HEIJI'S POV “I CAN’T BELIEVE everyone knows about what I feel." A short mocking laugh escaped my lips. "I really thought I was hiding it well." "Only a blind person wouldn't know… and someone who's thick like Rebecca." Judiel chortled. Mirajane softly hit him. "Rebecca must have felt it, but she's not the one who assumes things." "Don't you think it's time for you to fight for your feelings?" Ms. Leni asked, which stupefied me. Just thinking about admitting something I've hidden years ago was nerve-wracking. It also scares me while a lot of what ifs popped in my mind. "No one knows what the result will be. It can be good, it can be bad, but at least you had the courage to admit it. Rather than be forever miserable for not leaping." She added. “You know what Rebecca’s motto is?” Mirajane suddenly asked. Judiel and Ms. Leni smiled. “I’m guessing you both know what it is.” I suspiciously glanced at them. Ms. Leni proudly said. “Of course, I’m her teacher!” “Of course, I’m her b

Mira’s POV (PAST MEMORY) I SNEERED AT IBARRA and looked at him displeased. Never in my life that I have thought he’d ask me to see him. Ibarra knew how much I dislike him for being such a douche, and I am well aware that Ibarra wouldn’t all of the sudden ask me to meet him – in private – just for nothing. I crossed my arms in front of my chest and lifted my chin as I stared down at him who was sitting on the couch inside his ‘lair’. “What do you want?” I asked as if I was some kind of a gangster. One side of his lips curled upward before leaning comfortably on the chair. “Mind sitting?” I huffed and even rolled my eyes in irritation, yet I found myself sitting in front of him. “Happy?” His smile extended a bit more and I must admit that this simple gesture of his could knock Rebecca out. I’m not usually fond seeing boys smirking like that but I cannot deny that it looks good on him. He totally looked like a playful, bad prince. Someone who is usually the main character of a boo

Rebecca’s POV “HMM… I THINK THERE’S something missing.” The director said while replaying the scene on the screen. “I can feel there is, but I can’t pinpoint it.” I leaned closer and asked him to replay it. I intently looked at the screen and immediately found the lapse. I asked them to replay it one last time and said ‘pause’ on the part that I have concerns with. “I think we can still improve this. And what happened at this moment is a bit different from what I remember.” “That’s what I noticed too.” Ibarra’s sudden comment startled me. I quickly stepped away from him since our distance was too close. I thought he wouldn’t visit the set today since he has a lot of things to do in the office. That’s the reason why Mirajane didn’t go with me today. She was confident that Ibarra and I wouldn’t cross path. Recently, she has become stricter whenever Ibarra is around. She wouldn’t even allow me to speak with him even if it’s about work. She would act as a middleman--- err, middle wom

Rebecca’s POV (PRESENT TIMES) “I LOVE YOU…” I unconsciously uttered in a shaky breath. Ibarra was lovingly gazing at me with both of his hands pinned on my sides. Just like what I did years ago… and just as close as we were that day. Tears started swelling in my eyes as soon as my love for him burst inside me once more. I thought I had these feelings buried deep down. I thought that I would never ever feel this way again. Then why?! No matter how many times I ask myself that, I cannot fathom the reason why this silly heart of mine kept this affection for this guy who did nothing but hurt me. I must really be crazy and stupid for falling for him. If only I didn’t hear these people around us clapping and cheering, I wouldn’t wake up from the momentarily weakness that came over me. I sniffled before pushing Ibarra away and lowkey wiped away the tears that were on the verge of falling. “This! This is what I’ve been looking for guys!” Director Jan exclaimed while excitedly clapping. “

THE NEXT DAY (Rebecca’s POV) “SO… MIND TELLING ME what happened last night?” Mirajane teasingly asked while nudging me by the elbow. “Was there some fierce action that took place, hmmm?” I rolled my eyes. “Seriously? Is that the only thing you’d like to ask me? Why don’t you ask me if I’m pissed that you and Jud decided to bail on me?” “Sis, I already told you that your dummy friend is sick.” “Sick? Or you two halfwits are cooking some devious plans inside your rotting brains?” She exaggeratedly gasped. “How can you talk to me like that?” “I’m not dumb, you know. I am very much aware that you two have been linking me and Heiji.” “Then why don’t you get it that Heiji likes you so much?” Mira murmured that I barely understood what she said. “What?” I looked at her weirded out. She plastered a smile before shaking her head. “Nothing! Anyway… didn’t you say that you’d spill the tea with me? So, stop keeping me in suspense. Did something happen between you last night or what?” I