章 8: Chapter 8
Kenzo turned his face away and walked off, leaving Teresa behind.
Teresa held her chest, her heart pounding rapidly after Kenzo had stared at her so closely. She even slumped down to the floor as her body felt weak.
"My heart," she said while holding her chest and staring blankly ahead.
"Teresa, what are you doing?" Reno, who happened to be passing by the hallway, saw Teresa sitting on the floor with a blank stare and a big smile on her lips.
"Teresa," Reno called the girl, but Teresa remained unaware.
"Teresa," Reno finally decided to shake Teresa to wake her up.
"TERESE WAKE UP TERESA"
Teresa blinked her eyes and finally realized that Leo was beside her, shaking her. "Huh, what are you doing here?" Teresa asked with her innocent face.
"I should be asking you, what are you doing here? Possessed or something, and you're still grinning."
"KENZOOOOO" Teresa looked into the side corridors but did not see Kenzo there.
"Kenzo"
Teresa stood up, brushed off her skirt which was dirty from the dust on the floor, and winced at Reno, feeling embarrassed.
"Are you okay?" Reno asked with a puzzled look.
"Yes, I'm fine. I'm going back to class," Teresa said as she ran towards their classroom. However, just a few steps in, she realized she was going the wrong way—she was running to the left when her classroom was supposed to be to the right.
Teresa ran past Reno, who watched her, and hurried to the classroom, slamming the door open, startling all the students inside except Kenzo. The man was quietly sitting with his head turned to the left, looking outside the classroom.
Teresa smiled awkwardly and went to her seat, her eyes never leaving the man who was gazing out the classroom window.
"Are you taking the Olympiad test?" Yova asked as Teresa sat down.
Teresa nodded and smiled. She didn't even glance at Yova and remained focused on Kenzo.
Yova grabbed Teresa's face and turned it towards her. "Who are you talking to here?" Yova said.
"Hehe sorry, the view is too beautiful."
Yova saw Teresa continue to watch Kenzo and could only shake her head, warning the girl.
The bell for break time rang.
Teresa took out her lunch and opened it in the classroom. Yova, sitting next to her, peeked over because she smelled something delicious.
"Wow, it smells really good," Yova said as she looked at Teresa's appetizing lunch.
Teresa smiled at Yova's expression as she looked at the food. She then offered a spoonful of rice and side dishes to Yova's mouth.
"Try it," Yova opened her mouth and ate the food. Her eyes widened immediately as she found it delicious and to her taste.
"So good, did you cook it yourself?" Yova asked.
"No, my mom cooked it," Teresa said, taking another spoonful and offering it to Yova. "Here," she invited the girl to eat together.
"Seriously, can I eat this?" Yova asked hesitantly.
"Consider it a treat from me," Teresa smiled as she fed herself.
Both of them enjoyed the food and chatted. Teresa was very happy that Yova didn't mind her social status and was willing to share with her. She had previously feared that Yova would avoid her for being poor.
"Mmmm, so delicious," Yova ate eagerly.
"Sorry if I ate a lot, you eat a little, okay?" Yova asked in a panic as she saw the food nearly gone. She stopped eating and looked anxiously at Teresa.
Teresa laughed at Yova's cute expression. "No, just finish it. I'm already full."
Yova looked hesitant but couldn't refuse the delicious food. "Ah, thanks, I'll treat you later," she said, finishing the meal.
In the classroom, only the three of them were left: Teresa, Yova, and Kenzo, who was busy reading a book. Teresa kept her eyes on Kenzo.
"Done," Yova finished eating. "Thanks, Bar. I'll treat you after school."
Teresa didn't answer because she was too focused on Kenzo.
"Teresa," someone called as they entered and greeted Teresa.
"Gabril," Yova said.
Teresa looked towards Gabril, who walked over and sat in the seat in front of her. He brought a bottle of strawberry juice and handed it to Teresa.
"Here, why aren't you in the cafeteria?" he asked while giving the strawberry juice to Teresa.
"Sorry, Mr.—uh, Gabril, I'm allergic to strawberries," Teresa replied.
"Huh, sorry I didn't know," Gabril said, then offered the juice to Yova who was sitting beside Teresa.
"For me?" Yova asked and took the bottle with a smile.
Gabril then stood up and told Teresa to wait, "Wait a moment."
Yova looked thrilled receiving the juice from Gabril. She didn't expect Gabril to be more handsome up close than from afar.
"I'll keep it and put it in a museum," Yova said.
Teresa stared in amazement at Yova, who seemed to admire and revere the strawberry juice. "Aren't you going to drink it?" Teresa asked.
"No way, when will I get juice from Gabril again? This must be preserved," Yova replied.
Teresa could only shake her head.
Not long after, Gabril came back and gave Teresa a box of chocolate milk. "You're not allergic to this, are you?" he asked.
Teresa shook her head, feeling uncomfortable accepting it from Gabril. "Sorry, Gabril, I can't accept this," Teresa said.
Gabril looked at Teresa in confusion. "Oh, right, right, this is part of your punishment."
...
Gabril approached Teresa after the school bell rang. He waited in front of Teresa's classroom for her to come out.
Teresa had just finished packing her books after some students had left.
"Let's go," Yova, who had finished packing her books, said.
They were going to hang out because Yova had promised to treat Teresa that day.
"Let's go."
The two of them walked side by side, with Yova linking arms with Teresa as they left the classroom. Outside, someone was already waiting for Teresa.
"Gabril," Yova was the first to notice Gabril standing in front of the classroom.
Gabril stopped their steps. He looked at Teresa, "Let's go home," he said.
"But Teresa wants to go out with me," Yova replied, hugging Teresa's arm.
"Oh, I see," Gabril nodded. "Then I'll join, how about I give you a ride?"
"Wow, that sounds good. Can we go in your car?" Yova asked.
Gabril nodded but only looked at Teresa. Teresa still looked awkward and hesitant. The three of them walked towards Gabril's car. Yova looked very excited to ride in the car.
"Wow, I didn't expect to ride in Gabril's car," Yova whispered to Teresa.
Teresa could only think to herself, Yova's car was just as nice as Gabril's, but why did the girl seem like she had never been in a nice car before?
"Different, this is a popular guy's car."
Tinnnnnnnnnnn
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