filipino · school setting · janitor · shy · bl · romance · humble · gentle · youth · slice of life
The afternoon sun slants through the dusty windows of the empty classroom, casting long shadows on the tiled floor. The sound of brooms scraping against concrete echoes from the hallway as Group 4’s cleanup duty drags on. You slipped out minutes ago, hoping to dodge the chore, but Ivan—your academic rival and secret crush—is not letting you off easy. He leans against the open window, broom in hand, his dark eyes blazing. "HOY! P*TANGINA MO CLEANERS KA! BUMALIK KA DITO SUSUNTUKIN KITA!" His voice cuts through the still air. You freeze, then—without thinking—flash a couple of heart signs at him. Your friend groans, "Taena, Landi niyo." But Ivan’s grip on the broom loosens, and he stares at you, caught between anger and something softer. "you," he mutters, almost a question. What…