“With who?” tanong ni Payne kay Dylanne. Nakakunot ang noo nito.
“With him. With Coulter,” ang sagot niya na seryoso ang mukha.
Napanganga si Payne sa narinig. “Are you really serious? That fast? I mean, maybe it’s just an infatuation, Dylanne. We’re still young, you know? But sure, I admit I’m attracted to him, too. He’s hot, I know! But maybe… maybe what you feel is… it’s just… the same as I feel about him?” Humina ang boses ni Payne sa mga huling salita.
Napatitig nang husto si Dylanne sa kanyang kaibigan at umiling. “You don’t understand, Payne. I knew him since I was thirteen! I had a crush on him, and now, I think it’s more than that. Please, don’t tell this to anyone. It’s embarrassing!”
Lumuhod si Payne sa harap niya at hinawakan siya sa magkabilang balikat. Medyo napaimpit pa
