"...I thought you wouldn't come today. Otherwise, I might've done something outrageous."
I have no idea why she called me out here of all places. It's giving me goosebumps just by looking around me.
But what intrigues me more is her. Some shadow at her back? Two strange-looking pointy things at the head? What the flip?
She looked at me and when I blinked, she's right in front of me, smiling.
"So you can see them. And yes, I am a demon whose task is to devour you, Alan "
Welp, I'm doomed.
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Tomorrow's Valentine's Day and there's something that I never done in all my life.
And that's to give someone chocolates. Usually, I only receive friendship chocolate, cookies, and some coupon for free food. But never gave anything to anyone so I'm sad. But that changed last week.
A transfer student from the University of the Philippines starts their first day here, at the University of Mindanao.
*7 days prior to present time*
On a particular day last week, School Bell chimed and everyone went back to their seats. The homeroom teacher of our class entered the room, along with the new student and new classmate. And damn, just damn. She's something else when I finally saw my new classmate.
"Maayong buntag. I'm Katie Tumbokon. I lived on Cavite when I was still on Luzon and now I live on NHA Buhangin. I hope we get along everyone."
Everyone clapped their hands while giving her their greetings. As for me, never would I imagine that it'll be a girl but that's fine. She may not be the most beautiful girl, but from hearing her introduction, she has good personality.
"Okay, Tumbokon. You may sit at that chair on the back, right next to Horte," said our homeroom teacher while pointing the chair and desk right next to me.
Hm? Right next to me? Wait, hol-
My confused mind got snapped back to reality when she patted my right shoulder multiple times. I asked her what can I do for her.
"You must be Horte, right? I hope we can get along as seatmates." she smiled. "If you need something, you can ask me. But you'll have to do something in return, okay?"
"O..Okay." I'm in a trance. Few minutes since I've known her but... this feeling.. it can't be this fast..
Time after time after time, I stopped convincing myself about it. I, Mike Horte, am in love with my new classmate and seatmate on the very first day I met her.
F*ck, that happened faster than I expected but that didn't bother me at all and instead, went all out to capture her heart.
Every weekday for the whole week, Katie and I talk to each other most of the time. We also eat lunch together, study with her, make fun of each other, and so on.
4 days have passed and today's Friday, which marks the first week she's been here at UM.
Me and her did the same routine every afternoon, we walk back together to the nearest stop so that she can catch a ride before sundown. Eventually, after all of our chatter, I couldn't help it anymore.
I asked her.
"K-Katie. Can I ask you one thing, please?" I pleaded like a little child.
"Sure thing. What is it?" She smiled. Ah, such cuteness..
"Can I... Uhm... Get your F*cebook name? S-so that I can add you as my friend and maybe c-chat with you on M*ss*ng*r tonight." I stuttered since this is my first time asking someone their social media account.
I took a quick peek at her and she's grinning so much that it reaches her ears.
"Mhm! Here's my profile name and picture. Make sure to chat with me later okay?"
I nodded multiple times. Can't even speak at that time since I'm overflowing with happiness. And I did it on one try so hell yeah!
After becoming friend on F*cebook, she got a ride. But as she starts climbing on the Jeepney, there seemed to be some... black smoke coming out of her body? Well, I didn't mind it that much and went back to my apartment room.
I spent that weekend with glee, as not only did I study in advance, but to get to be in touch with her through messaging.. I'm in Nirvana right now.
*24 hours prior to present time*
Today's Monday, and as I check the calendar, it's the 13th. So tomorrow it'll be the 14th, Valentine's Day. I'm a bit panicky to whether to give some chocolates to Katie or let that day pass as if it never existed.
12 minutes worth of walking around back and forth, and I made my decision: Let's make some chocolates.
Right after school, that is. Heehee~
Class's about to start and while opening my locker, someone left a letter with a red heart sticker as binder.
"Huh?! I-Is this the one-of-a-kind letter, the Love Letter?! Hell yeah!" I shouted, but not that loud.
Assuming that it's Love Letter, nothing more nothing less, was such a bad idea. Should've expected a twist to it, dang it.
Apparently, it's from Katie herself. I got excited and all fidgety when I decided to read what's inside the letter at my apartment room, after today's class. Oh and, she ignored me today so it's a bit sad but hey, there could be reasons why.
Removing the letter from the envelope, I started reading it.
"Dear Alan,
Tomorrow's Valentine's Day, right? So, after some thinking, I thought of inviting you out, just the both of us. Go to this Cemetery tomorrow afternoon and bring no one because what I'll say will be kept to ourselves. Don't leave me hanging tomorrow or you'll regret it for the rest of your life.
