JAY-JAY'S POV
Wow!
My head is really hot for this confused man. Just don't bring him in front of me, I'll hit him with the table.
"Jay-Jay, calm down." Ci said.
I looked at him without changing my expression. Now he was the one who looked away because of the fear that I would upset him.
"How? Me. Calm down." I glared at him. "Teach me then."
"Jay-Jay calm down."
"Teach me. I'll hook you there."
He snorted while scratching his ears. I know he can't think of a way either. Even me, I don't know how to calm myself down without touching that man.
I couldn't hear an answer from him. I just faced the box that I put aside earlier. I can't wait to open it and see the contents.
Whether it's for me or not I'm still going to open it. I might lose my temper.
I pulled the blue eyebrow ribbon so that I could freely remove the lid of the box. I was even surprised at first because the first thing I saw was all paper cuts. Until I fully see what's inside.
Snorlax.
I smiled. A mug with a Snorlax design. I removed it from the box and looked at it carefully. Even if it's not for me, I'll take it anyway.
Effectively, I lost my temper. All my attention went to Snorlax. It looks like they have a new brother again.
"Look Ci!" I brag about Ci-N.
"How cute." He said and took it from my hand. "Do you collect things of your kind?"
My temper seems to be back.
"Can I slap that on your face?" I asked annoyed.
He just laughed before handing the cup back to me. I turned to David to brag to him about what I got but the crook was asleep again. He enjoys flipping his ear while sleeping. What does it really do at night?
I let him go and opened the box where the cup was placed. There was no such thing for who it really was and also there were no brand names.
Thank you very much to the giver.
I put the cup back inside the box before closing it and tying it again with a ribbon. I was still smiling when I put it in that bag. But my smile disappeared when the next teacher came in and reminded the grumpy pest demon Kei-kwanan, that he had to catch a lesson.
"Sir Alvin already assigned someone to help me." The king of the serpent answered.
"Alright. Please then tell your friend to take the lessons from my table later."
I just want to be swallowed by the earth. Why me? Am I not smart? As for myself, it's very hard to study and then I'll teach others!
"You are supposed to review it there." I whispered to Ci and pointed to their King behind.
"Hmm?!" He answered in shock. "Why is he re-reviewed?"
"Study a lesson."
"It's just Yuri. He's going to teach harder."
I briefly looked at Yuri who was quietly reading his notes. He looks better now compared to before.
I will talk to him later.
I arranged my seat when the teacher started. I'm just writing a letter even though I don't really understand anything. And neither do I read. I just really want to write. Until the class ends and we have a moment of rest. I took out my cell phone and texted Yuri.
To: President Yuri.
Message: Let's go outside. let's talk
I immediately received an answer from him.
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From: President Yuri.
Message: Sure.
I put the cellphone back in my bag before standing up and walking out of the room. I moved a bit away from the room so that those gossipy snakes wouldn't notice us. I was close to the stairs when I saw Yuri following. He smiled at me.
"Is there a problem?" He started the conversation.
I turned around at the top of the stairs when I heard the door open. The door was open and I could see outside. It looks like there is someone on the rooftop.
"Let's go." I said yes and he nodded.
We climbed the stairs together. We haven't been outside yet but I can feel the strong wind immediately. It's good and dark now. When we went out, I didn't see anyone. The door was just welded open.
"Nobody?" He asked and I nodded. "What are we going to talk about?"
"About you."
He seemed to get what I meant. He bowed.. I understand if he doesn't want to talk about it but I can't get rid of the worry.
"Yuri . . . ."
"I don't want you to worry. You have a lot of problems. I don't want to add more . . . . . ."
"You are not a different person to me, Yuri." I cut off what he had to say. "You were there when I needed you, why don't you share what's bothering you?"
He looked at me as if he was very tired. He took off his glasses and I was shocked when he started crying. I quickly came to him and touched his face.
"W-why? Did something happen?" I asked worriedly.
"I'm so tired." He whispered and hugged me while continuing to cry.
I also hugged him while listening to his soft cries. I couldn't stop crying either. The weight of his feelings seemed to pass to me. He cried in front of me but not like this.
"I don't want to be Hanamitchi." He said that gave me an idea of his problem.
It's like my heart is being squeezed. I just saw Yuri weak. Even if he didn't say it, I knew that he was facing a big battle with his family before, starting with his Mama.
"Just cry. If you can't scream, cry first." I tried to calm myself even though my voice was breaking.
