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Chapter 3 - Segment 2: 3rd Story Beat

//Beginning of the chapter//

Location : Near the library

Current Time : Two weeks later in the series

Hello earthlings...

Yeah I'm weird...

How Ironic that we haven't seen...

In a very long time...

Not much as change...

For at least a week...

If you are wondering what time it is...

It's somewhere in eleven o'clock...

It's lunch time...

Hopefully you don't get wet mouth...

Of what I eat in full details...

Thi- *Kevin interrupts*

Hey, you owe me something ! - Kevin confrontedly shouted in front of Thomas face.

Kevin, please don't interrupt me, I was in the moment - Thomas reply with a slight shock mood.

I don't even know what you are doing right now... But you owe me a chess match with someone and some eyes told me, you enjoy that chicken last week - Kevin's eyes lock on to Thomas with some determination and playful body movements.

How would you say that I did "that"? I wasn't there in DHBL for a reason - Thomas counters with a cover up mood and deliver an argument.

Because some of our classmates told me and witnessed you going up the staircase - Kevin added more nails of evidence to seal the deal.

Should Kate also be in consideration cause she was the one who stole three fried chickens - Thomas honestly replied to Kevin.

Game over Site ship, that is what I wanted to

hear, it was all but a scheme, now you're gonna do what I owe - Kevin sealed and win the argument.

Alright, only one match - Thomas said it mundanely.

Cuts to black

The perspective change from the students to the teachers inside inside the main office, the following teachers in the following are present; Mr. Win Cho, Mrs. Krystel Attorna and two other background staff members. Ms. Shinjela Allegna casually walks to the other side of the table and sit on top of it then they begin to start a mid day meeting.

So how's the morning session folks ? - Miss Allegna said in a positive mood.

I'm hungry - Mr. Win said it barely in out of context.

I say it's alright, so far... the first and third semesters in the Senior High are doing fine, but the strand inequality keep increasing for the upcoming years - Mrs. Attorna speaks in formal and clear oriented delivery.

Can't argue with that logic, The Arts strand always get poised especially the head of it is a flowering monster - Mr. Win points out some evidence in a little mix of enlightenment.

She maybe too strict and condescending at times, but she is a a valuable asset that we can't just replace - Mrs. Attorna said it honestly.

Yeah I do agree, wish the principal give me some break. He always treat me like a secretary, Krystel... you're the assistant principa, why am I getting more work than you for a past week ? - Miss Allegna said it in a concerning mood.

I don't know, the mind of the principal can be weird, plus I'm also busy with chaotic students as the head of the council guidance staff, in addition, these trouble makers needs to be put in line, I agree with Mr. Raulence, last time we we had a meeting in two days ago about PolSci getting souch traffick with first year college students - Mrs. Attorna said it with facts.

We can't do anything about it, the course for their first degrees are nothing to joke at and plus, the majority of those might pick PolSci because of it's large diversity of topics and of course peer pressure - Mr. Win said it in both formal and casual.

I don't completely agree that peer pressure contributes to this overload problem, because it can factor to anything, anything that can result either way - Miss Allegna counterclaims Mr. Win's claim.

The principal arrive and see everyone in the room getting a little bit heat up while he is shutting the door behind quietly.

Rizal, glad you are here - Mrs. Attorna said with eyes widen.

Have you folks seen Jeff around ? - Rizal Lipo, the principal said it.

No, do you really expect that fat man would arrive here ? You know the distance between this office from PolSci is like one and one-half yard at most - Mr. Win said it teasingly.

That is nothing compare to his workout routine - Mr. Lipo said at best.

One of the staff members raised his or her arm.

Let's not talk about "that", anyway I heard some news about the overcrowd mess of PolSci, how about we start making plans of renovating PolSci in a larger scale - Mr. Lipo proposed an idea.

That is kind of a problem, we should consider to at least reduced or re-evaluated their interest instead of waisting time and money - Mrs. Attorna counters Rizal's flaw of his plan.

Your counterclaim also have flaws, do you really think that changing of what they had study in two SHS years to just replace it that might be not in their interest to do so, only time can tell if all of their efforts are either worthwhile or wasteful - Mr. Lipo said it in a timid outlook.