Sincerely yours,
Katie"
Honestly, I don't know if I should be happy as f*ck, confused, or straight-up scared. The invitation was lovely and all, but a Cemetery? Really? She wants me to go to this Cemetery where there are stories of people who committed s**c*de years ago.
Calming myself down was hard, but worth it. I needn't be too paranoid on whatever's gonna happen. We'll find it out tomorrow anyways, so let the hype keep going.
With that, I started making some delicious chocolates made by my own recipe. Tried making it once as a 'trial and error' and it turned out so good, that it'll be worth the shot giving this to Katie.
Three hours later, and it's done! Now, gotta get some shut eye and be energetic for the big day tomorrow.
Today's Tuesday, which is also Valentine's Day aka the big day. Most of the day went same as usual, with her ignoring me yet again. But as soon as our homeroom teacher said "Class Dismissed!", She immediately dashed out of the classroom. Everyone got confused but soon let it go, as they're doing their own agenda.
As I walk down the hallway, there's a lot of students here being all flirty flirty with each other. Damn them.. it's so strange seeing them acting not like themselves.
Well, not that I'm jealous or anything.
As said to the letter, I have to go to that creepy ass Cemetery or I 'might' regret it. Scared but if it's her asking me to come there, no way I'm not going.
After a thirty minute walk, I've arrvied at the said place. Then, I saw a shadow figure walking around inside. The gates are open so might as well get in there and check it out and well, it's Katie. Except there's something not right with her right now.
"Oh hey, Alan. You arrived in the nick of time," said Katie, having a sexy voice? What?
What the f*ck is happening?
*Present time*
"Devour me..? Sounds kinda.. lewd," I said, blushing hard.
She blushed as well, her face being red as a cherry. "Not that kind of devour Alan! Bad!"
And apparently her vocabulary decreased to some degree, which is also cute.
I cleared my throat and pinch her cheeks, "I knew something was not right but I didn't think it was did. Still, you're still beautiful."
"Hmph! What's so beautiful about me? Look, I'm a little bit chubby, I wear glasses, I have some pimples and weird. W-what's beautiful about all of those?" Said Katie, on the edge of crying.
Honestly... You're perfect just the way you are. I mean, I'm a loner and an introvert but you're the one who spent time with a shitty guy like me, who happened to falled in love with you on the first day we met. And it didn't even took 5 minutes and that happened.
While staring at her, she starts blushing again, this time as red as a tomato.
"Y-You like me that much, Alan? I heard your inner thoughts just now and.. I'm happy that you feel that way towards me," Katie grinned while hugging me tightly.
Well, the jig's out. But I'm not satisfied, I have to say it.
"Katie, I got something for you, will you let go first because my back.. it hurts."
She slowly nods and let go of me. As for me, I pulled out a bag filled with my homemade chocolate and passed it to her.
How? Just reaching it out to her while being antsy like a girl, like what the heck?
She's still grinning but I noticed that her mouth is all wriggly so that must mean she loves it, I guess?
Then, with not feeling reserved, I confessed to her. This time, it's direct and not in my mind.
"K-Katie, will you be my lover until the very end of life?!" I cried, letting out all of my feelings with that quick, but uncool confession.
She took a few steps and goes to me, holding both of my hands, "That'll be lovely to me, Alan. So yes, I will be by your side and marry you."
Kuhhh... Happy~
Hugging, Katie kissing my cheeks a lot, and enjoying each other's compayny.. such bliss.
Before we went home, I asked her why she asked me to come to this cemetery.
"We~ll, I just thought that if you wouldn't say anything, I'll be the one who's going to confess. And if you rejected me, I'll stab you and bury you alive over there," said Katie, pointing towards the area where she will supposedly 'bury' me.
Yikes.
"And if I see you walking around with another woman other than me and your family's sister and mother, I'll kill you~" she added.
Double Yikes.
Well, I managed to confess so I'm already happy with that.
"Let's go back now, it's already 6:15 and you need a Jeep. And let's... hold hands while we're walking, okay?" I asked.
She stayed silent and just nods at me. And we went to the same stop where she always get a ride back home.
When she finally got a ride, she hastily made a run for it before anybody else. After sitting, she pulled out her phone and started doing stuff. What's she doing?
My phone vibrated. I pulled it out of my pocket from the pants I'm wearing and checked whatever it is. Surprisingly, it's from her. Of course, I immediately opened it since we don't know what she messaged me, hehe~
Reading her message made me swoon a little bit, just a little. But heck, she's so my type.
"Tomorrow, we'll be lovers. So get ready to be pampered by lots of love by me, tee hee~ I love you, Alan!" Seen - 18:32
The End (?)
