III. Boring
IV-B listen up! Shouted Ms. Lucile, our Arts teacher. She's been talking nonstop and nobody seems to be listening. But you can't blame us cuz she's really Boring with the capital B!
We fell silent for a while but the noise erupted again after a minute or two. You know how this rolls, highschool!
Okay if you don't want to listen, let's just have a quiz. Get 1/4 sheet of paper. NOW.
NOOOO! We answered in chorus but in the end, we just found ourselves writing random stuffs in our paper. Since I don't want to fail in that lame quiz, I tapped the guy in front of me and winked at him. He smiled back, definitely smitten by my charm then held his paper slightly up for me to see his answers.
Thank you. I told him when dismissal came. He seems brainy enough, earning us both a score of 10 out of 15. Kat got the same score as ours while Lia got 12 because she didn't just use her charm but also her giraffe neck which she only reserves during exams. Haha.
Ah, Jas...can I invite you for dinner tomorrow night? He asked, his tone hopeful. See what I'm talking about? He's smitten. Who wouldn't be, right?
Only if the resto has someone playing the piano. I said with a teasing smile. He cheerfully told me that he knows a place exactly like that then arranged the plans and everything. I stood there, nodding at the right time while he was constantly assuring me that our date will be memorable for the both of us. As if I'm really that interested. Duh.
I only agreed because he let me copy his answers during the quiz. He really can't be that assuming. Memorable my ass.
Four days for 22.
I heard Kat murmured.
That's too long, 3 days would be enough for 22 I think.
Lia uttered in the same low voice.
Oh girls. Still betting on how long my flings would actually last? They looked at me then smiled a knowing smile. They're always like that everytime I start dating someone. I'll make you a deal okay? If I surpass your highest `duration` bet, then you'd stop calling my guys by number. That explains why they call..um..what's the name of that guy again? Whatevs. That's how it goes. He's called 22 for some obvious reason.
Then if you don't, what's the price to pay? Kat asked.
Whatever. I retorted then I saw Lia's grin. Oh no. I think I just made the wrong decision of letting them choose the consequence. I so know that grin on Lia's face.
If we won, then you have to date nerdy boy for ONE whole month. Lia said, eyeing Ryan the nerd loser. I cringed at the thought of having to date him for a month. That is so not good. Eww.
Well that nerd is our classmate. Nerd to the point that he got a perfect score in our on-the-spot quiz a while ago. I don't even know why he's here in our section. Nerds like him should be in IV-A, the place where he belongs!
Yeah whatevs. I snorted then headed out of the room, leaving the two laughing their hearts out. Hah! I'm not going to lose in this deal. I can date 22 within a week, and they won't be calling my guys in numbers again.
SATURDAY.
We're done Rico. I told him after seeing that stupid movie he dragged me to. Eww.
But we just barely started Jas. He said, reaching for my hand. Gah.
That's exactly it! Cuz I myself don't want to continue what we just barely started. I emphasized the word `barely`, pulling back my hand.
But Jas... He said with a pleading tone.
Shut up okay? Don't you understand what I'm saying?! I snapped, irritated. And please, don't even try to follow me. I don't want losers stalking me. Clear?! I stormed off and left without giving him a chance to say anything more.
That monkey! He's annoying to death!
And because my day is ruined, I just strolled around the mall and shopped for clothes to relieve the stress Rico brought me. I also informed Kat and Lia about Rico which they just laughed off. Owell. I succeeded, one week deal is finally over. That means they will NEVER call my `ka-flings` by number ever again.
Oops sorry! I was shocked when somebody bumped me from behind while I was reading the back cover of a Nicholas Sparks' book. Even if it's not obvious, I'm a certified bookworm. But I don't want the people to know that I fall head over heels while reading Paulo Coelho's and Nicholas Sparks' novels. It's like, a top secret, that even the Gossip Queen Lia doesn't know about.
WHAT THE~! Can you please watch where you're going you little piece of-- I was taken aback from insulting this guy when I recognized who he is.
Oh hey Jasmine. James smiled my favorite smile.
Call me conceited but I think he's thrilled to see me.
Oh goodness. I so like this day, remnants of the recent past with Rico's suddenly washed away.
Will I now have 23? Hmmm. Let's see. :)