When he deliver this argument and finished it, no one tries to counter his argument. Everyone just went silent for a brief moment, a staff member stands up and exits, the other staff member just look at his watch on his left arm ticking to distract himself while Mr. Win whistles softly in a rhythm.

How about this, we are going to migrate some class schedules in PolSci into an outside class learning and temporary rooms during the renovation process besides it's better than a few months of students doing homework - Mr. Lipo said in a class calm serious attitude.

Well since neither want to treat it like a High School situation, Shinjela I need you to be in charge of calculations of the school budget for a while - Mrs. Attorna said it while reading at her papers.

Another time to be grindy. Win I need your help on this budget - Miss Allegna said it in a little utter.

Should my brother be the one to help, because his mathematical intelligence is more of a factor and better than myself - Mr. Win said it in a suggestion in order for himself to avoid getting involved.

He's busy, you're mathematical expertise in which you are great at is related to what we are going to do sooner or later - Miss Allegna combat Win's excuse.

Fine... - Mr. Win said it while eyes rolling to the left with a glee smile.

It's good we are all in the same page...well.. not like in the same paragraph - Mr. Lipo said it in a bit of positivity.

The teachers in the room laughs a bit, while the the perspective pans to the right, slowly fades to black for to change to a different location inside the school wall zone.

From the northeast side of the wall, Iron and Kate are sitting on a wood like seat which is long in length and can be supported in a limit of five people in terms of space.

*Sigh* I miss Anne's lunch dish... - Kate said it in a little sorrow.

Whose Anne ? - *deep voice*

She's a local cafeterian ins this side of the school and infamous for her fish dish and lumpia during lunch time.

Sounds tasty - *deep voice*

Kate walks toward the line of hungry students.

Wait... Can we hangout, later ? - Iron said this while awkwardly smile to Kate.

Sure after lunch then we will do a little fun competition later - Kate shouts in response.

Soun-... *realizing* - a sudden shift of Iron's mood.

What do you mean "fun competition" ? - *deep voice*.

At full circle we return to Thomas and Kevin walking alongside the soccer field towards the grandstand near the west Wall and a few students are found playing chess.

Remember, one round - Thomas said it urgently.

I know that's why your opponent will be a difficult one, can't having you checkmate very early - Kevin said it in a bit of fun mood.

I'm planning to checkmate - That said it confidently.

Once they arrive in the grandstand, a bit of moody atmosphere being shown from Thomas opponent.

So you're the so called "retired" chess player, I'm Levi Jones and this is my classmate, John Sy - Levi said in well manner of instruction.

Levi Jones from the upper class, I'm surprised that your fnagirls aren't here to cheer you at all - Thomas surprisingly said it.

That was like highschool, it's no longer it used to, when I started hanging with him - Levi said while pointing his finger to John.

*Laugh* Sad reality - John comments.

You know I'm fine with that, right ? - Levi politely said.

Yeah like being part of a... - John said it.

Let's not talk about "that" - Levi cuts John's talk.

I meant sassy - John said it while smiling.

Good, because you might scare them off - Levi said in a drastic tone.

I was wondering, other than you and Levi are into fair sports, what kind of approach did you do ? - Thomas stares seriously at Kevin.

Hey, don't be be scientifically deductive here, save that for the match. I just ask him for a chess play with you - Kevin said it fast.

Hey Levi, what was his words words in details when he confronts you ? - Thomas raises his head towards Levi's face.

Well it's nothing special, he said... "Hey, you wanna play a chess match with Thomas Bangwowsky ?" And I said... "YESSS LET'S TIN CANNING GO! It was unexpected and I have nothing productive to do in the afternoon - Levi said it dramatically in full details.

And he only told us once, here in at least eleven o'clock - John's delivery is join by his hand expressions.

Well Kate has just influenced you; You have been commiting stalking for a past week - Thomas said it deductively.

STALKING !! - Everyone even the background characters.

THAT IS SHAMEFUL, ARE YOU GAY FOR REAL !? - John shouts to Kevin.

Pipe down, you're being too sensitive ! - Levi also shouts.

Sensitive my cheeks queer boy ! - John shouts to Levi.

Can we play chess now ? - Thomas said it curiously.

Even if I did "a bit" of stalkinghim for a week to find a perfect time for you to play chess, you still owe me - Kevin teasingly said it to Thomas.

