NICHOLAS
After the performance of the seven sections, the judge announced that we should be back after 30 minutes and they will then announce the place of us. When I looked at Rosalyn she went back to being occupied over something. She didn't even notice that I was already walking beside her.
"Rosalyn,"
I whispered near her ears and I saw how it turned red before she looked at me.
"What do you think you're doing, Nicolas?"
She asked angrily and her face was so red it was like a tomato.
"I was just about to ask you where are you heading to?"
"To the comfort room."
She said with a straight face and look away.
"But that was for men."
When she looked up and read the word MEN Rosalyn sighed.
"The comfort room for women was on the right side."
"I know!"
Then she started to run leaving me behind.
"I'll wait for you here."
"No thanks!"
After waiting for roughly five minutes I saw Rosalyn who was avoiding my gaze walking towards my direction.
"I just remember that I'm hungry."
I almost laugh and nod my head.
"Okay."
"I just will feel bad if I left you alone here, so, don't misunderstand."
"Yes, Ma'am."
I almost burst out of laughter when her face crumpled. On our way to the cafeteria, we saw Jasmin talking to a guy, so we didn't call her since those two looks fighting.
"That must be Angelico. Is it fine to leave those two?"
"It's not our problem anymore."
"But..."
"Let's just let them talk."
"Okay."
I nod and take a last look at Jasmin. That must be super serious for Jasmin to make that kind of face.
"What food you like?"
"I'll just go with the strawberry shake."
"No, the strawberry shake is cold, it will be bad for you since we just happen to finish performing."
"Hmm, then a sandwich. Two will be good."
"I'll be right back."
While I was buying our food I looked back and saw Rosalyn staring at the entrance of the cafeteria. And when I already got my order I saw the president of the student council talk to Rosalyn. 
"Tsk."
"Thanks, Nico."
I stared at the retreating figure of the student council president before I sat down in front of Rosalyn.
"Why did he talk to you?"
"Oh, Mr. Deogracia?"
"Yes, the student council president."
"He just gave back my ID."
Then she wave it and put it down.
"That's all?"
"Ah, he also asks if I want to run as the president."
"And what is your answer?"
"I don't have free time and I do not think I'm fit to be a president since I still haven't tried to take such a big role. He said that I should think about it once again and just told him what is my answer."
"Don't take it."
"Why?"
"Our professors were a bit demanding it'll be hard for you to balance your time. We have a full schedule and deadlines."
"You're right. I'll go decline him again."
Again? So this is not the first time he asked her? After we ate we went back again to the gymnasium and when they announced the result, unfortunately, we just took 3rd place. Jasmin's section takes the first place and they deserve it since they have a wonderful performance.
"Congratulations on taking the first place!" 
Rosalyn then hugged Jasmin and she said congratulations too.
"Let's take a picture. You look like a doll, Rosalyn!"
I remained silent beside her. She looks good in a cheerleading uniform.
"Too bad that you didn't join the cheerleading squad,"
I said and Rosalyn laughed.
"Haa, don't tease me, I might believe that."
When Jasmin did ready her phone I immediately posed and smiled beside Rosalyn.
"Cheese."
After our cheer dance competition, we got busy since next week will be our midterm examination. We are having a group study on that one week and we are really focused on studying. Phones is banned when we are having a group study.
"I really want to check my phone."
"Just wait until the examination ends."
"I still haven't posted anything for a week."
"Yeah, and I'm so proud of you. You can still endure it!"
Said Rosalyn and pat Jasmin's head.
"I wish."
When Monday came you could see the students who were reviewing while walking, others were memorizing, and there were calm ones and nervous people like Jasmin.
"Haa, everyone good luck on the exam. But, will I be able to answer those questions?"
"You can do it, Jas. We review everything so we will do great later."
"Yeah, you're right." 
When I looked at Rosalyn she was now pinching her hands and was seriously looking at the floor.
"Let's go now."
"Jasmin you should not flunked the exam."
Said Jasper and Jasmin hit him.
"Shut up, it was you who should get a passable score."
"Rosalyn, what are you still standing there?"
I asked since she just remained standing there, and she didn't notice that we were already leaving. Rosalyn then looked at us and laughed.
Why are you suddenly acting like that?
"Guess I'm drowned by my thoughts about what I reviewed."
"Don't perfect the exam okay?"
"I'm not that smart, Jas."
When we get inside our rooms we then sit on our designated seats. I take a last look at Rosalyn who was staring at the floor.
"Is she really okay?"
"Everyone, let's start the exam."
After the examination week, Jasmin planned that we should eat outside to celebrate the end of hell week.
"Now, I want you all to pose, this is for my Instagram."
"Jasmin, after this can I now go straight home?"
Rosalyn said in a small voice.
"Why? I thought we will still go to the mall?"
"Since when did you all plan it?"
She asked once again.
"Yesterday, you did nod your head. You agreed that we will watch a movie."
"I'm sorry, Jas. I won't be able to join you, sorry."
"But you agreed."
"Sorry."
Then she look at us and weakly smiled before getting her bag.
"I'm sorry, I'll leave now."
"Wait, Rosalyn."
I catch her hand and look straight at her.
"You can tell to us if there is a problem."
There is s voice telling in the back of my mind that I should not let go of her hand.
"I'm good, nothing's wrong."
"I notice these days that you were always distracted."
"Sorry, but really, I'm fine. Take care on your way to the mall later."
When I let go of her hand she smiled once again and left us there. When our class resumed once again Rosalyn was five times late on our first subject and her excuse was she was stuck in traffic.
Rosalyn continued being distracted even in class, there were times that her name was called but she just remained silent. If I do not nudge her she won't be back in the real world. And the worst to come was when all of our professors called her because she was the only one in our class to flunk the exams.
"Just what are you doing in your life, Ms. Scott?"
I heard our Prof asked that. Glad that there are no students who are walking in the hallways.
"I'm sorry prof."
"I heard that this was not your first time, your other profs are also disappointed in you for flunking their exams. Ms. Scott, did you forget to review before the examination week?"
"No, Sir. I did review everything, we study together."
"Or did you fight with Mr. Monteverde?"
"No, Sir."
"I won't ask further questions but you are tainting your good grades. Since you did great on my subject I will give you a last chance. I'll also ask your other professor if you could take a special exam, but do not expect all of them will say yes."
"Thank you, Sir. Sorry for the trouble. I will do my best on your special exam for me."
"I expect you'll do better this time. Remember this is your last chance."
"Yes, Prof. Thank you again."
When our professor left, Rosalyn then went outside and she looked at me with tired eyes and sighed.
"Why you didn't leave? I'm already embarrassed that I flunked all of my exams and now you heard that. I'm already so done on embarrassing myself in front of you."
"I'll help you review."
"Like what I said I'm done embarrassing myself in front of you!"
She shouted and I sighed.
"Calm down, Rosalyn."
"I can't okay, can't you tell that I don't have a face to show to everyone, worse is to you! I'm done with this shitty life of mine!"
"Your words, Rosalyn."
"You're not in my position, Nicholas."
"Let's talk about this in some private place,"
I said and held her hand. I saw how she finally calm down.
"Haa. Okay. I'm sorry for shouting."
"It's fine. Let's go."
Just what is your problem that it already affected your studies? You said you're fine. You're such a liar, Rosalyn.
-IAmRoseee