Pine Trees and City Lights

A cool gentle breeze envelopes my skin as I step out of my room’s balcony. I breathe in the scent of pine trees and sunflowers, that’s when I know I’m home. I hear a faint knock from my door. I hear a small chuckle.   “I wonder what’s keeping you awake.” The voice said.   My brows furrowed. I couldn’t see anyone.   “Who’s there? Kuya? Hey don’t play games on me. ”   Another chuckle.   “Well aren’t you a curious cat. Isn’t that right, princess?”   Confused, I went back inside and opened the door only to find a tall man outside. He quickly puts his hands over my eyes.   “You must not see me. Not yet.” “Why not? You’re standing outside my room! Are you a-” “Shh. When the time co

Post-Viral Myocarditis? What in the world IS that?!   ”Okay, Kendra. The walls of your heart are inflamed, possibly due to the severity and frequency of the past cases of tonsilitis. Wag kang mag-alala, pwedeng magamot yan with medications but you also have to help yourself. Iwas ka na muna sa caffeine and sa fatty foods. Pwede ka namang kumain ng sweets at carbohydrates but in moderation. Sa exercise naman, pwede basta wag naman yung masyadong nakakapagod. Alam mo naman ang limit ng katawan mo. Yung sa emotions mo naman, keep it at bay. Alam kong ayaw mong mag-cause ng panic.”   All I could do was nod. My brain couldn’t process the thought that I’m actually sick. How did that even happen? I went home with a bunch of medicines and a confused mind.   “Oh wag mong kakalimutan yung mga gamot mo ha?” “Opo.”   I felt so down, and I sti

The following days went by so fast after the pageant. The entire school was busy with catching up requirements and final projects, since final examinations are coming.   “Mama Kends, natapos mo na yung compilation mo sa Physics?” “Almost. Meron pa yung activity kahapon tsaka yung assignment last week. Hindi pa binabalik ni sir eh.”   “Hala, may kulang akong tatlong activities!” “Eh diba excused ka naman nun kasi yun yung galing ka sa province? Insert mo na lang yung photocopy nung signed na excuse letter mo jan.”   “Ma, may copy ka pa nung experiment natin nung Monday?” “Hmm.. yeah meron. Here. Yan na yung extra na copy.”   It was my favorite time of the academic year. Compilations are the best for me since I see what I have achieved so far in the subjects at school. Most of the time, I help my friends with their compilatio

--KENDRA'S P.O.V.-- "I love you, Kendra." He said as he leaned in and kissed me. A kiss. OUR FIRST KISS. His lips are soft, his kisses are gentle and sweet, and the way he's holding me close sends warmth all over my body. He slowly pulls away and looks me in the eyes. "Travis, mahal din kita." We smiled at each other as he held my hand and started walking to his home. I see him- all of him. When we reached his house, the band was already setting up for the gig. Liam was the first to notice us and he saw us holding hands and smirked. "Ahh! Kaya pala matagal. Nag-bebe time pa. Hahaha!"“Loko ka talaga, Liam.” It was nice to see him and his friends. I’m excited to hear them play again, and it’s been a while since I sang too. They played three songs and whe

“Eh?? It’s you! Handkerchief guy.”   He chuckled. He was standing in front of the powder room door, smiling at me.   “I take it you’re feeling better?” “Not quite, but thanks again. Since nasa iisang school lang tayo, I’ll return your handkerchief tomorrow.”   He smiled. A bigger one this time. Naknampucha ang ganda ng ngiti niya! >//<   “Sabi ko sa’yo, wag na. It’s alright. Well, see you around!”   “Huy teka-”   I’m THAT slow..?! Wow. He just walked away like that. Tsk. I should at least get his name or something. I don’t want to walk around the entire campus of Silvercreek just to find him. Amethyst found me just in time too.   “Ginagawa mo diyan, Kends?” “Huh? Ah wala. May nag text lang kasi, nireplyan ko lang saglit.