4th June 20××
5:45 P.M.
OU Parking Lot
Angel's Point of View
They say nerdy students never had the chance to have friends. They are too low to have one. Well, I beg to disagree. Seeing me, Angel Smith, the most popular nerd at school, being friends with five of the most popular people at school, seemed to be merely impossible. But, no, it wasn't. They'd see me me lucky for being friends with them. Of course, haters are always there. They say that I just became friends with them for popularity. To hell with that!
Looking at them now, I really do not know what to do. Seeing the usual hot headed Zeena a lot more pissed, the unusual being 'Obviously Jealous' Vaughn, twice Olive being OA, Quince knowing nothing else to do but comfort Olive who's being all over acting again and exaggerating and the unexpectedly non-effective role of Zephyr being the referee, I stood here staring at them, shocked. Like, what the hell has gotten in to the world?
I try to lighten up the situation by merely talking. But I can't find the right words to say. In this really unusual situation, I really am star-studded. I partially understand them. For they say that everything has a reason, but what the hell would that reason be!? When I got the right words to say, I faked a cough. So the undoubtedly noisy mouths of theirs, shut up. But even before I could speak, someone already did.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Look at you there, Nerd. Her friends are arguing. But she, on the other hand, looks like she doesn't care at all. Useless famewhore nerd." She said while shaking her haid slowly. She was looking at me with a smug look, and a smirk on her lips. She then sighed and walked away, completely ignoring the prescence of the people arguing around me.
Great! I forgot what I was about to say! Thanks to her. I really hate her. Why? Well, heck. Im the only one she hates. She was an Angel to the campus, to her, my friends don't exist, but with me? She's the perfect epitome of Satan. I don't know if she's just pretending to be a goody-good shoes or it's just me she has a problem with. I don't even know what kind of wrong things I did to her! I sighed. Vaughn shrugged and signaled that he has to go.
"Alis na ko." We looked at Zeena who was still wearing that pissed look. "Kita tayo bukas." With that, she rode her car and strode off. She didn't even give us the chance to speak. I can no longer hear the sobs of Olive so I looked at her. She wiped her tears and stood up straight. She breathed deeply and stared at us, seriously.
"N-nagaalala ako sa kanila... Pero napansin ko kaninang... Parang wala sila sa sarili. Oo, masungit si Zeena pero hindi ganon kalala. Si Vaughn, ang init ng ulo, wala naman dahilan. Isa lang ang iniisip ko ngayon." She said. She sighed loud and stared seriously at us. "A-anong iniisip mo?" Zephyr intriguely asked. Once again, Olive sighed hard, fixed her hair and calmed herself. You can see fear in her face. Its showing.
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- Baka nasapian sila!" She said and motioned her arms along with her rants. Olive hugged Quince and started whining like a child again. I looked at Zephyr and he was looking at me also. Then we laughed loudly together. There, partly fixed. Gotta fix the other ones tomorrow.
Quince nodded at the car's direction, saying that they're already going home. We waved at him and watched him make his way inside the car with Olive. If you're wondering why he's the one to bring Olive home, simple. Tita Olivia (Olive's Mom) and Tito Xavier (Olive's Dad) trust Quince that much. And sometimes, Quince come and play with Oliver (Olive's younger brother).
I faced Zephyr. I smiled at him and he did the same thing too. Some students sometimes mistake us as couples, you know? But Zephyr and I are only bestfriends. Nothing more, nothing less. And I know he still loves 'her'. I was his companion everytime he is on his sentimental mode. But I can't blame him for loving her. It just hurts to see that he doesn't exist for her.
"Want me to drive you home, Elle?" he asked and I nodded. He held my hand and grabbed me towards his car's direction. He opened the passenger seat's door for me and let me in. He then closed the door after I fixed my seatbelt. He went to the otherside of the car, the drivers seat of course, and put his seatbelt on. He turned revved the engine and started to drive.
"Hey, can I turn the music on?" I asked and didn't bother to listen to his answer and turned it on. Great timing! It was our themesong playing! Not the themesong of cuoples of course! Our friendship themesong!
