The classes run by as fast as I imagined it to be. Before I knew it, the three of us are huddled inside the club room. Stacks of newspapers and magazines surround us, along with an ocean of crumpled papers. The scent of old books and pencil lead invade our nostrils, giving off the scent that I will certainly miss once I graduate.

"So, what is this all about?" Irene inquire. She let go of a small yawn that made my blood boil.

"Is this about what I told you last night?" Pedro asks, anticipating my reply.

I hand them stacks of printed paper. Their eyes run around the material, absorbing each word carefully. I notice how their calm features scrunch, turning into frightened faces. Their mouths agape, holding the paper tight.

"Whoa," Irene muttered.

"You researched all of this by yourself?" Pedro scans the paper once again.

I nod. "That's why I have bags under my eyes."

"I didn't know it was this dangerous. Or surreal." Pedro's eyes are still wide open, his mouth slightly agape.

"So, what do you want us to do with this information?" Irene asks, steeling her conviction.

"I want us to investigate and verify this creature's existence," I order as I show a picture of the creature.

"I didn't know it was that scary," Pedro gasp.

"I know. That's why I'm counting you out of this investigation." I stare deep into his eyes.

"Why? You need me more than anything else. If that creature is real, you need more muscle," Pedro joke, flexing his imaginary biceps.

"I'm serious Pedro. It's too dangerous." I grab his hand, hoping my message would come across.

"Duh. I'm aware of that fact the first time I saw the thread." Pedro gives me a confused look, squeezing my arm tight.

"Aw, you guys are too sweet I might vomit," Irene comments from the sidelines.

I quickly ripped my hands away from him and glares at Irene who just smirks slyly. I shyly redirect my glance towards Pedro whose cheeks are bright red.

Crap, now I'm blushing, I thought to myself as I feel my cheeks turn warm.

Irene laughs aloud, putting her hand on her stomach. "Aw, you guys are just too precious."

I clear my throat. "So, you guys in?"

"If you're going, I'm going. It's too dangerous for only the two of you," Pedro replies with steeled conviction.

"I'm going too since this is important for both of you." For the first time, Irene gives off a warm, genuine smile.

"Irene, stop whatever you're doing. It's creeping me out." I fake a cringe even though in all honesty, I'm touched.

"Shut up, derp face," she retorts back.

Pedro and I laugh at the same time that made Irene smirk like a madman. I clear my throat once again. "Let's meet up in front of the Bayanihan Hall tomorrow morning since it is Saturday. I'll borrow my brother's car just for this occasion."

"Got it, I'll bring food and flashlights." Pedro nods, determination painted all over his features.

"I'll bring lube and condoms, for the both of you," Irene tease.

"Irene!" the both of us exclaim simultaneously which earned us a condescending smirk from her.