Prologue :

In the First Person Perspective

Another year has passed by...

What should I do in my life...

This is maybe my last fun...

But, that is still a long way...

Last year left me with decisions...

Which is not fully developed...

Either I pursue it or not...

It will shaped of what I envision...

Or left as a dream...

Oh well...

I still have time...

*Notice someone from a distance*

Gotta avoid Minggle to that person...

What should I do...

As what my friend said...

Stop and T - pose like a steel of Iron...

After the Prologue

// Beginning of the chapter //

Setting : Roadside

You know that trick don't work on me, right ? - Kate says it cold-heartedly to a posing Thomas.

Thomas stop posing like an idiot then the two continues to walk along the roadside, a fancy car vehicle drives on the right side of the road which is where these two walking, the fancy car pass over in a speed of one kilometer per hour.

Fancy car - Thomas commented.

That was a teacher that pass by - positively said by Kate.

I wonder who though ? 🤔 - Thomas said it in a questioning remark.

Let's change the topic - Kate suddenly change the conversation.

If it is "that" then... *cut off* - He ends the conversation and quickly run towards the entrance of the school leaving her alone.

Hey if she was here, you know you wouldn't run ! - furiously said by Kate while also running and catching up with Thomas.

Meanwhile back to Thomas

Ha...ha... Jackpot ! - Thomas shouted proudly then he runs towards the lines of people waiting for the flag ceremony to start on the soccer field where the grandstand is found in the west.

Fifteen minutes late, after the flag ceremony and a welcome announcement by the principal, the point of view return shifted to Thomas walking and looking at his second year schedule.

It's vice versa then... that's lazy - Thomas said it in a mundane mood.

He then enters an ABM building where it found southeast of the soccer field and nearest building to the school side where it is in the east side of the wall. Thomas enters a room, "Sector lll Aswang".

SURPRISE... SURPRISE... Thus it went full circle😁

Thomas !!! - Kate shouts and waver.

Thomas : *Deep inhale and exhale* Again !

You know that's not how you treat a pretty lady... - a teacher smile to Thomas, who come in of nowhere from his back.

Cuts to black then fast forward.

After the class has settle, the teacher earlier is in front of the Sector lol Aswang students.

Some of you might knew my brother, right ? I'm Win Cho your ABM teacher for the first period. As of now, I won't be teaching until tomorrow, so start mingling - said by Mr. Win.

That's a bummer... - Kate replied in disappointment.

Sir *raise hand*🖐️ Can you please discuss the schedule changes, cause some here have different schedules - said by Kevin Dunker, a friend of both Thomas and Kate.

That's a good question... Here in Edu, the name of this school has two grade levels and 3 or more college semesters.

Grade l and ll are senior high grade levels, the first grade level is your introduction to the four core subjects ; Political Science, STEM, The Arts and ABM, there is also Sports which belongs in the sub category, while the second grade level is little different, you still be classmates just like the previous, but only in the first period of your schedules and then be separated after that.

After graduating from Grade ll, you will make decisions to pick one of the four subjects for the rest of your college years/semesters. Choose wisely cause this is your final start.

- Mr. Win Cho's Explanation.

Yo Thomas, wanna play chess later ? - said by Kevin.

No thanks, you're not that challenging anyway *sigh* eversince Rey graduated, the meta has been less exciting for me... yes there are some still here, but... I don't know. Call me what you want, because it's just life. I'am wondering of what is Rey's situation ? Maybe he is struggling, we haven't hear his status since his departure here in Edu - Thomas said in neutral understanding.

Don't say things like that, it's Rey we are talking about, he is a PolSci expert. I believe he is fine... He is an inspiration to students like us even the teachers agree on it - Kate shouted her own words to Thomas' face.

Thomas I already said treat her with manners - Mr. Win said it teasingly.

Just ignore the weird teacher, heard there is a rumour of a chess player from Grade l - said by Kevin trying to change the topic.

Not interested... - said by Thomas.

Thomas stand from his seat and walk to their ABM teacher.

Sir, can I go out ? - Thomas is asking for permission.

Going to the toilet room ? - a suggestion by Mr. Win.

Uh... no sir, is it ok to go outside to talk to a friend ? - curiously said by Thomas.

Since it's the first day and all... I guess why not, only just this once - Mr. Win agrees.

Thank you sir - Thomas said it grateful.

Who is this friend of yours ? - Kate said out of curiosity.

It's along story... - Thomas 😐

Cuts to black.

Setting : Back of the STEM building and near a parking lot.

It's good to see you again, what is your excuse you tell from your teacher ? - said by Thomas.

I just said... that I'm going to a toilet room, of you know, what you do in the room like- *cut off* - ???

Alright, no need to explain - weirdly cut off the conversation by Thomas.

I just said to my teachers that I will be talking to a friend and he cuts me loose just this once - Thomas added more explanations.

Good for you *nervous laughing* - ???

