yay.. eto 1 1/2 chaps. lolz continuation of chap 12 plus additional one chap (chap 13) i'm not sure kasi if i can update tomorrow.. ehehe.. i'm still typing chap 14 pa kasi then maybe i'll be able to update on monday na because of my upcoming leadership training & seminar for 3 days..woot. so eto.. enjoy na muna [hr] [b]Chapter 12 2/2[/b] * * * “Hi kuya!” “Oh, hi Sammie…have you had dinner already?” “Uhm…not yet. I’m waiting for you.” “Is that so…good thing I went home early, else you’ll be starving yourself! Haha.” Sam helped Aling Selia in preparing dinner. Then Sam called her kuya Drei to eat. “Kuya…how’s practice?” “Hmm…still the same.” “Kuya…” Sam called her kuya and showed off her puppy eyes. “There seems to be someone asking me for permission…” “Well…you see kuya…uhm, can I go to the movies tomorrow after school?” “No.” “But kuyaaaa….” “Who will you be with? Is it a guy?” Drei is thinking it’s Will. “Yes. But, we’re only friends.” “I’m not asking anything. I just asked if it’s a guy then you go acting up defensive…” “He-he…can I kuya?” “Who is it? Don’t tell me it’s Will? If he is then no.” “Why?” “Is it Will?” “No, it’s Franz. I met him at school.” “I dunno who he is.” “You’ll know him one day. If you want I can invite him to dinner.” “As long as you don’t have any exams or projects, it’s fine with me. But be sure to be back before 8 pm okay?” “Thanks kuya!” Drei was relieved to know that Sam wasn’t going out with Will. He thought that it would be a good opportunity to make Sam be away from Will’s whatever intentions. [hr] [b]Chapter 13[/b] “Will, from now on, you’ll be under extensive training. As what I have noticed these past few games, you haven’t improved. You’re still the Villanueva from the Cubs. You’re a part of the Lions now, and you’re still playing as if you’re competing against high schoolers. Yes, you really are good but I guess there’s still room for improvement. If you are determined to bag the captain position next year, show your passion and dedication. There are still other players to choose from so don’t be so sure about yourself being the captain.” “Yes captain.” Will was surprised by the sudden attitude of Drei. He knows for a fact that Drei had complimented most of his performances, but to say that he’s still acting as Cub, there definitely is something wrong. “Also, I noticed that since you became close to my sister, you hadn’t focused much on the team. With regards to that matter, I already asked someone from our house to come pick her up everyday. You don’t have to bother about it. It’s better that you focus first on basketball than any other matters, so stop spending so much time with her.” “But, isn’t it a bit overboard? I mean, I’m her classmate. We can still talk and be with each other.” Will was about to laugh, and he thinks this is all a big joke. “We both know what I am capable of. I personally know half of your class, due to the fact that they also tried out. You wouldn’t think that there isn’t someone who’s gonna tell me what’s happening inside the room, right? I’m warning you Will. Stay away from my sister. I’m saying this as her brother. Not as your captain.” Drei went on to the locker room. Will was left there in deep thought. There is definitely something wrong. [i]Had he already known about Sam and I? But Sam wouldn’t be telling his brother about me liking her right?[/i] * * * Drei told Samantha that same evening that she’ll be picked up by Mang Romeo, Aling Selia’s brother, after school everyday. Sam was shocked by Drei’s sudden decision. Drei can’t tell Sam what he had heard from the locker room, so he just decided to say about Will’s training. “Ah, is that so…” “Yes, but I also don’t want you to come near him even outside the school.” “But kuya…what does it have to do with me?” “You’re distracting him.” Sam was shocked with what her kuya had said. “I want you to focus on your studies. And if ever you decided to get into a relationship, exclude Will from the list. You’ll just be a distraction.” Mang Romeo had picked up Sam for the following days. She missed the times when she went home with Will. Will hadn’t spent much time around Sam anymore, and everytime Sam would talk to Will, it’s either he’ll reason out that he is busy or he has some important matters to do. During breaks, she would oftentimes spend her time with Franz since Lou always has errands for the department. Sam had noticed that Will is intentionally avoiding her, so she tried to corner him. “Will…” Sam saw Will near the fountain one morning. “Oh, hi Sam. See you later okay? I need to ---“ “No. You’re going with me.” Sam dragged him to the old parking lot at the back of the university museum. “Sam! What are you up to? I said ---“ “Shut up first! I just need to know something.” Will was intently listening, though he’s looking at the tree nearby “Are you trying to…no, I mean…Will, why are you avoiding me?” “It’s not that I’m avoiding you Sam…it’s just ---” “Is it because of my brother?” “No Sam. Drei has nothing to do with this. I’m telling you, there’s nothing ---” “Do you love me?” Sam held Will’s head and looked into his eyes. “Sa-Sam! What…ugh…are you…” Will can’t find the words to say. “You told me a couple of times before that you like me. But why are you avoiding me? Are you just playing with my feelings? Do you intend to keep me hoping? I’m starting to like you Will… but why? Will…why do ---“ “Sorry Sam…” Will said in a calm voice, “I didn’t mean to…I’m sorry. I was just carried away by the closeness we have.” Will looked away. “I don’t love you Sam. I’m sorry” Will turned and left Samantha.