Scene: On some hillside, Katy and David are seated on the ground, picking on some grass. Music is playing in the background (Weezer's Jamie).

Katy: You're thinking about your ex-girlfriend again, aren't you?

David: I can't help it, you know. Some things just suddenly remind me of her. It sucks to some degree, but sometimes I just smile and think about the good times.

Katy: When are you ever going to recover, Davey?

David: I don't know. Sometimes I don't want to.

Katy: It's been two friggin' years, helloooo?

David: Well, I can be poetic about it, but you might hate me even more.

Katy: Try me.

David: Well, you know how some people who have stayed in the province suddenly miss their hometown after it rains? They smell the air rising from the ground after the downpour, a fleeting wisp of air that's both crisp and stale, and it reminds them of a better place, but it doesn't always feel good because there's a certain longing, an ache inside.

Kate: Meaning?

David: Meaning, I miss how her lips taste. I miss how her skin smells. I miss how we look into each other's eyes. I miss the love that we feel for each other. I miss how tight we hug each other. I miss her laughter. I miss her smile. I miss it when I see her come inside a room and she occupies this really big space. I miss her. I miss her.

Katy: You're pathetic, but I want to understand.

David: That's why you're here, Katy. That's what friends are for. Even if you don't understand, at least you listen somehow.

Katy: Listen? That's an understatement! I've been hearing out your grief for two years now, and what has it given me? A really big headache!

David: I know you mean well.

Katy: Hah!

Pause

Katy: You should get a new girlfriend you know.

David: I'm working on it. You know that.

Katy: Well, hurry up.

David: I am, we'll see. Whatever. Will you be happy for me?

Katy: Of course, you worthless...come here.

Katy gives David a hug.

Katy: Does that feel better?

Looks into David's eyes and breaks up the hug

David: Yeah, thanks. So when will you get a boyfriend?

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November 10, 1999

Chat Transcript

IRC #PinoyLahat

Dman:I can't believe she broke up with me on Halloween.

Kiliti: Huh. Sounds like a real horror story.

Dman: You said it. I can't believe that she actually chose that guy over me. He looks like...

Kiliti: Yes?

Dman: Well, actually he looks good. I saw them once.

Kiliti: Awww. Poor guy. Oops. No pity-show agreement, sorry.

Dman: It's alright. Typical tall guy with nice pecs and abs. Probably has muscles for brains too.

Kiliti: Mmm. Sounds delectable, hehehe.

Dman: I hate him. I hate her.

Kiliti: Well, I hope you don't hate me.

Dman: Of course not. So when do we meet?

Kiliti: This weekend, right?

Dman: Right. Friday the 12^th. Fridays in Glorietta.

Kiliti: And you're going to treat me to dinner. Yay! {{{hugs}}}

Dman: Hahaha. Yeah. I have lots of spare dough anyway. I don't have a girlfriend. Not that I need reminding.

Kiliti: Stop that and let's just look forward to Friday. Put on a smile for me when we meet, ok?

Dman: Sure.

Kiliti: I'll be wearing a red blouse and black skirt.

Dman: I'll be wearing all black.

Kiliti: Still mourning, I see. Well, your call.

Dman: I love black.

Kiliti: Whatever. See you then. I'm already sleepy. It's 2 AM.

Dman: Yeah. You still have school and I have work tomorrow. Wonder if I should go? Maybe I need a leave from all this. A long, overdue vacation.

Kiliti: Maybe. It can be good for you.

Dman: Yeah.

Kiliti: O sige na, have to go. I might not be able to go online tomorrow. I'll just see you on Friday, ok?

Dman: Yes.

IRC Disconnect from #Pinoylahat

Katy's phone rings, and she answers it after the first one.

Katy: Hello?

David: Hi Kiliti.

Katy: David! Hi! Hahaha.

David: So see you on Friday, ha?

Katy: Sure. Basta your treat naman e.

David: Hahaha. Yes. You'll be the lady in red.

Katy: Yeah. Good night.

David: Good night.

They both put the phone down. Katy immediately goes to bed since she's already prepared for it; she's smiling while her eyes are closed.

Meanwhile, David makes a cup of coffee, takes a cigarette and goes outside for some air. He doesn't look too happy.

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November 13, 1999

1 AM

Katy's Bedroom. Katy is on the phone talking to her friend Debs

Debs: So what's he like?

Katy: Well, he's quite nice, but the fotah just kept talking about his ex-girlfriend.

Debs: Fotah nga! Poor boy, no manners. Out on a first date and talking about another girl! The nerve!

Katy: I know. He's cute though, and a gentleman.

Debs: Ah, ah! Think about Mark's butt and you'll never be astray.

Katy: Naku, I'm glad I have a boyfriend, or else I might fall for a broken toy.

Debs: Hahaha! You'll have to throw him away. Wala pa namang warranty ang toys.

Katy: And once broken, they're hard to fix!

Debs: Right. Hee hee hee. Bigay mo na lang sa akin.

Katy: Naku, I think I'll have fun with him for a while. He's nice. Maybe we can be real friends or something.

Debs: Nakuuu! Lagot ka kay Mark!

Katy: Wag ka nga maingay diyan, baka marinig ka pa ng kung sino.

Debs: Ikaw talagaaaa!

Katy: What? I never had an affair before!

Debs: Biro langgg. Take it easssy. You sound so defensivvve!

Katy: Hmp. Inggit ka lang. Mag-chat ka rin kasi.

Debs: Hay naku, wala akong time para diyan. Lalabas na lang ako ng bahay para makakita ng live boys.

Katy: I prefer some mystery first.

Debs: Sige na nga. Naku, oo nga pala, I met this guy today...

To be continued...whenever.