It started before the summer break. The basketball team held a farewell party for the graduating seniors of their team. They also named the new captain, Rick Fernandez. Rick was giving his first speech as the captain and his plans come next school year. That was when he saw Alvin. He was also at the school gym, seated at the bleachers, writing. He was so engrossed in the sheet of paper he had on his lap as he scribbled, words flowing like water.
Rick was fascinated.
He knew Alvin for a long time since they have attended the same school since they were in the first grade, although they were never close. Rick was developing his interest in sports and became a huge basketball freak while the other was busy with academics. When Rick was old enough to date, he started going out with every g
