Bab 11: Chapter 11
All of the students gather outside of their buildings waiting for further instructions after the previous class president gives them orders on what to do. The class presidents and the class officers arranged their own class to keep them all arranged and in order for them not to be chaotic and messy which most of the students followed. The class presidents lead them all because of their bigger obligations while waiting for Jace to tell them what to do as they all stood in front of each class, patiently and bored to death, not knowing what to do other than to watch over their fellow classmates and others are secretly joking around with them.
Layla looked down at the ground after she's done doing what she has to do by her responsibilities while pouting suddenly feeling so sad as she still couldn't accept what happened but she can believe that it only happened a few days ago. She misses his whole existence that brings joy and happiness in the whole school compound because of his soft and lovely soul. She thinks that if he's here, he'll lighten and brighten up the mood with his hilarious dad jokes but his jokes will not be complete without him giving life lessons to all of them because he knew how boring this all can be and he wants it to be meaningful for all of them. Layla deeply sighs and looks up at her classmates, watching them as they all joke and tease each other around while still following what Layla told them to do. Thankfully, they didn't notice her because they're busy with whatever it is they're doing.
Layla didn't want to be more miserable by still mourning the death of Sir Arthur because she has to stay strong and if Sir Arthur is here, he'll tell her to be happy and make friends, she didn't want to disappoint him with that. She sadly smiles as she watches her classmates then she shook her head, making all of the troubled thoughts go away and she looked around the room. Her eyes scan for Jace so she can ask him if he knows what will they do and she quickly spotted him just a few feet away from where she is. He's changed into gym clothes and he's occupied with his clipboard and keeping to himself, standing a few meters away from his classmates with a serious and determined look. Layla walks over to him with a soft smile because she didn't want to be in a bad condition with him with the air filled with awkwardness tension.
"Hey...did they tell you where class one is going to?" Layla asked as she approaches Jace who's in the middle of staring at his clipboard and checking his list of what he already did. He looked up from his clipboard when he heard her and nod.
"Oh, uh, hey..." He looks around and behind Layla to see if his classmates are there and they are so he gulped and he avoids looking for Mark and his friends who beat him up badly that made him slightly embarrassed because he was never a troublemaker in the school and he often is serious and a great leader too.
Layla notices and chuckled. "Don't worry, they'll not do anything more than that unless..."
"Unless what?" He stared at her while she wiggles her brows in a teasing manner.
"Unless you want to disrespect me again." Layla told him and he quickly shook his head and gulped repeatedly.
"I'm just joking, relax..." Layla hesitated to touch him on his shoulder but she did and his thoughts completely vanished while his cheeks flushed as he stares at her hand on his shoulder. Layla chuckled and apologized to him while mentioning his visible bruises again.
"I'm fine. Anyway, your classmates should head to the basketball court while you come with me because we'll have a meeting in 15 minutes." He told her, avoiding to show how he is affected by Layla being near him.
Layla nods and grins at him. "But how about the election for the student council president?"
"Well, they told me that we'll have a meeting about the sports fest first then we'll gather all of the students. It's confusing though because, for me, I think we should held the election first before having a meeting so that the discussion will go nicely without needing for us to go back there again."
Layla puts her hands on her skirt pockets then nodded while lip shrugging. "You're right. But you know how they always change their minds right? Maybe they'll change their decisions this time."
Just as Layla says that Jace's phone dings and he received a message from the previous student council president that they'll have the meeting later after they held and choose the next student council officers. Jace looked up at Layla after he's done reading and he smiled at her. "They did change their minds. Look..." He showed her his phone and Layla read it while softly laughing.
"See? So should we announce it to the other students?" Layla asked him and he scratches his nape while shrugging.
"Would...you like to maybe help me announce it? I mean...it's not like I need any help I just think that it'll be better and they'll listen more." He asked her awkwardly and Layla grins.
"Sure! How will we announce it?"
"Just follow my lead, come on." They walked towards the platform and stood in front, side by side, of the podium. Jace couldn't help but feel giddy because he's with Layla and they got closer as their relationship and the tension between them isn't tense and awkward anymore.
Jace tapped the mic, making a screech sound blare around the students. They all looked at them from the moment they heard that and shushed down, waiting for what Layla and Jace have to say. Jace and Layla nodded to each other as if they have the same mind and they are thinking of the same thought.
Then Jace looked up to their fellow students with seriousness and confidence. "Please head inside the indoor basketball court, we'll hold the election of the student council officers before anything more. Those who will participate please prepare. Wait for further instructions."
Jace stepped aside to let Layla speak and they both smiled at each other. Layla looked at her fellow students with joy and happiness, making the atmosphere light up from the seriousness of Jace. "Class presidents and officers, kindly keep your class in order and arrange them properly in the court and while you go there but be kind yet strict or else they'll not listen to you. May the best-qualified officers win." Layla's eyes scan around and stopped at her classmates while nodding to them, signing them to wait for her.
