I just followed where Rupert would take me since I didn't know anyone here aside from him and Bailey. Also, I couldn’t see anyone’s faces either. It was actually a bit stressful and frustrating for me to see a sea of blurred faces. Sooner or later, for sure I would lose my energy due to stress. That's one downside of prosopagnosia. The frustrations of not seeing the people we interacted with, especially in large crowds, could lead to high levels of stress and cause us extreme fatigue. But thanks to Rupert, the frustrations were more tolerable. He was so attentive to me. He was talking way too much than he used to. “I’ll introduce you to some of my friends slash brothers in Phantoms Omega,” Rupert said as we crossed the sea of ​​people. A few more walks, we arrived at a part of the house that was a bit calmer and softer. It was a room on the second floor with blinding lights but with lesser people. There was a long U-shaped sofa in the middle of the room and in t

When the dreamer did not stop, the dream was not impossible to reach. That's what Mom always told me when she was still alive and I carried that principle with me in everything I do. Probably it’s the reason why I decided to try again — even though I was a little late — I would still try to compete again in the debate competition. This time, I would make sure to make it to the nationals. Today is Monday and I am up to get one of the remaining two spots for the roster of the official debate team. I want to compete in the regional interscholastic debate competition that is happening in a few weeks. "Hey, Meredith! Hey!" I turned around to see the person calling me. It took me a few seconds before I recognized that distinct pixie cut hair with blue highlights and the only tall guy I know on this campus. It's Minzy and David. Like Cherry, I was with them as a freshman in joining Alpha Battuere. They were the people I was supposed to compete with during the natio

"What do you hate about the country?" How many times had I blinked at Ma'am Juliet's question. My org mates told me, we're going to deal with a pressing question, most probably regarding current affairs or news— I expected them to hear facts from me. But ... I didn't know they would ask for my opinion which was very ... Subjective in nature. "Yes?" "Yes?" Sir Romeo smirked at me. "Is that how a debater should answer once asked a question?" I swallowed and immediately placed both my hands behind my back. It took all the remaining courage in me to not avert my eyes. Once I do that, this is done. I shook my head immediately before standing up straight. I looked at each of the people sitting on the panel— straight to their eyes while my mind was giving me a list of answers. My hands were shaking behind my back and I admitted I was so nervous, right now. This felt like I was back to start— to the most basic thing about being a debater; that was to prese

"I'm just asking," he said, after a few seconds of silence between us. He chuckled before he let go of my face. He took a step back before running his hand through his hair."Why did you suddenly ask that question?" I averted my eyes as my heart beat faster. I was not sure why did I feel like this ... That question shook me and completely caught me off guard."This is a no-strings-attached kind of set-up. I am aware of that, Meredith. You don't have to worry," he answered, walking to the refrigerator. He opened it and started rummaging for something to cook. I stared at his back. I could sense his tension because of his stiffed shoulders. "I just suddenly thought of the question. I mean, what if I asked that to Ava? What can she answer me."I was stunned by what he said. The giddy and tingly feeling I felt instantly vanished and was replaced by bitter realization. That's right. I shouldn’t be affected. I shouldn’t react like this. We both only wanted the pleasure and sex in this conve

Rupert and I went to school together because I slept in his unit. Today is D-day. The results of who would be the final two to complete the debate roster would be announced today. I'm nervous. Ever since I woke up earlier, I have had nothing else on my mind but about the debate team. I am really desperate to get in. Let's just say, I consider it as my last shot.I attended one class first before I headed straight to the Alpha Battuere’s office to see the list.I was literally running towards the CAS building when someone grabbed my arm. The shiny thing on his face made me recognize him, "Rupert?""Hey, sweetie." He immediately caught my arm and then his hand slid down to mine. He clasped my hand. "Let's go see the result?"My mouth fell open because he was here. When he started tugging my hand and we started walking, that's when I realized he's really with me."W-Wait, don't you have a class anymore?""Your hand is cold." He chuckled, slightly teasing me. The excitement in his voice