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Good news! I have finally finished my newest drabble list, which I will no doubt be using more than once. I have compiled 51 soulmate AUs from various sources (though a couple are my own) and put them together for you to choose from. Please give me one number ONLY per character. If you’d like use this list, go ahead! If you want, you can tag me so I can see what you’ve come up with :)

List of AUs:

1. You get a craving for whatever your soulmate is eating at the time. 2. One of your eyes is the same color as your soulmate’s. 3. You have the first words your soulmate says to you somewhere on your body (and vise versa). 4. You have your soulmate’s name somewhere on your body. 5. Everyone is able to see each other’s aura. You and your soulmate have the same-colored aura, and you will stop seeing auras altogether after you meet them. 6. You can communicate telepathically with your soulmate. 7. Your internal voice is the voice of your soulmate’s, rather than your own. 8. You can feel what your soulmate is feeling (and vise versa). 9. Anything you draw/write on your own skin appears on your soulmate’s. 10. You have a clock that counts down until you meet your soulmate. 11. You and your soulmate share matching tattoos. 12. You have half of a tattoo, and your soulmate has the other. 13. You and your soulmate have matching tattoos that become clear once you meet. 14. You see in black and white until you meet your soulmate - then you can see colors. 15. Your soulmate’s scars appear on your body (and vise versa). 16. You have tattoo(s) of the things your soulmate loves. 17. You have a compass on your body that leads you to where your soulmate is. 18. If you dye your hair, your soulmate’s hair color changes as well. 19. You have the date that you’ll meet your soulmate tattooed somewhere on your body. 20. You have a tattoo that changes color depending on what your soulmate is feeling. 21. The only thing you remember from your past life is the face of your soulmate. 22. You share a dream with your soulmate when you’re both asleep. 23. You can see the red string of fate when you close your eyes, which will lead you to your soulmate. 24. You have a meter of how in-danger your soulmate is. 25. Everyone has a journal that allows them to write back and forth with their soulmate. 26. The outline of your shadow is your soulmate. 27. You have a tattoo of how old your soulmate will be when you meet. 28. You have a tattoo of your soulmate’s initials. 29. You can see every color except the color of your soulmate’s eyes until you meet them. 30. Every so often you will get flashes of what your soulmate is seeing at the time, however your soulmate does not know when it happens. 31. You will receive the same injuries as your soulmate (unless deadly). 32. You will feel the same sensations that your soulmate is feeling (pain, touch, etc). 33. You have a moving tattoo that always faces the direction your soulmate is. Your soulmate has a matching one, and the tattoos touch when you do. 34. You can taste what your soulmate is eating at the time. 35. You get flowered tattoos wherever your soulmate receives a scar. 36. Once a year, starting on your 16th birthday, soulmates swap bodies for a day if they have not met yet. 37. Your chest will glow when you get close to your soulmate. 38. You can only see in the eye color of your soulmate until you meet them (though the color can be altered through things like colored contacts). 39. You and your soulmate share the same talents. What one learns, the other can also do. 40. If your soulmate is listening to music, you can hear it too, and it gets louder the closer you are to them. 41. The closer you are to your soulmate, the more color you can see. The farther away, the less colors. 42. Your heart beats your soulmate’s name in morse code. 43. The name of your soulmate appears on your skin after you meet them. 44. You are deaf until you meet your soulmate, whose voice is the first thing you hear. 45. You can only see color when you and your soulmate are touching. 46. You feel intense pain in your soul when your soulmate is in life-threatening danger. 47. You have your soulmate’s name on one wrist and your enemy’s on the other, and have no idea which one is which. 48. You are born with a small black heart that beats/grows with your soulmate’s. It turns red once you’ve met them. 49. You cannot feel pain until you meet/touch your soulmate. 50. You are born with the fingerprints of your soulmate somewhere on your body. 51. Your soulmate’s current thoughts about you will show up on your skin for a short while.

quotemadness

“I take great care of myself by carefully shutting myself away.”

— Vincent van Gogh

I broke down earlier for the first time in months. I don't know why I cried but it feels good to let go of my bottled up emotions.

Pagod na ako.

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“You’re always haunted by the idea you’re wasting your life.”

— Chuck Palahniuk

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Word porn (Zades feat. Andreau)

Nelipot - someone who loves to walk barefoot.

Querencia - a place where one feels at home, the place where you are your most authentic self.