How about this, if you win... I will treat you two to lunch, but if I win... well, you'll expect a dare later - Levi said it competitively and seriously about it.

Sure only one game round and I'm not gonna do the dare if you win, because I plan to win in no holds bar and a set rule of touch move - Thomas said it eagerly confident.

Sure ! Why the hell not !? - Levi shouts in enthusiasm.

A few minutes later.. the chess match of Thomas and Levi is about to begin, Kevin and John are sitting on the higher seat levels watching the match unfold while some spectators are quietly watching in the background.

If you readers were wondering, this battle is going to be detailed of where they place the pieces and how they eat the opposing pieces in order to make a checkmate objective, by using the math coordination of two axis; A to H, where two players sided during the game while 1 to 8, serves as the left and right border.

Levi playing with the white pieces , his first move is the pawn that is in front the king in which he moves it two spaces forward ; D4 respectfully. Thomas also does it the same ; D5 respectfully.

Figure as much - Thomas smiles a little while saying it.

Damn they are not messing around - John whispers.

This is a common first piece move - Kevin whispers.

Levi touches the bishop from his left moving in his right diagonal pattern to G5, Thomas respond with no hesitation of moving in his right diagonal pattern to A4. Levi notice the opponent's queen, so he place the knight from the left to C3, Thomas dash the queen to a straight left pattern to D4, eats the pawn for a check with a mundane look on his face.

I'm not gonna fall for that kind of bold trick - Levi went for the castling move while saying it; King at B1 and rook at C1.

Thomas move the knight from his right to C6, then Levi move a pawn ahead from his right knight in one space to G3.

You do know that was your own bishop, wasting a castling gives me more of a reason to attack, I'll be sacrificing my queen - Thomas utters.

Everyone in the grandstand reacts in shock.

Meanwhile back at Iron and Kate finally finished eating, they soon walk towards the umbrella zones for a tid bit of playful activity. Once the two sit, Kate pick from her left pocket and place a familiar game that is popular currently.

Let's play Magic: The Gathering ! - Kate is stoke with excitement.

One problem, I'm poor - *deep voice*

A college student by the name of Elmo Remle appears to then for unknown reasons other than the nearest to the northeast wall where he always climb for desperation to get in and out of Edu.

It's kinda obvious by the way he wears and acts - Elmo responds.

Iron is looking up ahead, reflecting with an early mood on his face when he heard Elmo's response.

Iron, I'm so sorry I didn't mean to make you fell bad - Kate empathizes and feels guilty with a little smile.

No worries, flashbacks are filling my head *anxiety laugh* - Iron said it in a joyish but concerned mood.

Why did you brought up that idea ! - Kate shouts to Elmo.

Well, I'm going to detention again - Elmo positively said it.

*Sigh* I'm going back - *deep voice*

Iron stands up and slowly walks towards the PolSci building to get his bag then planning to arrive to his next class schedule, but suddenly Kate stands quickly, grabs Iron's area where his eyes widen.

Iron, I'am... deeply sorry, I thought it was a good idea to bring this card game because I assume that you like games that are grindy in practice - Kate confidently, but not overbearing to say it to Iron.

I do l-ike pl-aying with Sonic games, b-ut *confusion* you're kkk-kinda wrong ? - Iron jitters with his word delivery.

Damn... - Elmo finds it a bit funny.

I need to know you better - Kate speaks a bit quick in a deeper realization.

Good luck with that - *deep voice*

Alright...are you flirting bro ? - Elmo said it confusingly.

Iron's reaction went upside down.

Well... I don't even know either - Kate responds awkwardly.

This got weird *nervous laugh* I mi-ght consider hanging out... With you, *long pause* sometimes - Iron said it normally in tone, but a little jittery.

Alright, maybe I'll let you decide when we meet up again. Is that fine with you ? - Kate gently said it while letting out of a soft hopeful smile.

Kate let go of Iron then he walks towards the PolSci building while waving his left hand to Kate. She looks to Elmo from the back who is also walking towards Iron's location.

Wait, you're Elmo Remle, right ? What was all that fuss a week ago ? - Kate questions Elmo.

Why ? - Elmo responds with his expression in a confuse state.

I meant about that one time, you were chased by the principal by the assistant principal like a week ago - Kate clarifies her statement.

Yeah I got chased by her like sixteen times, more than half of those were pre-college - Elmo said it devilish yet honest.

