Enough with the flowers and letters.
Huh?
I'm so stupid.
Hunter, it's not your fault.
Please, Lem!
I really need you right now!
Don't forget, you're mine.
Look at the audience, and?
Don't forget to pose.
Stay with me and let's paint the night!
It's you.
I can't remember anything.
Did something happen last night?
It's you.
Wes?!
Max?!
It's you?!
You?!
Fuck. Fuck.
Fuck!
I don't know where she is right now, Auntie.
I looked all over the school three times. I couldn't find her.
We agreed to meet earlier, but...
- I have no idea where she could be. - My goodness.
- Ma! Gibo! - Oh, Karla!
What's this?
Where were you? We were so worried!
You're not answering your phone.
Gibo here searched the school three times!
Is everything okay?
Yes, Ma. Everything's okay.
I was just at the library.
I fell asleep.
Oh, thank goodness.
I was about to call your Papa.
You got me worried.
Wow, alright. Get in.
And my gosh, change your clothes.
Okay, Ma. I'll be right there.
Thanks, Gibo.
Okay, Auntie.
Are you alright? How are you feeling?
Did you get dizzy?
Are you on your period?
Fuck, Gibo!
What are you doing here?
Why'd you go to my Mama? What if she tells Papa?
You know how he gets!
Why are you angry at me?
I couldn't reach you, and it's late.
Of course I would panic.
Because what?
Because you got stood up?
We're not even back yet and you're already smothering me!
Just go home!
Now wait a minute.
I'm the one who got stood up.
Karla, you can't just do whatever you want and expect me to let it go.
That I'd do nothing!
You treat me like a...
Why did I ever think you'd change?
What was that?
Karla, you're driving me nuts. What the fuck?
Sorry, I was wrong.
No excuses.
Sorry, Gibo.
Can't sleep. You up?
Yup. Wanna talk till we feel sleepy?
Or try to stay up? I got something else that's still up.
Hunter, what's up?
Issa!
Issa, sweetie!
Sweetie, wait up!
What the hell?
The hell, mom? I thought you were done with that.
I am. That's old news. He was my customer but not anymore.
Sweetie, this is different.
Seriously, mom? So what, he's your boyfriend?
You're serious?
Sweetie, have my back on this.
Ever since God took your daddy away, I haven't loved anyone else.
Yes, you, but this...
Well aren't you a charmer.
He's a nice man. And that guy loves me very much.
It's just him?
Yes.
Fine, fine. But mom, lock the door next time.
Ah, no, not that.
Do it when I'm not home.
Okay, okay. Okay, sweetie.
But what brings you here?
Nothing, I just wanted to ask if you still have connection to the police.
That guy upstairs.
What's the matter, sweetie?
Did you get involved in something?
Huh?
Mom, don't be dramatic.
It’s not for me.
It's for my friend.
Call a friend, is it?
Good morning, Ma.
- Good morning, Pa. - Good morning!
Pa, Karmina called last night.
She's asking when we're coming to visit.
It's her break na next week.
You and me. Karla here.
I heard you got home late.
Sorry, Pa.
No, it's okay. I don't care about what you do.
Just remember to be discreet about it.
Remember, I'm in the board of that school.
Yes, dad.
You know what I don't get?
Out of all my children...
Pa, not this again.
No! I want to talk about it.
Out of all your sibling, it's just you...
It's only you who's stupid enough on staying here.
After all the strings I had to pull to get you a good education.
You are so stubborn.
Remember this, if you mess up, you're on your own. Don't come running to us.
Christ. You just ruined my day.
Pa!
Love, give me a little peek. Just a teeny bit, please.
That's it. Lower.
There, you see?
They've reduced your bandage.
Just a little more and I'll be able to hold it again.
What did the nurse tell you, by the way?
You can be released tomorrow, right?
Want me to pick you up?
Hey! Love! You okay?
Ah, yes.
You know what, I can drop by at lunch.
We can eat together.
I'm feeling hungry.
And I miss you very much, love.
Promise, I'll be gentle.
Okay, love.
Hunter!
Have you thought about what I said?
I don't want to think about it.
Then I'll think about it for you.
I did some research. There's tons of people who can help us.
Any kind of help.
Even legal assistance.