Logomachy - an argument over words.

Gibigianna - a woman who flaunts her charm or who wishes to dazzle you with her elegance.

Floccinaucinihilipilification - the art of deciding that something is useless.

Lethologica - when you can’t think of a word for something.

Fika - social coffee break with a colleague or friend, usually accompanied with sweet baked goods.

Binnenpretje - the amusement felt upon thinking something funny that one often starts smiling or giggling all by himself, but it can’t be shared with others for a reason.

Peripeteia - point of no return.

Avor le mal de quelqu'un - instensely missing someone so much it literally makes you sick.

Niedosyt - you’re in the state of unfulfillment or dissatisfaction.

Verschlimmberssern - to make something worse by a well-meaning but misguided attempt to make it better.

Eutony - pleasantness of a word’s sound.

Chum - slang for a friend.

Anagepesis - when you no longer feel any attraction for someone you once loved.

Backpfeifengesicht - a person who needs to be slapped or punched.

Schadenfreude - enjoyment obtained from the troubles of others.

Glückschmerz - sorrow and discomfort felt at the good fortune of others.

Aftselakhis - desire or impulse to do something because someone else doesn’t want you to, usually to get them annoyed or upset.

Einfuhlungsvermogen - deep understanding of someone’s feelings, thoughts and motives that are easily comprehended by yourself.

Yuanfen - predestined affinity. It’s the binding force that eventually brings two people together as friends or lovers in the future.

You yuan wu fen - pertains to couple who meet but for whatever reason, they don’t stay together.

Shemomedjamo - to continue eating past the point of being full because the food tastes so good.

Annus mirabilis - a remarkable or notable year in history. A year of wonders or miracles.

Lalochezia - emotional relief gained from abuse or profane language.

Ineffable - incapable of being expressed in words.

Eternitarian - one who believes in eternity of the soul.

Zweisamkeit - a feeling of closeness or affection from being together with someone.

Mizpah - deep emotional bond between people, especially those seperated with distance or death.

Haz - the pride that comes in knowing that you are loved no matter what you do.

Induratize - to make one’s heart hardened or resistant to pleas or to the idea of love.

Safak - the first skylight seen during dawn or just before the sun rises.

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Mysterious Smile Count

Chapter 3 The Proposal

“Andreau was smiling at me now differently. This smile was his genuine smile, walang sinabi ang Cortez smile dun.”

Chapter 5 The Education of Andreau Cortez

“Shit that smile again. Ba’t ba hindi na lang yung Cotez Charm Smile niya ang gamitin niya sa'kin? Kinikilabutan ako sa ngiti niyang ‘to eh!!!”

Chapter 9 72 Seconds With You

“Si Andreau lang naman ang may ngiting ganyan! And he’s not using his Cortez Charm Smile on me. Bakit kaya?”

Chapter 9 72 Seconds With You

“Thanks so much! I owe you one!” He flashed that mysterious smile again. Nagpopromote ba siya ng bagong brand ng toothpaste kaya ganyan ang ngiti niya? In fairness, effective!

Chapter 13 Another Day In Paradise

He flashed that mysterious smile again. Ilang beses ko nang nakikita yun yet di ko pa rin magets kung para saan ang ngiting yon.

Chapter 13 Another Day In Paradise

“That’s just a little thing. Wag na wag mong ibabalik sa'kin yan, okay? He flashed his mysterious smile again.

Chapter 14 Drinking Games

The mysterious smile appeared again and it made my stomach flutter. Ano bang meron dyan sa ngiting yan ha?

Chapter 14 Drinking Games

He rested his forehead on mine and flashed that mysterious smile. "Do you think I could forget?”

Chapter 15.1 Twenty Questions

He flashed that mysterious smile again. “Of course.”

Chapter 15.2 Twenty Questions

Damn, that mysterious smile again. In fairness, nagiging immune na ako sa ngiting yon.

Chapter 18 That Is Such A Cortez Move

“Last commitment ko na 'to then I’m free.” He flashed that mysterious smile again.

Chapter 18 That Is Such A Cortez Move

“And three..” huzzah that smile again! Wala na, alam ba niyang iba ang epekto sa'kin nung ngiting yon? Sana yung Cortez Charm Smile na lang para kaya kong pigilan. Pero eto? My god, I’m sold.

