Denver's Pov
Even though I tried to avoid these things, I cant run away since I cant skip classes every time.
I received many calls yesterday which I didn't answer.
I looked at my phone.
missed calls....
(12) Johan, (20) Sue, (10) Timothy, (14) Blanche, (22) Dhaine.
No wonder my phone kept ringing yesterday.
Maybe I acted too immature yesterday. It was just the part of me that tries to avoid trouble.
It was still 5 in the morning. I don't know why I woke up very early today, but a portion of me says " Get ready for school" so I did.
After I finished taking a bath, fixing my face, and putting on my uniform, I went directly to the dining room to have my breakfast.
It was an ordinary day, so of course the breakfast was also normal. I don't really eat breakfast, sometimes I even skip lunch but change must be done.
I didn't have a chance to leave the house so early for my mother Scolded me for what happened yesterday.
" Somebody told me you skipped school yesterday." My mother said. In a calm voice
"who?" I asked
"It doesn't matter Denver. Why did you skip again?"
"I was-". There's no way I'm going to tall my mom about what happened yesterday. She'll react overly "Having a stomachache"
"Ok Denver, but can you call me next time honey?" She commanded. Its such a nice thing to have a very caring Mother.
She's been a single parent to us all my life. I'm the eldest out of Three kids and my mother always tells me "It doesn't matter not having a Father Denver, As long as we're okay we wont need him".
Well actually, when I was young she told me my father died by "drowning on a soup". I literally believed that until I was 12.
After eating, I said goodbye to my mom. I went to our basement to get a car. (I sounded rich here). We are not that rich but we have enough money to buy a car. My Mom is a Dermatologist (search dictionary for meaning)
some of our cars are given to us by my aunts and uncles (they are rich).
This is a normal school day and I'm on my own so I only need a small car.
I chose my Favorite Toyota vios. I know its a small car but it makes it efficient and usable anytime. It was a birthday gift from my mother on my 18th birthday (not a debut).
When everything was settled, I left for school.
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It was Tuesday so there was no traffic in the streets. But Sadly I was late for first period because of getting involved in a battle for parking space.
When I arrived at the gate, I almost bump another car. If it did happen, It wont be my fault. The car suddenly appeared out of nowhere earlier.
The car was a red mini Cooper, which matched the color of my car. I know A mini cooper since it was my dream car. Maybe Soon when I have enough money, I will be able to get out of this Toyota Vios (No offense Toyota).
I didn't Recognize the driver at first, but when I found a parking spot and took a U-turn I came face to face with the driver.
It was my Friend Rum Verdell Ocampo. (yeah that was sarcasm)
I am not going to give this spot, especially to him.
We stared to each other and did nothing. I looked at my watch to see the time, Oh no! We're late.
I Opened my window and shouted at him. "Hey, Rum get out of the way!" I know he heard me, because his Car window was also open.
Instead of answering directly, He Drove his car and stole the spot.
"Thank you for the spot Denver" he smiled at me annoyingly.
"What-" I was about to swear at him when a car from the backmost portion of the parking lot went out "Ok fine"
I drove away from him before I could even smash his side mirrors. (I have no money to pay for damages).
It was not hard parking my car on this new spot since no one was here to argue with me, but sadly it was far from the building entrance.
*****
I was panting from all the running I did since I'm almost late for our first period with Mr. Delo Santos because of what happened earlier.
I ran so fast that I lost my balance and almost fell. Thank god one student caught me in his hands, saving me from breaking my head.
After gaining balance again, I removed myself from his arms and thank him (It's embarrassing to fall)
"Thank you Mr-" I didn't expect to him here again. I thought he already left earlier. "-Rum"
"Why are you still here?" I asked. "You're now late!"
He stared at me for seconds and said, "I was waiting for you"
"why would you wait for me, its not like we're close" I told him.
"well, uhm, I'm just afraid to go to class. I have never been late before." Rum said.
"oh, then lets go or else we will get even more late!" I tried to put on a strict face. I have to stay in the same character as yesterday.
