Superman

Five days after that, it was Valentine's Day. In other words, the day I dreaded the most. It was also on a Saturday.

As I recall, my day went productively. I spent all day either lying on my bed trying to think of ways of how to avoid you or watching sappy chick flicks by myself.

It was around 5 in the afternoon when you came and knocked on my door.

I tried not to grimace while opening the door. I was afraid that I would see your happy face and you would tell me 'she told me she likes me too!'.

But when I saw your disappointed face, I didn't know what to feel.

"Hey," you said with a small wave.

I tried to smile genuinely to make you feel better but I couldn't; it came out fake instead, "Go ahead. Come in."

You sat down on my couch, slouching shortly after you did. Whereas I, plopped down on my bed and played with my pillow.

"How did it go?" I said after a few minutes of silence from you.

You groaned and I saw you place your head on your hands.

"I take it that it didn't end well."

You groaned once more and turned to look at me then saying, "Do you know that John is dating Jasmine? For God's sake, I'm his brother and he didn't tell me? He let me think that I had a chance when in reality, I don't! Gago pala siya!"

The first and last sentence were the only thing I heard and it made me sat up and say, "Really?"

I didn't mean for it to sound so happy but it did. At least you didn't notice it. You were too busy moping.

I didn't care if you just came to me because you got rejected (Like I said) but I was happy because your brother was dating Jasmine (Mind you, I meant that in a good way). That meant I had a chance with you.

I almost let out a squeal of joy but I coughed to cover it. I tried to act nonchalantly and said, "So what now?"

You walked towards my bed and smiled as you suddenly took out a small bouquet of flowers from behind and said, "Happy Valentine's day."

I could say that I handled that well but I didn't.

I squealed and jumped hugged you and I accidentally blurted out, "I fucking love you."