"Are you done yet?" Asked my friend, and that is maybe everyone's least favorite word today. Who can finish it? It's just crazy... That was also Zetta's saying as soon as I sat down in my seat. She is already in her sports uniform, sitting with a super gloomy face. The same face…with all the faces of the students in my class this morning. We will have gym class in the first hour of the day, so we left already in gym uniforms and with our hair in pigtails. Had breakfast, brought money, had prepared ourselves that Mr. Harold might torture us because there was no way we can finish it in one day! 50 problems that have to be copied into homework books and be done, it just... Impossible. I only rewrote the questions, with a smiley image at the end of the sheet. Peace sign! Peace… peace.
Only magic creatures can solve all of them!
“Just write the question, copying it down.. every word!?" I replied resignedly.
"The same. Eheheheeh… only did twenty questions. For the other 30, I drew a lot of love emotes!” Zetta's answer seemed to betray me. She betrayed me by being able to do it, making me more self-aware, that...I'm not smart.
Mr. Ajay, our sports teacher, is also in a bad mood. He gave a hardcore warm-up! Usually, Mr. Ajay orders them to warm up in the gym, and run five rounds. The most sadistic of him will only give 6 rounds. Now… huhuhuh, ten laps on the school field! In an open space with the scorching sun.
"I swear... I think today is going to be a super sappy day." I whispered Zetta both agreed, and she nodded.
We started running, I'm not very athletic, also Zetta was. We ran at the last row while gossiping about the Korean Drama couple who had broken up. This is our distraction! Instead of thinking about being hot, tired, and embarrassed to be watched by many students and other school residents because we ran around an open field.
"I ship Nam Joo Hyuk the most, I didn't know his face was like that... ugh," I said and she giggled. The others already had two rounds, we were still half the round.
Near the flagpole, I catch a figure I don't want to see. Looking straight at me with a look too deep. I feel like I just want to plug those eyes in. What a teacher! Who else ..if not Mr. Harold! I'd better have to look at a sexy zombie rather than him!
"Who with? With me?" Zetta asked and I pretended to vomit.
“Huwekk… that's right! Nah the actress playing Kim Bok Joo! I don't like her, but I see a different side of her! He's… ugh really.” I blush thinking about the guy named Nam Joo Hyuk's warm gaze and all womenfolk goosebumps because of him.
"Mr. Harold is like shooting you with a dagger...with his eyes." Said Zetta, reminding me again of the existence of the most-anti-good teacher.
“Hum.. but I'm willing to be punished by Mr. Harold. I'm willing to do anything for him!"
“Ieewww.”
In the fifth round, all our friends finished. As a result, the two of us ran together on the field. Ouch.. adding to the embarrassment of this face.
“Oi… those two! What a leisurely walk! Hurry!" Mr. Ajay scolded.
It's not that we don't want to run fast Sir.. we can't! I thought.
In the end, Zetta and I were called the last for the somersault test. Luckily it was somersaults- meaning..it will be held indoors... otherwise it wouldn't be funny rolling in the field.
Two creatures that I avoid the most are hanging out at the gym. I'm waiting for Zetta's somersault, then it's my turn. The question is… why when everyone finished somersaults went straight back to class, and Rocky stayed here? Then… what business does Mr. Harold have in the gym? It's my turn too! Ouch. Mr. Harold and Rocky at the same place.. what a lucky day. note the sarcasm!
"Come on! Lily! You! Now!" Mr. Ajay ordered.
Do you remember when I said I'm not athletic at all? I was told to do summersaults and I failed. Being told to repeat is the same! sucks!
"If you can't, I can give you 6 points!" Mr. Ajay threatened. Instead of me being watched by two people that I avoid in this universe, I'd better just get 6. I'm not going to be able to though.
I stood up and approached Mr. Ajay with a sad face.
"I can't sir. Just give me 6! No problem." I said sadly.
Mr. Ajay nodded and told me to go to class. Then… why did Rocky come to meet me? Hishhhhh.
"Oi... Lili!" he said I pretended not to hear and walked faster. Out of the corner of my eye, I still see Mr. Harold in the audience seats, looking at me. But he's still there.
Safe.
The red flag one is Rocky.
If I kick him, will I get a detention?