If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea,
I'll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see,
I'll be the light to guide you
Find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
Zephyr was the best of friend you could ever ask for. Wherever you are, he's always got your back. He's the most trustworthy friend you could ever ask for. Also an ideal boyfriend. He's sweet, caring and most of the time loving. So sad, he got caught up in an unrequited love.
You can count on me like one two three
I'll be there
And I know when I need it I can count on you like four three two
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
I started to raise my hand on the air and swayed it up. Zephyr was also singing along with. the music.
Whoa, whoa
Oh, oh
Yeah, yeah
If you tossin' and you're turnin' and you just can't fall asleep
I'll sing a song
Beside you
And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me
Everyday I will
Remind you
Ooh
Find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
You can count on me like one two three
I'll be there
And I know when I need it I can count on you like four three two
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
We stopped when the redlights where on. We looked at each other and laughed. Why? I dont know!
Oh, oh
Yeah, yeah
You'll always have my shoulder when you cry
I'll never let go
Never say goodbye
You know you can
Count on me like one two three
I'll be there
And I know when I need it I can count on you like four three two
And you'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
Oh, oh
You can count on me 'cause I can count on you
"Haha! I miss this!" He said then chuckled. I nodded as a sign of agreement to his statement. He shook his head still smiling and started driving again.
While on the road, we remained silent. It was a comfortable silence. I closed my eyes, half asleep. After a couple of minutes I felt the car stop. I opened my eyes and looked at Zephyr. I mouthed thank you and didn't bother to ask him in. It is already near sunset so it's better if he heads some already.
I stepped down the car and waved at him. I waited until the car was out of my sight before I headed in. The gate was opened by the security guard. He bowed down to me as a sign of respect, and I did the same. I was about to walk in when I saw something really unusual to my sight. I saw my Mom's porsche at the garage which is very unusual. She often arrives at 2 or 3 am. What a surprise that she came home early. But, I admit, I'm happy.
I continued walking with a smile plastered on my face. I knocked on the main door and Yaya Cezza came to open it. She bowed down at me and opened the door wider. I nodded at her and continued walking inside. I walked towards the stairs. Before I could go towards the direction of my room, I took a glance on my Mom's office. The door was slightly open which was an advantage for me. I looked at the small opening and was surprised to see my Mom laughing. What a very weird sight! I just shrugged it off and continued towards my bedroom.
I entered the passcode and the door swang open. I entered and put my bag on top of the study table. I sat down on the end of my bed and took my shoes off. I went to the bathroom to change my clothes. When I finished, I layed down on my bed and got my backpack. I studied some notes. When I opened my notebook, lol. It was empty. First day of school with notes? I just shook my head and opened my Facebook account. I stared at my profile picture. It was a quote from Sherlock Holmes. I change it every month. I chuckled when I saw Zephyr's comment.
"Sherlock's gonna bow down on Harry Potter someday, Elle."
Haven't I told you? Zephyr is an avid Harry Potter fan! Don't get me wrong. I love Hermiome Granger. But I love Sherlock Holmes more than Harry Potter. In short, I prefer mystery instead of fantasy.
I kept scrolling down when I heard a knock on the door. I closed my laptop and stood up. I wore my slippers and hurried towards the door. When I opened it, I was in no surprise to see Yaya Cezza on the door. She smiled at me. "Naghihintay ang hapunan, hija," I smiled at her too. I opened the door wider. I stepped out of the room and closed it using my left hand without looking back My eyes were locked with Yaya Cezza's.
"Uhmm.. Yaya, Si Mommy?" I asked her and bit the bottom of my lips. She smiled at me again, this time a faint one. "Bumalik na sa opisina, hija." I nodded and smiled to hide my disappointment. She bowed at me and got downstairs first. I smiled again, a bitter one.
I thought that day would come. The day where Mom would go back to the old her. The day where Mom would let me feel she loves me. The Mom that is there to comfort her. But that Mom, is now gone ever since 'that' incident happened.
I stepped down the stairs. I walked towards the dining room and sat at the chair. The maids served my dinner and then I started eating. I ate in silence. I ate 'til my stomach's full then I went up to my room again.