Chapter 19 Gift Giving For Dummies

One year and four months na kaming magkakilala ni Andreau. Ilang beses na niya akong nginitian ng ganun pero never nagbago ang effect sa'kin. But this time, it’s different. smiled back at him.

Chapter 22 Chismis Squad Item # 4025

“Okay then.” His solemn look at me warmed my insides. Ayan na naman yang mysterious smile niya! Ugh.

Chapter 22 Chismis Squad Item # 4025

I was expecting na tatawanan lang ni Andreau yung joke ko, kasi duh, joke lang yon. But.. he didn’t. Instead, he stared at me with that mysterious smile of his.

Chapter 26 She’s my girlfriend!

Agad akong tumingin kay Andreau.. and ugh. He’s using the smile again. “Zades, punta ka raw dito. Birthday boy’s order.”

Chapter 27 Cross My Heart, Hope to Die

Sa lahat ng moments na pwede siyang ngumiti ng ganun, ngayon pa ang napili niya. Alam na niya siguro na ibang epekto sa'kin ng smile niya ugh!

Chapter 28 The Big O

Akala ko quota na ako sa mga ngiti niya, hindi pa pala. I forgot this particular smile of his I love : mysterious and special smile. “I like you a lot. As a person.”

Chapter 29 I Bet You Say That To All Girls

For the first time tonight, his mysterious smile appeared. Ba’t ganun.. it never failed to make my heart thud faster? “Are you charming me, Zades?”

Chapter 29 I Bet You Say That To All Girls

Pero iba si Andreau. Hindi siya nakanganga nang makita niya ako pagkabukas ko ng pinto. He was smiling. That mysterious smile, again.

Chapter 30 Belle Of The Ball

“Ready?” He asked again, flashing that smile of his. Okay, wala na takot ko.

Chapter 30 Belle Of The Ball

“But seriously, I’m glad you didn’t. You’re my first date ever and.. I don’t want others to steal you away from me tonight,” he said, flashing that special smile of his.

Chapter 30 Belle Of The Ball

That special smile appeared again, making my insides churn in excitement. “I know na medyo nagsasawa ka na sa sasabihin ko but Zades.. thank you for being there with me.”

Chapter 32 Of Burger, Movies and Roadtrips

“We’re in this together, Zades. Don’t forget that,” he casually said, flashing that mysterious smile again.

Chapter 33 Everything Is Better In Your Arms

Natigilan siya sa sinabi ko.. and that msyterious smile appeared again. “Why’s that?”

“Wala lang.. it’s just that.. I’m extremely glad that my meddling somehow made a little difference. Napasaya kita kahit paano.. ganun.”

That mysterious smile grew even wider.. and made him look years younger. Bakit.. ang saya niya ata? May nasabi ba akong mali?

“Zades, believe me,” he said, shaking his head lightly. “It made all the difference in the world.”

Chapter 35 The Impossible Girl

Again, he was silent, until eventually he straightened himself up and smiled that smile at me. “I want to say thank you.”

Chapter 35 The Impossible Girl

He took a step back and there it was again. That damned smile.

Chapter 38 Possesive Pronouns 101

And for the first time in weeks, he graced me with that mysterious smile of his. Ilang beses ko nang nakikita 'yon pero ganun pa rin ang epekto sa'kin. “I never said that you’re mine, Zades. I only said that I’m yours. You just confirmed it earlier, in case you forgot.”

Chapter 40 Fight. Flirt. Talk. Protect

His reply was just that smile again. Wish I could decipher what that smile means.

Chapter 40 Fight. Flirt. Talk. Protect

As if on cue, his mysterious smile appeared, melting away the last strains of frustration inside me. “You’re Scheherazade Pascual, the brightest and smartest woman I know. Napaganda mo nga script ko, tapos sa isang RRL ng favorite author mo susuko ka? Please, woman up. You can do it, Zades.”

Chapter 43 Everytime The Bell Rings (And Other Christmas Stories)

And this idiork’s face suddenly lit up like Christmas lights. Parang kanina hurt tapos.. and yeah, he smiled that almost-annoying mysterious smile niya.

Chapter 43 Everytime The Bell Rings (And Other Christmas Stories)

He slowly sat up and helped Tristan to get up before facing me. “Thanks, Zades,” he said, smiling. “I owe you one mug cake for this one.”

