la..la..la.. (ringtone)

Cindy- Hello? (She asked while still sleepy)

Luna- What do you mean by “hello”? Don’t tell me you’re still sleeping.

Cindy- Ugh… my head hurts.

Luna- Hurting, huh? What happened to you?

Cindy- Who wouldn’t have a headache talking to you? You’re asking if I’m still sleeping!

Luna- Cindy, what’s going on? Do you have no intention of getting up?

Cindy- What's going on? You're so loud, it's still early!

Luna- What do you mean early? Wait, don't tell me you forgot what occasion it is today!

Cindy- What is it anyway? Why are you already freaking out so early?

Luna- Oh my gosh, Cindy, did you really set an alarm, or did you forget to change your alarm clock?

Cindy- Sh*t, I forgot! Wait, what time is it?

Luna- You're so annoying! You always panic when we're late.

Cindy- I'm just fixing my alarm clock; you're being so OA

Luna- OA

Cindy- yup, OA ( over reaction)

Luna- Hurry up and get ready, or we'll be even later. hurry up,  cindy

Cindy-  Wait.. ( so annoying )

A few minutes later...

Luna- Wow, I thought you weren't going to make it.

Cindy- Can you be quiet for a moment please?

Luna- Why should I be quiet? You almost left me behind!

Cindy- Because I thought it was Sunday, and my alarm was set for 9 PM. I don't know...it's just so messy!

Luna- Oh my gosh, I'm the one confused here. Because of that, the bus we needed to catch has already left!

Cindy- But it's still early, right? Hehe?

Luna- You know what, Cindy? Just ask yourself that; maybe you two can sort it out.

Cindy- You're so loud! I'm having a hard time... to breath.

(suddenly worried)

 Luna- Are you okay? Do you have your inhaler?

Cindy- I have it with me. Wait, I'm fin; but I'm okay. oh look, the next bus is here! Let's go, we might still cath it.

Luna- But what if...

Cindy- It doesn't matter! Let's go!

Luna- These people are so noisy.

Cindy- Shh! What are you doing? Someone might hear you.

Luna- So what? it's true, right? Even though this is a public bus, they should have a little respect for the other passengers.

Rude Girl- Excuse me, hey, are you referring to me?

Cindy- Luna, come on, let's just get off here.

Luna- No, why should we get off? We didn't do anything wrong.

Rude Girl- So, you were talking to me?

Luna- And what if I was? Your mouth is so loud I could---

Luna wasn't able to finish her sentence because Cindy pulled her off the bus.

Rude Girl- That girl is crazy, so full of herself, but turns out she's a coward

Guy- Babe, just let it go. We'll get our chance for payback.

Rude Girl- Get a grip! Fine, but how? We don't even know those girls who look like... you know, a b*tch

Guy- ( you are also a bitch ) Come on, babe, just let it be. Besides, I've got an idea on how we can find them.

Rude Girl- How? if it's a useless idea, you better be ready.

Guy- We'll wait for them at that bus stop where they go off. I'm sure they'll come back here.

Rude Girl-  Well, HAHAHA..., that's actually smart. I thought your head was empty.

Guy- Haha, see? So calm down already.

Rude Girl- You better make sure your plan doesn't fail, or I'll skin you alive.

Guy- That's harsh,  babe. If you do that, who's going to make you happy? Like this...

Rude Girl- (urgh, f*ck), Are you sure you really want to do this here?

Guy- We could, if that's what you want, especially if it makes you happy.

Rude Girl- You're such a pervert! Control yourself, we're almost there

Guy- I'm counting on it. Just be ready to make me happy.

Luna- Ugh, they're so annoying and arrogant.

Cindy- Luna, seriously, get a hold of yourself.

CHAPTER 1 FINISHED!

TO BE CONTINUED!

Luna- Ugh, fine, I'll stop already. It's so annoying, she's so arrogant, acting like she's someone important. If you hadn't pulled me off the bus earlier, I would’ve made that girl eat dirt. So annoying!

Cindy- You know, Luna, sometimes you need to learn to have more patience. Things would've turned into a mess if I hadn't done that earlier.

Luna- Ugh, whatever. I can handle her.

Cindy- That's not the point. I know you can handle her, but... but the thing is, the girl wasn’t alone.

Luna- Huh?

Cindy- You weren’t thinking. Do you believe she was just arrogant and ignorant?

Luna- Huh, no wonder she was so confident.

Cindy- The guy she was with earlier? I think they’re a couple, but...

Luna- But what? Hm?

Cindy- But they’re using each other.

Luna- Seriously? But how are they using each other?

Cindy- Because they’re both selfish.

Luna- Wow, I suddenly got chills.

Cindy- That’s why next time, just let them be. You’re always so hot-headed.

Luna- But they’re the ones who always start everything.

