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Earlier was tough and...let me say kinda awkward. How did Gab knew that I spill his profession to Elijah? Insane! Good thing, Elijah showed up after a couple of minutes that time. On that way, Gab's attention was focus on Elijah.

They just talked about other and any kind of stuffs while we are eating. I can't even relate on what they are talking too. If you will ask me if I am mad or devastated since I can't fit in their "little talk"? I will answer you no.

I am uncomfortable while eating. I really want to listen about Gab's and Elijah's stories. But, I felt someone is watching me. There's an eye on my every action. I try to look around but all I can see is students who are eating. I think I am paranoid.

After we eat that time, Gab asked us goodbye and he went away going to his next class. He said he is in a hurry since our med department is far from engineering department. I felt guilty about it. It's my fault why Gab needs to eat here with me than to eat in their cafeteria's department. Yes, you heard it right. Every department has their own cafeteria.

Gab left me with Elijah. "Hey". Elijah said as he use his elbow to nudge me. I look at him in a bad way. I really don't mean it. "Did you hear Gab earlier while we are eating?". He asked. I frowned as he said. I don't have any idea.

"Sorry, but what do I need to hear earlier? My mind is pre-occupied. Sorry". I said in a low voice and bow down. I am still thinking and uncomfortable about what I felt earlier. I am pretty sure someone is watching me. All I ask to myself is why!? Will they have benefits if they watched me eating with Gab and Elijah!? No freakin' way.

Elijah rolled his eyes before he speak and says, "Your best friend told me that he trust me! Imagine! I love how your best friend react and his attitude. I am excited to get along with him every friday nights". Elijah said with excited voice in it. His jaw moved that reveals his jawline. Cool and...? cute?. Yeah, consider that one.

"What do you mean by friday nights?". I asked out of curiousity. Elijah stop and look at me with no reaction at all. I stop also and look back to him.

"Seriously? You don't know". I shrug and continue walking. We need to attend our next class. I don't want to be late. It's not my thing.

"Friday nights are the day we're students are free. We can go to club or hangout in any food hub here along Dapitan". He said.

*Dapitan is a place along the España where you can find different place to eat. There, you will find Mcdonalds, Jollibee, Samgyupsal and a lot more.

My mouth formed an "o" sound. I did not know that. How shameless I am for not knowing that thing.

"I don't want to let you feel something strange but, is this your first time here in Manila?". He asked me like he don't want to but he have to. Do you get my point? Anyways.

"It's not my first time in Manila". I started and sigh. "Today is my first day being in a normal school, to be honest". I say calmly. I look up and saw the beautiful blue sky.

"Did I hear you right!? T-today is y-your first time ? Am I right?". He uttered. He looked confused and don't know what to do. I laugh.

"Yeah. Since I was young, I used to be home school. From nursery until 10th grade". I explain. "That's why I am too happy that I am able to study in a school and there's a bonus...it's a university". I smile confidently.

"Congrats, then. Don't worry about school, we can be partners in that". He said then we continue to walk.

While we are walking and passing by different department, I share my story to him. I also share with him about school, when I met Gab, about mom and Tita Eleanor also about..dad.

"Sorry to hear that". Gab said and look sad.

"It's okay. It's my decision to share it with you. No worries. And you don't have to pity on me, I have Gab that time aside from my mom and Tita". I explain trying to be sound positive.

"Gab is lucky to have you". I literally against about that. My heart can't accept that. It's a big lie for me.

"I am lucky to have Gab". I started. "Let me correct you". I said

He did not reply back. We just continue walking until we reach our designated room for our subject. Science subject is for now. We are about to enter the room when Elijah ask me.

"I need to go to the comfort room. Save me a seat, wait for me. I will be quick". He said. He was about to went away when I stop him.

"What?" He ask.

"Your bag. Give it to me". I said and lend my hand to reach his bag. When he don't want to give it, I insist myself. I get it from his back. When I am holding already the bag, I speak. "Now, go". I said then enter the room. I did not look at him to walk away and go to the comfort room.

"So, are you a maid now? Letting other people to carry their bag!? Disgusting". Lorraine said and she flip her hair. That's a good flip by the way, her hair is nice.

"It's my decision to carry his bag. He just need to go to the comfort room. Is there something wrong?". I ask calmy using my voice. It's sweet, for me. I don't know what other people think about my voice.

"So, you are talking back? How dare you to talk back? Huh?". She ask me. She even walk closer to me and push me a little.

I did not talk, I just walk and look for a seat. Lorraine followed me. I put down Elijah's bag and also mine.

"And now, you are acting like an angel who fell off from the heaven? After what you did earlier?!". She said eagerly.

"I don't want to argue Lorraine. It's just first day, I don't want an enemy. What did I do to you? Nothing? Right?". I ask without any gap. I stood up to look at her straight. I don't want to be a coward person. I need to defend myself. I should defend myself! "See? We just met earlier in the line. You don't know me and I don't know you either. Before you get mad, you need to know me first, sorry". I felt bad about raising may voice. It's not me. I am not used to it.

"Stay away from Elijah and I won't bother you". She warn me. My eyes widened because of that. Does Elijah connected to Lorraine? I really don't have any idea. I will talk to Elijah later.

"What? Why? Elijah looks nice, why do I need to stay away from him? No way". I complain. I don't want, Elijah is my second friend. It's not appropriate to let go your friend in the air, it's hard. It hurts.

"I don't need to explain and I don't need to give you reasons. Just do what I say". She said then turn back. I let out a deep breath, I close my eyes for a second and open it again.

"Then, I won't". I urged myself to speak for that. I am not really strong inside. I am just like a husky who's sweet to his owner.

"What? Then, your senior high will be like hell". She said serious while looking at my eyes. Her eyes is different, it seems like they will get you and turn you into pieces.

She just let go of those words and she went away. I am still standing here, I freeze to death. That word scare me, of course who will not be scared about hell? Aish!

"Why are you standing there instead of sitting? Hey, Noelle". He repeated. I just get myself right now, I don't want to share the thing about Lorraine and I. Maybe, Lorraine won't do it. It's just a warning. Okay, I won't listen to that warning.

"Yeah, I am good. Shh, the prof is now here". I advise him and we keep silent.

The class run smoothly. I forgot about Lorraine. I just listen to our professor. Time flies so fast, I supposed to talk with Elijah but Gab pick me up. According to him, he is already outside our room for half an hour. Their class ended early today.

"Sorry Elijah. We have to go". Gab said then we change for goodbye.