I know I'm going to cry a little but I don't want that to happen. I'm the only one he can lean on now if I give him strength to cling to.
"They took my mama away." He said like a child. "My grandfather turned his back on me. And I'm no longer the heir of the clan."
All gone.
I closed my eyes when I heard those. They left Yuri like that. Without anything to cling to or be with by his side.
"I-I'm still here, Yuri. I won't abandon you." I said and hugged him even tighter.
He continued until I caught my eye on the door. Someone is standing and watching us.
When I looked closely, it became clear to me who he was. He had no reaction while looking at us. He shook his head for a moment before, looked up and turned away. I don't know why I feel dread.
What if he sees us now? If the King of Snakes sees us.
He started walking. I want to let go of Yuri and chase him. My chest tightened as I watched him walk away. But I don't have a good reason to do that. I felt Yuri's hug loosen so I let go. He wiped his eyes before putting his glasses back on. I also simply wiped away my runaway tears.
"I'm sorry. I didn't know I was going to cry. I have no one to talk to about it." He said and took another deep breath.
"It's okay. At least you got out the weight of your feelings." I forced a smile. "When is that?"
"It's been almost a month now. At first, it didn't bother me much, but things got more complicated when they took Mama." He gave a bitter smile. "If we had still been engaged, they probably would have hired you too. In a way, the cancellation was a blessing in disguise."
I nearly did.
Yuri's family is really complicated. From the position in the clan. Up to race and choose a mate. I feel that they are not just a rich family.
"But why did they take your Mom?" I asked with
Even though his mother and I didn't get along very well, he was still kind to me. I know she loves Yuri very much, especially when she cried in front of me and talked me into choosing her son.
"Remember when I told you that I take advantage of my situation in my family?" He asked and I nodded. "The whole clan had enough. They worked together to remove me from the list of the next heir. They used the opportunity when I insisted that you were the one I wanted to marry." He sighed. "They were just waiting for me to make another mistake."
I'm guilty too. I insisted on stopping the engagement. That was probably the loophole that his family was waiting for.
"S-sorry-.
"It's not your fault. I was too complacent because mama was there. She always finds a way to save my ass." I can see his tears. "But I can't even save her now that she needs me."
I held his hand. "N-not like that. You just can't do it right now, but you can. W-what are they planning?"
"Somewhere in Japan, there's a hidden village that this world doesn't know. It's owned by a clan. I know she's there but they won't let me see her."
"How long will they hide her from you?" There was fear in my voice.
It's hard that he doesn't know about his mother's condition. After now, he was fighting alone.
"Until, I bring honor to the family."
He shook his head as if it was a very difficult thing for him to do. It seemed like a long time before he saw his mother.
"Sorry, I can't do anything to help you."
He shook his head and used his other hand to touch my cheek.
"Staying by my side is enough." He smiled and I smiled back.
I said that he has a serious problem. It's just sad that his Dad abandoned him and left him alone. Even now he desperately needs a partner.
I feel like no one is taking care of him at home. Maybe that's why his uniform gets tangled sometimes. When I have time, I will visit him to see if he is okay.
We heard slow clapping that caught our attention. When we looked back, Freya was walking slowly and clapping her hands.
It's time to color your face.
"I feel sorry for you." She said without a tone while looking at Yuri.
Yuri pulled me slightly and carried me behind him. I understand his behavior but he has no reason to protect me from this girl. How many times have we tweaked it?
"Freya . . . ."
"Why so scared?" She asked Yuri teasingly. "I already know that."
Does Freya know? How?
I looked at Yuri joining in that he had an answer to what the coloring book said. But he was just looking as if he was waiting for his next shriek.
"Different class."
I thought she was still talking to Yuri but she was looking at me.
"People are calling me flirt, slut or whore yet in reality..." She smiled arrogantly. "I'm not alone."
"Stop it . . . "
She immediately interrupted what Yuri had to say. "What makes us different!" She shouted which surprised me. "They're pointing their fingers at me, when in reality we're just the same! She's putting you together!"
What's going on I don't understand.
"FREYA!" Yuri shouted angrily.
If I was surprised by Freya I was even more surprised by her. I almost fainted.
"You praise your girl too much!"
"What's your problem with me?!" I asked annoyed.
I don't understand where her anger comes from. I know we didn't get along before but I think her anger is different now.