Cindy- Wow, you're getting braver, huh.

Luna- Oops.

Cindy- Uh, Luna, aren’t you forgetting something?

Luna- Huh? Wait, why? My phone is right here, wallet—check, nothing’s missing. Everything’s fine—wait, notebook... notebook..." (suddenly looks at Cindy and yells) urghh! Cindy... the movie we were going to watch....

Cindy- It’s fine! There’s always a next time. I’ll make it up to you, I promise.

Luna- Promise?

Cindy- Yes, and I’ll even treat you!

Luna- Promise? Treat me? Do you really think I’d believe that? You can’t even treat yourself to something, and now you’re inviting me. Plus, I don’t want to believe your promise—it might not come true.

Cindy- Well, since you know I’m struggling with expenses, I guess...

Luna- Wait, wait. Speaking of making it up to me, you have to treat me today—even just at 7/11.

Cindy- Huh? 7/11? Wow, you’re something else. It takes me two weeks just to buy food there. Let’s just get street food.

Luna- Street food?

Cindy- Yes, it’s delicious, and it’s cheaper.

Luna- Okay, deal! But you’re paying for everything, right?

Cindy- Of course! You’re so persistent. Do you want me to take back the offer since it seems like you don’t even want it?

Luna- What are you saying? I never said I didn’t want it. I’m just thinking—won’t it be smoky there with all the food stalls?

Cindy- It’ll be fine, don’t worry

Luna- Alright then, I’ll just be the one to buy.

Cindy- It’s fine, as long as the smoke isn’t that thick. Shall we go?

Luna- Okay, fine. Let’s go to the one near 7/11 so we have a place to hang out too.

Cindy- You’re so picky! Come on, let’s just walk there.

Luna- Do I have any choice? You’re the boss here.

Cindy- (laughs)

Luna- excuse me, how much is it?

Man- The prices for Juices are 10, 15, and 20 pesos. For Milk Shakes, it’s 40, 60, and 80 pesos.

Luna- Cindy, what size do you want? Hurry up, I’m really thirsty

Cindy- So annoying. I’m going to run out of money because of you.

Luna- Run out of money? We’ve only just started buying stuff.

Cindy- Excuse me, I’m the one buying, not 'we'.

Luna-  (looks at the vendor)  don’t mind my friend, she’s just grumpy because she’s lacking sleep

Man- (chuckles) How about siomai? Would you like some?

Cindy- Do you have chicken-flavored siomai?

Man- Yes, we do.

Luna- How about Japanese siomai? Or should I just get beef?

Cindy- Wait, that’s expensive. Let’s get something else

Luna- Shh,  do you have it?

Man- We only have Japanese siomai left. The chicken and pork are sold out, and the beef too, because a guy earlier bought it all for a kid.

Cindy- Earlier?

Man- Yes , he seemed kind, buying all the beef just for that kid.

Luna- Well, if he were really kind, he wouldn’t have bought all your stock.

Cindy- There you go again, Luna. Watch your words, everyone can hear you.

(Sounds of people talking, vehicles passing, children crying and playing, and the sizzling of street food can be heard.)

Luna- Wow, it’s actually pretty relaxing here.

Cindy- Let’s go sit down, I want to rest (coughs).

Luna- Are you okay?

Cindy- Yeah, I’m fine.

Luna- Do you want to go home?

Cindy- No, I’m really fine. My throat just got a bit itchy.

Luna- Just let me know if you’re not okay, alright?

Cindy- I will.

Man- Are you sick?

Cindy- Oh, no, I’m not. My friend is just being overly dramatic.

Luna- (laughs)  we’re leaving.

Man- Alright, but earlier, that guy bought all my stock and gave it to the kids.

Luna- Wow, so he really was kind.

Cindy- I wonder who he was. Anyway, let’s go sit down.

Luna- That guy, isn’t he the type you like?

Cindy- HAHA, you’re really nosy.

Luna- Isn’t it true? That’s why you had a crush on Drix, right?

Cindy- Luna? Can you please just be quiet?

Luna-  (laughs) Why? It’s true, right? Drix is your ideal guy.

Cindy-  (blushes) "That’s not true

Luna-  (laughs) Not true, but you blushed when I mentioned him. I thought you said you’ve moved on from him

Cindy- It’s true, I’ve 'un-crushed' him from my heart.

Luna- Okay, if you say so.

Cindy- I’m thirsty.

Luna- What’s that? A change of topic?

Cindy- You’re really crazy.

Luna- Alright, I’ll buy you something

Cindy- Where’s the money?

Luna- It’s with you, of course. You’re the one who’s thirsty; I’ll buy it for you.

Cindy- Ugh, so grumpy.

(Inside 7/11)

Luna-  (singing)

(Customers are chatting)

( while Luna is getting water, she accidentally knocks over some items.)

