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Red’s POV“Babe? Go ahead to the party without me tonight, okay? Don’t bother picking me up,” I said while drying my hair.“I want to pick you up, Red. Why are you acting like this?”“Listen, babe. I forgot to tell you, we have this little tradition of having dinner together every weekend, and I really can’t miss it. I’ll just be a bit late, but I promise I’ll come. You should go first before your friends start complaining.”“We can go together. They’ll understand.”“No, it’s okay. Just send me the location.”“Are you sure?”“I am. Text me the address. I need to get back to the dining table now,” I lied.“Alright,” he said in defeat. “Drive safely. I love you.”“I love you too.”The truth was, we didn’t have any special family tradition. We simply ate together every day at the same table. And I lied again when I said I was heading back downstairs. We had already finished dinner.It was already 8:32 PM, and I was in my room planning to sneak out… again.The party started at 9:00 PM, an

Red's POV“Kiss Chloe on the lips.”The moment those words left her mouth, everything around me seemed to go silent.“I can’t do that,” Crow said seriously.“It’s just a kiss,” Haidee replied with a shrug.“Don’t do this, Horsy.” His tone was firm now, so firm that no one would’ve guessed he was drunk.“Rules are rules, Raven Crow,” she teased. “Besides, it’s only a kiss. I’m sure Red won’t mind, right, Red?”“A-ah… y-yeah. It’s okay, b-abe,” I stammered, even though I hated the idea.Honestly, his friends were being so insensitive.Not one of them seemed to care about how I would feel. Even throughout the night, some of them barely acknowledged my presence, carrying on conversations that excluded me completely. I already felt out of place here.At least Czyra tried to include me.“N-o! You don’t have to do it, Crow!” Chloe protested quickly.“It’s just a game, Chloe,” Hyacinth said calmly. “Stick to the rules. Acceptance and no offense, remember?”Crow turned to me again, hesitation

Crow's POVSky University Week was an annual celebration packed with events designed to showcase the students’ talents and potential in various fields of competition—sports, academics, contemporary, and even amateur contests. Each department would first hold its own selection process, where mentors would choose who would represent them in the university-wide competitions.As always, my department never had to struggle when it came to the academic category. Year after year, we dominated the competitions because I consistently brought home the titles. Ever since primary school, I had always excelled in academic contests—from General Information and Spelling Bees to Debates and Literary Competitions.“Congrats in advance,” Chloe said.As much as I hated to admit it, Chloe had been my first. Back then, we were young, confused, and curious. At fourteen, driven by raging hormones and childish impulses, we crossed a line we shouldn’t have. I used to be attracted to her, but after what happen

Red's POVSo much had happened this year that I didn't even realize we were already in the last month of the year. Some things happened unexpectedly, while others went exactly as planned.December has always been my favorite month of the year. Looking back on my childhood, I remember how excited I would get every year to hang my socks by our front door. I truly believed that Santa Claus would leave gifts for me. Every morning, I'd rush to check my socks and find toys inside, convincing me that Santa was real.That tradition continued until I turned fifteen and discovered that it wasn't Santa filling my socks with gifts, it was my parents all along. I cried when I found out the truth, but by the end of the day, I realized the deeper meaning behind Christmas.One of the things I always look forward to during the holiday season is attending church for nine consecutive days, a Filipino tradition known as Simbang Gabi. It has been a family tradition passed down from my grandparents, and we

Crow's POVWith a white towel wrapped around my waist, I rummaged through my locker for something decent to wear on my movie date with Red tonight. After a few minutes, I settled on a plain white V-neck shirt, fitted dark blue jeans, and a pair of white Converse shoes.I had just finished getting ready when my phone suddenly rang.At first, I thought it was Red calling, but when I glanced at the screen, the caller ID read Chloe."Hey! What's up?" I answered."H-hey, b-baby..."The moment I heard her voice, I knew she was drunk. Combined with the loud music and chatter in the background, it was obvious she was at a bar."Chloe? What are you doing?""J-join me here, baby. L-let's drink.""I can't.""W-why?""Are you serious?""I-I am serious, b-baby!""I have a date tonight, Chloe.""Y-you don't have time for me anymore. You're not the Crow I used to know. The Crow I—""Not this again, Chloe.""I hate you!" she yelled.Then a man's voice echoed through the phone."Baby, who's that?""D-