Shi-it. Okay.. hindi ko na mabilang kung ilang beses na akong nginitian ni Andreau Cortez. Halos himatayin na rin ako sa ilang atomic bomb mysterious smiles na shinow-off niya sa'kin without warning. Pero eto, as in a normal Thank Zades you’re a gift from God and the heavens how am I gonna survive this world without you smile, na pinakasimpleng ngiti niya ever.

Chapter 43 Everytime The Bell Rings (And Other Christmas Stories)

Andreau didn’t say anything. He just watched me acting like a crazed fangirl with his mysterious smile plastered on his face.

Chapter 44 Of Hospitals and Traditions

Natawa na lang siya sa sinabi ko, a sign of defeat. “Happy New Year, Zades.” He said solemnly, flashing that smile again.

Chapter 45 My Favorite Book

“Oh come on. We both know you don’t really hate me because of that coffee,” he said playfully before flashing that mysterious smile of his.

Chapter 46 Of Realizations and Date Invitations

“Inunahan mo na naman ako hay,” he muttered with a sigh. Then, the smile formed on his lips and he said, “I missed you, too, Zades.”

Chapter 46 Of Realizations and Date Invitations

Tawang-tawa na naman siya sa'kin. Stop it, you idiork. “Off you go! Goodluck, Zades.” Before leaving, he flashed that smile of his. For goodluck nga naman daw.

Chapter 47 Of V-day Madness and Second Dates.

And the amazing thing happened: I saw how the mysterious smile formed on his face up close.

Chapter 48 Like Real People Do

There’s his mysterious smile again, that never failed to warm my heart. “You’re welcome, Zades. And thank you, too.”

Chapter 52 It Takes Two

I could see the way posture changed, became more relaxed, and his face broke out the brightest mysterious smile that made my heart melt.

Chapter 53 Many The Miles

Then he flashed me his mysterious smile, of all things. Isa pa yan sa itatanong ko sa kanya pagbalik ko.

Chapter 54 The Right Partner

Ang Mysterious Smile na naman ang bumungad sa'kin, as if saying Welcome home, Zades.

Chapter 55 The One With Andreau’s Speech

“Sa start ng interview… hindi,” he paused then suddenly he flashed his mysterious smile (okay, I have to think of a new name for this. Hindi na siya mysterious okay?). “Pero nung 3:25 minutes, oo.”

I started with counting how many times did Andreau said 'Scheherazade’ and now we’re here. This is not accurate count, of course. I just did this because I really miss A+Z. This excludes the Epilogue by the way. 😉

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How many times Andreau “mysteriously smiled” at Zades?

Disclaimer: I don’t know if my count was right because I may have missed some, so yeah, let’s just enjoy revisiting Andreau and Zades’ story.

[3] The Proposal (Guys third chapter and first meeting, may mysterious smile na agad! P.S. I am not sure about this one.)

Andreau was smiling at me now differently. This smile was his genuine smile, walang sinabi ang Cortez Charm Smile dun.

[5] The Education of Andreau Cortez (This is the Querencia moment of Zades, I know you know what this chapter means. And this is the 5th chapter, imagine.)

Shit, that smile again. Ba’t ba hindi na lang yung Cortez Charm Smile niya ang gamitin niya sa’kin? Kiikilabutan ako sa ngiti niyang ‘to eh!!!

[9] 72 Seconds With You

Si Andreau lang naman ang may ngiting ganyan! And he’s not using his Cortez Charm Smile on mee. Bakit kaya?

“Thank you so much! I owe you one!” he flashed that mysterious smile again.

[13] Another Day In Paradise

He flashed that mysterious smile again. Ilang beses ko nang nakikita yun yet di ko pa rin magets kung para saan ang ngiting yon. Hmmm..

He flashed that mysterious smile again. “Gotta go! See you soon and Happy New Year, Scheherazade.”

[14] Drinking Games

The mysteriously smile appeared again and it made my stomach flutter. Ano bang meron dyan sa ngiting yan ha?

[15.2] Twenty Questions

Damn, that mysterious smile again. In fairness, nagiging immune na ako sa ngiting yon.

[18] That Is Such A Cortez Move

Andreau shook his head and smiled. Sa dami ng ngiti niya hindi ko alam ang meaning non. “You have the same comments. Akala ko kinausap mo siya.”

“And three..” huzzah, that smile again! WAla na, alam ba niyang iba ang epekto sa’kin nung ngiting yon? Sana yung Cortez Charm Smile na lang para kaya ko pang pigilan. Pero eto? My god. I’m sold.