When I arrived there, I went towards the bathroom and brushed my teeth at the sink. Then I sank in my bed again. I put both my arms beneath my head as if it's a pillow. I stared at the ceiling for awhile and thought of nothing. After a few minutes, languor knocked on my door and I slowly closed my eyes. But then I immediately opened it when I remembered that I should set an alarm. After i've set one I vlosed my eyes and smile. I wonder, what kind of dream would approach my dreamland this time? I really hope it's not one of Those nightmares I usually had. Anyways, Goodnigt Earth, Goodnight Mom, Goodnight Yayas, Goodnight Dad and Goodnight Myself!
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" Say, go through the darkest of days
Heaven's a heartbreak away
Never let you go, never let me down
Oh, it's been a hell of a ride
Driving the edge of a knife
Never let you go, never let me down
Don't you give up, nah-nah-nah
I won't give up, nah-nah-nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Don't you give up, nah-nah-nah
I won't give up, nah-nah-nah
Let me love you
Let me love you
Oh baby, baby"
I saw the boy singing that song to a beautiful girl. I dont know but, I felt pain. Sudden pain on my chest. I started running and running until I reached the locker area. There, I sat down and covered my face with my hands and started to cry.
I stood up and began to wipe my face. I was at the doorway when I stepped on something. The next thing I knew there was paint all over my body. Red sticky paint. I went outside the lockers are to go to the bathroom. Everyone was laughing at me. Who would'nt? Im totally, messed up.
I washed for a minute at the bathroom and started to go out the gate. I saw the boy and the girl again. They looked so happy. And just like a while ago, my heart seemed to ache, a lot. I smiled bitterly and started to walk towards the other side of the street.
*Beep* *Beep*
I looked on my right side. I felt my eyes got wide and I got undeniably shocked There us a race car fast approaching my direction I closed my eyes and
then-
*I am Titanium~*
I immediately opened my eyes and sat at my bed. I tried to catch my breath. I stood up and got some cold water in the fridge inside my room. I walked back my bed while drinking water. I slowly sat dowm and put the glass on my bedside table. I held my chest when I still felt my heart beating fast. I folded my kneed closer to me and wrapped both my arms on them. I rested my head on my knees and started to cry.
Nightmares
I have them always. Those weird nightmares sometimes bother my sleep. I had them since two years ago. Ever since I had them. I dont know how to get them off my mind, my sleep, my life. I often am being cut off in my sleep and have a hard time going back. I wiped off my tears and turned off the alarm. I went inside the bathroom and started taking a bath. The hot water seemed to calm me down. I applied shamppo and conditioner on my hair. I went out the bathroom and started to dress up. I blow dried my hair and tied it in a ponytail. I took my bag and went towards the dining area.
Yaya Cezza was already there. She was about to put rice there when I stopped her. "Wait, Yaya Cezza! Im taking Cereal Yaya. Thanks." She smiled at me and went towards the kitchen to fetch Cereal. I sat down the table and noticed Mom's empty seat. She didnt come home, or she's still asleep? I shrugged and held the cereal Yaya Cezza was handing me. I uttered thank you and started eating up. When I finished I took my bag and walked towards the garage. I saw Manong Rex leaning on the cars bumper with his hands on the hood. He smiled at me and greeted me Good Morning. "Manong Rex, Im riding the motorcycle. So, No need to drive me to school."
"Aba, good timing! May lakad rin kami ni Cezza eh. May bibilhin ata sa grocery mamaya. Sige, mag ingat ka, iha!" I nodded at him and went to my motorcycle. I rode my YZF r6 and wore my helmet. I turned it on and drove to the gate. Manong Rex opened the gate for me and I strode off.
Motorcycling is one of my hobbies. Weird right? A nerd riding a motor cycle to school, such peculiar sight. But this is truly my hobby. I went to Ocampo University. I stopped when the red light glowed. I looked at my wristwatch and saw it was 6:45 A.M. Pretty early. I went off when the green light was on.
I parked my motorcycle when I arrived at the parking lot. I wore my helmet off and walked inside the school. I went to my room and put my bag on my seat. I looked around the room and saw nothing but a bag on the middle row. I wonder who owns it. I just shrugged it off and decided to go to the library.
