HEY, LOVER!Updated at Jan 7, 2025, 05:55
"No matter how gorgeous the sunset is, it still means the end of the day." Some things we try to fight, but all we can do is accept the truth. Hi! I'm Klea, and this is my love story. "Hey! What the heck?! Seriously, bad luck just keeps hitting me. I dropped everything I was carrying! You're a klutz, you weren't even watching where you were going!" That was Manong, cursing as he picked up his scattered stuff after I'd tumbled onto the road. "Whoa, are you okay? Any injuries?" A guy, around my age, asked, offering me his hand. He looked like a total stranger. "That old guy's a jerk! He bumped into you and didn't even help. Are you alright?" "Yeah, I'm fine, thanks." I mumbled, staring at him. He seemed new to the area; I'd never seen him before. I couldn't help but stare—he had such soft, fair skin, a perfectly sculpted nose… he was gorgeous! Then, as he patted my hand, I just… passed out. Again. Klea: "How dare you! What the f***?! You offered your hand, then dropped it like a hot potato!" I seethed, furious. "HAHAHAHA! You're such a goon! What were you even thinking? That I'd actually help you? You're clueless! I was just messing with you. Bye!" Klea: "Get lost, you jerk! I wish you'd never come near me! You're ruining my day, and I've only just met you!" I slowly got up, brushing myself off. Two days later, I was at the basketball court, watching a game. I froze when I saw one of the players—it was him. Klea: "OMG, is that him? He's even hotter up close! But what a total jerk! I haven't forgotten what he did." Cirl: "Klea, what are you mumbling about?" Klea: "Oh, nothing, Cirl." Cirl: "Check out number 5! He's a total hottie! Let's cheer him on!" Klea: "Yeah, he's cute, but he's got a horrible attitude." Cirl: "You know him?" Klea: "Nope. I mean, aren't all hot guys like that? Maybe he’s just…" Person 1: "Hey, Kyle, sub in for a bit."Person 2: "Good luck, dude." Klea: "Ah, so 'Kyle' is the name of that jerk." KYLE'S POV: Kyle: "Seriously, that clumsy girl is kinda cute. HAHAHAHA I'm so in." Jett: "Who?" Kyle: "That one, the one I messed with. I pretended to help her, then let go. HAHAHAHA She totally deserved it." Jett: "You're such a meanie, Kyle. But actually, she is pretty." The two friends talked. The guy who'd messed with me was Kyle, a recent transplant to our neighborhood. A few weeks passed. While at home, I noticed a new family moved in nearby. FAST FORWARD: It's 5:30 AM. I'm jogging alone—I'm used to it. I sat on my usual bench to rest, watching the sunrise. A guy approached and sat beside me. "Um, hi. Good morning, miss. Mind if I sit here? I couldn't find any other good spots to watch the sunrise. I'm new in town." Klea: "Yeah… but… your voice sounds familiar. W-wait… you?!" Kyle: "Oh, HAHAHA it's you, stupid girl! Nice to see you here. What a coincidence—we're neighbors!" Klea: "Get lost! It's early, and you're already annoying me! Find your own spot; this is my spot!" Kyle: "No, no, no. This isn't your bench, so I have every right to sit here." Klea: "I'm outta here. What a pest." As I was leaving, Kyle stopped me… Kyle: "Hey, wait! I'm new here and need a friend. Can you be my friend?" Klea: "Sorry, I don't befriend jerks like you." Kyle: "Okay, okay, I'm sorry for what I did. Let's call it even, please." Klea: "You're such a jerk!" Kyle: "Friends?" Klea: "Friends? In your dreams!" I stormed off, furious. Klea: "This morning is already going so badly, and he’s my neighbor?! This is seriously the worst luck ever!" KYLE'S POV: He saw Jett. Kyle: "Hey, Jett, come here! I have a story to tell you!" Jett: "Oh, there you are! I've been looking for you." Kyle: "Yeah, I couldn't find a good sunrise spot." Jett: "So, what's the story?" Kyle: "HAHAHAHA, what a lucky day, dude! I saw that grumpy girl, sat down next to her, and she totally flipped out." Jett: "Seriously, Kyle? Who wouldn't be annoyed? You messed with her. She fell, and then you still messed with her! You didn't even know her!" Kyle: "I find her attractive, though. I'm kinda into her." Jett: "Oh, so why did you treat her like that?" Kyle: "Duh, to get closer to her, obviously! I don't even know her name yet, and get this—we're neighbors! HAHAHAHA" Jett: "I don't know what to say to you, Kyle. Let's go, it's already 6:40 AM." And with that, the friends went home.Part 2?