What do you want me to do? File a police blotter?
Sue him?
Why not? If you want to.
No way.
Hunter!
It's wrong to let this go.
What if there are others?
Tell Madz at least.
She's going to protect you.
Sorry, but you can stop worrying about me.
What now?
You're just gonna pretend everything's okay?
I thought you’ve changed.
I thought you said you'll be on the side of truth, no matter what other people say.
I'm never gonna change.
I can't do it.
So stop forcing it.
Then she hugged me in the end.
Crazy, right?
She's either upset with me or being extra sweet.
And I keep falling for it.
I can't help myself.
Is that wrong?
Am I being too much of a pushover?
Shut up.
Huh?
Just shut up!
The fuck did that come from?
You know, out of everyone with so much bigger problems than your wack-job ex...
There are worse problems than your ex's mood swings,
worse than your stupid feelings.
You really think so, Issa?
That's rich coming from you.
You who has breaks all attachment to life because you're scared.
I'm not scared.
Just cautious.
At least I wouldn't fall for a message, a hug, or a kiss.
What's cautious about having so many issues?
That when someone tries to get close to you,
people who don't even want to hurt you,
people who's just looking out for you,
get hurt because of your paranoia, Issa.
I thought we were cool.
That there's nothing too intense or too shallow to share between us.
Guess I was wrong.
How dare she dismiss my feelings? I thought you were different!
Usually, when faced with a threat,
the response is either fight or flight, freeze or fawn.
But what I'm saying is,
you're still young.
At an exciting time in your life.
What can you be stressed about, right?
Okay, guys. I have some special announcements.
Number one. This is very good news, okay?
The board has approved the monthly ten thousand pesos incentive for each of you.
The muscles tense, the body produces perspiration, stress hormones are released.
The body prepares for flight or fight,
but recent studies show that when faced with a threat, an attacker, one can freeze.
Hunter.
Are you okay?
I think he had a big shock
when I announced the results. Right?
You thought you weren't part of the team, huh?
Okay, boys. Congratulate your new teammate.
Power forward, Hunter Anchetta!
Why don't you look happy? Hey!
He's not in the mood.
I'll take your ten thousand if you don't want it.
Split it with me.
High five!
Hi, love!
Hi.
Oh, kiss diverted?
Sorry, I haven't brushed my teeth.
I don't care what meal you last ate,
give me that.
Ugh, I missed you so much!
Wait, wait.
Love, can we talk?
Oh, right. Eat out before make-out.
What do you want? Let's order.
Love, we need to talk.
Speaking of talk,
you just left me on seen last night.
Is the nurse giving you sleeping pills?
Ah, no, but…
Love, we need to talk.
There's another stress response one employs...
Fawn.
This is the tendency to please someone to avoid conflict.
Save that all that talk business for later. Okay?
Wait, what are you doing?
What are you doing?
Mav, we really need to talk.
What are...
Mav...
I really need to say something.
Oh, Mavs…
Nevermind all that talk. Tell it to my pussy.
Oh, yes…
Yes!
Let's!
Yes!
Let's!
- Yes! - Let's!
- Yes!
- Let's!
Let's break up!
Bestie?
Are you okay?
Here, here.
Mavic.
Sit down. Take a seat.
Sit. Sit.
Bestie?
What's wrong?
Bestie…
You know this, right? I'm the one who breaks up with them.
I can't believe he broke up with me in the middle of pumping!
I'm so confused. I don't know what's happening.
And can you imagine?
Half of your body's in pleasure, and the upper half's breaking in pieces.
Bestie, it hurts in here.
It hurts so bad.
Bestie?
Bestie, hang on.
Bestie. Bestie.
Stop crying.
Stop crying. What did he say?
So original, actually. The OG.
He said, it's not you, it's me.
Son of a bitch, right?
He told me he doesn't want to make things hard for me.
That I should think everything is okay.
But the truth is, it's not.
Bestie, the struggle is real.
Because he's confused?
He said he doesn't know what to do.
The universe sure has great timing, huh?
Right when I'm about to deliver my campaign speech.
Look at me!
What's so confusing? What's his deal?
That's what I don't get.
We're a perfect match, aren't we?
He's my 'the one',
and I'm the path. The path to his happiness.
