In the Classroom...(Anastasia's View)
I yawned. I was very tired. I plopped my head down on the desk.
"Darling,why are you so sleepy? Didn't you have enough sleep?" Erik said,his hands rubbing the back of my neck. I lifted my head up from the table and come face to face with the most handsome guy I've ever seen so far. He smiled and pinched my cheeks softly. I giggled.
"I stayed up late last night watching my favourite television show."
"Don't do that next time alright?" He kissed my cheeks.
"Awww...So sweet...I wished I had a boyfriend like Erik...Nice to me and romatic..."
Erik and me turned to the direction the voice was coming from. Shekinah.
"I guessed you girls needa have some girl to girl talk so see ya. Bye darling,"Erik shot me his most charming smile and winked at me. He turned and headed for his seat,starting a conversation with the guy who was sitting in front of him
"Anastasia. I've something important to tell you."
"What is it?"
"Last night,I was walking home when I saw Shaunee arguing about something with Damien. Shaunee slapped Damien hard and left him there crying."
I stared at Shekinah,waiting for her to say more.
"I heard a little of their conversation. Shaunee asked Damien for a breakup," Shekinah said in a softer voice. My eyes went wide.
"I followed Damien to the pub. He dranked a lot and was too drunk. I didn't know where he live so I brought him to my house for the night. Now he is still in my house,I tried waking him up but he sleeps like a dead pig. What should I do about him?"
"Well...I am not sure. After school,I guess I will go your house and check on Damien."
Shekinah nodded.
Class started and I realised that Shaunee isn't in school today either.
"Good Morning,Class. Today we have a new student joining us. I've assigned our Anastasia -"Ms Jenkins smiled at me hopefully,"- to be this new student's partner. Anastasia,please show him his locker and whatever he needs to know."
A tall boy,as tall as Erik,stepped into the room. He wore a plain white shirt,dark blue jacket,jeans and converse. His hoodie was pulled over his head but I can still see he had blode spiky hair. He looked quite similar like Erik,blue eyes,handsome,muscular. Except that Erik is more tanned than him,hair colour and the way they dress. Erik had a more bad boy look and this new guy looks friendly and nice.
"Hey,my name is Bryan," the new guy said,one hand waving at us,the other in the his jean pocket. "I heard that some Anstia girl is going to be my partner right?"
I stood up,smiled warmingly at him and said :"Your new partner will be me. My name is Anastasia."
In the Classroom...(Bryan's View)
I knew she would be a big part of my life once I've heard her voice. She was small sized,slim and not very tall but she had generous curves,which I could easily see through her sheer linen top and flowing blue skirt.
"Anastasia,nice to meet you," I bowed a little. She smiled once again. How I love her smile,hair and eyes. She was a rare beauty. Unique much. The teacher,Ms Jenkins placed me to sit next to Anastasia so that she could guide me in class. I walked over and sat down. Ms Jenkins started the class.
"I know how it feels to be a new student. But don't feel awkward or anything. If you are not clear about anything in our school,feel free to ask me alright?" Anastasia whispered. She understands me. I relaxed a little and nodded. A girl that sat digonally from me passed me a slip of paper,asking me to pass to Anastasia. I took the slip from the girl's hand and handed it to Anastasia. Anastasia read the words on the slip. She smiled and started writing down something. I peeked at what was on the slip.
Tonight,11pm at Rain Plaza. Watch horror movie. Erik. (on the slip)
"Who is Erik?" I blurt out.
"U see that guy 2 tables in front of us? The one with spiky brown hair? Yup,that's Erik,my boyfriend."
She has a boyfriend?!
"Oh..." I said sadly.
End Of School. In the Hallway... 6 p.m. (Anastasia's View)
"Alright,Bryan. This will be your locker,"I said,tapping the red locker next to me. "If there is nothing else,I gotta go,I have something to attend." I took his phone from his hands,type in my number and place it back into his hand. "That is my number. Message me if you need any help or if you have any difficulties. Okay,that's all. Bye," I waved my hand and left him. I went to look for Shekinah and found her waiting for me at the school's gate. We took a bus to Shekinah's house. When we reached her house,I didn't even bothered to take out my shoes. I walked into her bedroom and halted when I saw Damien lying on Shekinah's bed. He was still sleeping. His face was flushed and I could see traces of tears on his cheeks. I shook him.
"Damien,wake up."
He stirred flipped over and continue sleeping.
"Shekinah,do u mind if your bed gets wet?" I asked Shekinah politely.
"Nope I don't." Shekinah has read my mind and she walked out of the room and returned with a pail of cold water. I took the pail into my hands,counted to 3 and then splashed the cold water onto Damien. Damien reacted immediately and he sat up shivering hard.
"Oh Jesus Christ,what was that for Anastasia?!" Damien shouted,his voice quivering.
"I had to wake u up,u slept like a dead pig. Anyway that isnt the point. What happened?" I asked,my expression changed totally serious.
Damien looked at me,then to Shekinah. He looked at his surroundings,trying to figure out where was he and what had happened. It seems like whatever that happened yesterday hit him like he banged into a wall and he burst out crying. Shekinah reaction was immediate. She quickly sat next to Damien,rub his shoulders and tried to calm him down.