I passed through the hallway and saw few students. They were all busy blabbering abouy some random stuffs. I just shook my head when I realized that I should mind my own business. I went inside the library and saw the librarian there. I smiled at her and so did she. She's the usual strict librarian but she's good to you if you are to her. I went towards the mythology section and borrowed one book. I went to the librarians table and asked if I coukd borrow it. She said yes and I happily went towards the school garden.
I sat on the grass and breathed fresh air. I opened the book and started reading. I was thrown inside the story, the characters' lives. Sometimes, I involuntarily smile, laugh and feel romantic excitement or Kilig as they call it. The story was about a girl named Christine who loved mythology so much. Then one day, she was drawn in the world of myths, she met many Gods and Goddesses. She fell inlove with a Greek God. But the time came and she was to choose between going back to reality or stay inside her fantasy. Once she picks one, she isn't able to come back. She choosed between her family or the Greek God he loved.
"If you were Christine, who will you choose? The man that you love, or your family?" I surprisingly dropped the book on the ground when a man suddenly speaked beside me. He was the same man who gave me the hanky yesterday. I looked at him and raised a brow. He just gave a So-whats-your-answer look. I sighed and looked back at the book. I stared at the cover and smiled. I looked at him again and answered.
"I won't choose." I answered. He stared at me with disbelief and remained silent still waiting for my exolanation. He handed me a cotton candy and I gladly accepted it. I took a bite and spoke again.
"I'll find a way. I will bring the Greek God to Earth. If he truly loves me he will go with me. But if not, I will understand him and respect his desicion." I answered and took another bite. The cotton candy is really yummy.
"Nice answer," he said and stood up. He handed me his hand and I gladly accepted it. Just then the school bell rang. We walked back to our own rooms. But to my surprise we were walking towards the same direction. I looked at him with a questioning look but then he smiled at me and handed his hand and got it ready for a hand shake.
"Dimian by the way. Angel, right?" he asked and I nodded. I held his hand and shaked it. "Nice to meet you," I said and sat at my seat. They were all already there. I smiled at them and they did the same. I put the book I borrowed on the library inside my bag and listened to the proffessor who just came inside.
The proffessor discussed and time went by. It was already break time and we went to the cafeteria. We sat at our usual places and did our usual routines. Olive asked me as soon as I sat on my place.
"Elle?" She called out I looked at her and smiled.
"Hm?" I asked her. She signaled me to lean closer and so did I. Zeena joined us too and listened to what Olive was about to say.
"Are you and that Dimian guy dating?" she asked and I looked at her. They were waiting for my answers. Just then our foods arrived and the boys came sitting down. We stared at them until they sat down. Then, I answered.
"Friends," I casually said and they all nodded. We ate in silence again. It's quite weird that the Fiances arent arguing and Olive isnt over reacting —
"Omygod!" Or maybe not.
"Why?" Quince asked her while munching on his sandwich.
"Aren't you two being hunted down by ghosts yesterday?" She asked pertraining to Zeena and Vaughn. Both of them looked at her with big question marks on their faces. The three of us just shook our heads and let them speak.
"Hunted?! Ghosts?! Who the freak gave you that idea?!" Zeena asked her with a super loud voice. Good thing its also noisy here at the cafeteria. Which makes it less noticeable.
"My brain did. You two were acting so weird yesterday." Olive explained and she was also in the verge of crying.
"Tsk, that girl's the only weird one here. Why am I included?" Vaughn asked irritably.
"What?!" Zeena.
"Stop! Lower your voice!" Vaughn.
"Hey, you're the one who's shouting!" Zeena while pointing at Vaughn. Vaughn stood up and moved closer towards Zeena. Zeena was now leaning on the table while both of Vaughn's arms were guarding her at both sides.
"If you don't shut your mouth, I'll close it using mine." Vaughn warned in a husky voice. Uhm, guys, were still here. Hello? Before they could end up kissing, Zephyr's phone rang. He stood up and went away from us. Zeena and Vaughn were left frozen at their position. Maybe they realized how close they are just now. I saw Zeena's face reddened and Vaughn faked a cough and went back to his seat.
Just then Zephyr returned wearing his serious expression, which I seldom see. He faked a cough and looked at me, Zeena and Vaughn.
