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I Hate YOU

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He ONLY SEES ME as a FRIEND

Luna- Their sweet and sour chicken is so good, right?

Cindy- Yeah.

Luna- Are you full?

Cindy- Yes.

Luna- (She’s really teasing me) Cindy?

Cindy- Oh? Why?

Luna- Are you okay? Do you have a fever?

Cindy- Yes, I’m fine.

Luna- Why are you blushing?

Cindy- It's nothing, it’s just cold, so I’m probably blushing because of that.

Luna- Tsk, you're making excuses again.

Cindy- You’ve been annoying me for a while now. Just a little more, and I’ll throw you into the ocean or leave you in the forest for the wild animals to eat.

Luna- HAHA, you're threatening me? But you're scared of forests!

Cindy- Yeah, yeah, be quiet, Drix might hear you.

Luna- Oh yeah, where is he anyway?

Cindy- Didn’t he say he was going to the restroom?

Luna- What, is he planning to sleep there?

Cindy- HAHA, he could if he wants to. It’s a rest room, after all.

Luna- Wow, you're really good at coming up with jokes.

Cindy- Who do you think started all this between the two of us?

Drix- Are you two fighting?

Luna- Ahem.

Cindy- Drix, where did you go? Why did you take so long?

Luna- Yeah, she said you were in the ''rest room''... (Cindy shoved a burger into Luna’s mouth to shut her up.),agh

Drix- Shall we go now, or do you still want to hang out?

Cindy- Huh? No, it’s fine. We’ll be heading home... right, Luna?

Luna- What do you mean, going home? No way, we’re not leaving yet!

Drix- You heard that, Cindy, your friend wants to stay.

Luna- Let’s meet in front of EO later, guys. I just need to go somewhere.

Cindy- Wait, where are you going?

Luna- Never mind. You take care of Drix.

Cindy- You’re lucky we’re friends.

Drix- So, it’s just the two of us again.

Cindy- Haha, looks like it. You stay here, I’ll just go pay.

Drix- No need, I already paid. Plus, we wouldn’t be able to leave if we hadn’t paid yet.

Cindy- Haha, you’re right, it’s paid... wait, paid?

Drix- It’s okay, let’s go, we’re here anyway, let’s explore a bit.

Cindy- Looks like I don’t have a choice, right?

Drix- That’s right, haha.

As they walked, Drix asked her again.

Drix- So, Cindy, any changes?

Cindy- Hm? What changes?

Drix- Like earlier, when I asked if you were going to take a break for a year?

Cindy- Oh, that? We’re only four months away from graduation, so I thought instead of taking a break, I’d just enjoy the rest of my vacation since I’m having fun anyway. (Especially now that we’ve seen each other again and are spending time together.)

Drix- Good choice, and besides, I want us to graduate together.

Cindy- (My heart’s racing again.)

Drix- Are you okay?

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

Drix- By the way, where's uncle and aunt?

Cindy- Oh, they went back to the province.

Drix- Oh, I see. So, you’re just renting?

Cindy- That’s right. What about you? Are you with uncle?

Drix- My dad? No, he went abroad again.

Cindy- Oh, I see.

Drix- I’m renting, just like you.

Cindy- Yeah, we’re in the same boat.

Drix- So, where’s the place you're renting?

Cindy- Uh... I’ll tell you next time, HAHA.

Drix- It’s okay.

Cindy- Um, Drix, I can’t think of any topics to talk about.

Drix- Are you shy?

Cindy- Huh? No, I’m not.

Drix- we’ve been friends for three years, right?

Cindy- Friends? Yes, that’s right, we’ve been ''friends'' for three years. (In the end, we’re just friends...)

Drix- Oh, Cindy, you’re really cute. (Drix smiled as he patted Cindy’s head.)

Cindy- (But I know everything can change. I’ll confess to him, my feelings...)

Drix- You seem deep in thought.

Cindy- Huh? No, I’m not. I’m just thinking about Luna and where she went.

Drix- It’s okay, isn’t this supposed to be our date?

Cindy- Haha, (date?)

