Jay-jay's POV:
It feels good to lock myself in room. Someone just brings food to me. It's like being a prisoner but with the freedom to go out. I just really don't want to. Even during the weekend, I didn't go out. I haven't been going to school for days now. Can I just stop studying?
There was a knock on the door, and it slowly opened. Tita Gema came in carrying a tray with food.
"Jay..... eat and take your medicine."
I sat up. "Tita... can I stop studying?"
"Why? Is it because of those bullies?" There was concern in her voice.
Rather than getting into fights... I'll just avoid them.
"I just don't want to get into fights..... Didn't I promise to change?"
She held my hand and looked me in the eye. "There are amny ways to deal with bullies. Fighting isn't the only solution."
Fighting? Where did Tita get that from?
"But if it's really necessary..... Fine, we'll accept it," she added.
Is she giving me permission to fight? I suddenly felt energized by that!
Hahahaha *Evil laugh*
"Are you sure? Is it really okay?"
"Yes... but not all the time." She touched my check and gently rubbed it with her thumb. "Alright.... I'll leave now, so if you need anything, just call the maids. Okay?"
"Okay....."
Tita Gema left the room. So I can fight back when I'm bullied, but only occasionally? That's good enough; at least I can stand up to what they're doing to me.
I ate the food Tita brought. I didn't want to take the medicine because I felt it wasn't effective. My nose still hurt. Whenever I looked in the mirror, I saw Rudolf, Santa's reindeer. I just put a strip on my nose. It looked like I had a nose job. I was about to get a new strip for my nose, but I realized I was out.
Should I go out to buy some?
Anyway, staying locked in my room isn't fun. It's comfortable but not enjoyable. I changed my clothes and brushed my teeth. I'll buy a new nose strip.
After getting ready, I took my wallet and left. I told Tita's maid I was going out.
I'll just buy it at the mall. There's a pharmacy there. I'll stroll around too.
I called a taxi. I still don't know how to commute by bus or jeepney to the mall.
The mall isn't that far. The trip just takes a while because of traffic. I got out of the taxi and paid the fare.
I felt a bit embarrassed.
There were so many people, mostly students. Should I just go home?
But I'm already here. Whatever.
As I entered the ma, people immediately started at me because of the strip on my nose. Is this the first time you've seen this?
Since the place was crowded, I didn't know where to go. Good thing there were guards and utility staff around.
"Kuya... where's the pharmacy here?" I asked the guard.
"Watsons? Just go straight."
"Okay... Thank you."
I walked straight ahead. Watsons sounded familiar. Who has that last name? Tss. It's on the tip of my tongue.
Just say it so you can see it.
No! I'll look stupid.
I was already in front of Watsons when I remembered who had that last name. That despicable Keifer.
Mark Keifer Watson.
Is his family the owner of this? I don't want to buy here. But maybe not, this is Watsons, and he's just Watson. Whatever.
I went inside to buy. I asked the saleslady for help to make it quick.
After buying, I left immediately. I was checking what I bought when someone bunped into me.
Shit! My nose!
I immediately held it and checked. Whooohaaaa! Whooohaaaa!
I heard someone laughing. "Her nose is so red! Hahaha!!"
I looked at the jerks laughing. Maybe I'm just unlucky or the Watsons are cursed. These are my classmates.
I also checked who I bumped into. -_-! The Watsons are really cursed!
"You looked stupid!"
Damn it! Stupid? Screw you! Screw you!
I didn't say anything and just walked away.
"Wait! Jay! Come with us!" One of them called.
What are these four doing here? Did they skip school too?
Probably, since they're here! Common sense, Jay! Use it sometimes so it's not wasted.
"No!" I replied shortly and walked away.
I had only taken a few steps when someone grabbed my arm. Ouch!
"What?!" I snapped angrily at the jerk who stopped me.
Keifer? What's his problem?
"Tss. Come with us."
"No!"
"Childish!"