Luna- Ugh, what a mess

As Luna picks up the fallen snacks, a guy approaches her.

???- Are these yours?

She looked at the guy who approached her.

Luna-  (thinking)  What the...Drix?

CHAPTER 2 FINISHED!

TO BE CONTINUED!

Luna-  (with a gentle smile): Drix, what... what are you doing here

Drix-  Maybe it's the same reason you're here.

Luna-  Haha, you really haven't changed.

Drix- By the way, where’s Cindy? It looks like she’s not with you?

Luna-  (looking outside): Oh, Cindy? There she is.

Drix-  Wait, is she asleep?

Luna- (scratching her head): Maybe she got tired.

Drix-  Tired? (hands payment to the cashier)

Luna-  Cindy, are you sleeping? Psst.

Drix- (chuckling)

Luna-  I need to tell you something. Hey, are you okay?

Cindy- (with her eyes still closed): Why? You took forever to buy water, I’m getting sleepy.

Luna-  Because... Wait, sit up, you’re not at home.

Drix-  Let me try.

Luna-  (smiling):

Drix- (whispering): Hi, Cindy, how are you? It’s been so long since we’ve seen each other. Didn’t you miss me?

Cindy-  Luna, are you there?

Luna-  Yeah, why?

Cindy-  I dreamed about Drix... He asked me if I missed him.

Luna- You dreamed about Drix? But he’s right in front of you.

Cindy-  Stop messing with me, he wouldn’t show up to me.

Drix- But I’m here. (leans in)

Cindy slowly opens her eyes...

Cindy- Drix? (suddenly shy) ouch...

Luna-  Did your leg go numb?

Cindy-  Yes.

Drix-  Do you want me to massage it?

Cindy-  (blushing): Huh, no, that’s not necessary.

Luna-  (laughing): You’re something else.

Cindy-  (in a low voice): Don’t laugh.

Drix- So, is your leg feeling better now?

Cindy-  Huh? Oh, yeah, it’s probably just tired. We’ve been walking for a while.

Drix-  Where did you guys come from?

Luna- We were supposed to go somewhere, but it didn’t push through because of those...

Cindy-  Oh, it’s nothing. We were just out strolling around.

Drix-  Is that so?

Luna-  (looking at Drix)

Drix- So, what now? Do you have any other plans?

Luna- I’m not sure. It depends on Cindy since she’s the one paying.

Cindy-  Luna?!

Drix- Is that true?

Luna- Yeah, if you want, we could have lunch since it’s almost 11.

Drix-  I’m fine with it, if Cindy is okay with it too.

Luna-  Why wouldn’t she be? There’s no reason for her to refuse, right?

Cindy-  Like I have a choice between the two of you.

Drix- (laughing): So, shall we go?

Luna-  Where’s a good place? Somewhere with a nice breeze would be good.

Cindy-  You’re the one full of hot air.

Drix- So, what are you doing these days, Cindy? We’re on break, right?

Cindy-  Yeah, I just want to rest for now.

Luna-  You two are walking so slowly.

Drix-  (laughing): We’ll walk faster.

Cindy- How about you?

Drix-  I’ll probably do the same, just rest for now.

Cindy- But I’m thinking, it would be a waste to stop for a year since we’re so close to graduating.

Drix-  That’s true, but it’s up to you.

Cindy-  We’ll see.

Luna- You guys are so slow, are you on a date?

Drix-  Is this a date?

Cindy-  Huh? (What is this? Why is my heart racing?)

Luna- It’s okay, you’re blushing.

Drix- Where do you guys want to eat?

Luna- I want to try Chowking.

Drix-  Sure, let’s eat there. Is that okay with you, Cindy?

Luna- Cindy, he’s asking you.

Cindy-  Huh? Oh, yeah, I’m fine with anywhere.

Luna- Is something wrong with you?

Drix- I’ll place the order.

Luna-  Okay.

Cindy-  Huh?

Drix-  Do you want to add anything?

Cindy- No, I’m good.

Luna-  I do, I want to add something.

Cindy-  Then you should go up there.

Luna-  Just wait here for us. Are you sure you don’t want anything else?

Cindy-  Yeah, I’m sure.

Drix-  What did she say?

Luna-  She said she doesn’t want anything, but I know what her favorite is.

While Drix and Luna are ordering, Cindy is left alone at the table.

**Cindy**- I’m confused. I didn’t realize I was good at lying... I thought I had moved on from you, Drix, but... when I saw you, your smile, and the way you talk to me... I like all of it, I really like everything you do. I didn’t expect my heart to start beating this fast again when I saw you. Now it’s clear to me... I haven’t been able to forget you.

**CHAPTER 3 FINISHED**!

**TO BE CONTINUED**!