MY LOVE. MY CONTENDER

A STEP CLOSER

Author's POV

A week has passed but Krist didn't hear anything from Singto. He was so desperate that he tried calling his favorite radio show. He tried to seek some advice not knowing that he is already talking to that person. Every day Krist still goes to Singto's apartment, library and to his senior's classes. But still no sign of Singto. He is starting to lose hope.

He has been acting weird for the past 2 weeks and his friends worry about him. He didn't say much about what happened.

"Ai'Krist. What's happening with you?" Ice said

"I don't know"

"You know what. You were like this when you were heart broken with Namtarn. Are you heart broken again? But with who?"

"I don't know. But I don't think I am heart broken but I rather feel guilty about what I did to P'Singto"

"Hmmm. Why do I have this feeling that you don't actually feel guilty but you are missing him. Have you fallen for him?"

"Shiit1 The hell you talking about Ice. I didn't fall for him. That's absurd"

"Alright alright. hahaha You don't have to be so worked up. I was just messing with you"

"Bastard"

"So you calling me bastard now, when I have some news for you about your senior"

"What news?"

"Nah. I won't tell you"

"Come on. Muscle man. Help me out here. I'll pay for your gym fee for the next 2 months."

"Oi nomyen boy. You kidding me. I have a 5 year membership with my gym"

"The hell?? Anyway just spill it. So I can take this guilt out of my system."

"I have precious information. And you are not offering me anything"

"Fine. I'll buy you a new set of bow and arrows. That set that you liked the most. Deal?"

"Ahahhaha that's f*****g expensive"

"I don't care. Just tell me. I just want to make sure that he didn't leave school because of me"

"Well. He didn't leave school that's for sure. He is still enrolled. He just attended a convention for the past 2 weeks. Since he was choses as a representative for our school"

"And why didn't I heard about this?"

"You were so pre-occupied for the past few days We tried telling you about this but no. You did not listen so we just let you be."

The hell. Why didn't I even think about asking my friends for help. I could've save a lot of time and energy. But I guess that was my punishment.

"So when is he coming back?"

"He is here already. I just saw him a while ago."

"Why didn't you start with that?"

"You kept on talking and talking to yourself"

"So where is he?"

"That I'm not so sure. But dude you practically own the school. Why don't you use your connections. "

"But"

"Fine then. Don't swallow your pride. You might not have a chance to talk to him"

I stood up right away and called the dean. Which I never did. I didn't want to ask for any favors but I need it right now. I was told that P'Singto is going to do a presentation in the school's auditorium to discuss what happened in the convention he attended. I skipped all my classes so I can go there.

Alright I'm here. Why do I feel nervous? Should I go inside? or should I wait here. What if he sees me then tries to runaway from me. But what if I miss him when he goes out. Fine, I'll just go inside and hide. Oh there he is. Wow he looks good. This is the first time I saw him wearing formal clothes. It felt like months since I last saw him. The bruises doesn't show that much anymore. He looks really handsome right now. No that's not what I meant. He just looks fine.

I kept looking at him. Then his gaze caught mine. I just froze. It feels like we are alone in the auditorium. But that didn't last long. He Averted his gaze to something else. Pretending he didn't see me. The presentation ended. I was about to go closer to the him, but there were a lot of students and teachers talking to him. I tried to get thru but the coordinator said that P needs to leave. Oh no you are not going anywhere. I tried my best to run towards him. I tried calling his name but he didn't even look back. He just went away. The only thing that was left to see was his back.

Singto's POV

Wait up. What's he doing here? He shouldn't see me now. This kid is ruining my plan. Oh shoot he's looking straight ion my eyes. Not now. I can't get distracted. I looked at a different place. Pretending I didn't see him. I need to discuss this presentation before I deal with him.

He would probably talk to me after the presentation. So I immediately spoke to the coordinators and ask them that I won't be staying long since I need to go my classes right away. They would probably buy that excuse since I am an ace student. The coordinators immediately stop the questioning and I could see him trying to get in the crowd.

I began to panic. So I started walking very fast then I began to run. I could hear him calling my name but I didn't look back. Just wait for a bit Krist. I prepared something special for you.

Krist's POV

Wow. It's like he didn't hear me calling his name. Is he still upset? Well of course he is.

**unknown number calling**

Who the hell would call me right now? Could it be him? Let me just answer it.

"Hello"

"Yes, hello. Am I speaking to Oon?"

"Yes. Who is this? Wait I don't really have time for-"

"Oh. Ahmm. I'm sorry to bother you. But this is DJ Kong. You called our radio show before?"

"Ah. yeah. I'm sorry. What's this about?"

"It's fine. I just want to let you know that you won in our program. You are the one chosen for the meet and greet. So we would like to meet you today"

"I'm sorry. Can you just choose someone else? I'm busy right now."

"But the listeners picked you"

"I'm really sorry but I just can't"

"Please"

I don't know why but when he said please. It made me say yes. Kinda feels like I need to say yes. So then I just agreed. He told me to meet them at their studio around 7 pm.

After our class ended I went straight to the studio. Why did I even say yes? I could've just use this time to look for P'Singto. I couldn't help but let out a sigh. But what the heck I'm already on my way. I'll just finish this up fast so I can meet P'Singto.

Line message

"Please see us at the cafe in the lobby. See you."

I have already arrived but they still sent me a message. It's not like I am going to run away. I slowly opened the door and walked in. I'm trying to look for them but the waitress talked to me and assisted me to go to the table where I need to stay. Then they served pink milk. Well this is good. I needed this to make me feel better because I actually feel a little nervous.

Minutes have passed by but no one is approaching me. When are they going to be here? Couple more minutes have passed. I'm starting to be a little impatient. I think I'm just wasting my time here. I stood up and was about to leave when someone called my name. That voice. I know that voice. My body froze. I looked at him. He smiled at me. I actually miss those smiles. He is wearing a white shirt. Styled his hair in a way that no one can refuse looking at him. And that scent. That familiar scent that I smell during our study session.

"Hi N'Krist"

I don't know why but I just went closer to him and hug him. I didn't even care if there are people looking at us. I know that he is surprised as much as I am. But I just can't help but hug him. I have this feeling that I should not let him go. And the only thing that came out of my mouth was

"P' I'm sorry. Don't ever leave me"