[19] Gift-giving For Dummies

One year and four months na kaming magkakilala ni Andreau. Ilang beses na niya akong nginitian ng ganun pero never nagbago ang effect sa’kin. But this time, it’s different. I smiled back at him.

[22] Chismis Squad Item #4025

I was expecting na tatawanan lang ni Andreau yung joke ko, kasi duh, joke lang yon. But.. he didn’t. Instead, he stared at me with that mysterious smile of his. One day itatanong ko sa kanya kung ano ba talagang meron sa ngiti niyang yon.

[26] She’s My Girlfriend

The massage lasted for a few more minutes. After that, Andreau turned around sporting that mysterious smile again. “Thanks a lot, Zades. That made me feel much better.”

Agad akong tumingin kay Andreau.. and ugh. He’s using the smile again. “Zades, punta ka raw dito. Birthday boy’s orders.”

[27] Cross My Heart, Hope To Die

Sa lahat ng moments na pwede siyang ngumit ng ganun, ngayon pa ang napili niya. Alam na niya siguro na ibang epekto sa’kin ng smile niya ugh!

[28] The Big O

Akala ko quota na ako sa mga ngiti niya, hindi pa pala. I forgot THis particular smile of his I love: that mysterious and special smile. “I like you a lot. As a person.”

[29] I Bet You Say That To All Girls

For the first time tonight, his mysterious smile appeared. Ba’t ganun.. it never failed to make my heart thud faster?

He was smiling. That mysterious smile, again.

[30] The Bell Of The Ball

“Ready?” he asked again, flashing that smile of his. Okay, wala na takot ko.

“But seriously, I’m glad you didn’t. You’re my first date ever and.. I don’t want others to steal you away from me tonight,” he said flashing that special smile of his.

That special smiled appeared again, making my insides churn in excitement. “I know medyo nagsasawa ka na sa sasabihin ko but Zades.. thank you for being there with me.”

[32] Of Burgers, Movies and Roadtrips

“We’re in this together, Zades. Don’t forget that,” he causally said, flashing that mysterious smile again. “Hindi ko magagawa at matatapos yun Tila kung wala ka. Partners, remember?

[33] Everything Is Better In Your Arms

Natigilan siya sa sinabi ko.. and that mysterious smile appeared again.

That mysterious smile grew even wider.. and made him look years younger. Bakit.. ang saya niya ata? May nasabi ba akong mali?

[35] The Impossible Girl

“C’mon, Zades. Join me here. Please?” Pinandilatan ko siya kaso.. mas malakas yung panlaban niya sa’kin eh. Gamitan ba naman ako ng smile niya? Walanghiya ‘to oo!

Again, he was silent, until eventually, he straightened himself up and smiled at me. “I want to say thank you.”

“I just told you the truth, Zades. This is my way of saying thank you.” Damn that stupid smile on his stupid face, hindi mawala-wala.

He took a step back and there it was again. That damned smile.

[36] Twenty Four

He shook his head and tried, unsuccessfully, to wipe the smile on his face. (I missed that annoying smile that made his face more stunningly attractive.) “You’re an idiot.”

The smug look turned into that mysterious smile again. Much much better.

[37] My Favorite Person (The meet the parents chapter. Hahaha)

“Zades.. I won’t ever joke about my parents. Do this for me, please?” At para sureball na pumayag ako, he flashed that damned smile of his. Makakatanggi pa ba ako? Please + that smile? Lethal combination. Sana matutunan kong humindi sa kanya.

[38] Possessive Pronouns 101

And for the first time in weeks, he graced me with that mysterious smile of his. Ilang beses ko nang nakikita ‘yon pero ganun pa rin ang effect sa’kin.

[40] Fight. Flirt. Talk. Protect.

His reply was just that smile again. Wish I could decipher what that smile means.

As if on cue, his mysterious smile appeared, melting away the last strains of frustration inside me.

[41] Of Demonstration And Revelations

Babanat pa sana ako ng isa kaso bigla na naman niyang nilabas ang deadly weapon niya, that smile. Nawala tuloy yung sasabihin ko. Masyadong bumilis tibok ng puso ko eh!

[42] The One With The OTP (I believe in what Zades said in this chapter about relationships, because look at them now.)

