River already did but she welcomed everyone again especially the new students.
"So, that's its guys! Thank you so much for listening. Let's work together to have the best university experience."
After her words, her co-officers at the Student Council joined her on stage. They all lined up facing the audience. She passed the microphone to River who is standing beside her.
" Hello again, guys!" He shouted energetically to the audience then he looked at me sheepishly. I just smiled at him in return.
"Thanks, Andi for letting me borrow your limelight," he commented as he glued his hands together and bowed to me in thanks.
His being playful so I put one hand on my chest and bowed in return as I curtsy.
She can hear and see the students chuckles and amused reactions at them. It's no secret that in the Council, they're not a serious bunch. They are cool. They make sure that they balance school and fun. It will also make them more approachable and friendly to the students.
"So, guys we are now ending the General Assembly... Just kidding."
And the students booed.
"You have to feed us! It's lunch time already!"
"Yeah, we will. It's my treat. You can go straight to the cafeteria after this." River cheekily replied to the students.
"Kidding aside, we still have a presentation for about an hour." He teased again while controlling himself to laugh.
The students growled in protest.
"Okay, seriously now. The last part is Question and Answer, but before that, we would like to announce that the Acquaintance Party is on Saturday here at our very own Party Hall. You know what I mean, party all night! Yeah!"
River was able to distract the students. They are now excited on for Saturday to come. Everyone is cheering.
River winked at them. The Party Hall he mentioned is the students nickname to the area where they always have school parties. But she didn't know it was final. Last year was a blast. She was pulled back to reality when he heard him spoke.
".... And the theme for this year is!!! Drumroll!!!! Disney!"
He held my hand and I just let him. We started dancing on stage. He turned me around as if we are in a Ballroom and I'm wearing a gown. He bowed in front of me as I curtsied. Then we started waltzing again.
The students were cheering for us. And it made me happy. This is so fun!
Some boys even whistled and cheered for River.
"River, did you started courting Andi? You're too slow!
"You too look good together!"
"You're too sweet!"
We laughed at ourselves and get back on our position.
"Thank you, milady. I hope to dance with you at the Ball." He spoke through the microphone with English accent. Then he kissed the back of my hand before letting it go. I gasped. We played yes, but I was surprised. The crowd bursts into cheer again. 'Ugh! River! You're pushing it too hard!' But I just smiled but it came out awkward I think.
"I will, your not so honorable Sir. As long as you can find me among the crowd." She managed to play along and she winked at him which made the cheer grow louder. The teachers and the principal were also smiling at them.
After their Impromptu dancing, they laughed at their craziness then he turned serious again before facing back the crowd.
"Well, guys. Additional information. The fines you are paying in your respective clubs, well some of it are used for events like this. The theme is Disney but we don't do magic. We buy the food, drinks, set-up decorations and everything else. We will also appreciate it if some of you will volunteer to help us out on the venue. That's all. Thank you."
River bowed and the audience clapped. He was giving me the microphone but I refused. I nodded at him to continue.
"Okay, saving the best for last. We are now opening the Open Forum for any question. Come forward to the mic near you if you have questions. If we were able to answer it, you have to volunteer in decorating the venue but if we failed, you have a free kiss or hug to anyone among us."
I thought no one will come forward because of what he said but after hearing the last part, students suddenly line up in all microphones in the Auditorium. At this rate, we won't be finish in time. He's really crazy.
" Riveeeerrr!" She silently growled at him and he just chuckled.
"Okay, first one. Yes, Sir. What's your question?" He started accommodating the students.
"I just want to know. Did you ever court Andi? You seems so close." The student winked at him.
She was speechless.
River didn't speak immediately but widened his eyes to the student who just asked. He ran down the stage towards the student and grabbed his face. The guy is pulling himself away but River was strong. The others cheered when he kissed the guy's cheek and the guy wiped his face in disgusted expression. Everyone was laughing at them. River went back up and pretended to be serious.
"Guys, only relevant questions. If not, you will be sanctioned. Got it?"
Deep inside she was laughing. He just tasted his own medicine.
Though she knew the answer for that. He actually did but she rejected him. And then he said, "Ok, cool. But let's stay friends, can we?"
After that, he became my second guy bestfriend next to Charlie.
Most of the students went back to their respective seats. Though he didn't predicted they would do what he said, still that taught him something. But it was funny though.
A guy cleared his throat though the mic so they shifted their attention to him.
It was Zach. He was looking at River and then me. His stare is intent.
"Thanks for that Liam. So, since River did not answer that. Mind if I ask our President?"
The students suddenly roared.
"Isn't it the guy from the video?"
"Yeah. Is he really dating Andi?"
"I thought that was just a rumor."
"What is he doing? Did he want a kiss or hug from Andi?"
After hearing that. She carefully thought about it. She looked at him and he's still staring at me.
I got the mic from River who whispered, "Don't answer it."
"I don't want to kiss or do anything with him, idiot." I replied.
I faced Zach and breath heavily.
"Hello new student. No, he didn't." I lied. I know what River is thinking. He will be a joke to his friends if I said he did but rejected him. But still, I have to give an answer even if it's a lie especially I don't want to do anything with this Zach person. She also greeted him as 'new student' so everyone can witness that I really don't know him.
They entertained all the remaining questions seriously and ended the Assembly. With that turn of events, she really got hungry. All the members of the Student Council decided to eat outside.
At the restaurant. Me and River looked at each other and I stood up.
"Okay, guys. Me and River will order for us." I told them.
"Andi, thank you back there." River was scratching his head and can't look at me.
He look so adorable. Hah! He owe me this time.
"Yup. What are friends are for? I know that I owe you breakfast but earlier was a big one. So you owe me ten meals. Alright?"
"What?! That's too many. Are you in poverty? Why do you always want free meal?" He complained as we order.
"That's a piece of cake for you. Or I can post that you courted me but you just threatened me so I lied?" She challenged.
"Grr. K, fine." He said in defeat.
And I'm laughing my queen laugh inside.