They all nodded and cheered while they all are being led by their presidents and immediately head to the indoor court. Layla's classmates and Jace's classmates are still waiting for them.
"Thank you, Layla. We should go now." Jace thanked her with a sincere smile and Layla nods.
"No problem. See you there!" They parted ways and head to their classmates.
"Why are you talking with him? Isn't he the one who disrespected you? He's a pervert, stay away from him." Celine speaks up after Layla stopped in front of them.
"Stop, it's none of your business anyway! Besides, did you see how cute he is? He's handsome even if he's a pervert. Did you also see the way he looks at Layla? Like she's the most wonderful thing he has ever seen." Liv says and all of their classmates agreed while whistling, teasing Layla but she just looks at them with strict eyes and a small smile.
"Stop this nonsense and arrange yourselves. We need to leave." Layla told them and they quickly fixed themselves, following her while the officers helped.
Layla walked towards them, making sure they're fixed while stopping in front of Zoey and mentioning for her to stand beside her. "If you think one of you other than Zoey is qualified for a position in the student council, please come here immediately."
No one did but they looked at each other and shrugged. "Well, if you changed your minds, quickly approach me and tell me, okay? Now, let's go."
"Zoey, have you prepared your speech and clear your mind? I know everything's rushed and I apologize for that but have you at least prepared something?" Layla asked her in a hushed voice, not wanting her to feel uncomfortable and for their classmates to eavesdrop to their conversation.
Zoey smiles at her and nods. "Yeah, I have written my speech ever since you all told me that I would be a great student council president."
"Have you memorized it?"
"Yes but I don't think that my mind's ready for the difficult questions that they'll ask." Zoey told her, opening up to her completely and comfortably.
Layla pats her back gently and grinned at her. "I'm sure you can handle whatever they're going to ask, you're smart and you're a great leader, you can do it! I also don't think any of the participants have prepared their speech so just be calm and we're here for you." Layla said to her, calming her down with her optimistic.
Zoey, again, returned her smile. "Thanks but honestly, I'm not aiming to be at that high position because my goal is to just be an officer in the student council but I'll do my best."
Zoey could realize that Layla's a greater leader than she is and she truly likes that Layla becomes the class president this year because she could see now how much assistance and optimism she needs from her to make her feel better about herself.
Layla squeezed her shoulder and smiled softly. "Then we'll just vote and cheer for you! No matter what position your goal is but I'm sure you'll do great! I'll also talk to your fans to tell them to vote for you but I'm sure they'll do anyway. We'll all vote for you and we believe in you, just be your usual confident self! Cheer up, we can do this!" Layla told her and Zoey nodded, feeling so comforted by her and purifies her troubled mind with her gentle and great words.
After they arrived at the indoor court, Layla instructs Kim and the other officers to find a great seat for them to sit while she and Zoey will head to Jace and the others. Zoey didn't feel anymore worried and all she feels now is confidence. Layla felt like a proud mother as they approached Jace who smiled at her.
"Jace, I'm sure you know Zoey, she'll be participating, she's ready for anything." Layla told with a proud smile while Jace couldn't help but chuckle at her cheeriness while he lists Zoey's name and information.
Zoey that's in between them looked at them with a knowing look but they ignored her. Layla hugged her and wished her good luck as soon as the previous student council officers announced and told the participants to walk up the stage.
"Thank you, now stop, you sound like my mom." They both parted away and laughed.
Zoey bit her lip and looks at Layla. "Layla, don't you want to participate too?"
Layla looked at her in disbelief and shook her head. "Please, God, no. I have enough obligations, now go on! We'll be here, hmm?"
Layla pushes her towards the stage while Jace keeps glancing at them and listing the other participants. Zoey laughs. "Oh, come on! Give it a try! You'll be an officer in no time and I'll not be lonely there!"
"That won't work with me but I have to thank you for seeing as qualified for being part of the student council. Now..." Zoey faced her and pouted while Layla acts like her older sister and mother with her actions by tucking her hair behind her ears and smiling softly at her. "...just relax and don't think of anything else more. Go up there and be a leader!"
Zoey thanked her and she heads up to the stage with a confident and serious look. Layla smiles at her as she walks towards where the other participants are then she turns around to face Jace who is still busy from listing the others.
"Jace, I'll most likely vote for you too if you participate." She tells him after a small high school student finishes talking to him. "I mean, I'll vote for Zoey too but if you ever want to participate then I'll vote for you too because you are super qualified for being the next president."
Jace looks up at her and blushes. "Wha-? No, I'm just a leader of all of the class presidents. I have too much in my hands to be able to participate in this."
"Same...then, I should go now. See you later!" Layla waves goodbye to him and he copied her. As soon as she walks away, Jace's friends squealed and teased him as they saw them being suddenly close after what happened.
"Stop, please, you're embarrassing me." Jace told them with seriousness and irritated look, taking off his friend's arm around his shoulders then proceeding with doing his tasks like nothing happened although his mind is half-focused on the girl that he has a crush on.
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