Chapter 3: The story of "us"

Date: (Past) January 04, 2013, Another day at the University.

As Devon and Bonnie started dating a month after they went to the part. They were the talk of the whole university the time they revealed they were together. Of course everyone knew and to be honest, they already anticipated it to happen. Besides, who wouldn't even know that the leaders of the school were dating. They were the model of the university so it was normal for everyone to know what kind of relationship they have.

It was a usual day at the University again. Students were rushing their school works while others just chill on the field watching seniors play soccer and basketball. And also, the fact that the topic of the leaders dating together is still a hot topic as of today. Nothing have ever changed in the school.

It has been at least 5 months since Bonnie and Devon announced their relationship but it seems like people from their University haven't moved on with the issue yet. This time some were arguing and betting if Bonnie and Devon will last long and will they end up marrying each other.

"It was a stupid bet to be honest. They'll sure be married in the future. I mean, they are like the role model of the university. Duh! No one can be suited for the both of them other than themselves," Bonnie heard some students talking about her relationship with Devon while she was in the comfort room. Ugh, does these kids not have any better things to do than gossip? she thought inside her head.

"Yeah, I guess so too. Bonnie Lee was really lucky to have a guy like Devon Kim no?" Another girl replied. Bonnie was really curious what kind of rumor was going around the school. So, she decided to eavesdrop on the conversation while inside the cubicle.

"Yes! But, Devon is lucky as hell too! Imagine your girl being as smart and as gorgeous as Bonnie Lee. She was like the hallyu star in Eastview you know,"

"I agree on that as well, It would be too bad for them to break up," The conversation ended with an agreement.

Bonnie was flattered when she heard about herself in the conversation but she thought of Devon. Well, for starters, she really is lucky to have someone as handsome and reliable as him but does the same goes for him as well? She can't help but think if she was the perfect match for him.

When the girls gossiping went out of the comfort room, Bonnie left the cubicle and head where Devon was at. She wanted to know what are his insights and opinion about their relationship.

Devon just finished his third class by the time Bonnie saw him. she approached him with a hug.

"Hey Von! How's your class," She asked Devon, clinging her arms unto Devon's arms while walking through the hallway. People were still eager to know what and how do their relationship goes.

"I'm doing good Bon! why are you here today? Do you miss me that much?" Devon answered. He was in a good mood after seeing Bonnie.

Bonnie smiled when she heard her nickname being called by Devon. He and Carylle were the only ones calling her Bon from the very beginning. She thought, rather than calling each other cringy names, why not call Devon "Von" so that they'll have couple names together.

"Not much, I just want to ask you something. It's just that there's something that's been bothering me,"

Devon was perplexed on what bothers his girlfriend as a result, his eyes showed curiosity and a little bit of anxiousness.

"Tell me, what is it Bon?," He stalled and faced Bonnie with worry. His hands brushing Bonnie's hair to the side to make her feel more relaxed and comfortable with him beside her.

Bonnie thinks twice before asking Devon what's been bothering her since she got out of the comfort room. She had to many what ifs in side her mind.

"Von, what do you think of us?"

Words finally came out of Bonnie's mouth. Devon was surprised that his girlfriend would ask such a question.

"You were perfect for me," Devon said.

With his reply, Bonnie was flustered. she couldn't think properly with that reply. It was the perfect answer she was looking for. It was like time stopped that day for her.

Date: (Past) April 23, 2014, College graduation.

Time went by really fast, it was already the day of their graduation ceremony already.

"So, what are your plans after graduating college? are you guys going to get married immediately?," Carylle asked her friend Bonnie who was holding Devon's hand during the ceremony. They were at the front row because of how they graduated on top of their batch and how much they've done for the university.

"What are you even asking right now?," Bonnie replied. She looked at Carylle as if her friend was a crazy woman or something.

Devon sitting beside Bonnie, heard Carylle's question. At first, he did not think of addressing it. He wanted to shrug it off but he couldn't help himself to say what he wanted to say.

"Maybe we'll get married,"

Bonnie was shocked at what Devon has said. She isn't even ready to get a job let alone marry someone. Though, she was somehow concerned at how her image at the university and schoolmates may look. She was well-known to be someone who have achieved anything in life. She thought, it wouldn't hurt her to marry someone she has been dating and liked for more than a year now. She can't deny that she was in some way...pressured? she wasn't sure herself.

Same goes for Devon. He was pressured not just by his colleagues but his family as well. Of course, he was a role model for everyone. He lived with the expectations and continues to lived with it until the end of time. He thinks more of his image than Bonnie because it's all he has lived with. His identity would be nothing without it his image.

Devon's life would be considered melancholic. Everyone he knows knew him as 'the leader", 'most perfect guy', 'the most handsome guy'. He was somehow tired of it but he still has to go on in life. Speaking frankly, Bonnie was the only woman who knows him for who he is. So he thought, it wouldn't hurt to marry a girl he's been dating for years and who knows his true self, right?

"Yeah, I guess so too. Maybe we will," Bonnie seconds Devon's idea on getting married.

That being said, they got married, but it was one hell of a ride.

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