"Many! Apart from Ella, you're the only one that everyone favors!" She shouted back at me. "I thought you wouldn't be a problem for me . . . "
"It's not her fault that Keifer doesn't give you any more money!" Yuri stopped what he was going to say.
He already knows.
What aching in my heart. Kei-kwanan does give Freya money. But why? For what? Or maybe what Aries says is not true. What if they are still seeing each other and what she is giving in return?
My imagination starts playing again. I don't know what to think. I can't stop going back and forth on the conversation between her and Aries.
"You think this is all about his money? Fuck you!" Freya became even angrier at Yuri's words. "You should be grateful to him. He was the only one who took responsibility for you. But tonight, you—!"
"Shut up, Freya!"
"—calling me every night!"
I let go of Yuri. Do they meet? Why does he have to call Freya? And every night, really? He looked at me the moment I released him, fear evident on his face.
"Now you're afraid! I was the one by your side when your Dad left you, but you still want that girl! While she's dating you and Keifer!" Freya continued but Yuri didn't listen to her.
He just looked at me as if he was telling me not to listen to what others have to say. But I didn't have any reaction other than asking questions.
"And you're the girl . . . . !"
"TAKE IT! SHUT UP FIRST!" I screamed.
I'm even more confused because of how loud she is. It hasn't been answered yet I asked the first question and then added more.
But she really doesn't want to say goodbye. Because of my yelling, something in her brain seems to have clicked. She suddenly rushed at me but before she could reach me an arm wrapped around her waist.
"Hey! Just chill!" Rory said as she let go of Freya.
Followed by this it was Edrix who was looking sharply at Yuri.
"Let go of me!" Freya snapped, her temper flaring.
I caught a glimpse of Rory's mischievous smile before turning to Edrix. "Rix, please help separate our friend."
Friend?
Edrix tortured him before facing us again. He looked at me.
"Ma'am is here. Come back," said Keifer.
I grabbed Yuri's arm to invite him. Good thing he got what I meant. He nodded at me before starting to walk.
"That girl won't choose you either!" Freya caught up before we finally got to the door.
"Noise! Edrix, kiss her quietly!" Rory said.
"Fuck you!" Freya shouted at him.
"Edrix wants that!"
"Tangina! Rory!"
I didn't understand their next answers. Rory laughed even louder and was obviously teasing. I let go of Yuri when we reached the floor of our room. I didn't speak because I didn't know what to ask but I wanted to hear what he had to say. I stopped and he did the same.
"Jay, please." He started the conversation.
I wanted to clear it up, but he looked stressed. I let out a breath before nodding at him.
"Alright, let's talk about it later."
He seemed relieved by what I said. We returned to the room and almost all the snakes' eyes followed us.
I wish your eyes would go out.
When I sat down, Ci almost broke his neck following Yuri's gaze. His nostrils were even bigger when he faced me.
"Where are you coming from?" He asked accusingly.
"Rooftop." I answered without looking at him.
He held his chest and pretended to be surprised.
"That's a meeting place for those who are in trouble."
I raised an eyebrow as I slowly looked at him.
Correct suspicion again!
"What do you want to say?"
"What did you and Yuri do? You're betraying Keifer."
Accused already. And what betrays? I am betraying nothing. I don't have a boyfriend.
"Are we?" I asked about raising an eyebrow.
He imitated my actions. "Don't you want to?"
I quickly raised my palm to hit him. He quickly bent down and blocked his arm.
That kid is annoying!
Fortunately, he also stopped when our teacher started. Almost the whole class was floating because of what Freya said earlier on the rooftop. Even in our next class, those things still didn't disappear from my mind.
I didn't realize that the class was over but I heard the bell that worries the time. It's lunch break. I was about to get up to buy something from the canteen when Felix came in next with the deliveries.
PIZZA!!
There's spaghetti, fried chicken, nuggets, chicken fillet, lasagna and anything else that can make your neck pop and make your stomach grow.
"Don't eat. You're a traitor." Ci said and started teasing me.
But there is no problem with that. I have no intention of eating here either. Even though pizza, chicken and lasagna are calling me.
I was forced to turn around and organize my things. Even if it hurts my feelings, I'll just accept that it's not really possible.
But my dilemma ended when someone dropped a box of pizza in front of me. I wouldn't have jumped for joy if I hadn't seen who did it.
"What is that?" I asked a little annoyed.
"Your lunch." The King of Serpents replied.
