*After that day, Stella couldn’t get Bright’s words out of her mind.

 

Stella’s mind: Does Bright like me or something?

Aye, there’s no way he likes me.

But why do I keep thinking of him?

Aish!! *scratches the back of her head in frustration*

 

*Just then Win approaches her.

 

Win: Is something bothering you, P’Stella?

 

*Stella looks up and sees a smiling Win staring back at her. She shakes her head and motions him to sit down. He sits down.

 

Win: So did you have a good time with your boyfriend the other day?

 

Stella: Boyfriend? What boyfriend? *realizes*

Aye, no we’re not even dating.

 

Stella’s mind: *corrects herself* Well we’re not even dating yet. 

But I wish he did.

 

*Win sighs in relief.

 

Win’s mind: I still have a chance to ask her out.

Come on, Win, you can do it.

Be a man.

 

*Win clears his throat and looks at her.

 

Win: Are you free today after class?

 

Stella: *nods* Yeah I finish my last class at 3.

 

Win: Oh really? Nice! I’ll pick you up then.

We can get something to eat and study together if that’s cool with you.

 

Stella: Sure sounds good! 

I’ll meet you here at 3:15.

 

Win: *nods* Sounds great!

So where are you going?

 

Stella: Library. I have some things to do for my next class.

 

Win: Oh I’ll come with you! *follows Stella*

 

Later at the library…

 

*Stella opens the library computer to print her report for the next class while Win is working on his report at the computer beside her. She heads to the printer to retrieve the document when her hand accidentally grazes upon someone else’s. She turns her head to see who it was when she recognized the face.

 

Stella: Bright, what are you doing here?

 

Bright: Working on an assignment.

What does it look like? *retrieves his document*

*sees Win beside her*

Do you still hang out with him?

 

Stella: So?

Is it wrong for me to hang out with a friend of mine? *retrieves her document and puts it in her folder*

 

Bright: *glares at her* Didn’t I tell you to stay away from him?

 

Stella: And why should I do that?

 

Bright: Because I don’t like him.

You don’t deserve a bastard like him in the first place!

 

Win: What did you just say to me?

 

*Stella turns around and sees an angry Win walking up to them. Win pushes Bright.

 

Win: What is your problem, man?

 

Bright: My problem?

It’s you, you bastard!

She should be with me not with you! *grabs Stella’s hand and pulls her to his embrace*

 

*Stella gets flustered as she witnesses the two boys fight over her in front of her.

 

Stella: Um… you guys…

 

Win: Do you think she will choose an like you?

 

Bright: I’ll treat her better unlike you will!

 

*Stella gets more flustered as she sees the angry students stare at them. She tugs on both their sleeves.

 

Stella: You guys please…

Just please….

 

*Suddenly Bright grabs her hand and looks at her.

 

Bright: Let’s go, I had enough of this guy already.

 

Stella: Wait, Bright, wait-

 

*Bright ignores her and drags her out of the library earning stares from the other students. Win’s hands curl into fists and tears fall down his face as he watches them disappear from a distance.

 

Win’s mind: Why does it feel like I’m running out of time?

If only it was me in your heart.

 

Meanwhile…

 

*Bright drags Stella to an empty staircase.

 

Stella: What is wrong with you?

Why do you have a problem with me being with him in the first place?

 

*Bright doesn’t say a word and hugs her. 

 

Stella: What the-

What are you doing?

Let go!

 

Bright: Can it at least be me? 

Can you at least give me a chance to let me be in your heart?

 

*Stella softens as she hears this from Bright.

 

Stella’s mind: Why do I have to give you a chance?

When you were already in my heart in the first place. 

It’ll always be you. 

 

*Stella wraps her arms around his neck and makes eye contact with him for a while before she leans in and kisses him.

 

Stella’s mind: I thought it would take me an eternity to move on from BamBam but I found you. The true light of my life is you.

*As Bright kisses her, the thoughts of his dark life come to mind and a tear falls down his face. 

 

Bright’s mind: I never knew the true meaning of love until I met you, Stella.

You taught me and changed me.

You’re the one that became the special someone in my heart.

It’ll always be you.