I just got back to school and thought I’d missed it, but of course, that was me being delusional. I mean, really, who would miss school when you have to catch up on quizzes and exams?! NOT ME! “Sheen, you’re beginning to doze off.” Sandy looks at him with her hands on her hips, looking at Sheen sprawled on the couch. “He was probably gaming all night with his character dressed in a banana costume.” I can’t help but make a comment as I look up from the study material that Xander has created for me. I can’t help but snicker silently. Sheen catches me laughing and immediately sits up and points an accusing finger at me. “It was YOU, wasn’t it?! You were the person who kept shooting at me in that online shooting game!” Oops. Maybe I smiled too much, which gave it away. For the record, it wasn’t my fault that he was an easy target in the game. Who the hell wears a banana costume to a shooting game anyway!? It’s like they are either flexing that they spent money in that game or they

Ever since my identity as Hailey May Collins got out, I no longer bother to dress up as Felisha during my photoshoots. The hassle of wearing a wig and thick makeup to hide my identity is just a hassle, especially since the secret is already out. Romeo is still doing the shoot with me, just like he said he would, until his contract with the company ends. “I heard that you are going to attend the winter dance with Xander and that the great Hailey May Collins asked him to the dance herself.” The moment the last shot of our photo is taken, Romeo decides to bring up the topic. I was glad that he waited until the shoot was over; otherwise, I might have appeared like a fish out of water during the whole photoshoot. It’s not because I am shocked, but because I am embarrassed. “You know, I wouldn’t mind you asking me that question if you were only genuinely curious, but looking at that smirk gives me the idea that you have other reasons than curiosity for asking me that question.” I manage

“Do you think that they are on a secret date?” “I—” “I think so too. It’s very suspicious.” “Hailey—” “Do you want to secretly take photos of them for future blackmail purposes? I know I would.” I cheerfully as I continue to snap pictures of Sheen and Sandy buying tickets for a random romance movie. “You’re already taking photos of them. What’s even the point of you asking me about it?” I can feel Xander’s tiredness as a sigh escapes him. I believe that his exhaustion comes from him constantly trying to tell me against stalking them, but all his words simply go from one ear to the other. “Let’s go!” I drag him along after the couple finished buying tickets. “Where to?” “To buy some tickets. We’re watching the movie.” “Why?” “...That’s because the movie looks interesting.” Xander gives me a long stare. “You’re still going to spy on them in the cinema, are you?” “...No…?” The words left my lips in a drag, making it sound suspicious. “I mean, I am really interested in watchin

I rarely get into serious situations that I give a damn about. Right now, I badly wish that I was in one of those situations so I could just laugh and ignore it. I guess I have not gotten my luck as Hailey May Collins working yet because the situation in question involves Xander and the others. “You guys are going to disband?” My tongue felt heavy when I said it. I knew what I heard, but I still could not believe it. “Can you tell me why?” “It’s not exactly a secret, but I assure you that it was a mutual agreement on everyone’s part.” Xander looks uncomfortable, making me wish that I hadn’t asked the question in the first place. “I’m sorry. You don’t have to answer my question if you are feeling uncomfortable.” I hastily added and avoided his gaze. As much as I am dying to know their reasons, I should still respect their privacy. Xander’s chortle comes as a surprise to me. I stare at him, wondering what it is that he finds so amusing. Currently, I feel a little conflicted about

Taking a photoshoot with The Pandorgriffs always feels like bliss for me, despite the number of times that we’ve done this before. It seems that I will always be their fan, no matter what. Actually, that’s not the only thing that makes me excited to work with them. It’s also the fact that I get to work with Xander too. It’s only been a day since we started dating, but it seems like I can’t help but feel light and happy whenever we see each other. He keeps meeting my gaze during our turn and giving me secret grins and a wink. If Xander could be an animal, he would definitely be a fox. Sandy, the ever so reigning queen of gossip, managed to catch that Xander and I have been looking at each other all throughout work. This hellhound of a girl literally has been giving us both a look of suspicion and, I swear, I think her nostrils are flaring like she caught the scent of a hot topic. Xander and I haven’t told the others about our relationship yet. We’re not trying to hide it from them