That's what I believe.
But what happened, girl? What is going on?
Bestie?
Did he mention anything?
Did you notice anything when you went to see him?
Oh my gosh! Don't tell me... There's someone else?
Bestie, don't. Don't spill it.
I can't take it right now.
Whatever it is, shut up about it for now, got it?
Dude, I don't get why he let go all his drop passes.
Dude, he's got holes in his hands.
You're acting like a sell-out.
He doesn't want to hold a ball.
He's scared, dude.
Goddamn... hey.
Surprise!
Congrats, Hunter!
My Mr. Best Forward's so impressive.
And we all saw how amazing he is,
so of course, this is well-deserved!
Yes!
So amazing!
- You deserve it! - No!
- I don't want this! - What the fuck?
I'm doing everything to make it up to you, Hunter.
But I don't even get a simple Thank you, Gia!
How about show me some appreciation, Hunter?
Unless…
Tell me the truth.
Is there someone else?
There's no one else!
Gia.
Stay out of this.
Tell me the truth, Hunter.
Who is it?
Who are you dating?
Who are you canoodling with?
Is she good in bed?
What's her name?
Give me a reason.
Is it that slut, Issa?
Do you want her more than me?
Yes, fine!
And when threatened, when a person is cornered,
there's no other choice but to fight. She fights and fights hard.
Dude, what are you saying? What's happening to you?
Why did you confess? What's going on?
Ma, I think we're gonna be out late.
We're still working on a project.
It's an important project so I need to stay behind in school.
Don't worry, I'm with my groupmates.
Karla.
- Ah, okay! - And I'll just ask Gibo to walk me home.
Hi, Gibo!
Gibo, take care of my baby, okay?
Ah, yes, Auntie, I'll bring her home.
Okay. Take care. Bye!
Okay, Ma. See you.
Take care! Bye!
See you, Auntie.
For real?
Where are we going?
Can we do this later?
Karla, what's the problem now?
You keep changing your mind.
I don't know what's going on with you.
We were fine, now you're mad again.
Gibo, look.
Sir?
Do you need anything?
I just need something from Karla, sir.
Well, not now.
This is our time, okay?
All right, sir.
Bestie, how about you ditch the campaign?
Just take time off.
Nevermind the party, nevermind Max.
No.
No, Bes.
My boyfriend just fucked me over the wrong way,
and now I'm on an unlucky streak.
I don't even have anything to show for it.
At least with this campaign,
all my hardwork will pay off.
I won't let this end without putting up a fight.
That's why Bestie,
I need your help.
Lend me your confidence.
That's it?
- There's another thing. - What?
Bring out your concealer.
Over here. My eyebags might show.
Okay, yes. We're getting there. Chill out.
Fuck 'em.
They should watch out for me.
I'm gonna slap them with my money.
With this pretty face?
Issa.
Issa!
Issa.
Silence, please.
Fuck off, nerd.
Issa!
Gia. Slow down.
What's happening?
Nothing, sir.
I'm just looking for Issa because I need her for something urgent.
Okay, but you seem upset.
She's not on duty today.
But you can check the bleachers.
I think she goes there going here.
Okay. Thank you, Sir Lem.
Welcome.
Thank you, Mr. Posadas.
And now, let's hear it for Vanguard Party's candidate for Batch Rep,
Ms. Maria Victoria Lagdameo.
And you're done.
Okay.
Mavic!
Ah, Luke.
I don't think I can do this.
Yes, you can, Mavic.
Doesn't feel like it. I don't think I can.
I can't project, Luke. I don't feel confident right now.
Hey, hey. Listen to me.
You don't need to do that.
It's effortless with you.
Remember what I told you.
Look at the audience, and breathe.
Okay?
Pause.
You don't need to project because just as you are,
you're already a winner.
If you were able to convince me,
everyone else will be a piece of cake.
You'll kill it.
Right?
Luke, thank you.
Of course.
- Bestie? - Yeah?
Let's go.
Fighting!
I'm here.
Good day to all of you.
I'm here today, standing before you
searching for the truth.
Like you, I hate being lied to.
Because the person standing in front of you right now,
was cheated once already.
It hurts, doesn't it?
And I know we don't want that.
We don't like being fooled.
