pasensya..nalimutan ko iupdate kagabi... [hr] [b]Chapter 05[/b] The grouping continued until everybody belonged to a group. “So all in all, we have ten groups. Kindly write your names in a piece of paper, one one-fourth per group. Kindly prepare the things listed on the board for next week, laboratory. There will be no lab on Thursday. I have to attend a seminar, so it is your free time.” The class went on with their designated groups. They copied the materials needed and did some distribution of duties. Lou, Sam and Will sat near the window. Samantha was looking outside. “Hey Louie! Great choice!” Will patted Lou’s shoulder. “I was actually thinking that Sam was number 25.” Lou answered. “You know what Lou, you made my whole semester like hell!” “Sorry Sam. Hmm…how about I treat you to lunch later?” “Uhm…” “C’mon Sam. It’s our break time already.” Lou insisted. “I’ll be going guys. I need to do some stuffs.” Will stood, and went out. “Sure Lou. I’d be glad to have lunch with you.” Sam smiled at him. Louie Carl Bareño knows everything about the campus. What’s twelve years in the institution for? He was at RNU since pre-school. His mom was a former professor at the university, and retired a year ago. If there would be a super duper mega loyalty award, that’ll definitely go to Lou. He is a gentle guy. You’d feel safe around him. Even if it’s your first time to meet each other, you’ll feel at ease with him. They just had their lunch at the cafeteria. Lots of people were greeting Lou, waving at him. He is somewhat popular to girls too. He was about to ask something to Samantha when he saw someone. It was running towards their place. “Sammie!” Drei went to Sam and put his arm on her shoulder. Lou was like frozen. “OMG! S-s-star P-player D-d-drei??” Lou stuttered. He looked at Sam’s eyes. “Don’t tell me he is your bro?” “Do I still have to say it?” Samantha smiled. She was amused at Lou’s reaction. Sam looked at Drei and introduced Lou. “Kuya, This is Lou, my classmate, my group mate, and my first friend.” Then she looked at Lou. “Lou, my beloved kuya” and directed her eyes towards Drei. “Ni…ni…nice to meet yo…you…” Lou was obviously shaking, while Drei shook his hand. “Thanks.” Drei smiled. “Nice to meet you too. Hey, I’m glad you made friends with my sister. Could you please take care of her when you’re together? I heard she met an annoying guy this morning.” Lou nodded. “By the way, I just passed by. I need to get back at the gym, we have practices.” “Sure. No problem Sir Drei.” Drei just smiled at him. Obviously, he was flattered. “Bye kuya” “Bye Sammie! Bye Lou! See yah ‘round” Drei left. Lou’s eyed followed him. “Hey! Lou! Lou! Are you okay? You seemed petrified!” Sam shook Lou’s shoulder. “Was I obvious?” “No. Not at all.” Sam said sarcastically. “Oh. C’mon Sam. You just can’t understand the feeling of talking to your idol.” Lou still seemed to be in dreamland. “You know what, I am loving this friendship! From now on, I am your bestfriend, bodyguard, personal assistant, yaya, cook, maid, or even driver, whatever! I’ll fulfill my promise to your brother. I will not allow harm to come in your way.” Lou said poetically, as if trying to be a knight in shining armor. “Eh, well, yeah, whatever.” In the inside, Sam was really laughing out loud. [b]At the gym…[/b] Several students were trying out for the varsity team. Most are unfortunate that they didn’t manage to pass through the tryouts. Only a few selected ones were chosen. The team was very keen in choosing their future teammates. “Good job everyone! To let you guys know,” Drei looked at the chosen few, “just because you were chosen today, it doesn’t necessarily mean that all of you are official members of the team. There will still be another try out next week, and the very lucky ones will be chosen to continue as a part of the team. Don’t worry guys, if ever the chosen few were not able to pass their complete requirements, and were found to be not eligible, you will be like a wildcard. Your performance will determine your position in the team. Also, I will select two or three of you to join us in the upcoming friendship game against El Garde University. So, that’s it for today guys!” “Thank you captain!” Everyone showed mixed emotions. The gym was filled with disappointment, excitement, fear and any other emotions whom none can identify at one hand. “Number 12, one sec please.” “What is it, captain?” “You have the choice not to show up next week. You’re definitely in for the match.” “Really? Wow. Thank you very much!” “But be sure to pass your file to me at 3 days before the match, the very least.” Drei smiled and went back to the bench, and prepared to go home. * * *