Vivienne Riley's PoV
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Why did I even said that? Argh!
"Coming from someone who can't even protect herself. Tss, are you making me laugh?" she smirked.
"Oh, really? Coming from someone who can't even face their target. Coming from someone who acts like a commander. May I ask you the same question, are you making me laugh?" I said mockingly, while smirking.
She glared. "Patikim palang 'yun, Vivienne Riley. I haven't started yet." madiing sabi niya.
"Bring it on, Yashmine Gokongwei. I am thrilled." I said sarcastically.
"Ugh!" iritang sabi niya tsaka nag-walk out.
Umiling ako tsaka tumingin kay Tanaka.
"She's obsessed with you already even if you just met. Isn't that bad? Tch." I said while rolling my eyes.
After that scene, we decided to go for a walk around the academy. And then, we came back to our dormitories right after.
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"Viv? Anak? Si Manang Elma mo ito!" rinig kong sigaw galing sa labas, binuksan ko ang pinto at bumungad doon si Nanay Elma na hawak-hawak ang tatlong parcels.
"Nako, manang! Akin na po iyan, napakarami po baka mapagod kayo. Pasok po kayo, ipaghahanda ko kayo ng inumin." sabi ko pagkatapos makuha ang parcel at nilagay sa coffee table ko.
Kinuha ko rin ang twalya sa couch ko tsaka inilagay sa buhok ko dahil katatapos ko lang maligo at basa pa ito.
"Hindi na! Sige aalis na din ako, dinala ko lang talaga iyan! Mauna na ako, pupunta pa kasi kami sa ospital para magpa-check up!" sabi ni Manang tsaka mabilis na tumakbo pababa.
Bibigyan ko pa sana siya ng pera pangpa-check up niya ah? Ewan.
Kinuha ko ang cutter ko sa study table ko tsaka binuksan ang mga parcel. The first box is full of vintage school supplies, the second box is full of clothes and the last box is a box... of guns.
Nilagay ko na ang mga school supples ko sa study table ko, the clothes on my closet and the guns on my safe box.
It's been five weeks or a month to be exact, since the first day of classes. It's Saturday, so it means it's my day. I played some music on my iPod Touch and started doing some sketches.
"🎵Do you know what's worth fighting for. When it's not worth dying for? Does it take your breath away. And you feel yourself suffocating? Does the pain weigh out the pride? And you look for a place to hide?🎵" pagsabay ko sa kanta na nagpatigil sa'kin.
"🎵Did someone break your heart inside? You're in ruins. One, twenty one guns. Lay down your arms. Give up the fight. One, twenty one guns. Throw up your arms into the sky, You and I.🎵" pagsabay naman nang taong nakatayo sa pinto, napalingon ako at napalunok nung makita ko kung sino 'yun.
It's Lance. What the hell is he even doing here?!
"What are you doing here? And don't you know how to knock?" singhal ko.
"Uh, we have a project that we need to do together? And, I knocked you just didn't heard it because your music is too loud?" he said mockingly.
"Yeah, whatever." saad ko tsaka tinigil ang music. "Why are you still standing there? Come inside! Don't let me pull you! Jerk!" singhal ko tsaka inayos ang study table ko.
"Yeah, right." he chuckled while seating on the couch. "You changed your couch's pillows, huh? Where's your baby Shaymin from Pokemon?" he asked while looking at me.
"Why do you have to notice that?" tanong ko habang kinukuha ang mga documents. "Well to answer your question, I left them at home." I lied.
My Shaymin Collections are packed below my bed together with my other collections.
"Hm... I see. So, shall we start?" he asked when I finally sat centimeters away from him.
"Yeah. Let's start with the... ugh, math." I said while rolling my eyes.
"Alright, so let's divide it into half." he said. "Here's my part and here's yours." he added.
We started calculating it, and it's already thirty minutes since we started but I still haven't answered anything yet! Darn it! Why the hell should I calculate it?!
"Done!" he shouted as he looked at me and then he glanced on my paper.
"Darn it! Why does it have to be this hard?" asik ko.
"Let me do it for you." he said but, I stopped him.
"No. Nakakahiya." I said.
"No, give it to me." he said as he grab the paper. "Trust me, Architect. Trust your Engineer." he said.
Trust you? Eh?
I looked at him while he's answering. His gray eyes that makes everyone mesmerized, His pointed nose, His edgy jawline, His thick eyebrows, His Kissable Lips— what the fuck am I talking about?
Kunot-noo kong inialis ang paningin ko sakanya.
"Done memorizing every inch of my handsome face?" he chuckled while still looking at the paper.
"Yeah, memorized it already so that when I get to see the bullies I'd tell them to ruin your so-called-handsome-face." I glared.
"As if they can." he chuckled.
"Tch, when will you and the other boys from Class A change? You guys are so full of yourselves." I hissed.
"How about you? When will you try giving me another chance?" he asked that made me silent.
He looked at me and I looked away.
"What I am asking you is another chance for our friendship, Viv. Nothing less and nothing more. Is that too much to ask? Don't worry, I'm not forcing you to forgive me that easy. It's my fault and I'm willing to pay for it. But..." he suddenly stopped so I looked at him.
"But?" I asked.
"But,if you haven't forgive me until my upcoming birthday next month then I'll stop begging for your forgiveness." he explained.
"L-let's not talk about it. Let's focus with this one first." I said.
After we did our project, we ate some cookies while listening to the podcast.
