark." He stood up.
"Thanks for accompanying me, Luna. See you tomorrow!" He beamed and waved his hand.
"Bye!"
I looked at my phone to check the time.
"6:50?!"
I ran quickly towards the jeepney terminal. Oh no! Maybe Sky went to my house. I messaged him earlier.
Wait. Maybe he didn't read it because he's not active on Facebook.
I peeked into our messenger conversation. I was surprised to see that he had seen my messages.
And what is this?
He liked my message?
He's already at my house!
From a distance, I could see a guy standing in front of our gate. His arms were crossed, and he was looking in my direction.
There he is again, in that stance.
"Why late?" He glared at me.
"Do you know that I was here exactly at 5:00 PM?" he said.
I rolled my eyes at what he said. "Well, how would I know if you didn't let me know?"
"Sorry. My phone's battery died. I was actually going to reply. I guess I'll be late going home again." He took off his cap. It was then that I noticed what he was wearing.
Huh? That's the same as his Facebook picture, right?
"Why were you absent, by the way?" I handed him a drink and sat in front of him.
"I accompanied my sibling to apply for a new job at a university."
So that's why. I thought he was sick or something.
"Y-you look good today." I blurted out without thinking.
"It's the first time you've seen me dressed like this." He looked at me and smiled.
Oh my sweet lord. He smiled at me.
I felt my cheeks warming up. Damn it! I might be blushing again.
"By the way, did you do the assignment I asked you to do?" he said while organizing his things on the table.
"Uh, excuse me. It's already 8:00 PM. Madam said your tutoring time ends at 8:00." Ate Rosie, who was behind us, suddenly spoke.
Ate Rosie is our long-time house helper. She's like a second mother to me. When my mom isn't around, Ate Rosie keeps me company. She's kind and obedient, although she can be strict when it comes to my mom's instructions and rules.
"Uh... okay. Let me just clean up for a moment." Sky bent down and tidied up the things he just took out of his bag.
I approached him to help.
"This is your fault," he said.
I accompanied him outside the gate. He told me he could handle it alone. He gave me a dirty look before he went home. Heh! I hope he gets lost.
I lay down on my bed and grabbed my phone. I went on Facebook, and Sky's face appeared on my screen.
He looks so handsome. The photo doesn't even have a filter, but it looks so beautiful.
Doesn't he have a picture where he's smiling? I went to his timeline to see if he had other photos. There's one where he's standing next to a tree. There's one where he's playing the guitar.
Heart reaction.
Heart reaction.
Heart reaction.
...
I looked at all of Sky's photos. Then I checked again one by one if I had liked any of them.
Oh my God. I'm fucked up.
"Oh my life."
I realized that I had heart reacted to all of Sky's photos. What the heck.
I quickly went to messenger to apologize and explain that I'm not a stalker or a pervert. I just liked all of his photos. That's it.
You're so stupid, Luna. It's too late now. Zuckerberg can't take back the notifications I spammed with likes on Sky's posts.
Damn it. Sky's name kept popping up on my screen. Facebook notifications. I'm so fucked up.
I checked my notification panel to see what they were.
My heart pounded loudly when I saw it.
"Sky Glean Capariño reacted to your photo ♥️."
OH MY GOD! NOT JUST ONE.
He heart reacted to all the photos I have on Facebook.
He's probably laughing his ass off at home. He probably feels sorry for my excessive reactions. Twenty likes, and my reactors seemed forced. HAHAHAHAHA.
"Pft." I covered my mouth. I don't know what I'm holding back. It feels like something wants to burst out of my body.
Sky's name popped up again. This time, it was from Messenger.
This is the end for me.
I read our conversation.
"Stalker. Lol."
AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHH!!!! I won't have a face to show him tomorrow.
After reading his message, I found myself blushing in front of the mirror.
AGAIN.