Winning The Anti-Romantic
Nuisance Confessions
Sid Velasco
Bro, people are crowding there, do you not want to check Brielle there?
Aldren halted writing on his paper.
He turned up with furrowed eyebrows.
Aldren Avelino
Brielle? Why— What's going on?
Sid Velasco
I thought you know. Someone was said to be preparing a surprise for her.
Sid Velasco
I don't really know much details but I guess he's gonna confe—
Sid didn't even finish his words as Aldren abruptly stood up to dash afar out the classroom.
Students are expected to be outside since it's the school's festival program.
However, there was one area where students are most anticipated of.
The costumized open stage prepared by the the music club.
Brielle Velasco
[I hate this.]
Brielle already suspected something when Dune, the music club's leader, went up the stage and stared at her in his pursed and nervous lips.
She, among the standing students crowding the front view of the little stage.
Sharlene Ma
O. M. G. Girl, I know this is coming! You gotta have a boyfriend today!
Brille rolled her eyes to her friend.
Brielle Velasco
[Come on, even my friend doesn't know I don't want in a relationship.]
Most of the students around are staring at her. Some are smiling in excitement, some are silently cheering, and some are glaring.
She looks again to Dune. His band is almost done to set the instruments up the stage.
Brielle Velasco
*whispers* Uh, Sharlene, do you think it's okay to run away in this scene?
Sharlene Ma
What? Are you nuts?
Brielle turned behind upon hearing Aldren's voice.
Brielle Velasco
Hey, were you running?
Sharlene Ma
Dude, I thought you weren't coming with us.
While catching his breath, he's making an eye to eye contact with Dune from the stage.
Aldren Avelino
Brielle, just tell him you don't like him.
Sharlene Ma
You know she doesn't like him?
Their interaction was interupted when the strings of guitar started to play.
Everyone has the band's attention, especially when Dune started to sing.
Dune Ho
🎶 Mysteriously I am fond of you right away...
Dune Ho
🎶 Deeply fall in love with you.
Brielle Velasco
[Hella, no shit please.]
Dune Ho
🎶 Without reason, without cause...
Brielle Velasco
[No, what the heck is this.]
Sharlene is not in the mood. She is crossing her arms, feeling betrayed about not knowing Brielle's opinion to the pursuer.
Everyone knows Dune likes Brielle. However, the player Dune, wasn't expected to do something like this to her. In fact, the girls that Dune were dating didn't receive a treatment like this. Those were all flirts and unseriousness.
Aldren observes Brielle's reaction. She's looking nonchalant, on the other hand, Aldren is debating whether she still feels anti-romantic or... liking this confession scene Dune is making.
Aldren cleares his throat to get Brielle's attention amidst the loud sound of the instruments and Dune's voice.
Aldren Avelino
You... gonna say yes?
Sharlene glances at Aldren and Brielle. She glares at them before she walks apart of them.
Brielle was suppose to respond to Aldren but she notices Sharlene stomping off.
Brielle Velasco
[Sharlene, that damn girl.]
Brielle Velasco
Uh, Aldren, I think you have to explain Sharlene why you know something about my feelings for Dune. I've got to stay here to not embarrass Dune's effort. Will you, please?
Brielle Velasco
She's angry. Go, quick.
Aldren Avelino
Wait, you mean you just stayed here to not emba—
*holding his laugh*
Aldren Avelino
I get it, I get it.
Aldren rushes to follow Sharlene.
Brielle stays, trying her best to lightly smile to show she's feeling Dune's confession.
Of couse, to show the people around her. She doesn't want to embarrass the well-know guy everyone is crushing to. Doing so will ruin her reputation of "the audacity".
She's planning to tell Dune privately to stop bothering her with his nonsense. She thinks it's the best to tell people that Dune changed his mind to her after confessing.
Brielle Velasco
[Does my plan sound weird? Damn it.]
Dune Ho
🎶 Do you know that I have been waiting for you?
Dune Ho
🎶 If you are really care of me, how could you let the hand with flowers shiver in the wind?
Brielle Velasco
[This guy. Can he just sing a small part of the song? Why do I have to suffer in this scene...]
Reject 'Em
Aldren Avelino
Hey, Sharlene!
He is still following Sharlene.
Sharlene Ma
Shut up. You and Brielle are much closer, sure. I'm a useless friend who doesn't want to be opened up.
Sharlene stops her walk, breathing in and out to calm herself.
She turns around to face Aldren.
Sharlene Ma
Tell me. Does Brielle dislike me?
Aldren Avelino
No, of course!
Aldren Avelino
I actually tend to find out that she doesn't want to be in a relationship because I asked her about it. So I assume she must be uncomfortable with Dune's actions.
Aldren Avelino
Don't ever think that she never wants to talk to you or say, open up.
Aldren Avelino
I think she just... well, doesn't care about relationships so she doesn't even care to talk to you about those stuff.
