Prologue

PROLOGUE

THIRD PERSON’S POINT OF VIEW

'SHE’S THE ONE'. Napabulong na lang si Joshua habang nakatingin sa isang babaeng tahimik na nagbabasa ng libro sa sulok ng classroom. Her face was on side-view and Josh can clearly see her long and thick lashes, thin lips, and fine jaw. The way she blinks was the most gorgeous sight Josh could ever see.

Sumabay si Josh sa pagngiti ng babae habang nagbabasa ng isang libro. Josh was five chairs away from the girl, and he can see the title from its book cover. “The Fault in Our Stars” ‘yon ang librong binabasa niya.

Josh had seen the movie, but he was not a fan of romance and drama. Sinamahan lang niya ang mama niya noon na manood ng sine dahil bored daw ito sa bahay nila. “Meteor!” nang mapatingin ang babae sa tumawag sa kaniya ay napatingin din si Josh rito.

Medyo nalungkot pa si Josh nang umalis ang babae at iniwan ang bag at librong binabasa sa upuan nito. Meteor, what a nice name. Josh smiled at himself while the name “Meteor” filled his mind.

Dahan-dahang lumapit si Josh doon habang pinagmamatiyagan ang paligid. Kinuha niya ang libro at tiningnan ang front page. May nakasulat doon na halatang noon pa ‘yon nasulatan. “Happy Birthday, my love. This was the book you’ve been asking me to buy, hope you love it.” Basa ni Josh.

So… she was more into books than movies? Interesting. Pero… may boyfriend na ito? Napasimangot si Josh. 

Agad ding naibalik ni Josh ang libro nang marinig ang dagsaan ng mga estudyante na papasok sa classroom. May introduce yourself pa pala, dahil first day ng first year college. 

“Next!” lihim na napangiti si Josh nang si Meteor na ang magpapakilala. Nahihiya itong pumunta sa harap at inayos ang buhok na tumatakip sa kaniyang mukha. Nang mag-angat ito ng tingin biglang bumilis ang tibok ng puso niya.

Mas nakitang maigi ni Josh ang maganda nitong mukha. She has a fair complexion, heart-shaped lips, sharp nose, her lashes was curled naturally, and those eyes was the most beautiful orbs he had ever seen in his life.

She’s so beautiful. She smiled shyly in front of them. Josh can hear the compliments by the guys at the back, saying that they’ll court her. Inikot ni Josh ang mga mata sa mga naririnig sa likod. 'As if, boys! She’ll be mine before you could ever talk to her'. Josh smirked.

“Good morning, I’m Lyrae Meteorite Desiderio. You can call me anything but I prefer Meteor. I’m from Sagada and I have two younger siblings. I love reading and I’m actually not into big group of friends.” nahihiyang yumuko ito at bumalik sa upuan.

Parang naging mabagal ang takbo ng mundo ni Josh habang naglalakad pabalik si Meteor sa upuan nito nang bigla silang magkatitigan. Meteor took Josh’s breath away. He was captivated.

Meteor smiled at him before breaking the eye contact. That stare was probably Josh’s most awkward so far. Parang natulala si Josh at parang baliw na ngumiti na halos hindi niya namalayang tinatawag na siya ng prof nila.

Gosh. She has the most beautiful smile.