My heart hammered widely in my chest when Andreau dropped his mysterious smile. “Yeah, definitely. Di ba sabi nila the best relationships start from strong friendships? I believe in that 100%”

Mag-oopen up sana ulit ako ng bagong topic nang maramdaman kong humigpit ang hawak niya sa kamay ko.. and.. he squeezed it three times. I looked up at him quickly, catching that mysterious smile on his lips again.

[43] Every time The Bell Rings (And Other Christmas Stories)

And the idiork’s face suddenly lit up like Christmas lights. Parang kanina lang hurt tapos.. and yeah, he smiled that almost-annoying mysterious smile niya.

Shi-it. Okay.. hindi ko na mabilang kung ilang beses na akong nginitian ni Andreau Cortez. Halos himatayin na rin ako sa ilang atomic bomb mysterious smiles na shinow-off niya sa’kin without any warning.

[44] Of Hospitals And Traditions

Natawa na lang siya sa sinabi ko, as a sign of defeat. “Happy New Year, Zades,” he said solemnly, flashing that smile again.

[46] Of Realizations and Date Invitations

“Inunahan mo na naman ako hay,” he muttered with a sigh. Then, the smile formed on his lips and he said, “I missed you, too, Zades.”

Tawang-tawa na naman siya sa’kin. Stop it, you idiork. “off you go! Goodluck, Zades.” Before leaving, he flashed that smile of his. For goodluck nga naman daw.

[47] Of V-Day Madness and Second Dates

And the amazing thing happened: I saw howthe mysterious smile formed on his face up close. Ibang-iba talaga ang nagagawa ng ngiting ‘yon sa features niya. Ang corny man pero parang.. magic pala yung pagngiti niya. At.. mas attractive pala ‘yon sa personal. Nakakagaan ng loob.

[48] Like Real People Do

There’s his mysterious smile again, that never failed to warm my heart. “You’re welcome, Zades. And thank you, too.”

[52] It Takes Two

I could see the way posture changed, became more relaxed, and his face broke out the brightest mysterious smile that made my heart melt.

[54] The Right Partner

Ang Mysterious Smile na naman ang bumungad sa’kin, as if saying, Welcome home, Zades.

“Scheherazade Pascual,” he said, barely audible. Andreau let out a deep breath and then smiled at me again, broader and clearer than maybe I’ve ever seen him smile. “I love you.”

I wondered if he could feel my heart thrumming with how we’re flushed together like this, but as I looked at him, his eyes sparkling as he kept gazing at me with this smile of his. It’s not mysterious anymore, because I know he only smiles like that for me.

[55] The One With Andreau’s Speech

“Sa start ng interview… hindi,” he paused, then suddenly he flashed his mysterious smile (okay, I have to think of a new name for this. Hindi na siya mysterious okay?). Pero nung 3:25 minutes, oo.”

Epilogue

Isang Andreau Cortez na naka-Zade Smile ang nakita ko sa TV. Ugh ba’t gano’n?

Bumalik lang ako sa katinuan nung naramdaman kong may humalik sa kamay ko. I snapped my head to Andreau’s direction, and there he was, smiling that Zade smile.

AND THERE IT IS, ACCORDING TO MY COUNT, ANDREAU CORTEZ SMILED MYSTERIOUSLY AT SCHEHERAZADE PASCUAL IN TOTAL OF 49 TIMES!

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How many times Andreau called Zades 'Scheherazade'?

[8] That Awkward Moment Just before the elevator closed, he shouted something. “Scheherazade, right?”

[9] 72 Seconds With You “Kanino ‘tong cupcakes?” tanong ko. “Mine,” sabi ni Andreau. He turned off his iPad and looked at me smiling. “Hi, Scheherazade.”

[9] 72 Seconds With You “Scheherazade!”

[11] Zades, Meet Heisenberg “Scheherazade!” That voice brought me back in a jolt. Nakatingin pala sakin yung magpinsan. “What?” “Yun ang name mo, Ate Zade?” tanong sakin ni Tristan. “Ba’t ang hirap i-pronounce?”

[11] Zades, Meet Heisenberg “Relax, it’s me.” Shit. Shit. Eyes still firmly closed, I spoked. “I-I don’t kno-” “Scheherazade, it’s me.”

[11] Zades, Meet Heisenberg “Good night, Scheherazade.” I heard him whisper from the other end.

