PORTION 56

Zack's POV

He is kneeling in front of me now and asking, "Why, why did you have to do that!? I was about to tell you everything but then I figured out between the two of us, you're the one who's lying?"

My heart hurts because of what he said. I want to hug him but I can't, I know he wouldn't let me.

"Answer me, why!? I'm asking you!" he continued.

"Because I've been in love with you since then," I answered him calmly.

He was startled, "Si-since w-when?"

"10 years ago. When we were in 6th grade, when I met you. That moment when I have nothing; my grandpa died and my fraternal twin went abroad. From extrovert to introvert, naging tahimik ako, wala akong gustong pansinin at wala rin akong gustong kausapin, because I don't want them to be attached in my life. . . . and after a month, you transferred in. When you're introducing yourself and I see your smile, it enlightens up my heart, my world."

He's just looking at me, and