Jay's POV
"Alright, class—listen carefully."
The room went unusually quiet.
Even Felix stopped whispering.
Sir Alvin adjusted his glasses, scanning all of us like he already knew no one had studied properly.
"Your exams begin next week," he said calmly. "And this time, every section is organizing group study sessions."
Groans.
Soft. Loud. Dramatic.
Felix whispered, "This is the end."
David replied, "This is the consequence."
Sir Alvin continued, "You all will also have your own session. It is mandatory."
Cin leaned toward me. "Mandatory means we can't escape."
"I figured," I muttered.
Calix asked, "Sir, where will the session be held?"
Sir Alvin looked straight at us.
"That," he said, "you will decide. But it will be structured. No chaos."
Everyone exchanged looks.
Yeah.
That's impossible.
Keifer's POV
The moment class ended—
"NOT MY HOUSE," Felix said instantly.
"Obviously," David replied.
Cin leaned back in his chair, thinking. "…We can use my condo."
Silence.
Everyone turned to him.
Felix blinked. "You have a condo?"
Cin shrugged casually. "Yeah."
Mayo whispered, "Rich people everywhere."
Denzel nodded. "That works."
Calix added, "Space matters."
Eman said, "Kitchen available?"
Cin smirked. "Fully."
Eman: "Approved."
Drew clapped once. "Done then."
All eyes turned to Jay.
And then to me.
Jay crossed her arms. "Why are you all looking at us?"
Felix grinned. "Because you two are the main distraction."
I smirked. "We'll behave."
"No, you won't," David said immediately.
Jay's POV
We did not behave.
Not even in class.
Not even for five minutes.
Keifer leaned closer. "Study session, huh?"
"Yeah."
"You're going to study?"
I looked at him. "Are you?"
"No."
"Then why are you judging me?"
"Because you pretend."
I kicked his leg lightly.
"Focus," I said.
"You first."
Why is he like this.
Later – Outside School
Plans were finalized.
Time: Evening.
Place: Ci.n's condo.
Goal: "Study."
Reality?
We all knew.
Chaos.
Felix already made a "study playlist."
David deleted half of it.
Cin was coordinating timings.
Calix made an actual schedule.
Drew ignored it.
Mayo asked about snacks again.
Eman handled it.
Denzel made sure no one did anything stupid.
And me?
I was just hoping I could actually focus.
Keifer's POV
We reached Ci.n's condo around the same time.
Well… almost.
Jay arrived a little late.
And yeah—
I noticed.
The moment she walked in.
"Sorry," she said, slightly out of breath. "Traffic."
Felix stared. "You look different."
She frowned. "What?"
"Better."
David rolled his eyes. "Sit down."
But I noticed.
Of course I did.
Jay's POV
Ci.n's condo was… beautiful.
Modern.
Clean.
Huge windows.
Perfect lighting.
"Okay wow," I said. "You live here?"
Cin grinned. "Welcome, but why are you acting like you have visited for the first time. First Felix and then you, OMG"
Felix flopped on the couch instantly. "I'm not leaving."
David dragged him up. "You are studying."
Calix placed books on the table. "Let's start."
Drew sighed. "Already?"
Denzel nodded. "Yes."
Eman walked into the kitchen like he belonged there.
Mayo followed.
"Food check," he said.
I laughed.
This is not a study session.
Keifer's POV
We sat down.
Books open.
Pens ready.
Silence.
For exactly 30 seconds.
Felix whispered, "I don't understand anything."
David: "We just opened the book."
Cin: "At least try."
Calix: "Focus."
Drew: "I am focusing."
Mayo from the kitchen: "Food is coming."
Eman: "Wait."
Denzel: "Study first."
Chaos.
Already.
I leaned closer to Jay. "This won't work."
She sighed. "I know."
"But we'll pretend."
"Exactly."
Jay's POV
I tried.
I really did.
Opened my book.
Read one line.
Then—
"Jay."
I looked up.
Keifer.
Of course.
"What?"
"You're not studying."
"Neither are you."
"Correct."
"So stop distracting me."
He smiled slightly. "No."
I stared at him.
"Why?"
"Because I like this."
"This?"
"Us."
My brain stopped working again.
"Keifer—"
"Relax," he said softly.
He quickly give me a peck on lips and I am a fool that blushed slightly.
Not relaxed.
At all.
Keifer's POV
She's trying to focus.
And failing.
Because she keeps looking at me.
And then looking away.
Cute.
Very cute.
I leaned closer, lowering my voice. "You're distracted."
"You are the distraction."
"Good."
She glared at me.
Weakly.
Jay's POV
I hate him.
No.
I don't.
That's the problem.
"Okay enough," David suddenly said. "Everyone focus."
Calix nodded. "We're wasting time."
Cin clapped. "Group study. Now."
Felix groaned. "This is painful."
Denzel: "Do it."
We actually started.
Somehow.
Time Skip – Later Evening
We studied.
A little.
More than expected.
Less than needed.
But still.
Progress.
Eman brought food.
Mayo approved instantly.
Felix ate like he hadn't eaten in days.
David still judged him.
Cin relaxed.
Calix reviewed notes.
Drew joked around.
Denzel kept things balanced.
And me?
I finally felt… okay.
Keifer's POV
She looked calmer now.
Focused.
Peaceful.
That's rare.
I didn't want to ruin it.
But still—
I leaned closer. "Break?"
She looked at me. "…Yeah."
Jay's POV
We stepped toward the balcony.
Cool air.
City lights.
Quiet.
Finally.
"You needed that," he said.
"I did."
Silence.
Comfortable this time.
I leaned slightly on the railing.
"So," I said, "you actually studied."
"A little."
"Impressive."
"Don't get used to it."
I smiled.
Then—
He stepped closer again.
Not too close.
Just enough.
"You look better when you're not stressed," he said.
I looked at him.
"…You notice too much."
"Only you."
There it is again.
That line.
That look.
That feeling.
Keifer's POV
I didn't touch her.
Not this time.
Just stood there.
Close.
Because sometimes—
That's enough.
Jay's POV
Inside, everyone was still loud.
Still chaotic.
Still us.
But here—
It felt different.
Calmer.
Quieter.
Safer.
And for the first time since exams were announced—
I felt like maybe…
Everything would be okay.
End of Chapter 8
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