Nani !? - Kate weirdly said in japanese.

I know what you are talking about, yet I won't tell it to you, because you would think I'm crazy just like the rest of them - Elmo said it truthfully.

Well you are already crazy, being chased by a staff member a week ago, combine of your past records that you told me, it's already justified - Kate teasingly said it to Elmo.

Elmo just laugh, a random person is seen keeping his or her distance away from Elmo, for he or she was surprised of Elmo's laugh or just weirded out.

Actually there is someone who is crazier than yet graceful at her approach and appearance - Kate said it normally.

You mean Thomasite, wait he's not gay, *thinking* I think it's a college girl student, right ? - Elmo curiously said it.

Then the scene turns black, changing to a different character perspective of Rizal Lipo, the principal walking outside, suddenly a big fat man arrive exhausted also known as Jeffrey Raulence, Rizal stops while Jeffrey catching his breath.

The meetings over, some of the teachers went to their lunch breaks - Mr. Lipo said it.

What was the meeting about - Mr. Raulence said it in a curious mood.

Renovation plans from the northwest - Mr. Lipo said it in a formal manner.

How does it go, has everyone agree ? - Mr. Raulence replies.

At the beginning, maybe yet the results are going smoothly as expected, and... how's Rey been doing ? - Mr. Lipo frontally said it.

Still unknown... he has never send any mails since the first day - Mr. Raulence said in words of someone who is a bit worried.

I heard rumours in DHBL that he was involved of some sort that may affect his career path, while some day that it is our fault for him not getting a job - Mr. Lipo describes the dilemma of a student.

Hopefully he is alright - Mr. Raulence said it softly.

Same and you better get out of this area before Win finds and makes fun of you - Mr. Lipo said it in a funny warning to him.

*Sigh* Alright... - Mr. Raulence agrees

Cuts to black

Voiceover

My God I'm hungry, let's call it a break - Levi' said.

It's already twelve : fifteen - John replies.

Hey Kevin where are you going ? - Thomas said.

I'm going after Kate next - Kevin answers.

A bit of time skip occurs in this section.

Afternoon at twelve: fourty-five o'clock, Thomas is running not in a usual way of which the emotion from his face is written all over it. That expression is something that you don't see it often, the face of being chased around by pretty girls. The start of this commotion is unknown where Thomas is currently running through the greasy field of the soccer field towards PolSci, Mr. Win from a far sees Tomas running fast and weirdly surprise about it while eating a fish ball on a stick under the roof of the cafeteria.

That is cute, Kate is chasing after him... wait who is the other girl... does he have a harem ? Man, I'm jealous - Mr. Win is just talking from his own mind.

Back to the soccer field

Kris, keep blocking that direction ! - Kate shouts while running.

Got it sis ! - Kristasha shouts in respond.

The three run and run until reaching near the PolSci building, Kristasha picks up speed to block him entering, but Thomas wasn't planning to run towards it, he immediately lean his running to the left towards between the grandstand and the building, some sort of a very close quarter space maneuver, he turns left again while Kate is still chasing from his back behind the grandstand. Yet with all of Thomas efforts to avoid getting caught by the two, he succumb to his losing of speed and all exits block when Kristasha catch up and was in front of Thomas direction, Kate slowly and surely stops to catch her breath.

I already told you, if two of us are here - Kate exhaustedly said it.

I know I get easily cornered - Thomas is also exhausted as well.

You owe us some soda - Kristasha said it while walking towards Thomas.

It's not my fault that you two lost to Kevin - Thomas tiringly said it while sitting.

Shut it, you shouldn't have runaway from us cause we were supposed to consult words from you - Kate spontaneously said it.

Like that's gonna happen, you two always chase me all over the place ! - Thomas madly said it.

It's not really that much... - Kristasha utters.

For goodness sake ! It's like twenty-seven times already ! - Thomas shouts to Kristasha.

Is this the twenty-seventh ? - Kate bubbly said it.

It's twenty-eighth *sigh* - Thomas pissed off while saying it.

Kate, I'm going back to the ABM building, I don't want want my teacher getting suspicious of me - Kristasha said it urgently.

Serious Kris, you should know better of waisting your time of chasing me as a college student - Thomas said it worrying of Kristasha's academic performance.