How do we distinguish the people who are being real to us?
Is it someone who's seen us naked?
Someone who embraces you along with all your issues?
All of your anger, all of your sadness…
Someone who can go along with your whims…
Someone who'll willingly adjust for your happiness…
Someone who'll take the first step with you, to rise and succeed together.
Who should you choose, the person who's there for you through thick and thin,
or the person who only shows up when they need something?
You see,
I want you to know that I don't need a title or power
because I'm already capable all on my own.
So, Harmon High, I want to serve you.
I want to do what makes you happy.
So please, make me happy, too. Because I'm hurting so bad!
Give me a chance to take charge.
Because when I win, it's your win, too.
Harmon High, this is Maria Victoria Lagdameo.
Thank you for coming and I'm sorry.
Are you stalking me?
Stalking is different from assisting.
Hunter,
you can't face this on your own.
He needs to pay for what he did.
I'll help you. I promise.
What are you scared of? Your grades?
I'll tutor you!
Why don't you want to?
I don't want to because I'm ashamed!
Are you still going on about that?
You're still concerned about what others will think.
It's not just that, Issa.
What's shameful about all this,
is not the fact that I didn't protest…
What's shameful is he made me come with what he did!
Fuck!
I'm so ashamed.
I'm disgusted with myself.
That's the body's normal response, Hunter.
Fuck if that's normal.
You can't ruin yourself over this.
You can't go on like this, Hunter.
No. I'm going to be fine.
I'll suck it up for as long as I can.
You need help. And I mean professional help.
This isn't something you can weather on your own.
I won't be on my own, won't I?
You'll be there.
Where are you hiding?
Wow. Just wow.
You're a revelation.
This is the biggest turnout I've ever seen.
And our numbers are looking good, Mavic.
Not all votes are in yet, but we're looking at a landslide.
Congrats.
Guys, thank you.
And let me say this, your speech was incredible.
I didn't think you could pull it off, but you aced it.
There is one person who knew this would happen.
Max.
The moment he introduced you to me,
he said, she's an asset.
She's a gem.
Not because she's beautiful,
charming, has a way with words,
but because you harbor no judgment.
Whoever you are, where you came from, whatever your insecurities or fears,
she's going to fight for you.
He said you're a real fighter.
Guys, let me borrow this.
Wait, where are you going?
Aren't you going to wait for the results with us?
The fight isn't over till all the numbers are in.
Sweetie, I have another fight.
You're right. This sounds better.
Wes!
Wesley Sumaguing!
It's your bestfriend!
Let's go.
Where?
To Max!
Huh?
Yes, I'm not giving this up.
I'm not gonna let anyone just pull out on me like that.
What's the plan?
You're going to force him?
I'm going to punch him with my love.
So, come on. Drive me there.
Borrowing him for a sec.
Les. Mike.
Did you know
that I've never felt this crazy about anyone before.
When you make me mad,
I just want you more.
When I give chase, and you keep pulling back...
It drives me crazy.
Finally, I get to pin you down.
So don't get away from me, okay? Stay here.
I think you should break it up with Gibo.
Why?
Are you jealous?
I just don't like sharing.
Does this mean we're done cooling off?
What do you think?
Maximus Lopez.
I stand before you,
hoping that even though my pits are sweating with shame,
you'd hear me out.
I'm hoping you would remember how we started.
Hoping you remember the color red.
The red of my lips that constantly seeks yours,
the red of my gums and throat that I bare out in the open
everytime you make me laugh.
The red of my cheeks when I'm giddy in love with you,
that looks better than any foundation because our foundation is that solid.
First off, we both believed we were the right one for each other.
Secondly, in the chaos of the world, I can only breathe easy
when I am in your arms, and you in mine.
Thirdly, I feel free when I'm with you.
Free to dream,
free to love, free to act stupid, or go crazy.
Because we don't find faults or count the wrongs,
we only give to each other generously.
So I was hoping,
that maybe you just forget that we can still try.
That even if you're confused right now,
I'll still accept you for everything that you are,
with all of your mess.
So, sure, things are going south but let me just remind you,
that I love you very much.
And I hope that you still love me, too. Don't you?
Mavic.
Whoops... Let me speak first.
I couldn't answer earlier.