“Li… Lili….” Rocky is really after me. Yes, I added the speed. Now I'm running down the stairs. Too bad he's a taller, more athletic guy than I can keep up with. He grabbed my hand and pulled me aside at the end of the stairs.
"Hemm ... being called over and you being very difficult! Can't hear me babe?" he said stupidly.
"You- babe me! What?"
"It is cringe but I still like it. Hehehe… Lili, let's make it happen!"
“What the ... Ugh... Whatever!” that's all that came out of my mouth when I heard those words from him. How could… he say that.
"So you ou accept it? So this is our first day huh!” he's still chasing me.
“No! Oh me? Going out with you...nah!"
"So. I was rejected?"
"Of course. I refuse!" I said emphasizing the word refuse.
"Okay then. I will continue to try to win your love. I won't give up ever." he said soulfully, with sincere eyes.
"You're welcome!" I cursed then ran back to class. This is crazy! This world is crazy!
I quickly changed and sat quietly. Waiting for news that the next subject teacher is absent, or that there is a teacher's meeting, so I don't have to see that man. In fact, there is none of that. Huhuhu.Until break time, our class leader, Tito asked for his time. Making an announcement."I got this announcement from Mr. Harold! Those who don't submit their assignments today can't go home. Here is the list of names." Heh? When is it due? How come I don't know?I raised my hand, "To? When did you submit it?""It was after gym class!""How come I didn't know!""You were too slow! Mr. Harold came to class and asked as to give it to him right away! I have a list of names of those who didn't turn it in! Listen up!"I glanced at Zetta, asking... "You?"She nodded. Huwaaaaaa! Zetta didn't tell me! She's my friend after all. She could take my books from my bag without permission. She could give me my homework...and this tragedy won't happen. Oh.. doom is coming to fetch me!"Why don't you co
"Asshole! Asshole! Asshole!" I cried as I hit his shoulder. He was still trapping me in his room and I could only do this. How pathetic!"Wha... what? Don't tell me this is your first kiss! Eh?""Asshole! What do you think I am?! asshole!" I hit him harder now.Mr. Harold backed off and I was finally able to run outside. I kept running towards the school exit gate. Home. I cried on the way, on the bus, then on the path before reaching home. Right at the doorstep of my house, I wiped away all my tears. No one at home is allowed to know.From then on, I never saw Mr. Harold again. That's good. I am grateful, but not all the girls in our school protested heavily. Questioning where their idol teacher had gone. My high school days ended sweetly, although some annoying incidents happened. Like Rocky still chasing me. He expressed his feelings repeatedly, but I rejected him every time.Thanks to Mr. Harold, I hate men, I hate the relationship between men and women. If I could choose, I'd rat
Now all I could think about was how to tell Zetta. She's a typical possessive friend who gets hurt easily when it comes to secrets like this. She doesn't know at all! I deliberately didn't tell her, so for the six months I was in bed- resting at home, I just said I was busy working.Today, I decided to end the confusion. I wanted to tell Zetta today, after all now I could walk normally, no more pain.I dialed the number of my number one friend. The smart, beautiful, and talented student. She has just realized her new talent. She is good at singing, her beautiful face also made her flooded with jobs as an advertising model."Em... Finally, you remember me too!" She said with a snort. I chuckled."Hellow, my best friend till the end of the world." I greeted them in a cheerful tone."Let's see... where have you been, how come you can remember, that you still have friends?""Ish... don't say that. Let's meet up, babe!" I invited her directly to the main destination."Sure, I'm at the cafe
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The first kiss with you was too memorable? He said! But I won't give him the satisfaction of the answer... I keep quiet.The car has arrived at the office parking lot. I got out and walked quickly to the room I am using. I went in and locked it from the inside. I also made sure to prop up some heavy things, like my plastic wardrobe. So that no one would break in.I locked myself up until the evening, I just don't want to be alone with him anymore! It's true, men and women can't be alone together there will be something bad happen sooner or later, that's my belief. But now, this is a little different... in Mr. Harold's case, the devil seems to have disguised himself, he is the devil himself, so it is clear for me to... Stay away from here as far as I could, as fast as I could!Maybe it's because I'm too angry, or maybe it's because I'm too tired, plus I'm starving, plus I'm still thinking about that kiss, I can't sleep at all! Ugh! How annoying.I've endured this hunger, I've searched