Chapter 7
"Why are you here, my dearest Besh??" Aya asked me as I entered her house.
"Sleepover. I asked Mom's permission," I told her, then walked up to her room. I feel at home here. Her mom is almost like my own mom. Hahaha!
"Back then, I had to drag you to sleep over, and now? What's going on??" This girl is so annoying (._.)
"Can you wait for me to go up before you start pestering me??"
"Roger that, ma'am," then she opened her room door.
Do you know why I don't like sleeping over at Aya's place? It's because her room looks like a cult's lair!! I know she's a bit boyish and doesn't like girly stuff like me, but come on! She has a voodoo doll in her room!! Is she a witch?!! If I weren't still shaken by what I saw earlier, I would never come.
"I'm going to sleep here!! I feel like I'm having a nightmare!! I sat on the edge of her bed but removed the voodoo doll first, "Don't throw it at me!!" Aya shouted.
"Sorry about that. It's creepy!!"
"Creepy your face. This is better than your room filled with pictures of Sheen!!"
"At least the ones on my wall are human!! Yours are all voodoo dolls! Are you a witch??"
Aya tapped my head, "I'm not, I just think they're cute. I don't know how to cast spells. I wish I did. So I could curse those annoying cheerleaders at school. They're so annoying," she said.
Right, Aya's allergic to overly dramatic people, especially those who speak in a pretentious tone. And crybabies. Poor Sheen, my love.. Aya always yells at her. My love is a bit of a crybaby, after all. (._.)
"Wait, why are you here anyway??" I hesitated whether to tell her...
I told Aya because she's also a bit of a gossip like me, but what choice did I have? I don't have any other friends besides her and Sheen. I'm a loner! Is it my fault that I look like a delinquent, so nobody wants to be friends with me?
"They kissed, Drake and Tita Katrina," I said quickly.
"What?!! Is that true?" she said. I told you! No matter how fast I speak, as long as it's gossip, Aya can pick it up. Hahaha!!
"Yes, it's true.. I saw them earlier.."
"Wow! I knew it!! That Katrina is a pedophile!!"
"Don't call her that. Tita Katrina is still young, she looks like she's 20.." She's so beautiful. No wonder Drake fell for her. And she looks young and kind. She really looks like an angel!! I swear!!
**"I don't care if she's 20 or 15 or even just 10, all I know is, she's a two-timer! And I hate her!!"** she said.
You see, Aya already had a boyfriend before, but he cheated on her. Just look at what happened to her after that—she became weird. And now she absolutely hates two-timers.
**"What are you even planning to do? As if you can actually do something,"** I said.
**"I *can* do something. Hah! Just wait and see, Alys Zyril Perez."**
Crap. What have I gotten myself into? I'm getting nervous about the things Aya's saying!!
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The next day…
Aya's Point of View
"Hey," I called Sheen.
She looked to her left and right, then pointed to herself. I really don't understand what Alys sees in her.
**"I don't care if she's 20 or 15 or even just 10, all I know is, she's a two-timer! And I hate her!!"** she said.
You see, Aya already had a boyfriend before, but he cheated on her. Just look at what happened to her after that—she became weird. And now she absolutely hates two-timers.
**"What are you even planning to do? As if you can actually do something,"** I said.
**"I *can* do something. Hah! Just wait and see, Alys Zyril Perez."**
Crap. What have I gotten myself into? I'm getting nervous about the things Aya's saying!!
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The next day…
Aya's Point of View
"Hey," I called Sheen.
She looked to her left and right, then pointed to herself. I really don't understand what Alys sees in her.
"Then she pointed to herself. I really don't understand what Alys sees in this guy. He's not only a crybaby, but also slow. Tss."
"Yes, you're the one. Is there anyone else around? Tss," I said.
"Sorry.." she said.
"Why are you apologizing? Apologize when you've done something wrong."
"Sorry-- never mind. Hehe," she said, scratching her neck. She's really weird. Why did she become the Student Council President??
"Why did you call me?"
"I need your help," I told her.
"Oh?" She asked, looking surprised.
"What's surprising about what I said? Tss," I said.
"Nothing. It's just that we don't usually talk when Alys isn't around," she said.
"Yeah, that's true. We don't talk when Alys isn't around. Why would I talk to a crybaby like you, anyway?"
"I know. I need your help now, Mr..."
"President," I told her. Mwahaha! You're so bright, Aya!!
Sheen's Point of View
"Miss Gonzales, I need an excuse letter for Mr. Drake Palma and Ms. Alys Perez," I said to our high school secretary.
"For what?"
"Uh, for the program, Miss Gonzales. That's right! For the program. Hehe. I need to work on the mechanics for one of the contests," I explained.
"Okay. Just a moment," she said, then got an excuse letter and signed it.