Max, whatever it is that's bugging you,
just let it do that.
But let me stay beside you.
Let's give it another try.
Mavic, I...
I can't.
Max, please…
I love you.
Can't we at least try again?
You give up so easily.
It's not that I don't want to try,
- Max, please. - But...
Give me a chance to fight for you.
I already know.
I'm no longer confused.
Everything is clear to me now, Mavic.
I cannot be with you because…
I like Wes.
You fucker.
Gibo, can we talk?
Mavic. Mavic...
I'm sorry.
Tell me the truth, did something happen between you?
Motherfucker!
Mavic!
Just wait a second.
Mavic.
I didn't know, okay?
I didn't know it was Max that night at first.
But it meant nothing.
Nothing. No feelings.
Mavic, you're the only...
I'm not sure about a lot of things, but I'm sure of this.
Mavic, I love you.
You're the only constant thing in my life, so, please...
Please, don't do this to me.
Shut up.
Wesley, just stop it.
Because I can't take it anymore!
Fuck.
For fuck's sake, Wesley, you get in bed with anything that moves.
You keep changing partners, chasing after a new trip, a new high.
And what's your excuse?
That you're looking for yourself?
Well, fuck, you can't find yourself because there's nothing in there!
You are hollow!
That's…
That's mean.
You're mean!
You had to take Max, too? Really?
Why? Because he's different? Because I chose him?
You're probably going to stay that way, Wesley.
You can't admit to yourself that you're just a normal guy.
That you're average.
That that thing you're trying to fill up is just a hole where your heart should be.
I heard you.
I heard everything.
Don't you dare bring shame upon my name.
Got that? Do you understand?
But Dad, sir, what if...
Don't ever do that disgusting act again.
Do you understand?
But Dad, sir, what if this is really who I am?
You're my son.
You will not bring shame upon my name.
Remember the values, boy.
The discipline. The control.
And whatever nasty thing's wriggling inside that head of yours,
whatever it is that's making you soft,
fight it.
Fight it!
Do you understand?
Yes, sir.
Cheesy?
Karla, should we really do this now?
Won't your mom be looking for you?
Yeah, so let's get this over with.
We have to settle this now, Gibo.
Settle what?
Wait, sorry...
Did I do something wrong?
Did I get too clingy again?
Karla, tell me so I'll know.
So I don't upset you.
Please?
What?
What can't you say?
It's like there's something you're not telling me.
There's plenty, but here it goes…
I can't hide it anymore anyway.
Gibo, I made a mistake.
And I'm not proud of it, but…
I just used you as a rebound.
Please, Gibo!
Gibo, answer your phone!
Cheesy?
Rebound? What do you mean?
I'll explain.
First, you need to understand that...
Gibo!
Is Cheesy with you?
Huh? No!
Shit!
Cheesy's missing!
What?
Gibo!
Wait, one at a time!
This is nuts!
He's not there and the cage is gone!
He's not under the bleachers either.
Did he slip out of his cage?
But wait, Cheesy, Issa, if I don't talk to Karla, our chance might slip away, too.
Gibo, I need you.
I mean, you need to know about...
She's lying to you!
There. That's what she couldn't admit outright.
She's with someone else.
All this time. And it's not you, Gibo.
He's talking to someone else,
texting someone else, having sex with someone else.
There's someone else.
Not you.
Is that true, Karla?
Why did you take me for a ride, huh?
Why'd you have to fool me?
Karla, answer me!
What's your deal, huh?
Were you really just toying with me?
You just wanna ruin my life?
What? Answer me!
Karla!
Shit!
What do we do? Let's take her to the clinic!
The nurse's gone home!
Let's go straight to the hospital!
Wes. Call Wes.
Hurry up!
Karla! Karla!
Wes! Help! Emergency!
Yes! Wait for us at the gate! At the gate!
What did he say?
Let's go to the gate. Hurry!
To the gate. To the gate.
Let's go.
You must be the father.
Are you sure it was taken?
Maybe it got away.
No!
Issa saw me being harassed by coach!
I choose violence.
Let's go to the office.
Office? So kinky!
I turned my back on the person who was always there for me.
For the person who never once chose me.
It's Issa you're feeling for, Gibo.
I'm at fault.
I'm the one with broken parts.