*Smile* That is sweet of you *giggle* Kate make sure you don't let him escape after your last class period in STEM, see ya - said it cheerfully.

Kristasha left Thomas and Kate alone at the back of the grandstand, then it become nothing but a moment of silence while the breeze dances softly that whispers a cold yet comfortable sense of closed noise until Kate ruins it.

So you want me to carry you ? You look tired as usual like the Titanic sinks out of existence - Kate casually teases Thomas.

Please, I'm already embarrassed already, I suggest you catch up with Kevin in the Art Gallery - Thomas tiringly said it.

Your words, not mine.. good thing your next class is nearby, I'll see you in STEM and don't push yourself - Kate runs while saying it.

You too - Thomas said it.

Thomas is still sitting down for a little moment before going to his next class, suddenly a mysterious girl back from chapter four, the one reading a book while Thomas eyed were confuse but normal as usual with a realization.

Cuts to black

Wait, is Kris supposed to be in PolSci ? Why did she says "going to ABM" *thinking*, hopefully there is nothing wrong *laugh* - Thomas is just doing a voiceover.

A change of perspective is initiating towards the PolSci building where an interesting conversation that will be happening on the ground level. The nearest wall to the grandstand is where the strand office is located which inside of this room is busier than ever. Mr. Lipo and Mr. Raulence are reading and analyzing papers consist of many students. A practice teacher walks towards the two to hand over some untouched records and folders.

Hey Jon, ask one of the staff members to organize some records, it's important if we want to start the renovation plans sooner - Mr. Lipo tells in calm manner.

Yes sir - Jon responds eagerly then runs away.

When Miss Allegna said "sooner", I didn't expect to be this soon already - Mr. Raulence complains a little.

Same that is what I get for overworking her *laugh*, anyway how is Sector I Mung It transfer to ABM ? - Mr. Lipo said it curiously.

It's going smoothly, the reactions we're mild, to some extent there are going to have problems, the more we move more sector ones - Mr. Raulence said it in concern.

Good to know that your class sector is fine with loving out - Mr. Lipo said it in relieve.

When is the renovation ? - Jon returns and ask curiously.

I don't know, let's ask Win and Shinjela if they have any results - Mr. Lipo said it.

Sir I forgot to tell you this morning that some toilets in DHBL works like it's high class of sincerity - Jon smiles while saying it.

Not the words I expect to hear, yet it's a good thing it is working as I assume - Mr. Lipo said it.

Is it the one provided by the Jones family ? - Mr. Raulence ask for an answer.

Yes their financial support is always a blessing, since the parents are here... I'll be arranging a meeting with Krystel for the renovations and future renovations of this school, besides we want our students to study more efficiently than ever and less students to fail, do you agree ? - Mr. Lipo is enthusiastic about it.

The staff members shouts in hooray in which the principal was surprised with the responds cause it was just a casual conversation.

Sirs, I found a letter from Rey - Jon casually said it.

WHAATT !! - Mr. Lipo and Mr. Raulence shouts.

Nevermind it's just his random test paper *looking* my... Scores are low - Jon said it even more casually.

The faces of the two sirs appears to be dull and ashamed or distress.

It's one o'clock this afternoon, Art Gallery is the coast cultural and ambitious strand, but it is also a high risk reward after college graduation where most students are offered with low salary art jobs, because of this country values more on contributions to the economy and politics rather than the self interest of an individual.

This strand building is located near the southwest side of the wall and wall neighbors with the library. The library is located ahead of the Art Gallery and near the main office and cafeteria. Inside the Art Gallery, there are only four rooms because some class takes place outside while the ones inside are two sectors of the same grade level combined in one room and the fourth room is only preserved for college students who studies and favor the Art strand.

In Sector IV Kaloko where Kate and Kevin take their Art class during on one o'clock in the afternoon session, the classroom appears to be very quiet, because in front of them is the head of the Art strand, the beautiful Poise De Ivy.

Silent as usual... my dear Crafters, prepare yourselves for next few weeks, cause we are getting involved in decorations and creative support for Beard Month. I want everyone here in my domain to participate cause a student not doing anything is not a human without a purpose and lacks motivation to do so. I wish you all good luck - Mrs. Ivy dramatically said it.

The class still silent.

You may mingle... - Mrs. Ivy insist.

