“Are you sure you don’t care?” Christian prodded. ‘Don’t people cry from embarrassment? Is she not embarrassed?’ “Not at all.” She shrugged. ‘Even if I say anything, it’s not like you would suddenly treat me better.’ “Oh.. so not only did your grades get better. So is your attitude. I’m curious if this is only an act. And if it is, I wonder how long you can keep it up?” Mateo smirked. “Huh? Why do I have to act for anyone? If I have good grades, I will be the one to benefit from it.” 

When Dawn arrived at their home, Isidora was already there. She greeted them as soon as she entered. “Go and change your clothes. Dinner will be ready soon.” Estela told her. Dawn nodded and went inside her room, placing her backpack on her desk. She then changed into a shirt and shorts. As she was about to leave her room, she glanced at her backpack. She went to open it, taking out all the exam papers she received. ‘She would be asking me about this so might as well bring it.’ Right on cue, as soon as she exited her room, she

Days came by in a flash. The campus was now busy with various activities. This month was their National Nutrition Month where a set of activities were geared towards giving importance to health through food. Students were encouraged to join cooking contests which are by year level and set up food stalls as well. The whole campus smelled of different kinds of dishes that one would instantly become hungry just by walking around. Their class was divided into groups of eleven. It was just right that counting Dawn and her friends, they were a total of 11. While the other groups made Filipino dishes such as pancit with different vegetables, chicken strips and shr

Music played from the gym. High School students were gathered inside. They were seated according to their year level. “Welcome to this school year’s culmination of Nutrition Month.” Bridget Concepcion and Stephan Javier were the hosts for the program. They began it with a prayer, the singing of a national anthem, and a short speech by the principal. “Let’s bring in the first year students for their presentation..” Bridget announced. Soon, there were students who walked to the middle of the gym. They stood forming one line. As the music started, their hands moved in the opposite direction as to the one in front of them. So

It was almost noontime when Dawn waited by the bus stop, declining every multicab, jeepney and bus that passed by. [Aria: On the way..] [Me: Okay. I’m at the bus stop..] [Aria: Okay!] “Dawn? Are you going somewhere?” Giancarlo noticed the basket she was carrying. Dawn was wearing baby blue short, white shorts that showed her now slender legs. She was also wearing havaianas flip-flop sandals. “Yeah..” She nodded. “Let me guess. You’r