Jay pov
woke up to the soft sunlight spilling through the curtains. Keifer was already awake, sitting on the edge of the bed, looking at me with that mischievous yet calm smile.)
Keifer: "Hey… sleepyhead. Come on, get ready. Big day."
Me (half-awake, stretching): "Big day? Keifer… it's just the last day of school."
I think: But my heart feels like it's skipping beats… this is actually the last time I'll walk these halls with Section E.
(I dragged myself out of bed, and as I changed into my uniform, I realized… this was the final time I'd wear it. Suddenly, a lump formed in my throat. I turned away and quietly let a tear slip down.)
Keifer (noticing immediately, walking over to hug me): "Wifey… what's wrong? Hey… talk to me."
Me (sniffling, leaning into his chest): "This… this is the last time I'll wear this uniform. And… we're going to miss Section E so much… everything feels… so final."
Keifer (holding me tightly, whispering): "I know… I feel it too. But hey, we've got each other. And it's not really the end… it's just the beginning of the next chapter."
I think: He's right… but why does my heart still hurt a little?
(After a few moments of silent hugging, we got into Keifer's car. The morning air was crisp, the city waking up, and I could see the mix of excitement and nostalgia in his gaze.)
Keifer (starting the engine, teasing slightly): "Ready to see how much trouble you've made in the marks department?"
Me (rolling my eyes, sniffling a little): "Keifer… I'm scared. What if… what if I messed up?"
I think: My whole life feels like it's leading up to this moment.
(We reached the school, and the building looked the same, yet everything felt different. The results were posted on the main board. Section E was already gathering, chattering nervously.)
C in: "Okay… here we go… the moment of truth."
Me (gripping Keifer's hand): "I… I can't… my heart…"
(Keifer squeezed my hand, giving me a reassuring look. I took a deep breath and stepped closer to the board.)
Me (murmuring, almost to myself): "Please… let this be okay… let me at least get a good score…"
(I scanned the list. My eyes widened. I couldn't believe it. My hands trembled.)
Me (gasping): "96.98%! I… I actually got 96.98%?"
Keifer (smiling proudly, leaning close): "See… I told you. You didn't mess up. And hey… I got 100%, so we're both doing fine."
(I turned to see C in with 100% as well, and everyone else was celebrating, hugging, and teasing each other. Section E's laughter and chatter mixed with the bittersweet feeling of the last day.)
Rory: "Wow… Jay… 96.98%! That's amazing!"
Félix: "Keifer… perfect score as usual. Some things never change."
Me (teasingly, wiping a tear): "Hey, don't act all smug. I'm still recovering from the emotional trauma of this being our last day!"
Keifer (laughing, wrapping an arm around me): "Wifey… you're amazing. Honestly, I couldn't be prouder."
Denzel (smiling): "Everyone… you've all done so well. But remember, grades aren't everything. Cherish this last day together."
Me (leaning against Keifer, whispering): "I'm going to miss all of them… every single one."
I think: Section E… my chaos, my laughter, my family… I can't believe it's really over.
(The group slowly gathered, exchanging hugs, jokes, and teasing about marks. Percy nudged me teasingly.)
Percy: "So… are you crying over grades or Section E, Jay?"
Me (rolling my eyes, whispering): "Both… and it's nobody's business except mine."
I think: And yes… this is the perfect emotional chaos. Section E will never know how much I'll miss this.
(Keifer smiled, kissing the top of my head as we watched everyone. The morning air was filled with laughter, happy tears, and the bittersweet feeling of an ending and a new beginning.)
(After leaving the school grounds, I climbed into Keifer's car, feeling a mix of exhaustion and nostalgia. Keifer drove smoothly, looking calm as ever, while Aries was in the back seat, fidgeting with his phone.)
Keifer: "Ready to give Kuya Angelo the news about your grades?"
Me (rolling my eyes, clutching my bag): "Ready? I'm terrified. What if he starts scolding us or giving us extra work?"
I think: Keifer looks calm… of course he does. He's the boss of everything, literally everything.
Aries (from the back seat, teasing): "Oh, please. Jay, it's just a check-in. Kuya Angelo won't bite… probably."
Me (smirking): "Right… because the last time he checked in, I survived without getting roasted? Sure."
I think: Someone remind me to bring a fire extinguisher for my ego.
Keifer (glancing at me, amused): "Don't worry. We're all going to look impressive. Especially me, of course."
I think: Of course… maximum arrogance level, boss mode ON.
(We arrived at Kuya Angelo's house. The familiar gates loomed, and I could feel the mix of excitement and nerves. Keifer parked, opened the door for me, and we stepped inside. Aries groaned dramatically behind us.)
Aries: "Ugh… why do I feel like this is going to turn into a lecture-slash-interrogation?"
Me (smirking at him): "Because it will. And you'll get roasted first, stepbro."
Keifer (walking confidently ahead of us): "Don't worry. I'll handle the introductions… like a boss."
(We stepped into the living room. Tita Gemma was arranging snacks, smiling. Kuya Angelo walked in from his study, his gaze firm but welcoming.)
Kuya Angelo: "Jay, Keifer, Aries… I hear you have news to share."
Me (straightening, trying to sound confident): "Yes, Kuya Angelo. Our grades… we did really well."
I think: Why do I feel like he already knows everything?
Keifer (nodding, confident): "I scored 100%. Jay got 96.98%. Aries got 99.5%. All excellent."
Kuya Angelo (raising an eyebrow, smiling faintly): "Impressive. Well done. But don't let that make you lazy. You know that, right?"
Me (grinning, leaning toward Keifer): "Of course. We'll try not to cause too much chaos… mostly."
I think: Mostly is the perfect word. Maximum fun, minimum punishment.
Aries (muttering, playful): "Maximum fun… yeah, right. Jay's idea of fun is dangerous."
Me (smirking, whispering to Keifer): Don't look at me like that… I'm chaos incarnate.
Keifer (quietly to me, smirking): "Relax. I've got your back… as always."
I think: Boss mode ON… but also sweet. Dangerous combination.
Kuya Angelo: "Keifer, you're helping the Fernandoz Corp from Watson Enterprises, right? And Jay, Aries… you two will join them soon?"
Keifer (confidently): "Yes. I'll be overseeing everything from Watson Enterprises. Jay and Aries will integrate smoothly into Fernandoz Corp."
Me (nodding, teasing slightly): "Yes, Kuya Angelo. We promise… mostly no chaos."
I think: Just enough to make things interesting… can't ruin a good streak.
Aries: "Mostly, indeed. That's the key word."
Kuya Angelo (smiling): "Good. I expect all of you to keep up your work ethic. But… I also know you three. Some chaos is inevitable."
Me (thinking, smiling): Yes… Keifer, Aries… we're basically unstoppable.
(We all sat down, Tita Gemma served snacks, and the mood turned lighter. I leaned slightly on Keifer, and he brushed my hand with his thumb. Aries groaned but smiled teasingly.)
Me (thinking): Perfect. Boss mode Keifer and Section E chaos… I can handle anything today.