Sharlene Ma
Then why are you here instead of her, huh? Are you dumb to defend her like that?
Aldren Avelino
No, listen. She stayed there because she doesn't want people to think she is ignoring Dune. Especially in the public, you know that.
Sharlene sighs to his words.
Sharlene Ma
Fine. I think we gotta go back. I'm sorry for being sensitive.
Aldren Avelino
No, you're not. But at least don't just walk away like that, just ask her directly if there are things that bother you.
Sharlene Ma
Damn... Aldren...
Sharlene Ma
Nothing. Let's go back!
— AT THE FIELD, OPEN STAGE AREA —
Dune Ho
Brielle... I've been wanting to confess to you but I think I made a right timing, don't I?
Dune Ho
Brielle... do you wanna...
Brielle Velasco
[Here it goes.]
Dune Ho
...be my girlfriend?
The crowd shift their eyes to Brielle. It's the most important part for them to hear!
But she already know what to do.
She walks closer to the stage.
Brielle Velasco
You're making me flushed already, do you think I can be able to answer you in front of other people?
Brielle tries to act shy to soften Dune.
Dune Ho
Damn, you are really my type, Brielle. You're so cute.
Dune Ho
Sure! *chuckles* You'll give me an answer were there's only the two of us!
Brielle Velasco
[Shut up, do you really have to say it with the mic.]
Brielle Velasco
Uh, h— yeah...?
Aldren and Sharlene arrive back the area.
Aldren is supposed to go closer but Sharlene stops him.
Sharlene Ma
Let her be. Let's just wait.
Brielle Velasco
Stupid, I don't like you.
In Brielle's sudden statement, Dune is too stun to speak.
Dune Ho
W-what... do you mean?
Brielle Velasco
I was never flushed, I'm sorry.
Brielle Velasco
Dune, I know you're a player but who knows you'd do something like that. Especially to me. I mean, you're publicly confessing? Is that a method to make a girl say yes?
Brielle Velasco
Though I could say no but you're too famous for that. I don't want my reputation to be ruined because of your damn public confession. Most girls like you!
Dune couldn't breathe properly. He didn't expect something like this will happen to him.
Dune Ho
Brielle... I know I was a player. But I like you for real!
Dune Ho
That's why I did a public confession...
Brielle Velasco
Let's say you're genuine. But it won't change my mind. I don't want to be in a relationship, Dune.
Brielle Velasco
It doesn't matter why. If you really like me, you have to respect me.
Dune shuts his eyes for a second in frustration.
Dune Ho
You're thinking high of yourself, Brielle. You think you deserve better? Do you really hate play boys that much?
Brielle Velasco
Even if I want to be in a relationship, with that attitude of yours, do you think I will like you?
Brielle almost forgot she have to tell him about the "story" they have to show to the students. She was eaten in Dune's desperate and pathetic words, her bad.
She heaves once again, trying to accumulate the proper things she have to discuss with Dune before he'd do something ungrateful.
Dune Ho
I thought you were cute. But you are actually a bitch. Ha, I was wrong.
Brielle Velasco
[Wait, this is great. He is angry with me!]
Brielle Velasco
Yes. A bitch who just rejected a play boy.
Aldren Avelino
What if something happened to her?
Sharlene Ma
Chill, dude. Trust her.
Sid Velasco
You're a worried man. My sister's not that fragile, you know. Besides, Dune won't harm anyone.
Sharlene Ma
Actually... I just feel weird about you, Aldren.
Sharlene Ma
You're so focused with Brielle. I think you don't just see her as friend. When I observed y—
Sharlene Ma
No way. Really?
Aldren Avelino
Sid, I think I want to kill someone.
Sid Velasco
Oh, no. I advise you not to kill blood-related to the person you like!
Sharlene Ma
Shut up. So O. M. G.
Aldren Avelino
Shut up. Don't tell her. I want to tell her myself.
Sharlene Ma
You're confessing already?!
Aldren Avelino
I already did, many times, actually.
Sharlene Ma
I think I know how you got to know why she doesn't want to have a relationship.
Sid indicated that Brielle is on her way. Aldren and Sharlene saw her approaching.
Hiding Feelings
Brielle Velasco
[Thank goodness, Sharlene is not that shallow.]
Brielle thought, seeing Sharlene with Aldren and her twin-brother, Sid.
Aldren approaches her quickly and checks her hand if she got hurt.
Aldren Avelino
Are you fine?
Sharlene fakely fixes her throat to tease Aldren.
Brielle Velasco
Obviously.
Brielle Velasco
I feel great to make that Dune guy so pathetic.
Sharlene Ma
As you should!
Sid Velasco
Anyway, should we going to the horror booth? Let's go, let's go!
Sharlene Ma
OMG, yes! We have to try it out since today's the last day of the festival!
