Josh Rain MontezI sat tiredly on the bench during our water break at practice. I reached for my bottled water, took a sip, and then grabbed my cellphone. I checked the time on it, 6:06 p.m.I knew Yannie had told me she'd just message me once she got home. But because I missed her and wanted to hear her voice, I couldn't resist and called her again."Love really does strange things," Ramil commented, shaking his head at me."You're right about that, Bro. Every water break, you just want to talk to your girlfriend," Byron added."Do you think we should also have girlfriends?" Ramil asked, which made Byron burst into laughter."No way, Bro! Whatever happens, let's not be like our friend here. More chicks, more fun!" Byron said causing me to stand up because they were being too loud."Hello, my yeobo! Are you home already?" I quickly and excitedly asked Yannie as she answered my call."Hello?" But my smile immediately vanished when a man's voice answered me."Who is this?""I'm

Yannie Ace Ruiz"Yannie, are you really sure you don't want to see Josh yet?" Ivory asked me as we sat at the back."Yeah, Yannie. It might be better if you see him now," Veron added."Maybe later. He might still be angry with me. And if he sees me before his game starts, he might not be able to focus," I replied gently to my friends."That makes sense," Ivory agreed. "Wow! This school is so beautiful. It must be fun to study here! Especially with so many handsome guys around!" Ivory exclaimed excitedly while looking around and glancing at the guys she saw."You're always looking for handsome guys," Veron chuckled."Too bad Jenny's not here! She would surely be happy to see all the handsome guys," Ivory laughed.Josh's game hasn't started yet. Many people are still arriving and taking their seats. While I listened to Ivory and Veron chatting next to me, my eyes couldn't help but focus on Josh. He's not with Ate Aika now, as he's already with his team on the side. Ate Aika is tal

Yannie Ace Ruiz"I'm sorry, I can't join you anymore. I just sneaked out from work, so I need to go back," Ate Rica told us."Your job or me?" Josh asked Ate Rica."Of course, my job. You're just my cousin," Ate Rica replied to Josh, which made all of us laugh. "Girls, I'm sorry, okay? I'll make it up to you next time," Ate Rica said with a smile."No worries, Ate Rica. Take care," I replied with a smile."I'm leaving too," Ate Aika said with a smile, then she glanced at Ate Rica. "I'll go with you, Rics.""Sure!" Ate Rica replied to Ate Aika. "Bye, guys!" they bid us goodbye and left."So, what now? Do we have somewhere to go? Any plans?" Ivory asked one after another.Josh hinted and then spoke, "Um... I was hoping to borrow Yannie from you guys," he said, which made me turn to him."Huh? What do you mean? I can't leave my friends—""Don't worry, Yannie! Byron and I will take care of your friends. We'll escort them," Ramil interjected with a smile at me, then he glanced at

Yannie Ace RuizMy heart continues to beat loudly as I sit inside Josh's car. He's driving, with one hand holding mine. It's as if I'll disappear from his side if he let go of me. Occasionally, I steal glances at him and see the sweet smile on his lips, melting my heart."I know a nice place to eat nearby," he breaks the silence enveloping us."Huh?""But if you have any preference for where to eat or go, just tell me."I hesitate. "I-I'm okay with anything... whatever you want.""Alright," he replies, still with a smile on his lips.After a while, Josh stops his car in front of a simple yet elegant restaurant. I immediately feel hesitant as I look at the restaurant. It seems like my outfit doesn't quite fit in there.Josh quickly get out of the car and turns to open the door for me. Before I can move to get out, he extends his hand to assist me. My heart pounds loudly as I accept his outstretched hand and finally leave his car."Let's go," his eyes gleamed with excitement dur

Yannie Ace RuizI gave Kris a small smile in response. Following that were the teasing remarks from our companions. I avoided Kris' gaze, especially when he sat in front of me, smiling and looking at me as if he was amused by the teasing from our friends. I didn't know why I suddenly felt awkward and nervous. Maybe it was because I was worried that Josh might find out Kris was here, knowing that Kris was the reason for our last argument that led to our breakup. I didn't know what Kris had said to Josh when they spoke using my cellphone, which made Josh so angry and aggressive. Yes, Josh was jealous, but I didn't think he would react so violently without reason. Between the two of them, of course, I trusted my boyfriend more. Josh didn't tell me what Kris said to him back then. He didn't want us to talk about it anymore.Minutes passed until Ma'am Cillia arrived, and we started celebrating her birthday. We sang and greeted her, then handed her our gifts."Thank you, guys, for coming!