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As you know, our building was at the back of the campus and on your way there you'll have to go and pass at the canteen.
Before walking here, I already prepared myself for weird stares and people talking behind my back.
There were still a lot of people at the canteen, not all students have a 8:00 am class.
But to my surprise, no one even dared to look at me. Its like the incident yesterday didn't happen at all. Is it because of my fierce look? or because Rum is behind me looking all serious?
Even my friends didn't dare to mess with me. Sue, Blanche, Timothy, Johan and Dhaine just Greeted me and told me that they have to go. That was unnerving.
The rest of the walk was all silent. Rum Ocampo was just behind me and didn't even say anything. He was just there with his blank face, like he always have.
It makes me wonder, can this guy smile? that would be an exciting sight.
When we arrived at the classroom, the class was already starting. I already studied about this topic, but being late can also deduct points.
Rum told me that it would be better if the two of us, go inside together. He said in that way, we can help each other explain. He clearly has no experience in being late.
We went inside and the whole class went "Shipppp Ittt"
but went silent when Rum gave them "Dagger stares".
"Your early Mr. Clarke" Said the teacher. Seriously!! There's two students standing here, but he only pointed me out.
"I was-" I tried to explained but Mr. Delo Santos Interrupted me.
"Class presidents should never be late, Mr. Clarke. and also, you skipped class on first day?" He said.
"I was-"
"He had a stomachache" Rum interrupted. Can anyone in this classroom let me talk without interrupting me?
"Are you Mr. Clarke?" MR Delo Santos asked him.
"No"
"Then Don't Talk!" Mr. Delo Santos Almost Shouted.
"Ocampo stop" I whispered to him. Rum should just stop talking right now. He doesn't know what this teacher can do when he's Mad.
"I drove him Home Sir. I know you wouldn't believe him if he tells you. So I better explain it myself. I'm enough to be a Living evidence. or a witness perhaps?" Rum explained. I don't know how Rum managed to keep his cool why talking to Mr. Delo Santos. As far as I know, he will be the first one to talk to him like that.
For the record, He even Lied about driving me home just to save me. This guy is something else.
"Ok well then, I'll believe it for now come on and sit down. I will remember this Mr. Ocampo" The Teacher Threatened him.
We have to sit down together this time, since we were late and didn't reach the fixing of arrangements.
We sat down at the two remaining chairs at the back. The teacher continued his Lecture.
It wasn't a problem for me since I can sit anywhere but I don't think its ok for Rum. He wears an eyeglass during lectures so I believe he is Near-Sighted.
"If you Can't catch up, I can give you a copy of my notes" I acted Thoughtful.
I always take down notes and sometimes I even put designs on it.
"Thank you!" He replied.
I guess Rum is not that bad. He's Grateful.
"Hey, By the way. Thank you for earlier." I opened up a topic. Its a basic thing to befriend your seatmate. Especially when he is also your partner for the "Buddy system"
"You're welcome. I cant let you have concussion. It would be hard to carry you" He explained.
"What?! No not that. I was talking about you talking to Mr. Delo Santos"
"Oh. I did it cause We're late. and he's wasting time by scolding you" He told me. in a calm voice "No Biggie!" He added.
"and also, if you don't want to fight over a parking space again, You can tell me to pick you up at your house or something.." He offered politely
"What are you? My boyfriend?" I told him jokingly
"Do you want me to?"
"No! That was a joke Rum" I became nervous
"Chill Denver, I was just joking. You don't have to be that nervous" He said.
Well then I think I found a guy that can make me Quiver with fear.
The rest of the period, we listened and focus to the Discussion Of Mr. Delo Santos.
I Forgot Mr. Delo Santos lectures like he has an upcoming meeting. I almost didn't catch up. But I have to write everything Down for my Near-sighted Seatmate (Just being A helpful President).
Everything was good. Everything was ok. Every single student listened to Mr. Delo Santos and He didn't have complaints or anything about me. I got Lucky Yey!
And The Bell started to ring. Which means Second Period.
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