JAY'S POV:
"Wow, Jay! Did a ghost possess you or what?"
Ci-N teased sarcastically as we headed to the canteen. He wouldn't shut up about the morning chaos.
"Should I call an exorcist? Hahaha."
"That ghost wanted to murder you," I fired back.
I mocked his "choke her" line.
"Jay… it was just a joke," he said, scratching his head again. Confirmed: He surely has lice.
"Joke my ass—You egged him on to kill me!" I shot.
He just grinned sheepishly.
I rolled my eyes.
We bickered until the main block, then went silent—people might look at us weirdly.
Not that I cared, but I don't like spreading news. If they heard us, they'll make it more crispy and spread to others. I don't like rumours.
Ci-N hummed the whole way. Tsk, total kid!
"Ci-N, spill—how'd you end up in Section E?"
"Hahaha… I kissed a pretty classmate," he said, beaming.
Hokage (smooth playboy) alert.
"That's it?!"
"She punched me, mess blew up. Since I started it—boom, Section E."
"See? That's what you get for using ninja moves."
He scratched his head, still grinning. His vibe was contagious—I a bit smiled too.
We continued walking.
When we reached the cafeteria door, we stopped in our tracks. A notice was slammed on the door:
ALL Section E BANNED!
P.S. You too, girl!
All of Section E?! And I was included too?!
Damn it! Of all days, why did this have to happen when I didn't bring lunch?! Brutal timing.
"What now, Jay? You're blocked too," Ci-N said.
This school sucks.
We slunk away like losers, crashing on a bench by a big building. Stomachs roared.
I stayed calm and composed but inside I bet that dinosaurs are running inside my stomach.
"I'm hungry, Jay…"
"Me too, Ci… I swear, I'm bringing my own lunch next time."
"Oh! Me too! Pack mine too."
I turned to him.
"What?! Lucky ass, having someone pack your food."
He pouted at me.
"Come on… No one at home prepares food for me."
"Why? Where are your parents?"
He looked away.
"T-they're both at work…"
"Do you have any siblings?"
"I do… But they're busy too."
He clearly didn't want to talk about his family. His voice came soft, trembling. His head down.
"Fine… I'll prepare your lunch too."
He instantly lit up and smiled at me.
"You said it, okay?"
I nodded and smiled back at him.
But that moment was ruined when both our stomachs growled from hunger.
Food! Rain down from the heavens, please!
"What are you two doing here?" A voice spoke behind us.
I turned around to look.
It was Rakki. She was smiling at me while brushing back her long hair, but her smile disappeared when she saw Ci-N beside me.
"Hi, Rakki!" Ci-N beamed, energy surging despite starvation.
Hmm? Ci-N suddenly changed. What was that? He seemed full of energy despite being just as hungry as I was.
"Hmpf!" Rakki scoffed at him.
She walked over and sat beside me.
"How are you, Jay?"
"Starving… You?" I replied flatly.
"Why don't you—"
Ci-N cut Rakki off.
"Aren't you going to ask how I'm doing?"
Rakki immediately shot him a glare.
"No! It's obvious you got into a fight!"
"Ahihihi…" Ci-N giggled like a girl in love.
What the hell was that?!
o_O?!
(It's an expression guys—not maths expression. A text emoji)
Rakki and I had the same reaction.
"Weirdo…" she muttered before turning back to me.
"…You guys haven't eaten yet?"
"Nope… I got banned from the cafeteria," I said.
"Is that so?"
She glanced at the cafeteria entrance.
"…Give me your money. I'll find a way to fix your problem," she said, holding out her hand.
I handed over my money.
Ci-N, of course, had no doubts and gave his as well.
What was odd, though, was how he handed it over—he pressed her palm firmly against Rakki's.
"Ahihihi…" he giggled again, lovestruck.
"I'll take you on," Rakki threatened, but Ci-N didn't back down.
"What do you want to buy?"
"Rice for me, and maybe menudo for the viand. What about you, Ci-N?"
"Special order for me. It's called 'Rakki'," he replied with a mischievous grin.
Rakki immediately shot him a glare.
"Tsk! Stop fooling around!"
Ci-N chuckled.
"Same as Jay-jay."
Rakki just nodded and bolted to the cafeteria.
Gossip time.
"What was that?"
"What do you mean, 'what was that'?"
"That thing with Rakki!" I asked irritably.
"Well… She was my classmate before. She's the one I… um… kissed," he explained, cheeks flaming.
Real hokage!
I squinted at him.
"Crush, huh?"
He suddenly got all giddy, squirming in his seat like he was on fire—no words needed. He was blushing worse than a girl!
"Grip yourself! Stares incoming."
"Your fault," he whined.
I smacked his arm hard, nearly knocking him off his seat.
"That hurt!" he complained, rubbing his arm.
I just rolled my eyes at him.
Rakki returned with food.
"Here."
I smiled at her.
"Thanks…"
"Thank you, Rakki babe," Ci-N added.
Rakki's eyebrows immediately furrowed—I yanked him away before murder. I nearly tripped from the force of his tugging.
We stopped near the Section E building.
"Idiot" I said, catching my breath, but the shameless Ci-N was still grinning like he'd just won the lottery.
We looked for a place to eat, somewhere safe from food thieves.
We found thief-proof spot: junk pile "bench and table."
I took first bite. Then—mosquito apocalypse. Bites everywhere, itching hell!
Ci-N's pick? Genius. Of all places, Ci-N just had to pick the mosquito-infested one!
Back in class, disinfected bites.
Class still ghosting.
Felix dodged my eyes. Felix, I'm your sister.
The bell rang, and shortly after, the teacher arrived. The lesson didn't last long since we had P.E. next—30 minutes of free time to prepare.
I stood up to go change, but I was shocked when the entire class suddenly started taking off their polos.
I tried to hurry out before I saw anything I shouldn't, but it was too late—they had already taken off their shirts and tank tops.
Oh no. Oh no. Hold on a second.
Shirtless guys? Fine usually. This many? Overload.
I bolted out of the room and ran to the nearest restroom to change.
Our P.E. uniform was just jogging pants and a t-shirt, while the guys wore shorts and a t-shirt.
When I returned to the classroom to put away my uniform, I stopped in my tracks.
Some of them were still half-naked.
"Oh, crap…" I muttered under my breath.
It would have been fine if they were just shirtless, but some of them were only in their boxers.
Keifer—Oh my God—his skin was so fair, even whiter than mine, and his body was sculpted like a Greek god. A total "Machete" diet!
I'm lucky Keifer is mine. Ugh, Jay, get a grip.
I quickly looked away, my cold attitude on. I went out and waited for Ci-N—sucking lollipop. Soon, he came—dressed, grinning.
I rolled my eyes.
"Let's go," he said.
I nodded and followed him.
This was my first time going to the gymnasium.
I just hoped this damn P.E. class would go smoothly. But with Section E, everything is a roller coaster ride.
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