I was about to turn around when suddenly Rory walked up to me while opening the pizza box.
"You know Jay-Jay, just eat." He said while bringing the pizza to my mouth.
"Let me go. . . .!" I couldn't finish what I was going to say because the pizza was thrown into my mouth.
"Isn't it delicious? Come on! Gobble it up!" He said teasingly.
Look at you Rory!
I just did it because I already teased by almost all the Ulupongs. Just so they can't say anything, I just eat..
I don't feel like talking to them either. Especially since what happened is still playing in my mind. I can't get out of my mind that maybe Yuri is really what Aries is saying that Freya is crazy about.
What if he is?
That's what kept traveling through my mind. Until after lunch and the whole class in the afternoon. I was not myself while equipment repair.
"Jay! Sir Alvin is summoning you to the faculty!" Calix shouted.
Why again?
I noticed that Kei-kwanan was looking at me, I could barely turn my back on him and walk towards the faculty. It's really good and he didn't get pissed yet. Maybe my energy is really running out.
Or maybe he was affected by seeing Yuri and me? Or more correctly don't assume. When I arrived at the faculty, there were papers on top of Sir's table. He is still photocopying something and putting it on top.
"Mariano, here are the lectures another teacher gave for Watson. It's up to you." Sir said and handed me all the papers.
I quickly hugged it and almost fell. I haven't even complained before Sir has already left. I don't know what other teachers are looking at. I just said goodbye out of respect and left the faculty. room. I wanted to blow up the papers out of anger.
Why me?! Maybe he's smarter than me!
I was beside myself while walking to the parking lot. I really don't. I knew where I was going so I just thought of going home. I was stopped by the familiar beautiful, luxurious and expensive car in front of me moving backwards. The door opened in front of me before stopping. The window went down so I could see who was on board.
Of course!
Of course! Who is the owner anyway? I came close to it and threw the papers into his car.
"There! Study it!" I said annoyed.
He suddenly took out his cell phone and called someone.
"Angelo..." My eyes widened. "Sir Alvin would like me to inform you that Jay-Jay is disobeying him again."
Son of the Serpent.
"Hey! Sure!" I screamed in an annoyance.
He put down his cellphone and my cellphone vibrated in the bag. I immediately took it and almost let go when I saw Kuya's name.
I'm still shaking to answer that. "K-Brother..."
["Don't come home until you finish what task has been given to you!"] He said angrily.
"Wait! Do you know how to-?" The call has died.
I am truly united!
Kuya probably doesn't know what he's asking me to do. He will not allow this King of Demonic Serpents to be together.
I immediately looked at him badly. "Snake! When I'm not home!"
"Tss..." I heard him reply before closing the window and hearing the door click in front of me. I didn't know what to do so I just opened the door
"What?!"
"Come in." He ordered.
Rather than not being able to go home. I was forced to ride. I even fixed the papers before fastening the seatbelt.
"Let's just wait! You're kingina!"
I saw a smile on his lips. He tried to cover it up but it was obvious. I have a really bad feeling about this. He started driving somewhere. I chose to look outside and had no intention of talking to him.
We had been on the flight for maybe an hour when I noticed that it wasn't the place we are familiar. I was about to ask when a bottle of water blocked my face.
"Here. Drink." He said while handing me the water bottle.
"I'm not thirsty-."
"Just drink." He insisted.
I'm really starting to get bored with his face. I drank it just to cool my head. I feel like I want to pour water on him. After drinking it I noticed that something was floating in the water.
"The water is dirty." I complained and returned the bottle to him.
He took it but just dropped it between our seats.
"It's not."
"You son of— ! When I'm . . . !" I yawned. " I want to slap—!"
I know I was awake last night but not too awake to make me yawn and gradually feel sleepy. I leaned my back and also my head. Why does my body feel heavy?
I'm sleepy in his car.
I don't know why but I fell asleep without realizing it.
I don't know how long but I woke up to the sound of the wind chime and the sound of the waves. The bed was so soft that I even planned to sleep again.
Wait? What?
I opened my eyes completely and almost jumped on the bed. I saw the everything around me is fine and whole.
Whose room is this?
I immediately looked at my clothes. It's still intact! I looked for my stuff but there was nothing around me. I got up to look but the window quickly caught my attention.
The wind was strong and the waves were really noisy. The sun is starting to set. And when I peeked outside.
Tangina! REALLY EXCELLENT!
WHY AM I AT THE SEA?!