Drix- Let’s take a selfie together.

Cindy- But...

Drix- Come here.

Cindy- Let’s do it another day.

Drix- So we can have memories together. We haven’t seen each other in so long, and now you don’t even want to take a picture with me?

Cindy- You’re so dramatic, Drix.

Drix- Okay, smile!

(In the end, we still took a picture together).

As Drix was walking around, he spotted a photo booth.

Drix- Look, Cindy, there's a photo booth here. Do you want to try it?

Cindy- Huh? No, it's okay. We've already taken pictures. That's enough

Drix- But you'll enjoy this, I promise.

Cindy: Drix, it's just that...

(Drix pulls Cindy toward the photo booth)

Drix- Excuse me, how much is it for 2 photos?

Guy- Hello, ma'am and sir! It's 300 pesos for 2 photos, 400 pesos for 4 photos, and the last package is 670 pesos for 10 copies of your photo.

Cindy- Thank you, but maybe next time.

Drix- No way, Cindy. We're already here, so let's try it. It'll be fun, I promise.

Cindy- Okay, fine, but I'll only agree if we go for the 300-peso one. Two photos are enough for us.

Drix- But wouldn't it be more fun if we had more pictures?

Guy- That's right, ma'am, and you two look like a cute couple!

Drix- (laughs) A couple? Well, she is cute.

Cindy- Sorry, but we're not a couple. We're just friends.

(Drix looks at Cindy)

Drix- Alright, let's go with the 300-peso option

Guy- Who will sign here? We need it for our customers.

Drix- I'll sign.

Guy- Okay, you can choose your costumes over there on the side, and once you've picked, head inside so we can take your photos.

Cindy- Thank you.

Drix- which one do you like?

Cindy- Anything is fine.

Drix- How about this one?

Guy- Just let me know when you're ready.

Drix- You look like it.

(What Drix was referring to was the panda with a furrowed brow.)

Cindy- You're teasing me again.

Drix- Haha, just smile so you won't look like it anymore.

Cindy- Tell him we can start. I want to go home already.

Drix- Already? Okay. Bro, we're ready

Guy-Just look here. There's a 10-second countdown.

Drix- Okay, thank you

Cindy- Which one is yours? I can't decide.

(Drix pulls Cindy.)

Drix- Come here, only 5 seconds left.

Cindy- Agh...

Drix- Haha

(Cindy pinches Drix.)

Drix- Ouch, that hurts!

Cindy- Come on, just start already and look at the camera.

(Laughter and playfulness followed as they took funny pictures in the photo booth.)

Guy- You can scan this to get a copy. It's both a picture and a video once you scan it.

Cindy- Thank you.

Drix- Let's do this again next time

Guy- Thank you!

Cindy- I'm going to be busy, so no next time.

Drix- Busy? We're in the same department!

Cindy- I don't know about you, but I didn't say I'd agree to the department task after graduation.

Drix- That's so unfair.

(Note: The department task is a company project where all fresh graduates are required to sign up and get their IDs. It’s like a part-time job, but the difference is that they don’t get paid. They have the freedom to choose how long they want to stay in the department task.)

Cindy- Why? It's not mandatory, right?

Drix- It's required.

Cindy- Whatever, I'll think about it.

Drix- You might regret it if you don't join that department task. Plus, your dad and mom will get mad.

Cindy- There you go again, using my dad to convince me.

Drix- I have to, so you'll follow.

Cindy: (His smile is so beautiful... Maybe this is the chance to finally tell him how I feel. Okay, Cindy, take a deep breath. You can do this, nothing to lose. You're just confessing.)

Cindy- Drix, I have something important to tell you

Drix- What is it?

Kid- Mama, I want ice cream.

Mother- Later, okay? We’re buying you a toy, remember?

Kid- But I want ice cream.

Drix- Wait a second, Cindy.

Cindy- Huh? Okay

Drix- Excuse me, 4 orders of ice cream, please.

Guy- What flavors?

Drix- your four available flavor

Guy- Okay, one moment, please

(A minute passes.)