"What are you looking at?!" I yelled at Drake. I was shouting at him, but honestly, I was scared. The way he looked at me was terrifying, I swear!
"Tss," he scoffed, then smirked and covered his face with a book. Looks like this weirdo is planning to sleep again!
"Hey, Drake! You're only my boyfriend in front of Sheen and Kei. Just in front of them! Don't flatter yourself. As if I actually like you. Sorry to disappoint you—"
I stopped mid-sentence because Drake suddenly lowered the book from his face. Oh no. He looked angry. Did I say something wrong? (._.)
He looked at me from head to toe, then smirked! The nerve of this guy!
"As if. You're ugly," he said before covering his face with the book again.
Mommy! Daddy!! He's bullying your princess! Ugly?! In what world?! My mom always tells me I'm pretty! I'm a Perez! All Perezes are good-looking! This guy really is a freak!
I stormed off from under the tree because ughhh!! I was so annoyed! How would you feel if someone looked you up and down, made a face, and called you ugly?! I felt like my soul left my body! That was brutal!
"Hey!!"
"Aaahhh!! Aya! You scared me!" I said while clutching my chest. I swear, I'm going to have a heart attack from all these people sneaking up on me!
"What do you mean I scared you?! I've been calling you for ages, but you weren't listening. You were totally spaced out, Besh. What happened? I left earlier 'cause you and Sheen were taking forever."
Oh, right. I was with Aya earlier. Hmm. I wonder where Sheen and Kei are now? What could've happened between them? Oh no!! What if they got back together?? I'm jealous!! Ughhh, my poor love life.
"Ah, nothing. You left too early. I'm too lazy to explain," I said as I walked off. I really didn't want to tell her. She'd just laugh at me!
"Besh, come on! Tell me—" She didn't finish because the bell rang.
I stuck my tongue out at her.
"We're not done yet, Alys Zyril Perez! I'm interrogating you after dismissal!"
Then we both ran back to the room because we didn't want to be late. I really don't want detention again! Unless I'd be stuck with Sheen, my loves!
While we were in class, Drake suddenly came in. Thank goodness he woke up!
"Mr. Palma, why are you late?" the teacher asked.
He just looked at her and went straight to his seat—and fell asleep again. Seriously?! Why is it okay when he ignores the teachers?! Just because he's a transferee? Should I transfer schools too? Would they let me be late and nap too?? One day, I swear I'll complain to the principal!! Where's the equality?!?!
During the lesson, Ma'am suddenly announced a quiz. Oh no!! I wasn't prepared. (._.)
"Okay class, get one whole sheet of paper! Quiz, 30 items."
So we all took out paper, and Ma'am started writing problems on the board. Miraculously, Drake woke up and took the quiz too!
'Crap. This is hard! Ugh! I need to finish early so I can go home!' I told myself.
Why do we even need math in life? Simple arithmetic should be enough! What's the point of radicals and rational expressions??
While I was struggling to answer, Drake stood up and passed his paper?! But it's only been ten minutes since Ma'am gave the quiz?!
Then Ma'am spoke, "If all of you were like Mr. Palma, then we'd all be happy. Even if you're late or asleep in class, it doesn't matter. As long as you perfect all your requirements…"
Ugh! Whatever! So he's the genius now!!
After several minutes…
"Finally! You were the last one to finish, Alys! Amazing! A new record!" Aya said. As if she wasn't the nosy one who waited for me!
"Sorry! But why did you even wait for me?!"
"Because I wanted to ask what happened!" Look at her! She's the one getting mad when she's just fishing for gossip!
She kept bugging me while we walked out of campus. Then we saw Sheen carrying Kei's stuff! I'm jealous!! But I guess it's better than seeing him crying again. Haaaaaay. My poor, unfortunate love life.
"Don't mind Sheen. He's totally into Kei. He won't even notice you. Plus, he doesn't like dorks like you," Aya said, then I gave her a sharp glare. "What?? I'm just being honest! Real friends roast each other, remember?!"
Haaaaay. These people will make me age faster!!
"So, spill already!"
And because I was getting annoyed, I told her everything that happened earlier. And of course, this weirdo burst out laughing! I knew it! She just wanted to make fun of me!
"Hahaha!" She was laughing so hard she could barely breathe. "Wait! Hahaha! I can't stop laughing! He actually said that?! Dang, Drake is wild!"
"What's funny about that?! He insulted your best friend!!"
"Sorry," she said while wiping her tears, still giggling. "But come on, Drake barely talks, and then that's what he says? Epic!"
"Exactly! If that's all he's going to say, he might as well keep quiet! So annoying!!"
"Don't get too worked up, Besh."
"Sorry, Besh. I'm just really annoyed! He called me ugly!! Me, a Perez?! Ugly?! Drake is just—"
I stopped because someone tapped my shoulder. "Alys!" he said with a smile.
"Tito Steve?" I asked, surprised. What's he doing here??
"Oh, we're having a family dinner and I saw you, so I thought I'd say hi. Drake didn't want to come down, that boy…" he said, chuckling.
I looked at the car and saw Drake and Tita Katrina inside, talking. Hmm. I wonder what they're talking about?
"Oh, I see. That's okay, Tito Steve. That's just how Drake is. Hehe," I said while scratching my head, trying to make a good impression, of course! "By the way, Tito Steve, this is Aya, my best friend. Aya, this is Tito Steve, Drake's dad," and Aya greeted him.
"Would you two like to join us for dinner?"
"Oh no, tha—"
"Yes!!" Aya answered immediately.
Seriously, Aya?! Just hearing the word "food" and she jumps in?!
"Alright, come on in. Don't worry, we'll drop you off before 8. Sound good?"
We got into the car. Good thing it was spacious enough for all of us!
Tita Katrina was in the passenger seat, of course! Then in the back, it was me, Drake, and Aya. Drake had his iPod in. Ugh. He looked so bored. It was quiet. So boring! Why did I even agree to come?? Are we that poor that I have to freeload dinner now?? All thanks to Aya!!
bzzzt bzzzt
My phone vibrated.
From: Aya Luka
Look at Drake and Tita Katrina through the mirror. Hmmm. Suspicious.
I looked. OMG! They were making eye contact! So fishy!!
We arrived at the restaurant and ordered food. That glutton Aya even got extra courses! Thank goodness Tito Steve was generous!! Next time, I'm not bringing this weirdo again! People might think we're starving!
Nothing major happened. We just chatted as usual. I found out that Tito Steve and Tita Katrina are getting married in October. Cool! I even got chosen as one of the bridesmaids! Yay! I love wearing gowns. Hehehe.
Afterwards, we headed home. Aya and I thanked Tito Steve. What a tiring day!
I was just about to sleep after cleaning up when Aya suddenly texted.
From: Aya Luka
Besh!! When I dropped my fork earlier, I saw Tita Katrina holding hands with your Drakey Baby, and with the other hand, she was holding Tito Steve's hand!! Something fishy is going on! She's a flirt-fish!!!
Because of that text, I couldn't sleep well. (._.)