“So… single ka ba or..?” Yuri asked, raising a brow as he effortlessly took some of the food trays from your arms. You sighed in relief, your arms aching from carrying so much.

The hallways were as chaotic as ever—students shoving past each other, voices overlapping in an unbearable noise, and papers littered across the floor like confetti. You could barely keep up with your balance, let alone answer his sudden question.

“Ano bang klaseng tanong ‘yan?” You huffed, adjusting the remaining trays in your grip. “Tumulong ka na lang.”

Yuri huffed, clearly entertained by your reaction. “Tumutulong na nga ako, ‘di ba?” He shot you a raised brow before adding, “So?” He smirked, glancing sideways at you, his curiosity barely hidden. “Single ka ba o may boyfriend na ‘yung prettiest boy ng section E?”