Mika's POV
"Dismiss."
I clicked my pen twice and closed my book before I put it on my bag.
"That's fast. Lunch agad. Kakain ka sa cafeteria?" Lucas asked.
I ignored him and continued fixing my stuff.
"Syempre naman kakain ka. Alangan naman umihi ka dun di'ba?"
I stood up, took my bag and started to walk away.
"Ah! Wait, Mika! Sabay kayo ni Jean?" I heard him called out."
Ignoring him for the nth time, I got out of the classroom.
"Malamang syempre!"
"Crazy." I murmured.
After what seemed forever, I finally got the peace I always ask for, every day of school. And again, I successfully controlled my temper and didn't punch Lucas straight in the face.
Okay, fine. I attempted.
"Look at her, getting hyped on her own."
"Yeah, like duh? Is she sick or something?"
Yup, they're talking about me. I'm just wearing my bag like Dora the Explorer and being bouncy--more like, jumpy like her while making my way to the cafeteria. Remember what I've said? About having the normal treatment on school? This is what I meant. They're free to talk bad about yours truly and no one superior is there to suspend them or at least, shut them. Nope, it's not like the ones you read on books or watch in movies. Here in Axel, I'm no princess with power.
I don't mind, actually. I mean, who cares if I'm all jumpy and excited about lunch break?
"Ew. Like what the f would she be excited about lunch break?"
Okay, so maybe there are some who cares. But, for all I care.
"Yeah, it's just lunch break. Nothing special."
Whoa! Hold it! Nothing special? Is it just me or did she really think lowly of the break of the lunch? Like what the f?! It's lunch break! If you ever ask someone about their favorite time on school? Their answer would probably be L-U-N-C-H. And by someone, I meant Jean.
- 2 weeks ago -
"My favorite time?"
"Uh-huh."
"History time."
Okay, so maybe Jean doesn't belong on that someone list. But I do. And I say lunch should be honored. Like, it saved a lot of students from hunger after eight long hours of fierce war in the 'battlefield' ( classroom ). Don't you agree?
I slowed my pace when I saw Jean and the rest of her class walking pass our building with their laptops. They're heading to the computer lab, I guess.
Jean and I have different schedules so she always have lunch an hour after me. Imagine not being able to eat on time, I don't think I can endure that. Moreover, with Lucas. But she'll get through that.
Then again, I'm starving. As for lunch, I'll buy a #5 burger and a medium-sized coke, go back to the dormitory, play Detective Conan episode 545, and eat my lunch at the comfortable sofa while I await for my next class. No blabbering Lucas and no irritable noise of Jean's quick typing sound on her keyboard. Haayyy, I love lunch break.
I made my way to the cafeteria, opened the door, sniffed the refreshing scent of mixed smell of different delicious foods before falling in line.
"Hi, Miss Mika. What would you like for lunch?" George asked me when it was finally my turn.
"The usual, please." I answered.
"For take-out?"
"Yes."
"Okay, give me five minutes."
I smiled and nodded before sitting at a vacant seat in front of their cooking area, where you can see how they cook your meal through those glass panel. Mabait at mahusay magluto si George, ang head chef ng Axel Cafeteria. Madalas siyang mapagkamalang security guard dahil sa medyo kalakihang katawan niya at sa makisig na tono ng kanyang boses. Matagal na siyang nagluluto para sa mga estudyante ng Axel at araw-araw kong inaabangan ang luto niya.
He cracked the egg and gently poured it on the buttered pan, set in medium heat. Then he sprinkled some salt and a pinch of black pepper. While waiting for the egg, he put the burger buns on another pan and toasted it. Putting some lettuce as the base, he then add the burger patty which he toasted earlier along with a dozen more. The mozarella cheese melted as it touched the burger patty before adding the egg with bouncy yolk, just the way I like it. After putting the ketchup with a touch of hot sauce, he then add another layer of lettuce before putting another bun on top.
My mouth almost watered when George started to package my burger before giving it to me which I received with all smiles as I hand him the money. I left the cafeteria with all the hope and trust that I would reach the dormitory peacefully.
But luckily for me, fate's not on my side this time.
"Ugh! Tumingin ka kasi sa dinaraanan mo!" sabi ng nakabangga kong babae bago umalis.
Habang ako? Naiwang tulala habang tinitingnan ang natapon kong burger. But I'm not that stupid to not send her a death glare, right before she dashed away. I mean, she just took my burger's life! Don't I deserve an apology?
I was gonna stomp my feet in irritation when something caught my eye. Pinulot ko ito at pinagmasdan.
I'll come back. I promise.
'Yan ang naka-engrave sa silver plate na naka-attach sa silver bracelet. Then, my stomach suddenly growled. I touched my tummy and sighed. Tch, I'll just buy another one. I put the bracelet on my blazer's pocket and went to the cafeteria once again.
To be continued...