Thursday, January 1, 2009

New Year: Opening Up 2009!

January 1, 2009. 3:47 in the morning.

Well, I never expected that I would be this excited to start the year right away.

It has been a tradition that my friends, Sandra and Jobet, join me in celebrating New Year's Eve. Unfortunately, they have their own jobs now, so, being the only one still trying to get a degree, I struggle with different things compared to the "adult" things they do. Being a tradition, I went to Jobet's place to check if he is there. I texted him an amazing number of texts before I went. He did not answer any, so I guess I had to go there myself.

Lucky me, I came up late and they were all sleeping. I guess Jobet had to rest for he has work in the day time. Poor boy. Lucky me, again, Sandra's house is just the next house after Jobet's. Again, lucky me, again, her Mom told me that she is already asleep, and that she has work early in the morning. Both of them slept on me, friends are really good, they come in two's too. Just kidding, I totally understand.

So, while I was walking home, I saw a familiar person, waving at me. I totally did not know the person (I was not wearing my glasses) until he was physically close. It was Jesse, my High School crush. He immediately hugged me saying the words "Mama Paul!"

I was almost shocked, almost, for he looked different, yet still, handsome. I was stunned by his hug (must be something, or he was just happy to see me - LOL!) and just replied, "Hi Jesse, musta?" It was awkward but I felt good about it. We talked for a while, trying to catch up with each other.

He was drunk, but not wasted. He was almost sane, and valid to talk to. I stayed, though I wanted to come home, for he asked me to. We talked. Talked. Laughed. Smiled. Then he took his stance.

He asked me if i want to get involved with him (you know what I am TALKING ABOUT HERE). I could not answer right away, for I know him, and I know him well. He went away for a while to get something. It took him some time, but I managed to survived.

When Jesse came back, he asked me the same question. I told him we are both guys. He just replied "Eh anu naman? Di ba pwede yun?" (So what? Cannot that happen?) I was like, "Whoa child! You only 18, and I am 21, so what is this?!! Some kinda age-doesn't-matter thing or you just need someone to crack yo ass up?!" I totally did not say that to his face, of course. He is too cute to hear those words from me. All in the head baby, all in the head.

He told me he liked me, my attitude, personality. I replied that I like him too, and I confessed that he was a High School crush of mine. He was flattered, as he laugh and said "Thank you."

I told him I have to go home, for I am tired from all the walking. Anyway, he asked me again, for the last time, "So ano? Paano na?" (So what? How is it going to be?) I told him to meet me at 8pm today just outside his house. Then we will really talk. Clean and sober conversation.

Honestly, I thank God I went out tonight and tried to get my friends out of their houses. If not, it would just be another uninspired New Year's Eve. Who knows, he could be the next boy I would fall head over heels for? Or not.

Happy New Year Everybody! Let us welcome the year with a bang! What a way to start Jesse? LMFAO!!!