After being out of town for my family and Markian's getaway last weekend, I came back to my old routine. At 7 am, I went to school and now it's already half past 4 and there's only one thing I can't bring back.
It's my right mind. I want it back in control!
"What's up with you really, Zie?" Azhlley asked for the nth time.
I finally decided to ask her what to do, "D-did someone have confessed to you before? I-I mean what did you do?"
"Oh well, do you know Yulo? Of course you do." she queried even though she knew the answer.
My mouth went agape as I heard her, "Do you mean Yulo Gavin?! The University's pageant King?!" I exclaimed.
"H-hey, don't be overacting. Okay? Calm down. He's still courting me." Azhlley calmly said as if it's just nothing.
Well, maybe she's used to it? I mean, Azhlley has an extravagant beauty so why care? Aaaaah! But he's still the Pageant King! I can still remember his tanned skin, super black curly hair, his unique gray eyes and his height—that I didn't have even if we're siblings. And even how many girls say he's handsome, as long as he's facing me, he's a monkey. So my best friend is in love with his friend's brother, huh?
"Why did you ask, though?"
I cleared my throat and played with my hands, "T-there's this one guy that is kind of close to me, decided to court me. I mean, I kinda have feelings for him too but we're still young."
"Young, Zie?! We're already 20, Zie. What are you talking about?"
Realizing that we're getting old and we're still doing things that only kids do made me smile crazily. Right, HAHAHA. We're 20 and here we are. ‘The greatest duo *drum rolls* Markian and Mckenzie tickling each other!’
"W-well, I don't feel mature enough for that kind of relationship." I cooed. I just looked down and played with my hands.
What am I gonna do? I really wanted to reject him as he and Gracey just broke up but his reasons were eating me. He wants to know if we'll work out so there's no way that he'd lie to his grandpop anymore.
He sacrificed his relationship with Gracey for his grandfather and I admired him more because of that. Still, it doesn't seem to be right.
I might hurt Gracey.
"Do you think—"
"Wait! That person you're telling me that is kinda close to you…oh my gosh! Did they break up already?!" Azhlley asked.
I nodded in response. She overreacted as if she didn't stop me a while ago while I'm doing that.
"What are you still here?! Go and date him! You've waited for this for too long, duh." she pushed me hard and so, I bumped into someone.
"I'm sorry, miss. Are you alright?" the man I bumped to, asked.
"Y-yes." I answered.
A tall guy appeared in my vision. His long red hair was tied up and I found it cool. He's wearing an all white outfit, from head to toe. As if he was sent from above. His pure black eyes were sparkling, as if they had magic.
"Zie, you're drooling." Azhlley said, seems not surprised.
I wiped my mouth but it's not wet. Ugh! This woman. She even had the audacity to laugh at me!
"Uno," he showed Azhlley his hand.
"Azhlley, she wanted to be friends with you. Look!" I whispered.
Azhlley was about to shake her hand with Uno when he spoke, "No, miss. I'm talking to you. It's okay if you don't want to shake hands with me, Ale." he said and walked away.
W-what the heck?! How did he know my first name?!
"Do you know him personally, Zie?" Azhlley queried as soon as he left. I just shook my head.
"I didn't know him until now." I answered, still confused.
It feels weird but I don't feel scared.
"Have you heard the news?"
"What?"
"Drew Nueva's back!"
"His signature hair is back!"
"I know, his original hair hits different!"
"Who's Drew?" I asked Azhlley.
"I don't know and I don't care."
"Wow. You seemed to be 'loyal' to Yulo, serial dater." I mocked her.
"You're so mean to me, Zie. I'm gonna cry." she said and wiped her invisible tears.
I miss her crazy attitude!
"Hmm-mm. Sound check, mic test." we immediately averted our gaze on the gymnasium.
The students began to cover the gymnasium up. The teachers were there, arranging us. There were many booths. Is there anything we need to celebrate? I didn't know that, huh. Oh well, I'm out from friday up until yesterday.
"Is your pink dress somehow connected to the celebration?" I asked, obviously knowing what it is.
"Uh-huh. I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you." Azhlley coaxed.
I roamed my eyes around and saw the gymnasium filled with hearts and images of Cupid.
"Let's go there!" Azhlley giggled and pulled my hand.
I ran as much as I could to match up the energy that she's giving. I didn't know where to go as someone pulled my hand on the other side.
"Aww!" I shouted.
Some people started looking in our direction. I looked on the other side and I saw my brother. Are they having a lover's quarrel? Why do I need to get involved? Aaaaah. I can't take this.
"My sister is going with me. Right, Rum?" he asked.
"No. She's going with me. Right, Zie?" Azhlley asked and squeezed my hand.
"Aww." I quietly hissed.
"Are you guys having an LQ?" I queried.
"No!" they answered in unison.
"Then why don't you guys let me go?!"
"Because I need you to come with me…" Azhlley said.
"Because someone's waiting for you." my brother cooed.
"Stop! Where would you bring me?" I asked them.
"On the stage." they said.
"See?! You both wanted me to bring on the stage." I said and they looked at each other.
"Wait. What?" I freaked out and tried to remove my hands from their grip but they're too strong.
The red-haired guy turned around and smiled as he saw me. He's holding the keys of piano and when I turned on the other side, I saw him. I saw Markian, holding the delicate strings of his electric guitar.