🎵I've been awake for a while now
You've got me feeling like a child now
'Cause every time I see your bubbly face
I get the tinglies in a silly place🎵
"It starts in my toes. Makes me crinkle my nose. Wherever it goes. I always know. You make me smile. Please stay for a while now. Just take your time. Wherever you go." he sang as he continue singing the song.
Our theme song...
"The rain is falling on my window pane. But we are hiding in a safer place. Under covers staying dry and warm. You give me feelings that I adore." he sung.
The podcast suddenly stopped playing becuase it is already low batt. I grabbed it and immediately charged it so I can escape his gaze.
All I know is that I am already crying silently while plugging the charger in. I wiped my tears and turned around. Lance...
"Uh, do you wanna go for a walk?" tanong niya.
"H-huh? The hell? No, I have a lot of works to do." I lied.
"O-okay, I'll be going then. See you on Monday, Viv." he said.
"Y-yeah. Take c-care, Vernon." I said.
"It's really fascinating when you call me by my second name, Vivienne. I missed it. I'll go now." paalam niya, tsaka lumabas.
I looked at the door as he left. I sighed and decided to take a bath. After taking a bath, I did my skincare routine and changed my clothes.
Sinuot ko na ang rib-knit halter top ko partnered with my black jeans and my open front cardigan jacket, and my Bad Biker Boots.
I curled my hair, grabbed my sling bag and left the house. When, I got out I immediately messaged the girls and asked them to go out with me and they agreed.
After they agreed, I immediately ran towards the Legends Dormitory Building. I walked upstairs and stopped infront of Ava's room.
"Come in." Ava said calmly while brushing her teeth.
I threw myself on her couch and closed my eyes.
"What the fuck, Riley? Get up, I just fixed that!" singhal niya habang nagga-gurgle.
"Yeah, right." I said and stood up.
"Should I wear this or this?" she asked after gurgling.
She showed me her outfit one which is a long sleeves chiffon crop top and jeans, then outfit two which is a halter top partnered with her cargo pants.
"The second outfit, it looks better with you, wall." I said mockingly.
"Akala mo kung sinong malaki hinaharap." she said sarcastically.
After niyang magdamit, lumabas na kami and sakto naman na nandoon na si Seraphine with her white puff sleeves chiffon dress and Gwy with her smocked off shoulder top paired with her denim skirt.
"Saan na tayo? Beta Bldg. or Elite?" Sera asked.
"It's better if Elite muna, para when we go to Vee's building deretso nalang to the mall." Gwy explained.
Bumaba na kami sa building nila at naglakad papunta sa building nila Lacey.
When we arrived infront of Lacey's room, we saw the door open and there's someone yelling inside. I immediately entered her room and saw a blood stain on the floor.
"Lacey Vianne— what are you doing here, Gokongwei?!" I asked.
Yashmine Gokongwei is standing there pointing her knife on Lacey's neck.
"A-ate... help m-me..." she said while crying.
"What the f— ay anak ka ng higad! Anong ginagawa mo dito, Gokongwei?! At tsaka Anong ginagawa mo kay Lacey?!" singhal ni Sera sa likod ko.
"Bitawan mo 'yan, Yashmine." I said with authority.
"Why?! Napaka-dami niyang satsat! Tapos nandito pa siya sa dorm ni Lance my soon to be boyfriend!" she said.
"Eh? Your so bobo pala eh! This is not Lance's dormitory!" asik ni Gwy.
"Don't lie to me! I asked the guard downstairs where Tanaka's room is! And he said it's this room!" she said still pointing her knife on Lacey's neck.
"Darn it, Gokongwei! Lance's dorm is on the Legends! He's a Legendary Elite now! And this girl that you're pointing with your knife is—"
Someone cutted me.
"Is my sister." he said with his rough voice, dark eyes and fist clenched.
Kararating niya lang.
"Let go of my sister now." he ordered.
"L-lance..." Yashmine said while letting go of Lacey.
I ran towards Lacey and hugged her tight. She's crying so hard, my baby's crying.
"Ate... n-natatakot na 'ko..." she sobbed.
"Shush... Ate Riley is here, baby. Ate Riley won't leave you. Don't cry..." I said while massaging her back.
I stopped massaging her back when I felt something wet. She was stabbed in the back.
"L-lacey? Lacey, d-did Gokongwei did this to you?! Tell me, Lacey?!" I asked her.
She stopped crying now but, she's already having a difficulty with her breathing. I caressed her cheeks and cried to.
"A-ate... promise me you wouldn't l-leave me... alright?" she said.
"Yes, baby. So please hold on, we will bring you to the hospital. Okay?" I said while crying. "Lance! Ava! Gwy! Sera! Call the Academy's hospital! She's bleeding!" I said.
"Lacey! Breathe in, breathe out. Okay?" Lance said, as he carry Lacey out of the room.
I followed them and in no time the ambulance of the academy came.
An hour later...
"The patient is stable now, hindi malalim ang pagkakasaksak nito pero may mga nakita kaming mga pasa sa paanan at likod nito. Bibigyan nalang namin siya ng mga ointment and other medicine para mabilis mahilom ang sugat niya. Ililipat na rin siya sa private room maya-maya. I'll go ahead now." the Doctor said.
"Shit!" I shouted while crying.
"Riley..." Sera said.
"What happened to the academy?! This is my fault! I'm such a useless commander!" singhal ko.
I stand up, and there's Yashmine standing while smirking.
I slapped her. "Why the hell do you need to do that?! What the hell did we even do to you?! Huh?!" I said.
"V...R...T..." she said and left while laughing evily.