1 Prologue

It had been four years since I last visited this place. The memories of my past seemed to hunt me even greater than it used to. When I wake up, everything around me is different. It feels like I am lost in the middle of nowhere. I am Sophia Cruz, 16 years stunner. The cold wind coming from the air- condition is getting on my nerves. In my left is a bedside table where my night lamp is placed.

"Buzz! You have a text message" When I heard of the notification, my hand involuntarily reached for my phone. It is still 3:15 AM who would text me at this hour? When I looked at my phone only a number is attached. "Not Registered?" I slide up the screen to see who messaged me. <0912×××××06> This number seems really familiar. In my mind I seem to know who it really is but how did he get my number?

<"Hi? I am really sorry. I don't know if you still hate me but I really wish you would stay. I can't seem to find the courage to tell you this personally but Sophia I LIKE YOU. Ever since I first met you! That is why I kept on teasing you. I just want you to notice me...> Right now, I felt like the chill is going deeper down my spine. Come to think of it I have liked Shawn since the very first day I met him but right now I no longer know what to feel. Should I be angered or be happy? The next thing I know, tears are already wheeling down my cheeks. <...Mae told me you are leaving to study far from here. I was mad earlier, real mad. The first time I stood up for you not to leave my side, you refused. Now, you left? Where are you? When will you come back? I Miss You! D*mn It!>. I meet Shawn during 7th Grade and he had been indifferent to me since that day. "Good evening Class" Mrs. Santos, our class adviser greeted the class.

" Today I am going to rearrange you once again. I am not satisfied with this arrangement..." The teacher looked straight at me.

"Cruz, stand up and switch set with Dela Cerna." After hearing those words, I stood up and picked up my sling bag but a guy entered the room and held my hand tightly as if holding someone he don't wanna let go of. He is tall, fair- skinned, with chinky eyes. In my mind he is my Romeo! But he is Shawn.

"Mrs. Santos! Please don't make her transfer any other seat!" Everyone is in daze after hearing Shawn. I can't help but feel shocked as well.

"Shawn, It's okay." I gave him a sweet smile. He let out a sigh but I can see sadness in his eyes.

"No. Please just stay here!" Before I could reply, the teacher who just recovered from her daze spoke.

"Okay Shawn. Both of you can sit beside each other." After saying such, Shawn smiled and let go of my hand. Everyone was in awe but began to tease us soundly after that.