Cami Xena
"Cam let's talk" He hissed
"Let go Andrius " I calmly hissed
"What did Sabrina told you?" He inquire sounds a little bothered with the idea that Sabrina might ruined his name
"I'm sure it's not pleasing. But she's lying, we had an arguments. She's just making up stories to ruined me to you"
What good player he is. If I don't know him, I might fall to his trap. He's a good actor, acting like a victim. But no? I know him. He's part of Ella's circle of friends and being me staring at them in the corner silently, I'm slowly unfolding their true colors. His true color.
"Just let me go" I calmly instruct him
"Sabrina is lying, I swear"
Did I ask him? He's too obvious. He's being defensive. I sighed and look at him.
"Let go of me Andrius, the trees are now falling away and showing their true colors. Stop trying, it won't work" I seriously whisper and I pulled my hand from his grip
That asshole.
Ella immediately wave her hand as she saw me enter the cafeteria. She's sitting in our usual spot alone so I walk towards her.
"Hi Cam!" She actively greeted and I just nod my head
"I already ordered a food for us" she added happily as I went closer to her
"I'm not hungry yet, I already eat" I replied while fixing my things before I sit in front of her
I bring a lot of stuffs.
"That's just a light meal, not a heavy one. You see? It's just a pancake Cam" she reason out insisting that I should eat the food
I ignore what she said and didn't say a word, instead I get the small white stone on my bag and I get my acrylic paint and paint brush too. I'm planning to do something.
"What's that?" She curiously ask me while eyeing the stone
"It catches my attention so I wanted to make it colorful" I casually said
"Stone art, that's nice. I want one too, can you make me?"
She sounds hopeful and I mentally shake my head.
"You pay, this is not for free" I answered without looking at her
"You're so mean to me Cami! We're friends right? What are friends are for?" She squeal while stating her complains
I automatically raised my eyebrow . What did she said?
"And when did we become a friend?" I retorted
Pain cross in her eyes, it was too quick that it immediately disappear that's why I can't pin point that I saw it or I'm just mistaken. But I didn't say any word to comfort her because that is me. False hope is much painful than knowing the truth. I don't want to give her false hope.
"How's Sabrina?" I ask instead to change the topic as I continue what I'm doing
I heard her small laughed but I didn't lift my head to look at her.
"She's okay now, I mention her that I saw Andri this morning but then she told me that they were done and over "
I froze on my spot upon hearing what she said. So she really didn't know?
"There's nothing good about that guy" I utter
"So don't let Sabrina get close to him again" I added
"But I'm really curious Cam. I'm wondering..."
I whiffed my head to look at her and she's now leaning on the table. My forehead creased wondering what's bothering her.
"Sabby and Andri are out of reach for weeks right? But before that, Sabby and Andri is too close with each other and Sabby keep on hanging out with Andri and his group of friends. And now, after what happen to Sabrina. Andri just suddenly appear out of nowhere as if nothing happen"
I get her point. I put down the stone I'm holding and the brush paint. She did notice but she doesn't have any idea what is happening.
"I actually saw him a while ago. He said he's busy with his training. Is he a varsity? "
"Omg! You didn't know?!" she exclaimed with wide eyes
There she goes again. Her exaggerated reaction. My eyes narrowed.
"I wouldn't ask if I'm aware. Anyway, that's what he said"
She sit properly as if she's thingking deeply.
"He's a swimmer that's why he was quite known here in Philca. Sabby did mention that he the swimming team will be hosting a training week. But as far as I know, he didn't want to attend"
"I think, they split up. Sabby maybe broke up with him" she whisper
I grabbed the orange juice that she bought for me and I drink a little while listening to her.
"I think they really into relationship with each other. Actually, I'm guilty because I didn't gave Sabrina any advice about Andri. I didn't know they will end up like this" she continue
"I don't want to ask her too, she might burst into tears. I know Sabby for too long. She's emotional when she's hurt" she added
I sighed and nod my head. I understand...
"When will she back to school?"
"I dunno. I'm honestly worried when I saw Tita Faye crying. And Sabrina is crying too but she's not telling me the reason. I just hope it's not serious" she worriedly said
I took a deep breath, I guess Sabrina's mother already know what happen. I turn my gaze to the cafeteria' door and I shook my head. Having friends is really stressful.
"Here, gave that to her" I said and handed her the stone
Her eyes glimmer and tried her best to hide her smile. I mentally rolled my eyes, she's acting like a kid.
"You're so sweet Cami" she whisper and hold my hand
" How about me? I deserve to receive a gift from you"
"I'm not in the mood El" I plainly replied not letting her to push the topic as I gathered my things.
She pouted her lips before she put the stone inside her bag.
"You didn't participate in the activity Cam, I keep on searching you the whole week"
I crossed my arm and lean on the chair. I've been caging myself at home for a week since the school held this event. And this is the last day, October 1.
"Your team decided a face paint booth so I expecting that you'll be there. But then George told me that you're not planning to participate "
"I hate crowded places" I hissed
"I always heard that to you Cami! Don't you know? The whole week so fun! It so sad that you were not there "
I rolled my eyes again. She's talking as if she didn't know that I really hate those kinds of events. I've been studying here in Philca for 3 years and they never saw me present in any kinds of event aside from competitions.
"Today is the last day, I thought it was yesterday " I told her
"Today is the wrap up. The campus is not that crowded not like yesterday"
I nod my head and check the time on my wrist watch. I still have an hour before I meet Miss Fuentes in her office.
"By the way Cam, what's with the black outfit?" She inquire making my forehead creased
What's with her? Does she need to notice my clothes? Today is the first day of October, I always grieve this day of the month reason why I'm wearing black. But of course she doesn't know.
"Don't get me wrong, it looks good on you. It's just that, black is heat absorbant"
"Because it's October " I answered and I turn my gaze outside the cafeteria
"Today is October 1..."