[13] Another Day in Paradise “That’s just a little thing. Wag na wag mong ibabalik sa'kin yan okay?” He flashed his mysterious smile again. “Gotta go! See you soon and Happy New Year, Scheherazade.”

[14] Drinking Games “Kailangan pa ba nating pumila dito?” Bulong ko kay Kesh. “Sponsor naman kayo diba? Can we just tell the guards that or w-” “Whoa, Scheherazade is that you?”

[16] Late Night Conversations “Kuya Andreau.. sabi ni Ate Zade nakikita lang daw yung germs pag titingnan sa microscope.. tsaka raw wala raw malalaking germs na kasing laki ng tao.” Triple shit I’m doomed. Manood ka na lang ng T.V. Pascual. Walang sinabi si Tristan. Nananaginip ka lang. Manood ka lang ng T.V. - “Scheherazade.”

[18] That is Such a Cortez Move Kinuha ko ang maliit kong notepad kung saan ko sinulat ang points ko. “First of all, nagtataka ako kung bakit naka-dos ka dito sa script na ‘to. Siguro may crusj sayo yung pr–” “Scheherazade, go straight to the point.”

[22] Chismis Squad Item #4025 “Don’t change the subject. Alam kong.. nabasa mo na yung blind item. Kesh told me.” Ah the ever good friend! “Ang bilis naman nun. Alam mo bang pangarap talaga ni Ke–” “Scheherazade, talk to me.”

[25] Green-eyed Monster Hah, maasar nga ‘to lalo. “Eh sa private nanonood ka?” Naging pula ang kaninang pink na pisngi niya. “Scheherazade Pascual!” Andreau hissed, eyes probing around us.

[28] The Big O He unfastened his seatbelt and rested his back against the car door, facing me. “I could guess here all night.” “Wala lang mapapala sa –” “Scheherazade, talk to me.”

[28] The Big O “Wow, how dramatic of you! Magkanong talent fee ang binayad nila sayo para umarte sa harap ko ha!?” “Scheherazade Pascual, for once, shut up!”

[28] The Big O Hia gaze softened and a tiny smile formed in his lips. He looked somewhat relieved now. Thank God, iiyak ako kung galit parin siya sa'kin kahit nagpaliwana na ako. “Scheherazade, look at me.”

[30] Belle of the Ball “Scheherazade Pascual! How many times do I have to tell you it’s called interpe –” “Yeah right. Orgasm, sex.. parehas lang naman yun.”

[31] You Kissed by the Book (Text convo) From: Andreau Are you asleep? Can we talk now? Zades? 20 minutes ka na nandyan. Are you okay? Scheherazade Pascual. Talk to me.

[32] Of Burgers, Movies and Roadtrips Mas humigpit ang hawak ni Andreau sa manibela. Pinandilatan niya ko pero hah, sorry na lang siya. “Zades.. not funny.” “Five.. Six.. Grab your crucif –” “Scheherazade Pascual, stop it right now!” He shouted angrily, much to my surprise.

[33] Everything is Better in your Arms “Matulog ka na rin, okay?” He clutched his blanket to his chest and slowly closed his eyes. “Good night, Scheherazade. Matulog ka. Wag na makulit. We’ll talk about this again tomorrow, okay?”

[34] Bedtime Stories “Baliw. And we’re calling her that now?” He asked, referring to that silly nickname I said earlier. “Or maybe him.” Andreau glared at me. “Scheherazade Pascual, that’s not funny.” He muttered in mock annoyance.

[40] Fight. Flirt. Talk. Protect. As if on cue, his mysterious smile appeared, melting last strains of frustration inside me. “You’re Scheherazade Pascual, the brightest and smartest woman I know. Napaganda mo nga ang script ko, tapos sa isang RRL ng favorite author mo susuko ka? Please, woman up. You can do it, Zades.”

[43] Every Time the Bell Rings (And Other Christmas Stories) Chuckling good naturedly, Andreau reached for my hand again and traced little circles on my palm. “Merry Christmas, Scheherazade.”

[44] Of Hospitals and Traditions “Wow, ang arte mo ha. Pwede naman akong tumalikod o lumabas man lang ng kwart–” Andreau’s eyes widened, totally embarrassed. “Scheherazade Pascual for the love of god alalayan mo na lang ako, okay?”

