yay. another chappie.. haha gusto ko na tapusin makaya ko kaya b4 june 6 [hr] [b]Chapter 10[/b] “Take me home? Do I look like a fast food snack for you to take home?” Samantha was trying to back away. “Uh, not my home Sam… hehe…yours.” The next day Lou came back to school. Lou told Samantha what happened to him. Results indicate that he’s having slight enlargement of the heart and fortunately, it can still be remedied. He’s taking regular medications and check ups. Sam was glad that Lou was okay. From the first day that Will had sent Sam home, he was very kind to Sam. The following days, Sam spent her lunch with Lou and Will. During dismissal, Will takes Sam to her house, of course, with Drei’s permission. [b]A few days ago…[/b] “Hey captain! How’s our standing?” Will asked Drei during one of their morning exercises one sunny Tuesday. “You don’t have to worry. We’re still in the Top A bracket” Drei said confidently. “Nice. By the way, you have a sister right?” “What made you say that? And is that even necessary for you to know?” Drei did a three-point shoot, and looked away from Will. “Don’t tell me you had forgotten that I’m taking up Civil Engineering?” “Oh. Darn. Yea, I forgot…so, I guess you already know her?” “I believe it’s Samantha Felicity Villegas, right?” “Well…yah. Are you good friends?” “I can’t say we’re that close…but, yeah we’re kind of in good terms.” “Ah, I see. Anyway, I know she’s in a good environment so I don’t worry much about her. I have met one of your classmates, you know Lou? And he’s more than willing to take care of her and I’m very thankful.” “Lou’s good at keeping promises. But, lately, Sam is being alone. Lou’s in the hospital for a couple of days now…” “Really? But she never told me anything…crap. I’m so busy processing my papers for my summer training next year and conducting practices for the team that I don’t even go home with her. I feel that I’m neglecting her lately. I haven’t even talked to her that much at home.” “Don’t worry captain. If you would allow me, I can drop her by your house. Besides, your subdivision is just a few meters away from ours, so it wouldn’t be a trouble. And it can serve as my thanks to you for letting me off during some practices.” “Well…”Drei thought for a minute…”but be sure to take care of her! And it doesn’t mean that you don’t need to attend practices, of course even if you are good enough to be the next captain, you still need some training.” “Sure, sure captain. I promise I'll take care of your sister.” “And…don’t ever dare or attempt to make her cry…no relationships okay?” “Haha…captain, you’re funny…” * * * It was a nice day. Everyone had just finished their exams, and were out in the grounds to relax. Several students were at the El Extravagante fountain that Sam wasn’t able to grab a seat there. It would be nice to hang out at the grounds if Sam was with Lou and Will. As usual, Will is at the gym having practices. Lou is doing some council work at the department and keeping up with the missed exams for he had been absent for a week. Samantha decided to stroll around the campus. She found herself looking up. She walked up the engineering building and found herself on the rooftop. And Franz was there… “Hey! You’re here again? Don’t tell me you’ll gonna cry again?” Franz looked at Samantha, smiling. “Oh, hi Franz! I didn’t know you’re here. How come I had never seen you on campus…I mean, are you always here?” Franz never had any friends. Well, he has. But his friends are not those people who hang out with each other every minute of their life. He only has two people close to him in the campus. Both were busy with their extra-curricular activities. The rooftop had been his sanctuary ever since the school year had started. He had been in this school since senior years. He was a transferee from a foreign country but his parents are both Filipino. He’s living with his grandmother ever since he moved to the Philippines. His dad is most of the time out of the country, that’s why he’s left in the care of his lola. “During break times. I find this place very relaxing. I feel like I’m closer to heaven when I’m here.” Franz had his eyes closed, feeling the breeze and letting it mess with his hair. “Why do you want to be that close to heaven?” “I don’t know. I just feel like to. And now you’re here, I think that I’m not that close to heaven anymore…” “Why? Do I look like a devil to you?” Sam stared at Franz; she held his face and tried to open his eyes. “No. I think I’m already in heaven…” “Huh?” “Sam. Are you real?” “What do you mean?” “Am I dead?” “I can’t understand you.” “Tell me I’m not dead. Tell me I’m not in heaven. Tell me you’re not an angel.” Sam blushed. Franz flattered her too much, too much that Sam felt like hugging him. “He-he…hehe…you’re a good joker!” Sam was trying to laugh. “I like you, but I want to know you more, Sam.” They talked to each other for an entire hour. Franz asked for her number and some contacts. Sam felt at ease with Franz he was very comfortable to be with. He was never shy in expressing his thoughts. Sam hadn’t noticed that she missed one subject. It wasn’t a big deal though, the class would probably just check the papers. Sam decided to end the conversation, even if she didn’t want to. She remembered that Will might be waiting for her. She bid Franz goodbye and went down the building. Franz decided to stay a bit longer. As Samantha went to get her things and to get out of the building, she saw Will. He was there at the bench, sitting and probably waiting for her. He was asleep. He looked handsome; Sam felt her heart beat faster. She approached Will. She was intently watching him sleep, then suddenly Will woke up and made Samantha surprised that she got off-balanced. Will was quick enough to grab her waist so Sam was safe. She didn’t fell down. Their faces are so close to each other. Both couldn’t take their eyes off each other… It was a very magical moment. Sam had forgotten everything around her. It’s as if they’re alone in the world. Will was amazed by Sam’s face and how she didn’t retaliate. Will wanted to kiss her… Sam closed her eyes. Will was gently advancing…