During third year of high school, Clara was the most popular young female swimming coach. She led the high school teams to the nationals and world wide.
Not only that, she also won the heart of the school president, Darien Li. A gifted young man who became a president at a young age.
They were the pair. Everyone cheered for them to be a couple.
But it was only the beginning of a love hate relationship.
During school times, Darien would make an announcement to the whole school.
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One day, when Clara was coaching a group of girls, Darien made an announcement.
Clara was so pissed off because it was in the middle of the competition season. She ignored it while the group of students cheered for them. It became obvious when Darien would start to make classroom visits. He will wink at Clara to grab her attention but Clara kept on ignoring him. This happened several times everyday.
One evening after school, Clara will secretly practice inside the school swimming pool. Darien saw her practicing and surprised her.
"What was that for?" Clara was clearly angry but softens afterward.
"I thought you were tired. Here's water." Darien handed her a bottle of water.
"Thanks." Clara looked elsewhere and not looking at him.
"Feeling better now?" Clara nodded.
"Sorry for that earlier... I was thinking about something." Clara looked embarrassed.
"I can tell. That's why I came." Darien smiled at her.
"You're good at reading faces." Clara flirted while she climbs up and sat beside him.
"Only good at reading your face." Darien slowly turned his face close to Clara.
"Not yet." Clara blocked his face with her hand.
Clara jumped into the pool and splashed water on him.
"Hey! Hey Stop. Okay!.." Darien smiled and laughed.
"You look so funny." Clara giggled.
"Here's a splashback!" Darien jumped into pool with Clara clearing water from her eyes.
"You're not allowed to do that!" Clara started splashing to him but Darien held her hand.
"I like you." Darien gave a kiss on Clara's lip.
"Your face is red." Darien laughed.
"Hey! That's not funny!" Clara started to get pissed again.
"I'm sorry... I'm sorry.. I shouldn't have done that." Darien apologized.
"At least you know." Clara said.
"Clara... I'm being serious. I like you a lot." Darien looked at her and his face went red.
"Your face is red now." Clara had her revenge and laughed but she went closer to Darien
"Thank you for liking me." Clara kissed Darien for a long time.
Next few days...
"Let's hold hand, Clara." Darien spoke first.
"Hey... not now. I have class." As Clara and Darien walked side by side holding hand. Suddenly a group of students yelled, "KISS!KISS!KISS!KISS!" Darien looked at Clara and she looked on the sides.
"Clara. You are the first girl I fell in love with." Darien kissed Clara and said, "See you after school." Daniel smiled and he waved goodbye. Clara looked so embarrassed and hid behind her textbooks.
"Clara! You actually hit the jackpot! I am so happy for you!" Anne was hyped.
"Pretend you didn't see anything." Clara was clearly embarrassed.
"Aww you don't have to be. Darien is the kind of guy every girl would want. I mean.. he's perfect and athletic. Why are you embarrassed?" Anne said.
"Sigh... I don't know." Clara sighed again.
"I can see you like him but just don't wanna admit." Anne teased her.
"You're right. Darien is perfect." Clara was smiling again but now... blushing.
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Clara and Darien dated throughout the times until Clara graduated from high school. Even though Darien was four years older than her... they shared their feeling to each other and showing that age didn't matter.
"What are your plans for university?" Darien asked her.
"I'm planning to study business. Are you still going to work at school?" Darien shook his head.
"I'm going to the same university as you. But I am studying advanced business management. My dad wants me to take over his business so I still have a lot to learn." Clara was surprised.
"I never knew that. You never told me." Clara said.
"I want you to meet my family soon." As Darien held her hand as they walked through the park.
"That would be great. I can finally meet your parents." Clara sounded enthusiastic.
"Clara, I need to tell you something." Daniel sounded serious this time.
"My mother already setting me up with another girl. She wants me to marry her but Clara... remember this... no one can ever replace you. I only want you." Darien sounded desperate.
"Darien, all these years... I trusted you. I will trust you that you can make your own decision. Whether me or her, only you can make that choice. I liked you too throughout the years. There will be turbulence in the future. Whatever your decision is, I will support you. But remember, I will only love you." Clara kissed Darien and they did it passionately.