Five years ago.
"Scott, will you come tonight?"
"I can't; I don't want other people say that we are dating."
"Why…, you're single anyway, why bother."
"It's fine, even though I'm single, but I have someone I like, the honorable Miss Diana Sanders."
"Really?" Diana's face turned sad.
"Hahahaha… it's so easy to be deceived. I'm worried about you, Anna."
"No need." Diana pouted.
"I'm worried you're pregnant because you're so innocent."
"Dammit, your mouth is so mean, Scott." Diana's eyes look condensed.
"Don't sulk, Anna; I'm sorry it's hard for my mouth to shut. Late at night, prepare a lot of snacks, don't forget to prepare the games too."
"Well, we want to study; why do we have to prepare everything and games?"
"Gosh… here, your slow brain is overblown. You're the only one studying; I'm just your tutor. Why can't I play games?"
"Well ... I'm afraid you can't focus."
"Are you kidding, my brain? Even if I watch porn, I can still guide you to do your homework, let alone be a study guard for you? How bored it was."
"How come you talk about porn movies? I don't like it when you turn a pervert, Scott."
"Why?"
"I'm scared; I… don't like it." Diana squeezed the bottom of her shirt.
"Gosh… I'm wrong again; whatever I say, I'm always wrong. You are a complete package; it's brainless and innocent. Oh my God…, prolong the life of your servant." Scott pretended to rub his chest.
"Scott...!" shouted Diana.
"Well, I'll take you home, don't worry, just tonight I'll definitely come."
"I'm an adult, Scott. I can go home alone. It's not good for your fans to see us so close."
"No, you have to go home with me; I'm afraid you'll be taken away by a bad guy. After all, my fans know you're my girl; why do you feel sorry for me?"
"Gosh… Scott Miller, watch your mouth. Remember, a word is a prayer. Indirectly, you are praying bad things for me."
"Sorry, Anna, I'm sorry. I just ..."
"Yeay… it worked; I will fight you back. Hahaha… Anyways, who refuses to ride with a handsome, rich guy like you. Apart from your harsh mouth, you have a lot of advantages." Diana smirked with her innocent face.
"Basically, I've started to learn intrigue and tactics, apparently. Don't take too long; hurry up; I'm hungry."
Scott usually picked up Diana; they had been close since 11th grade. People out there would think they were lovers. But only they know what kind of relationship they are currently living in.
***
"Alex, who was that girl?"
"Which one? A lot just passed, Jordan."
"That's what the smart kids were riding with." Jordan, an Italian mulatto famous for being a bad boy, takes a sip of his cigarette while playing with his cellphone.
"You are interested in Diana, the geeky girl." Alex, his mischievous Jordan friend, became curious.
"None of your business, you idiot."
"Well, you're asking, if you're not interested, how can you use it to be ignorant about that girl."
"Yes, I'm interested, satisfied?"
"Hahaha ... that's how it is; admit what's so hard, buddy" Alex embraced Jordan while laughing.
"Find out about her. The complete one should not be missed."
"According to rumours, they are a couple, Jordan. I think she's just an ordinary girl, so why are you interested."
"Don't be a bitch anymore. Just do it; the reward is pretty good." Jordan took out a few dollars from his wallet." Here's your rewards, the rest later. If it's done, what do you ask for? I'll accept.
"Really, Jordan?" Alex's eyes sparkled at the thought of being able to ask Jordan for a sports motorcycle
"When did I lie to you?"
"Okay, I'll do it, then I'll look for information first, Jordan."
"Mm...."
***
"It's been so long, huh? Where has he been?" Diana stood in the school parking lot waiting for Scott.
"Hi, are you alone?"
"Yes."
"Waiting for someone?"
"Yes."
"Hahahaha …."
"Why are you laughing?"
"You're so funny, like a robot. When I ask, the answer is always the same. Yes, yes, yes, hahaha ..."
"Yeah, uh, sorry." Diana squeezed the side of her uniform in shame.
"Just be nice, by the way, what's your name? Can I get to know you?"
"Mm...."
"Well, I understand; something with unfavorable classmates?"
"Oh no, it's not like that." Diana waved her hands.
"Then introduce yourself, Jordan, a Social student. Jordan stretched out his hand.
"Diana, science class students." Diana received a handshake from Jordan.
"Wait for your boyfriend?"
"Not my boyfriend; he's just a friend anyway."
"In that case, I have a chance to be your boyfriend."
"I don't think so." Diana was embarrassed because Jordan looked at her intensely after her rejection.
"Why?" Jordan raised one eyebrow up.
"I want to focus on school and studying."
"Oh, I guess why?" Jordan stroked his chest. "Can I be your friend?"
"You can, why not, as long as you're not ashamed to be friends with a girl like me."
"Embarrassed, why? I am happier to have a pretty girlfriend like you."
"Um, you're exaggerating." Diana became increasingly awkward. Jordan is the opposite of Scott; Jordan always says sweet while Scott always says annoying to her.
"So, now that we're friends is it okay if I come to your house sometime or invite you to hang out?"
"No, dont…!"
"Why?"
"My mother doesn't allow me."
"Then why can you go everywhere with that guy? What's the difference with me?"
"Ugh, that's..."
"I don't care; I don't want to know. We're friends, and I want to invite you to hang out or eat something with you anyway."
"Jordan."
"What?"
Diana started to get restless when she saw Scott walking from the end of the corridor. Diana had already memorized Scott's mood if he didn't like another guy close to her. "Just go first."
Jordan caught Diana's frightened eyes and always looked towards the corridor. He saw Scott walking towards them. The guy immediately used the opportunity to pressure Diana. "I want to go if you promise not to turn me down if I invite you to hang out. Okay?"
"Yes, I promise, quickly get out of here!" Diana moved her hands as if she was shooing the chickens away.
"Okay, see you next, Diana." Jordan waved his hand.
Scott, who saw Diana talking to a guy from a distance, immediately felt worried. He immediately ran to meet Diana.
"Who were you talking to?"
"Oh no, it's okay, Scott. He just asked where Luna was." Diana lied.
"Oh... that's right, but remember, you shouldn't play with boys carelessly. Especially the bad boy type, I'm afraid that you who are foolish and innocent will become their victims." Scott gave the advice at length. Remember it well!"
"Yeah, I know, let's go home. I'm starving."
"You're not just a fool and innocent. You're also greedy for food."
"Take your words back, Scott, anyway; today, I want to be satisfied with my meal."
Jordan usually hung out at the cafe in front of the school after school. He was very annoyed at the way Diana and Scott interacted. "Wait, for me, time to act. I want you, and you must accept me, Diana," Jordan smirked.
TBC