The whole class went from deaf to loud maniacs, it's like putting hundreds of wolverines in a banquet with no plug to pull, Mrs. Ivy grabs her infamous meter stick resting on the wooden table then swing it very hard on the surface of the table.

QUIET !! LOUD MOUTHS ! - Mrs. Ivy screams with a heavy shout.

I don't know why that her beauty hasn't diminish for all that shouting - Kevin whispers to Kate.

Well art is the beholder of beauty - Kate whispers back to Kevin.

Alright since there are two sectors that I'm teaching here, its best my dear to Crafters to focus that loud energy of yours for this today's activity - Mrs. Ivy said it in serious manner.

Some students complain, sigh in distress and not interested while some are happy.

You'll only have to draw on a sheet of white coupon, use any art materials that suits you and go wild with your creativity and imagination as long as it's not offensive - Mrs. Ivy said it in a bit of a good mood.

The class started their first step until two o'clock, some students share their coupons for their classmates who doesn't have a part to draw. A few of them draw, sketch or paint their dream house ranging from elementary to college skill level while some uses measurements like rulers and compasses to make accurate lines and curves.

Kate is no skill artist yet her sketch portrait doesn't look terrible, it's a drawing of a man holding a muppet, Kevin on the other hand struggles to draw a realistic portrayal of a basketball player compares to Kate's simplier start.

Meanwhile at the PolSci building in Sector I Mung It where Thomas is studying.

I'll say this clear and precise, there are of course laws that we need to follow, let me tell you about something.... Are we truly free while we serve and obey the law ? - Mr. Raulence said in a serious tone.

The class mates in silence not completely knowing the answer even though no one raise their hands. Yet Thomas raises his, knowing the answer. Mr. Raulence nodded to Thomas a body language which means go on stand.

Its maybe... some people have different choices of freedom because... they... I meant their perspective and actions depends of what they do in their daily routine. My final answer would be no a reason - Thomas answers calmly.

Some of his classmates whispers with opinionated arguments.

Its true, it doesn't give a lot of freedom especially in other aspects that are affected by law like morality, although from all the negative things I say comes with positivity. The law might be a very strict grouch, but it at least check that our rights for freedom is not abused at all, it's definitely an I don't know situation if you think about it, one thing it matters is that as you enjoy under the law while you can, the more we understand and appreciate that we get to exist to understand something as a human being; reaching a fulfillment - Thomas said it proudly and confidently.

Well said... - Mr. Raulence agrees on Thomas point.

Thomas sits down.

Anyway, I have an announcement, this building will be in the renovation process, so I expect that our class time might happen outside or in another strand building, as your teacher, I will warn all of you and expect with changes when the time comes. Is that clear ? - Mr. Raulence shouts with power and determination.

The class shouts in respond.

Alright... after we finish discussing Ethical Laws, we might start a new topic about culture, everyone I want you all to write that is written on the board all of it, after you finish writing you may pass your notebooks to me to record at the end of this hour - Mr. Raulence said it boldly.

Some students are making noises, it's not that loud but it not acceptable to just hear it especially the more the time passed by.

And do it in silence - Mr. Raulence mundanely said it.

At somewhere one: fifty o'clock in the Art Gallery, Kate has finished her sketch portrait of Jim Henson holding Kermit the Frog while Kevin made a poorly colored art of Koby Brian and Michael Jordan.

Once two o'clock strike, floods of students in the three rooms exit simultaneously in which it combines into a giant wave of students that easily burst open the door outside but not broken. A few minutes later, Kate and Kevin walk outside last, knowing full well that this occurrence always happen, some smart students also seen with the two in which they also did the same way, waiting until it is undercrowded.

Shockingly Iron walks out from behind of Kate and Kevin then went to his left without the two noticing nor him noticed Kate ahead of him.

Hey, you wanna play a bit of basketball ? It's near the volleyball court - Kevin suggests.

I don't know.. - Kate said it a bit salty.

How about a bet of who might have the most scores - Kevin said in utter challenge.

Deal ! - Kate is stoke of a fury of excitement.

Meanwhile in Iron's perspective on the soccer field, luckily no one is playing at the moment, some students near Iron and from a far inside the borders of the field that is shape of a large oval where outside the border line that is where the running lanes are in place.

