Chapter 14
Betrayal
-=ALAINA=-
I know I can act. Just please help me do it… I know he'll approach me later.
Oh no. He's staring at me. I can sense it. Oh God, please give me strength…
Hey, there shouldn't be anything controversial, right? So why am I hyperventilating??
Big freak. Why am I even guilty?
*DING*
"Five minutes left. Looks like you're all saved by the bell. The recitation may not take place anymore. You're partner may bring your works at home and rate it according to how they see it. And that shall be your final grade. Write it on the assignment page and that should be passed to me tomorrow."
Whew… thanks so much, Kami-sama… but, bargain please? I don't care what grade he gives me. Just don't let him think it's all about him…
Why would he, anyway?
Because it's TRUE.
Argh! I hate this!
-=RUKAWA=-
Class has ended, must go to practice - so I headed outside…
But I still can't forget the poem. I know it's for me… it's very clear.
Should I approach her? … Nah! I shouldn't be affected. That was just a poem. Most girls drop A LOT of it inside my locker…
Hell, I can't resist… I don't know why but I distractedly reversed my direction. Most students turned their heads but the hell I care with them.
She's still inside, alone, slowly arranging her things. Maybe she's waiting for everyone to clear up. I waited outside the door, out of her view. Minutes passed. Everyone's gone now. She's still packing...
Is this for eternity?? How long will she clear her things up?
She stood up… I sighed.
She finally thought of going home…
-=ALAINA=-
Whew, good thing he didn't talk to me… or I would die here by now. Atleast I can conclude that he really has a pea-sized brain suited only for his foxy head. God, I'm so lucky!
"Hey."
Or not at all.
He shouldn't be the person I least expect to be… I turned around. False hope. It's him.
Uh-oh.
"What do you want?" Atleast I already practiced my speech.
No response. He's still staring. Seconds… Still nothing. I turned around, walking away.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
Oops. I thought I'm already safe… I turned to him.
"Tell you what?"
"The poem."
"You read it. What's to tell?" good thing I have acting abilities.
"Do'aho."
Useful remark. An excuse to walk out. I rolled my eyes, then turned around again.
"It was me."
Anyone, shoot me. I faced him again.
"What are you talking about?"
"Don't play innocent. I know, the poem… It's about me."
Uh-oh, my good old drama isn't working… And he's walking towards me. Bullshit!
"And what makes you say that, mister?" Yeah, don't give up.
"Because your eyes says it so."
What??
He's closer now. I can't move a muscle. This isn't happening… must be a nightmare – SHOULD BE a nightmare!
"And you're becoming speechless… Can't think of a comeback, huh?" He smirked, now inches from me.
Now that is a real dream. Did he actually smirk?? Wake up Alaina! Move!
And what's he trying to do?
His face inching closer… should be not what I'm thinking… Spank him now, idiot!
1… 2… 3...
He hugged me.
Whew! Too close. I could have almost punched him.
-=RUKAWA=-
I wasn't really going to hug her. I should have kissed her.
But I saw fear in her eyes. Fear. I actually saw a different emotion. An emotion that I don't want her to feel towards me…
Atleast I granted her wish…
To hug him tight, that's what I want to doTo let him see just what is true
Set him free from all of these
And care for him, make him at ease
I hugged her tighter… I don't want this to end.
It's… perfect.
I guess I'm just… sorry, sempai.
-=MITSUI=-
I wanted to surprise Alaina so I went to Shohoku without her knowing it…
I was rounding the corner of the corridor in a mischievous way just so to hide and not spoil my plan.
Guess I'm the one surprised.
-end of chap-