Chapter 3
Aya exclaimed when I told her what happened the other day, "What?! Did Kei really say that?!" I replied, "Yes, she did. She wants to be the first girl Drake takes seriously, that's why she's doing all this." Aya responded, "Wow, so she just got challenged by Drake..." I agreed, "Yeah, something like that."
I thought to myself, why does Kei like challenges? She should just join Survivor instead. Ugh, what a frustrating life.
Aya asked me, "So, what's your plan now, Ms. Alys Perez?" I shrugged and said, "I don't know, maybe try to get back with Drake?" Aya suddenly burst out laughing.
"Ha! You're hilarious! You talk like you're getting back together with someone you actually dated! Haha!" She laughed again. I felt annoyed.
"Why? Technically speaking, we were together. And take note, I'm the one who broke up with him! M-E!" I said, still having some pride. "You might not have told Drake directly, but you suddenly started talking non-stop."
"Be supportive for once, Aya. Try it," I said, rolling my eyes. I'm going crazy. One heartbroken male best friend, one crazy female best friend, one Drake Palma who's... unique, and me who's clueless.
"Okay, fine. So, what are you going to do now?" Aya asked. "I don't know. Does my face look like I know what I'm doing?" I asked, and she grabbed my face. "Hmm, based on your face, you really don't know what you're doing. Your face symbolizes the faces of those who will fall." She said it seriously.
"Aya, do you want a flying kick?"
"Ah, haha, you're so sensitive, friend. Your face looks like a genius and beautiful creature. Oh, are you going to treat me?" "Tsk, you're always looking for freebies. I'll tell your mom, you know." "Hehehe."
Then, we bought fries and soda. We were quietly planning how I'd get back with Drake. Ugh, it's really gross. Me? Getting back with Drake? Oh my god, it's disturbing to even think about.
After the break, we went to class. Great, he's our classmate. Thankfully, he's always sleeping. I won't feel awkward. But will he even remember I'm his ex? Ugh, disturbing thought.
"Ms. Perez! Are you listening?" our teacher shouted. Oh no, I got caught. I'm definitely getting detention. "Y-yes." I stuttered. "If that's the case, what was I saying?"
"What was I saying earlier?" the teacher asked, eyes wide with annoyance. Teachers like this are why students are scared to attend school. "Give me the detention slip, please," I said, looking down. I knew I wasn't paying attention, whatever.
The whole class suddenly burst out laughing. Sigh. Sheen will probably turn off his feelings for me again. Why didn't I inherit my parents' intelligence? My relatives are smart, like my brother Clarence. How will I get into St. Claire's Academy with grades like these?
"Hay, Ms. Perez, I really don't know what to do with you," the teacher said, approaching me and handing over the detention slip. Hopefully, I'll just get to clean the library.
The class ended with me looking down. Sigh, Alys. You just started class and you're already collecting problems. "Good luck with detention, friend!" Ava teased, and I just gave her a dirty look.
I just looked at Aya and said, "Ugh, just go home!" But she suddenly laughed. Why is my best friend so crazy?
I headed to the OSA to submit my detention slip. Sigh, life. Thankfully, Sheen isn't in my class, so my embarrassment is slightly lessened. He's already looking down on me!
"Ms. Perez, what brings you here?" the secretary asked. "Detention," I replied. She checked her records to see where I'd be assigned. Please, Lord, let it be the library! I don't want to clean the cafeteria and touch where other people eat. Gross.
"You're assigned to the computer lab. Yes, you'll be cleaning there with Mr. Sheen Mendoza," the secretary said. I looked up at her in surprise, "Seriously? Sheen?!" I asked, shocked. This is the first time Sheen's gotten detention!
Oh no, Sheen got detention! He's the president of the Student Council. What if the principal scolds him?
"Yes, Ms. Perez. He was caught cutting class. Alright, go to the computer laboratory now so you won't be late," the secretary said.
I don't care if it takes all night, as long as I'm with Sheen... But seriously, I'm starting to feel bad for him. That Kei, doesn't she see how much Sheen loves her? He's wasting his time on that Drake Palma! Ugh!
I headed to the third floor where the computer lab is. When I opened the door, I saw most of the computers were still on. Where's Sheen?! I entered the room and looked for him. I found him sitting at the side, looking down. I approached him and sat beside him, "Sheen..."
He didn't say anything, but he hugged me. His head rested on my shoulder, so I felt his tears fall. "Sheen..." I whispered his name. I didn't know what to do. I'd never seen him like this before. He's always been cheerful, always smiling, but now? He looked like he'd lost someone. Kei, what did you do?!
We stayed in that position for a few minutes. I didn't say anything, just waited for him to stop crying. "What time is it?" he suddenly asked. I was startled, so I checked my phone, "It's 5:30." He pulled something out of his bag and took my hand, putting a watch on my wrist. "H-hey! What's this?" I asked him.
"Wristwatch, Alys. You're already in your fourth year, and you're still confused about telling time," Sheen said, standing up and dusting off his pants. "Let's go, we still need to turn off the units." He took my hand and pulled me up. I felt a flutter in my chest! He held my hand twice! I'm okay with him teasing me, I'm just happy he touched my hand. Thankfully, I'm bad at telling time, so I got to hold his hand.
We finished turning off all the units before 6 pm and left campus together. As we walked, we saw Kei with her cheerleader friends. One of them asked, "Kei, aren't you going to follow Drake?" Kei replied, "No need, I'll make him mine tomorrow," smiling confidently. Good luck with that, Kei! You'll probably just end up heartbroken. "Are you sure?" "Never been more sure. What Kei wants, Kei gets."
I looked at sheen, and that annoying guy was tearing up again! Why are you so emotional? "Ah, Alys, I'm leaving first? Sorry, I won't be able to walk you home. I forgot Mama asked me to buy something. Sorry!" Then he left quickly. What am I supposed to do, Sheen? Even though I love you, I'd rather see you and Kei get back together than see you sad and crying all the time.
I left and walked behind them because I didn't want to be seen. I don't want to be bullied by those two. They're such bullies! As I walked out of campus, I saw Drake Palma and, being Alys Perez, I followed him again. It's exhausting! His house is so far away! Never mind, I'll just ask Kuya Clarence to pick me up. I hid behind a post and observed. James Bond mode activated again.
A beautiful woman suddenly came out of their gate! Is Drake living with her? OMG! But it was a false alarm. A car arrived, and a man, probably Drake's father, got out. The beautiful woman kissed him, and then Drake walked towards me - TOWARDS ME?! "Get out," he said. I looked behind me, but there was no one. He suddenly approached me and pulled me! "Hey, let me go!" I tried to remove his hand from my clothes. "Drake, who is she?" the beautiful woman asked. Drake just looked at her, and I spoke up, "I'm his girlfriend! Hello!" with a bow and a smile. Sheet, Alys, you got this! Just go with it, and maybe it'll be okay.