Brielle Velasco
I'll pass, guys. I'm tired.
Sharlene glances mischievously between the two.
Sid Velasco
You too have your own world while Sharlene and I gotta have fun in horror booth!
Brielle Velasco
Hey, Sharlene, make sure you're not angry anymore, huh!
Brielle shouted before they'd part ways completely.
Sharlene Ma
I wasn't! Aldren explained it well like he totally knows what you feel, hee!
Brielle Velasco
Sure, whatever you say, have fun!
Brielle smiles in amusement.
Brielle Velasco
Why didn't you go, Aldren?
Aldren Avelino
I prefer having fun with you.
Brielle Velasco
Ew, what was that? It feels even more weird after I received a confession. *chuckles*
Aldren Avelino
So you think I'm just like confessing to you if I do that?
Brielle Velasco
No way. I didn't say anything like that. It's just I already had enough of cheesy words. Damn, that Dune and his song.
They burst out of laughter.
They walk together to the cafeteria. They know they both want to eat something.
Aldren Avelino
Brielle, if you think dating is not nuisance, what would be your ideal type like?
Brielle Velasco
Even if I don't like dating, I still have an ideal type, you know.
Brielle Velasco
Come on, Aldren, why are you bulleting me topics about dating. I really really really had a long day because of what happened today.
Aldren Avelino
Shut up, you shouldn't react like that if you don't care.
Brielle Velasco
You got a point!
Brielle says as she jumps then reach Aldren's shoulder with her arm.
Brielle Velasco
Goodness, you really know me si well, my amigo!
They reach the cafeteria. Brielle rushes to the snacks area.
Brielle Velasco
Um, Aldren.
Brielle Velasco
I think...
Brille is staring at the snacks in display.
Aldren Avelino
You think...?
Brielle Velasco
I think I'm gonna borrow some money.
Aldren Avelino
Borrow some money.
Aldren Avelino
Yeah, sure.
Sharlene Ma
How much is the ticket, please?
HBooth Officer Student
A thousand won per head, miss.
Sharlene Ma
I want two, please.
Sid Velasco
I'm not coming.
Sharlene Ma
What? Then why are you here?
Sharlene Ma
Hey, what's with the reaction?
Sid Velasco
Fine, fine. I'll go.
Sharlene Ma
Hihi, you're gonna be the second best person in my life after your sister!
Sharlene purchases two tickets. She pulled Sid to the entrance.
Sid Velasco
You can cry, Sharlene.
She then freezes to what he said. Her eyes start to give up.
Turning to Sid, Sharlene brought herself to his chest and cry on his shirt.
The situation made the Horror Booth staff awkward.
HBooth Officer #2
Uh, excuse us. Do you both still want to go in?
Sid Velasco
Ah, yes. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Sherlene leans out. She wipes her cheeks and sniffs for the last time.
Sid Velasco
*whispers to Sherlene* You can scream here. Vent your frustration to the ghosts, okay?
Sharlene smiles at his words.
Sharlene Ma
Yep. That's why I came here.
Sharlene Ma
Woah! Finally free!
They got out and squint their eyes from the light they just face.
Sharlene Ma
How did you know?
Sid Velasco
I've known all along.
Sharlene Ma
Ey, how come? You don't hang out with us often.
Sharlene Ma
Tch, not fun. Were you just teasing me? So what do you know, really, huh?
Sid Velasco
But he likes my sister.
Sharlene Ma
If you knew, why didn't you tell me? You also know he likes her.
Sid Velasco
Why would I? You didn't even tell him your own feelings.
Sharlene Ma
That's not the same case.
Sid Velasco
Well. I don't want to meddle. I just want you to found out yourself.
Sharlene Ma
Tch. You're the one who revealed that he likes Brielle.
Sid Velasco
That was a correct timing though.
Sid Velasco
So what are you gonna do now?
Sharlene Ma
Nothing. I've already moved on.
Sid Velasco
Already? That fast?
Sharlene Ma
In the process, heh.
Sid Velasco
Why? Because the one he likes is your best friend? Or you're insecure?
Sharlene Ma
No way. Neither of them.
Sharlene Ma
It's because I've already woken up. It started when I realized the way he cares for her just today.
Sharlene Ma
All along I thought he likes me. Funny. I acted naturally as a friend, and so is Brielle. Despite that, we are treated differently. I thought it's because you are her sister which would kinda make sense because you and Aldren are best friends. But I was so wrong.
Sharlene Ma
I waited for him to say something so I continued to do my role.
Sharlene Ma
I played cool.
Sharlene Ma
So stupid of me.
Sid Velasco
I'm actually impressed how you could evaluate yourself so fast.
Sid Velasco
If you really want to let go, I'm sure you can move on fast as well.
Sharlene purses her lips and nods.
Sharlene Ma
Yes, thanks, Sid.
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