I narrowed my eyes at him. What part of "No" doesn't he understand?
"I said no! Stop it!" I tried to pull away, but he tightened his grip.
"You're the one who's stubborn!" He suddenly started walking, almost dragging me.
"Damn it..... I'll fail! Let go!"
"Tss."
Should I cut his tongue so he stops with the "Tss"? He's so annoying!
People were staring at us because of our scene. I looked stupid. This Keifer is such a jerk.
We stopped in front of an ice cream parlor. His three companions went in, and we followed. We went up to the second floor, where there was a VIP area.
Wow.
"Sit!" he ordered, pointing to the bench.
Sit! Am I a dog?!
I didn't obey. I just crossed my arms and glared at him.
"What do you want? I'm going home!"
"Sit down!"
"What is it?!"
"DAMN IT! IS IT HARD TO SIT DOWN?!" he shouted angrily.
People on the ground floor of the ice cream parlor were staring at us. So annoying!
I didn't care if he was mad, but I didn't want a scene. I just sat down and avoided looking at him.
"Kit.... Order for me. Their specialty," Keifer ordered one of our classmates.
Kit obeyed. So that's his name? Kit! Okay....
Wait! Their? Does that mean Kit owns this? Wow! Rich.
Suddenly, Keifer grabbed my chin and forced me to look at him. I wanted to resist, but his glared was deadly.
"Don't move," he said, inspecting my nose.
Go ahead, look at what you did!
He took what I bought from Watsons and opened it. He also removed the strip on my nose.
"Ouch....."
"Does it hurt?" he asked. s
Are you stupid?
"Is that even a question?!" I snapped.
He suddenly pressed my nose. I almost fell off the seat from the pain
Harrrooooooo! It hurts! Damn it!
Oh my God! I don't want this scene!
"Damn you.... It hurts... You jerk....." I muttered, trying to keep my voice down.
I saw the other two with Keifer laughing.
"I'm asking nicely here," Keifer said.
"I can see that.... Why even ask? Are you stupid?"
My eyes were teary from the pain. I gently touched my nose. Careful! I might turn into Voldmort.
He grabbed me chin again and forced me to look at him. He had already taken a strip I bought and was about to stick it on my nose.
"Be careful.... Or you'll regret it," I threatened.
"Tss. Hold still," He said, gently sticking the strip on my nose.
He placed the strip, and suddenly, I found myself staring at him, and he was staring back. But then he glared at me.
Why are you glaring?
Kit arrived with the special order Keifer asked for. He placed it in front of Keifer.
Wow! It was overflowing with ice cream, topped with Stick-O, chocolate syrup, marshmallows, and sprinkles.
I thought he was going to eat it, but he suddenly pushed the large Mason jar containing the ice cream toward me.
"This is for you..." He said.
"What's that? A bribe!"
"If that's what you want to call it, them fine. A bribe."
I looked at him straight in the eye. "You think you can win me over with that?"
"Yeah..... This is every girl's weakness."
"No. Not me. I don't like ice cream."
Really?! Are you sure, Jay?
I won't give in to bribes. Sorry, ice cream! T_T
"Then.... What do you want?"
Oh... He determined! Maybe he feels guilty for what he did.
"A simple sorry from here," I pointed to his heart. ".... Then explain why you did it."
He chuckled. "Apologizing is not my thing, and neither is explaining."
Oh, it rhymes. That must be his motto.
"Then we're both wasting our time. I'm going home," I said, taking what I bought. I quickly walked away from them.
Is he stupid? Does he thinks it's that easy? He's so arrogant!
But the icecream was a waste. I'll just buy some at the convenience store. But before that, I need to go home. Where can I get a taxi here?
You're so smart! Just walk home!
"Are you scared of blood?" Ci-N asked.
He's been like this for a while now. I'm starting to get annoyed. Ever since e I entered the room. He's been pestering me with questions about what happened during our P.E. class.
I told him no, but he wouldn't stop.