I took the letter and handed it to Aya, "here."
"Alright. Thanks, CB. See you around," she said, then left.
Sigh. Why do I cower whenever I see Aya? She's intimidating, and it's even worse because she calls me CB, short for crybaby.
"Tss, I won't cry from now on! Ugh, what have I gotten myself into?! We've become unlikely partners in crime with Aya. I hope Kei doesn't get jealous. Tsk!"
Aya's Point of View:
"Ma'am, the year level coordinator sent this," I handed the letter to our teacher.
"Mr. Palma and Ms. Perez, please go to the SC room," she said after reading it.
Alys and Drake stood up. Surprisingly, Drake wasn't sleeping. What's gotten into him?! Hahaha! They left, and I asked, "Ma'am, can I go to the comfort room?"
"You just had a break, sit down." Tss. So annoying!! How can I lock those two in there??
"Change plan. You lock those two in. I'll kick you if you don't!!"
Message sent. This is going to be good. Our boring lives are about to get some thrill! Hahaha!
Alys' Point of View:
We're already at the Student Council room. What are we supposed to do here? It looks like no one's around. Tsk. My companion is sitting on the side. I don't even want to talk to them. The kissing scene from yesterday is still fresh in my mind.
I entered another room inside. The SC room is quite large. They're so spoiled!! They have their own fridge, flat-screen TV, and even a couch. This SC room looks like a condo!!
When I saw that no one was around, I was about to leave, but the door was locked!! <(o_o)>
"Oh no!!" I tried to open the door again, but it was really locked!! I looked at my companion, but he was just sitting there with his head down. I approached him and nudged him, "Psst, Drake.. Psst," I said. He didn't acknowledge me. Sigh. I checked my pocket for my phone, but it was in my bag, of course. (._.)
I approached Drake again because I needed to borrow his phone. I wouldn't have approached him if I didn't need to!! He's intimidating when he looks at you, I swear! "Drake, um, is your phone there?"
He didn't respond, so I sat down and stared at him. He might be sleeping. Tss. But why is he sweating so much? The SC room is air-conditioned, though?
"Uhm, are you okay? Oh," I said, offering him my handkerchief. He didn't take it, "hey, are you even alive??" He still didn't respond, so I touched...
I touched his forehead, "oh no!! You have a fever!!" What to do? What to do?? I'm not used to taking care of someone with a fever!!
Stay calm, Alys. What does mom do when dad has a fever? First, she wipes him down. Okay, I'll go heat up some water in the kitchen. Don't be surprised, this SC room is like a condo! Hahaha!
After heating up the water, I went to Drake and wiped him down. But... his polo and coat were already soaked... He should take them off, but... Oh no!! He might think I'm a pervert!!
But what if his condition worsens... and he gets pneumonia... Go, Alys!! You can do it, girl!!
Since Drake was sleeping, I took the chance to... remove his coat. Just the coat!! Don't get any ideas!! Then I unbuttoned his polo.
1st button.. checked. 2nd, 3rd, 4th button.. checked. Gulp. 5th and 6th button.. checked. 1 Holy Shizzles!! Why does he have abs?!!! He's only 17!!!
I slowly wiped his... stomach... Yeah, his stomach!! I don't want to look. My mom says prevention is better than cure!! I'll avoid looking as much as I can!!
After wiping him down, I went to the kitchen and cooked some soup. It was instant, so it was easy. Then I looked for their medicine kit.
I returned to the couch where he was lying down. I'll wake him up later, the soup is still hot, and I don't want him to get burned, then give me a bad look. =_ =
Hmm. This guy is actually handsome.
But why is he so popular?? Okay, fine, he has long eyelashes, almond-shaped eyes, a nose bridge, and red lips... but he's so grumpy!! Extremely grumpy!! Why do girls like grumpy guys like him?? What's so special about grumpy guys that makes them popular??
Don't they like friendly guys like Sheen my loves?? Sheen is better-looking!! Does Sheen have abs too?? O//////////O Eeek! I'm blushing!!
It seems like Grumpy is waking up. He sat up on the couch. His polo is still unbuttoned. Look at his face, Alys!! Don't look anywhere else!!
"Ehem, uhm, I cooked some soup," I said, looking away, "the medicine and water are there too."
He was quiet, then ate the soup and took the medicine. When he was almost done, I heard the door click open, so I went over. "Yes!!" The door is open! Yahooo! I'm a free man again!!
Drake seemed to notice the door was open, so he stood up too. He's walking...
He was walking toward me!! His shirt was still unbuttoned and his coat was just draped over his shoulder.
"W-why does he look so hot???"
"Thanks," he said while walking. His voice was soft but loud enough for me to hear.
What is happening?!!!