"Van, let's go to ferris wheel, please! I wanna try their monster ride, pretty please?" Lia keep on pulling my arms.
I took a deep sigh,"But that's not my thing. I prefer riding on a carousel instead..."
She pouted more and looked up to the ferris wheel, eyes full of excitement and desire. I felt a little bit guilty, okay, just a little bit. Am I being kill joy, too?
"Hey, you two! Wanna ride?" Someone whistled.
We both turned to Vencie who's waving cheekily inside the ferris wheel with our other classmates. I noticed Lia's crumpled face and more pouting lips. Vencie keeps on saying how excited he is, so loud and it's obvious he's just making Lia feel insecure.
That guy and his boring friend are really such pests.
I held Lia's hand then,"What are you waiting for? Go there, don't mind me here. You enjoy the ride, I'm fine." I assured.
Her face became worried."Uh, how about you? You won't join me?" and her voice is guilt-tripping for goodness's sake.
I shook my head.
"I already told you that it's not my thing, right? I might vomit if I force myself to ride on it." I explained, as long as I wanna join her, I can't force myself because I know what would happen if I give her what she wanted.
"But, you'll be alone here..." she uttered hesitantly.
I laughed."I've been alone all my life, besides, I can entertain myself. I'm planning to go there..." I pointed the arcades."And play, with the others."
"You sure, Van?"
"Super sure!" I gave her a thumbs up. She glanced at the ferris wheel again, it's moving now."Go now! I'm just here watching you, Lia," she looked at me thankfully.
A smile stretched on my lips when she ran lively towards the rides, I can sense her overflowing excitement. And then I realized that I'm happy when I made somebody happy.
Being open isn't that bad at all, I guess?
I stepped up my strappy sandals as I turned around with my purple puff dress. Lia made me wear this kind of clothes after the event because she took my sports attire right after we went to dressing room. I'm just shaking my head while watching her earlier fitting those. Well, she's good at bringing outfits and I think those are perfectly fits her.
The ferris wheel is now moving moderately and I can hear their shouts and shierks. I was busy watching it that I didn't even notice someone's presence behind me. But good thing, the brotherhood trained me well and I can easily predict the owner of that mere presence.
"There's a lot of space, why are you there behind me?" I asked, still not facing him.
I heard a click and a tapping shoe.
"I know. I just picked up something here," he responded that made my forehead wrinkled.
Picked up something behind me? Really?"And that something is?" I asked out of curiosity.
"Why are you asking first? There's a lot of space here, uh-huh?" I left speechless when I saw him passing by, not minding my stupid reaction after my lines backfired.
Argh! Did I already say I hate him? Yes, I hate him! I really hate him to the maximum level! To infinity and beyond! To the moon and back!
My grip tightened on the both hem of my dress but I remained calm and fixed. I inhaled and exhaled before I make a step, I followed Yukenzo there on arcades. His face were serious while staring at something on his palm. I walked closely, he didn't even bother to throw a glance but the hell I care, I'm really curious about what he picked up earlier!
I went to his side."Is that what you picked up?" I craned my neck to see it on his palm.
But he immediately took it away."What are you doing, Arnaez?" Now I can clearly see his raising brow.
"I want to see what's on your palm---"
"Why would you? Curious?" He cut me off with his questioning look.
I'm annoyed again."Why don't you just let me see that fucking thing on your fucking palm?" The frustration in my voice is evident.
"Not to a cussing machine like you," he gave me a deadpan look before he turned his back at me.
But I didn't let him go away that fast. Yes, I'm Vanez and I'm stubborn! No one has ever escape from my rants and wants.
I pulled his bag and successfully forced him so stay still. Without thinking, I grabbed that something on his palm, it's too late for him to realize what I did. His eyes were wide awake after I stole the...
"A coin?" I stared curiously at the coin I stole from him.
But I thought it was something very important so he wouldn't dare to tell me.
"Yes, a coin. Happy now?" I gulped after hearing his sarcastic tone.
He took the coin from me and shook his head with so much disappointment in his eyes. I blinked twice, blankly watching his fading figure. New set of crowds blocked my sight of him.
Days have passed and here I am, still don't what to react everytime I'm going to school. Because something has changed, I know and I'm sure. Something has changed after the intramural fest.
Before, everyone has this 'you're-a-bitch-stay-away-from-me' look whenever we're crossing paths but miracle happens and I can prove that today.
"Hi, Vanez! You're so gorgeous in the morning!" A sophomore from my batch welcomed me.
I blinked.
Another girl appeared on my side."I honestly love your hair! So cool!" Now, she's pointing my hair and I suddenly thought... what's so special about my looks?
When in fact, nothing's changed with my face, my hair and everything! God, these people are making my first day of week stressful.
"Thank you," I just muttered and faked a smile even so I almost roll my eyes in front of them.
"Van! That's my friend! You're being famous already, huh! How does it feel?" Lia clung her arms to mine.
My brows furrowed."Feel what?"
"Feel this! Being complimented by everybody!" She grinned teasingly.
I rolled my eyes."Oh, please. I wanna puke 'coz it feels a horrible, showered by their fake praises and smiles."
She covered my mouth.
"Why are you so blunt? They might hear you!" She gave me a wide-eyed. I shrugged and removed her palm from my mouth.
"If they will hear then, they deserves it." Her face look shocked.
I chuckled and decided to walk first. But someone called my name with the most cringe endearment on it.
"Vanez, snowflake!"
"Oh, it's Miller!" Yeah, Lia. No other than.
I pause from walking. Miller jogged towards me and in a seconds, he's already in front of my face, with the same boyish grin on his rosy lips. I sighed.
He's being like this since last week and I don't know what should I do to him anymore because I find him very annoying, but not as annoying as Yukenzo, but he's nearly getting there! Just think of it, this guy from star section has been hovering around me for days!
"Hi, snowflake. Did you miss me?" He wiggled his brows.
Ugh, honestly? This guy is crazy.
He's been calling me snowflake because according to him, I'm like a snowflake, cold but beautiful. I don't what to say so I just let him call me that but I never thought it would be that cringe and annoying to hear everyday.
"Miller, what is it this time?" I asked in a serious tone.
Lia silently giggled beside me."Hi, Miller! Do you want to have my bestfriend---" my eyes widened.
"Lia, what the heck?"
She laughed hard, and Miller has the audacity to roon advantage of her crazy thoughts.
"I mean, do you want to have my bestfriend for awhile? Like have some talks? Quality time, you know." What in the earth is she talking about?
And the fool Miller, happily nodded."Of course! I'd love to..."
I spanked my forehead in so much stress. Did she just let me be with that annoying mushroom?
"Quality time my ass. You," I pointed him. He seems enjoying my annoyed face."Seeing your face every-fucking-day sucks. What's your problem, really? I know you have agenda why you're always around!" I get straight to the point.
"Van..." Lia held my arm but I'm busy watching Miller's confused eyes.
"But I don't have any agenda here---Oh wait, I think I know what you're saying." He suddenly smirked while caressing his chin.
My brow arched. See? He have an agenda! I knew it. We have just recently met and he's already like this? Clingy and talkative? Oh well, maybe that's just one of his scheme or cover-ups.
But I'm not the brotherhood's princess for nothing. No one can ever fool me, no one has and will ever.
"Yes, I have an agenda," I got confuse when he stepped closer that I needed to step back."And that is to know you more. I'm interested with you, snowflake." His lips twitched a small smile.
The next thing I heard was Lia's small giggles.