Anyway... how are you dealing up with her ? - *deep voice*

Same as usual - Thomas answer mundanely.

Sounds ridiculous, don't you think ? - *deep voice*

Yes it is ridiculous ! I'm sicked and tired of seeing her face, every school year she is always more present than you of all people I like to talk ! - said by the denial face of Thomas.

Why is it a bad thing ? - ???

Thomas side his back on the wall while looking at the ground thinking.

I'm not an expert, but you are lucky to have a friend like her, always. Besides she sounds more interesting than I am - ???

Besides it's life this is the final start to part ways, just live in the moment and denying something that already happens will lead to your acceptance as a result. - *deep voice*

I'll think about it... - Thomas replied with a little bit of understanding.

I'm going back to my room, not gonna make the same mistake again, bye for now - ???

He walks farther away from Thomasthen cuts to black.

Time - Skip forward to Eight : Fourty Five A.M.

Thomas, Kate and Kevin went outside of the ABM building, a cafeteria and the school office are located from the West side of the wall. The three arrive at the cafeteria to hangout like buddies.

This place is always crowded, can we go to the northeast side instead ? - Kevin ask for a better place to hang.

No thanks, my next period is near the cafeteria next to a library, Is PolSci your next period ? - said by Thomas to Kevin.

No, mine is STEM - correction by Kevin.

While mine is PolSci - said by Kate.

Thomas, I was wondering... how is your talk with a friend of yours ? - Kate said with a wide eye expression.

Well he's- *cut off* - Thomas

So a friend is a he... Interesting - Kevin interrupts Thomas.

Why, do I look like I have a love life ? - Thomas replied with a little temper.

Sounds like an interesting guy, can Kevin and I get to know him, please ? - curiously said by Kate.

More like a weird nerd - Kevin.

Kevin don't be too harsh... We know Thomas is the weirder nerd - Kate.

OUT OF NOWHERE

*Laugh* Oh snap ! You got sunned by the sauce of her drip words, bro ! - loudly said by Elmo.

It's not even a good joke - calmly said by Thomas.

What's wrong site ship !? - Elmo respond with a pun.

Site ship ! *Laugh* - Kevin.

Got any... comeback ? - said by Elmo while his hands jitter with gestures.

Do whatever you want, I don't care - Thomas stands up from the seat and went to buy snacks.

What's wrong with him ? Elmo ask to Kate.

He is just... weird and very, very strict - said by Kate.

He is also annoyed by our jokes as well - added by Kevin.

Alright, hopefully you guys can manage your friend, you guys wanna run around the soccer field ? - said by Elmo.

No thanks.. were just snails - tease by Kate.

Hey ! I'm not that slow ! - said by Kevin offendedly.

And slimy... - Kate added.

*Laugh* Catch you guys later, bye ! - Elmo said it while running and waving towards the soccer field.

After like a one hour break between the two periods, instead of focusing in Thomas' perspective, it shifted to Kate's perspective walking up the stairs of the PolSci building then she enters a room called "Sector l Mung It" and sit on the random seat that is not occupied by a student.

The teacher who is schedule for the second period arrive on time and then walks to the desk on front to introduce himself.

Good morning class, I'am Jeffrey Raulence, your PolSci teacher for this second period, *looking around the class* don't be sad, even if you and your friend are mostly likely classmates in the first period, but the odds of having the same subject in two or more periods of your schedule is definitely at your odds in favor - a little pet talk of Mr. Raulence.

I have another question... does your first period teachers teach something in the first day ? - said by Mr. Raulence.

Some of the students raised their right hand.

Alright... let's discuss about the difference of sympathy and empathy ! - Mr. Raulence said it loudly.

Most of the students complain on frustration while Kate chuckles of her classmates reactions, a few seconds later, a student enters a room with a letter from his left hand, the class stops complain when they saw the student's appearance ; large eye bags, weird hair style and a creepy vibe. He walks to the teacher and gives a letter.

Is this an excuse letter ? - said by Mr. Raulence in a confusing manner.

No sir, it's from... Rey - *deep voice*

Kate's eyes widen and mouth at aww.

This is interesting... has any teachers got any letters from Rey ? - Mr. Raulence said out of curiosity.

I'am not completely sure, sir...I only know Miss Nethos and you sir got the letters - *deep voice*

Good to know... and please remember to ask my permission to me before entering this room, got it ? - said by Mr. Raulence in a strict manner.

Yes sir... maybe next time, well, you know what I mean *nervous laughing* bye - ???

He runs back to Miss Nethos class downstairs.

What a weird fellow - Kate whispers.

Mr. Raulence opens the letter then reads the message, it's silence, his eyes looking left to right and repeat, his eyes widen caught some attention while reading, his face expression looks joyful with an eery off tone, after reading, he folds the message in half crosswise.

*Deep sigh* - Mr. Raulence.

// - TO BE CONTINUED - \\