January 21 – Sunday – 10:15 AM – Campus Lawn Aira and Calix were walking side by side, hands brushing but not quite holding. It was a peaceful Sunday, the campus quieter than usual. That peace, however, didn’t last long. “UY!” someone shouted from across the lawn. It was Jonas. Behind him were three more classmates, all looking amused. “Totoo ba?!” Jonas asked, eyes wide. “Kayo na ni Calix?!” Aira stopped walking. Calix raised an eyebrow, then smirked. “Depende kung anong narinig mo.” Jonas grinned. “Wala. Pero confirm na pala. Congrats!” Aira groaned and hid her face in her hands. “Grabe kayong lahat.” “Late news nga kayo,” Calix teased. “Pero thank you.” Within minutes, the whole class knew. January 22 – Monday – 1:03 PM – Cafeteria “So confirmed na talaga?” Marco asked, ploppi