"Agent Tarantula needs us at Arevir," He said and sighed. I dropped my spoon and fork slowly and looked at him with a questioning look.
"He said he has something to announce." He then shrugged and lead us back to our rooms. An announcement at Arevir? What announcement? Is it important? You probably might be wondering what Arevir is. Well let me tell you, but remember to keep it a secret.
Arevir Academy is a special school for special students. Here, we learn more than just books. This isnt a regular school either. We learn self defense here, Tactics, Poisons, Making devices, of course for self protection. Only high IQ-ed students are allowed to enter. There are four classifications at Arevir. First, the Wordsmiths. Wordsmiths are regular student at Arevir. They are those who are higher in Poisons and devices than Tactics and self defense. Their codenames are all after writers or Fictional Characters. For example, Zeena's codename is Irene and Vaughn's is Sherlock. Their parents chose it for them. Yup. You can't enroll in Arevir without your parents consent or your parents are the ones who signed you up. Second are the Mythos. Mythos are better in tactics and self defense than Poisons and Devices. Their codenames are after Mythology Characters. For example Zephyr's codename is Apollo - the son of Zeus and Leto. Third are the Hues. Hues are those who do great at Poisons, Devices, self-defense and Tactics. Hues are usually high-classified students. Hues are named after Colors. For example, mine's Scarlet. Scarlet is a color. And the last ones are Critters. Critters are just like proffessors who teach you. Theres one on poisons, different ones on Devices, same on Tactics and Self-defense. One example is the person who called a while ago. Agent Tarantula he is our Head Critter. We go there every weekends. But seldom when we are being called by the head critter. Just like now.
Time flew and now is our dismissal. When the proffessor dismissed us we headed towards the parking lot.
"Where you up to?" Quince asked.
"Arevir," Quince nodeed and bid us goodbye. Olive and him already went home. Olive and Quince were once students at Arevir, but, not anymore. I dont know why.
"I'll go ahead," Vaughn said and rode his car. He didnt bother to wait for us, nice. I looked at Zeena and saw her turning ger back on us raising her right arm on the air as a sign of goodbye.
Zephyr looked at me and smiled. "Wanna ride with me?" he asked pointing at his car. I shook my head and smiled. I went to my motorcycle's direction. I wore my helmet and rode. I turned to look at him. He was leaning on his car's driver's seat door near the side mirror. "No thanks" I uttered and signaled him to go first. He rode his car and strode off. I went after him and flew the rodes of Manila.
And when I say flew, I mean it. I diverted the direction of my motorcycle from the highway to the tipsy parts of the forest.
Its dark and gloomy here. Trees all around and tge cold thin air hugging my cheeks. I went right and stopped by a convenient store.
Weird right? Convenient Store in the middle if the forest. And near the cliff with waters under.
I saw the three of them waiting for me there. I nodded at them and they began to walk towards thr red botton on the side. Zeena moved closer and uttered the password. She signaled us to go in, we followed.
We walked slowly through the doors and went inside the elevator. I leaned on the corner while Zeena and Vaughn were standing still on the center and Zephyr was the one who entered our floors. Zephyr pressed the B2 botton. B2 for Basement 2. Yep, Arevir is an underground school. Cool right?
After 5 seconds the elevator's door opened. We headed for the Head Critter's room. Vaughn knocked twice and the door swung open. We greeted the Head Critter and he did the same. We sat down on the chairs infront of his table. Vaughn and Zeena on the left side while me and Zephyr on the right side.
"Ano po yung iaanounce niyo, Agent Tarantula?" Vaughn asked casually, and with respect of course. Agent Tarantula raised his right hand and signaled to wait. We all nodded. Minutes later our classmates arrived. They greeted the Head Critter and as the usual, he did the same.
"Okay, so, nandito kayo para sa announcement. Class 2-A of Arevir Academy will have a transferee." We looked at him, half-believing. No way! Arevir seldom receives transferees at our year. There are always transferees but theyre all on Class 1-A. Such an eerie happening.
"Yes, and gentleman, please introduce yourself." Agent Tarantula added. Just then a man continued walking inside. He' s the transferee?
No Freaking Way!!!
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