"Damien,don't cry over a girl like her. There are better girls out there,Shaunee isn't the best. I am sure right now that there is a girl who is hoping she could be with you now..."Shekinah said.
"Like who? Shaunee is the best girl I've seen so far!"
"Well...I know a girl who loves you a lot. She is willing to sacrifice her life for you. She would look at you from far,how she wish she was by your side,be your girlfriend. She was so envious of Shaunee. She sweared that if she becomes your girlfriend she will love you for eternity,will never hurt you,make you sad. She will be there when you need her the most and being with you,is this girl's only wish. Damien,I..." Shekinah stopped.
Damien look at her expecting her to continue. He had stopped crying and they were both staring into each other's eyes.
"You?"Damien started,getting Shekinah to continue.
"I love you! I'm the girl who wants to be with you,willing to sacrifice. I didn't confess to you before cause I want you to be happy and you seemed pretty happy with Shaunee. I always hoped you will fall for me and be with me! But you only had eyes for Shaunee! I was nothing compared to her! I could only tell you 'I love you' from far. How pathetic am I?!" Shekinah burst out crying,tears flowing like rivers. Me and Damien stared at her,wide-eyed. Ohmygod. Shekinah's huge crush was Damien all along!
"I...I..." Damien started,not really knowing what to say after being confessed by a girl. He looked at me,hoping I would do something to get rid of the awkwardness.
"Er...Damien,how about you go back first? I will calm Shekinah down."
"NO! DAMIEN STAY WITH ME! YOU FINALLY BROKE UP WITH SHAUNEE AND I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS DAY!" Shekinah screamed,arms wrapped tightly around Damien,not reluctant to let him go. Damien looked quite uncomfortable. I tugged at Shekinah,trying to pull her away from Damien so Damien can make a run for it. But Shekinah was too persistent,she wouldn't let go no matter what.
"Anastasia,I'm alright,I stay with her for the time-being."
"Alright then. But can we meet up at Charlie's Chicken for a chat and dinner? At about 7.30 pm?"
Damien nodded. I left Shekinah and Damien alone and went home.
Shekinah's Bedroom...(Shekinah's View)
I hugged Damien tightly. I didn't want to let him go. I was afraid once I let him go,he might go back to Shaunee and they might get back together. I want him. I love him so much. This was the first time I ever touched his hand. I had never even shake hands with him before. His arms were a little meaty. Warm and soft. His black hair seems so smooth. Pure black.
Damien moved. I was scared that he is trying to get away from me,try to push me away from him. I tightened my grip. "Don't leave me I beg you!"
Why wont he ever give me a chance? Why he never even tried considering me? I might not be as pretty as Shaunee but I truly love him. Can't he feel it?
"Shekinah. You really meant whatever you said just now? You really love me?" Damien asked,in a soft,caring tone.
"Yes! I meant everything I've said! I really love you!" I quickly said. I never had the courage before. I felt that now was the time to come clear with him. I cannot be hiding my feelings forever.
Damien tilted his head,kissed me on the cheeks softly. I startled. I looked at him,confused.
"I fell for you once. I liked you before. Its just that I wasn't clear about my feelings for you. Shaunee had also attracted me and she had liked me. Since I like Shaunee and she likes me,I decided that this relationship would probably be more secured,or should I say I guess that me and
Shaunee would last. I didn't know you like me,I thought it would be just a one-sided relationship so I tried to forget about my feelings for you." Damien
explained.
I thought. So now he likes me and I like him. Does this mean everything can work out as I want to?
"Maybe Shaunee isn't right for me. Plus,I've thought about it. I guess I am just infactuated with her,infactuated with her beauty. Me and Shaunee haven't been really close this days. She doesn't treat me well anymore. She has someone else in mind," Damien hesitated. "So...Shekinah...would you...would you be my girlfriend?"
"Hell yes I will!" I exclaimed,laughing and hugging him tight. "My wish has finally come true! This is a miracle!"
Damien smiled sheepishly at me. I love you Damien. Forever and Eternity.
Charlie's Chicken,7.30
pm...(Anastasia's View)
I sat there with the food on the table. The delicious and greasy smell of the chicken made me drool. I decided to not wait for Damien so I started eating first.
"How dare you not wait for me and indulge yourself into this awesome,greasy,yummy chicken!" An angry voice came from behind me. I almost spit out the chicken in my mouth. I turned and saw Damien,trying to act angry but his acting was lousy. He was trying hard not to smile. He gave up in the end trying to act angry and sat down,digging into his meal. He took one of my chicken and stick a tongue out at me.
"You have to give me one of your chicken because you didn't wait for me," he said,smiling.
"You seemed to be in a good mood. What has made you so happy,share the happiness with me,"I insisted.
"I am with Shekinah now. Isn't that awesome?"
"What? What What What do you mean by...with Shekinah?" I spluttered,not trusting what I've just heard. Damien told me everything. "Oh..." I said,showing that I've understand everything.
"So what about Shaunee. Tell me why you've broken up with her."
"She has someone else in mind. She has fallen for a guy whom she shouldn't have."
"Can't be that bad. Who?"
Damien hesitated. Licked his lips and told me the name of the guy whom Shaunee shouldn't have fallen for. I regretted asking him that question the moment the name had slipped out between his lips.
It was Erik.