[45] My Favorite Book “Zades.” Hindi ko siya pinansin at tuloy lang ako sa paghahanap ng T-shirt. I heard him sigh deeply and said, “Scheherazade Pascual, go back to bed and sleep.”

[48] Like Real People Do “Hehehe ang gwapo mo today, Andreau. Hiyang na hiyang ka sa bundok, promise.” Andreau raised a warning eyebrow at me, but I waved a dismissive hand. “Scheherazade Pascual… answer me,” he said, tome stern.

[50] The One With The Confession I know he could have kept going but instead, he stopped and took a step forward, his breathing agitated, his eyes practically burning. “Those all make the list, Scheherazade, but flowers do not. And to quote you, ayaw mong binibigyan ka ng mga bagay na maganda lang sa mata at di nagtatagal.”

[53] Many The Miles “Wait quick question: is there really a nat geo secret folder? Binibiro lang ba a –” He let out a loud frustrated groan. “SCHEHERAZADE PASCUAL! LIVING ROOM. NOW!”

[54] THe Right Partner

“Scheherazade Pascual,” he said, barely audible. Andreau let out a deep breath and then he smiled at me again, broader and clearer than maybe I’ve ever seen him smile. “I love you.”

[55] The One With Andreau’s Speech

“I really love saying your name, Scheherazade. Bagay sa’yo. Strange yet beautiful.”

[55] The One With Andreau’s Speech

“Scheherazade. Scheherazade. Scheheraz –” The boyish smile on his face nearly undid me. He’s definitely enjoying himself right now.

[Epilogue]

(Instagram post. Photo caption: andreaucortez: Maligayang kaarawan, Scheherazade. Mahal kita.)

[Epilogue]

“Congratulations to us, Scheherazade Pascual,” he said, clinking his beer mug to my glass.

[Epilogue]

(When they won at cinemalaya.)

“And most importantly, thank you, to my partner, Scheherazade Pascual,” he said soflty, staring right back at me. “Thank you for making my dreams come true.”

[Epilogue]

“And you never cease to amaze me, Scheherazade Pascual.”

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EDITED. ALL IN ALL, 34 TIMES. YEY!

@lengwritesstuff

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I EDITED IT. :)

AZ KISS COUNTS

Chapter 14 Drinking Games

Chapter 31 You Kissed By The Book

Chapter 41 Of Demonstrations and Revelations [twice sila nag kiss]

Chapter 43 Everytime The Bell Rings (And Other Christmas Stories)

Chapter 44 Of Hospitals and Traditions

Chapter 45 My Favorite Book

Chapter 48 Like Real People Do

Chapter 54 The Right Partner

Epilouge

We should include the one in Dasol. 😂

- been meaning to post this before pa since binilang ko talaga. Hahahaha

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Things I want to do..

But not necessarily means that I’ll do it, but who knows maybe I will.

1. Dye my hair. (Wanted this for a long time.)

2. Get ear piercings. (May be a helix? Fake piercings exist though.)

3. Tiny tattoo. (As if I would do this, but it’s so pretty.)

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Bleached my hair last year and just cut it off though I want to try coloring my hair again.

Got my ears pierced this January (not helix). Tattoo? Not yet.

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Dyed my hair gray!

Helix next!

Tatt? Next!

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Helix DONE. Adding more piercings this year and hopefully, tatts.

It's not a secret that I read stories on Wattpad and I like KPOP, which really is a bad combination to be honest. Kanina lang kilig na kilig ako dun sa latest update nung story na binabasa ko tapos, nakita ko na may update dun sa isa pa. Tinanggal ko na yung story na yun sa library ko last week pa kasi hindi ko na kaya basahin. The title was Reclaim The Game. Sobrang invested ko sa story na yun na tipong nagsesearch pa ako ng related laws na nabanggit sa mga chapters. Kaso habang patagal ng patagal, narealized ko na hindi ata end game yung ship ko so I removed it from my reading list. After a few days, nakita ko sa Twitter na may bagong update. I still did not read the whole chapter. I just check some reactions or tweets ng readers. May cheating sa story, which I condemn. Another thing, yung lead female character yung nag cheat at kung ano yung hindi niya magawa para dun sa asawa niya ay gagawin niya para dun sa other guy. Sobrang fucked up. I really should stop reading snippets of THAT story.

I was so tired today (basically the whole week) that I actually cried. I'm exhausted. I feel sleep won't help either, I'm just so tired.

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