KRYPTONITE

I met him unexpectedly 2

"Ah, yes! But I'm going downtown," I said. I didn't know what to say. I noticed that Carl was ahead; he gave distance.

I didn't know; I couldn't seem to go with him. I was lost in his brown eyes. Especially since no one was talking. He must have run out of things to say. And I didn't want to talk. We were about to reach downtown when he asked me something. "Can I ask a question?" I looked at him and nodded. "Ahmp, do you have a phone number?" I gulped. I didn't know what to say. It was rare for anyone to use a cellphone during those times.

"Yes," I said.

"Can I get it if you don't mind?" He asked me shyly.

"Ah, w-what, hmmm. I can't memorize."

"Ah, is that so? It's okay. Maybe next time," he said.

I couldn't look at him. why---

"Why are you so silent? Speak at least once in a while," he said. Smiling. I just smiled at him.

"We're here; do you want me to accompany you?"

His route was different. It was a bit dark for them to walk because there weren't many lights. I said goodbye to him and Carl; I just said he didn't need to accompany me. He smiled as he walked home. I smiled at him too.

I didn't buy food anymore; I suddenly no longer needed it. I rode a tricycle. Along with the jeepney, the Philippine tricycle is one of the most common means of public or private transportation in the country, especially in rural areas.

It was not that far from my home. While on the tricycle, the smile still did not disappear from my lips.

(End of the flashback.)

I just smiled at myself.

Ever since I met Kelly, my days have always been filled with love. I seem to be falling for him more.

In the past few days, I had been getting used to it; after classes, we would go home together.

I felt his sincerity. I like him. He was smart and very active in school. That was why I admired him so much.

My classmates were even more excited than me when he had something done for me. I didn't understand why, but I think I loved him. I realized that when I got jealous. Yeah, I got jealous when I saw him looking at one of my classmates. It was Rochelle. She was one of the prettiest girls in our section, which I really admired. I felt a little bit of pain in my heart. I couldn't understand or explain what that feeling was. I thought, "Who am I to be liked by someone like him?". I have nothing against her because, apart from being beautiful, she was also smart. I was also smart. I knew that. I was not as active as her.

Many days have passed. From the moment I saw Kelly look at Roshell, I couldn't help but feel jealous of the fact that she was there. Her smile was attractive. There was no doubt she had a perfect face. But Kelly still hadn't changed his attitude towards me. He was still like that to me. That smile on his face whenever he talked to me was as high as the sky. With Kelly's smile, Roshell disappeared from my mind.

"I want you to keep in my heart, Kelly; I really like you." That was all I could say to myself.

I was putting my things away when suddenly I received a message. I was happy. Because I knew who it was—Kelly.

Kelly: Hello! How are you? :-)

I smiled when I read his message. He was texting me last night, but I didn't reply. I was really happy; just his presence made my day. He got my number when we were going home one night. We went home late at night because of our project.

I thought they had gone home already, but I was surprised when Jerick suddenly approached me smiling. He was Kelly's best friend. I once had a crush on him. He had broad shoulders and a perfectly built body. I liked his haircut, his killer smile, and his perfect teeth whenever he smiled.

He handed me something.

I looked at his palm with his phone; it was Kelly's phone. I looked at him, asking

"Can he get your number? He's shy, so I'm the one who presented it. Maybe you won't give it," he said with a smile. He's right; I really won't give my number. I might fall for him. I was afraid of him. I was afraid that I might get hurt. That day, I grabbed his phone and put in my number. There was nothing wrong. Besides, Jerick was also pushy, as were my crazy friends, who still made me feel guilty. That was okay; I was glad because I felt that he really liked me and not Roshell. I saw him waving his hand; they were going home. They said they were going to pass somewhere. I thought they were already at home.

I went back to what I was doing when he texted me again.

Kelly: Are you there?

I laughed. It felt like I could see his pouted face. For sure, he was waiting for my text last night. I replied to his text. As I left the house, I couldn't stop smiling. Oh, Kelly, what have you done to me?

I took a jeepney. A few minutes later, I arrived. I was already walking. I was about to enter the campus when I read his text.

Oh my God!!! He's here. I said.

I looked at my surroundings. And there I saw him looking at me and smiling. My heart beat faster. I almost wanted to leave my spot because of that smile.

Why smile like an angel? It's annoying.

Falling in love with his smiles is what I will never forget in our memories.

He was my Kelly. And still, my Kelly, my Kelvin Guirero

With every drop of time, he was the only one my eyes were searching for. I couldn't help but be sad when he wasn't around.

Kelly, from the very beginning, you have made me feel your true love. I didn't think twice. I'll be loving you. I do.