This is like either the best or worst spot to lie down and chill depends on the temperature. Iron only just sit down on the grassy spots especially the ones that are bushy.

*Sigh* Not bad, wish it was a bit down time - *deep voice*.

He looks up the sky to see cloud slowly breezes to the West from his eyes they look like ships sailing across the sky.

Weird... - Shiena comments.

Iron heard and react to a comment from a girl, not quite far lying down on the grass while her bag is used as her pillow, Iron felt relieve because she was referring to the clouds not him, Iron wants to say something to hear, but he doesn't have the courage to do so, well.. he returns back gazing his eyes up towards the clouds, in some instances his eyes looks to her from between minutes when her eyes slowly to look to her left, Iron immediately gazes up not making any eye contact while making it look normal. Shiena sees Iron for a few seconds then her attention returns to her sight seeing up the sky.

This is awkward, from looks of his, he might be older than me - Shiena said it in her mind.

I don't know how to approach this... I could just ignore her - Iron said it in his mind.

Iron looks down for a moment eyes concentrating on the ground seeing one speck of ant crawling aimlessly and alone.

*Deep sigh* I don't... know, its best to avoid being humiliated, besides I'm going to hangout with Kate later - Iron said it in his mind.

Those look like ships ! - Shiena said it out loud.

Yes th- *almost choke* I meant Montenegro ! - Iron said it in out of touch of his own self.

Yeah you're right !, except without the green paint on it - Shiena realize it.

Are you ok lying down there? its a little bit hot out here - *deep voice*

Its fine, I just got out from STEM, it was cold inside that room - Shiena expresses.

Wish my STEM class has an aircon *laugh* - Iron said it enviously.

Iron lean his body towards Shiena a little.

So, *thinking* you know it's gap time, for someone like you... is a type with a lot of friends, especially with other gals - *deep voice*

Well... on the first impression of me; yes *sigh* yet even with an average person like me, I felt more secondary to them - Shiena expresses with a little bit of despair.

Oh... I thought average people have a decent friend circle, well I guess it varies differently after all - *deep voice*

Yes, sometimes an average person is seen nothing as special compares to some who are born with talent, the world does force you to compete when it is not necessary. I am proud of myself, that is the truth but no one does acknowledge it in a deeper look - Shiena said it in a bit of sorrow.

Shiena looks to Iron.

What about you ? - Shiena said it with a little smile.

Less... of an average person I- *pretend cough* - Iron said it a bit jittery.

Shiena giggles a little of knowing somewhat from a stranger.

Somewhere in under the roof, Thomas is sitting reviewing on his notebook for a weekly test in STEM at four, meanwhile John enter through then sit beside Thomas unknowingly.

John is that you ? - Thomas said it while reading.

Yes I just arrive here cause my next class is PolSci - John honestly said it.

Good... Why Levi is not here ? Are you two classmates, am I right ? - Thomas curiously said it.

Well.. currently he is with his parents outside these walls - John said it.

I wonder what they are talking about, hopefully it's something that they can pressure their son to become the next CEO of a company - Thomas said at best.

Not quite sure of the whole context, although I can speculate and guess what it is *thinking* or maybe "that" - John said it in a hunch.

Oh hi... sounds interesting, care to join in ? - ???

I remember you... you are the girl at the back of the grandstand - Thomas realizes.

Yeah minding my own business, what is this kind of thing you talk about, my ears are interested to hear - ???

Then plug your ears missy, it's not like I'm gonna talk about this to you when you already hear it a mile away, girls do they love to hear like a bunch of marites - John said it in irritation.

Fine... *eye roll* pretend that I'm not here - ???

She walks away toward the table behind the two then sits and makes a hear gesture to Thomas and John. 👂✋

Let's change setting - John uncomfortably said it.

Agree - Thomas respond quickly.

A change of character perspective occurs when Kate dressed in a basketball attire stumble upon Iron and Shiena while walking away from the basketball field.

Well, I don't expect you talking to another girl - Kate said it a bit surprise.

Kate, hi ! - Shiena acknowledges her politely.

Shiena, right ? Sorry, I'm exhausted playing basketball with Kevin, I can't hangout right now because I need to review for a weekly test later at four - Kate said it tiringly.

How is it ? Did you win ? - Shiena curiously said it.

No, I'm such a loser, got beat by the same guy twice already - Kate teases herself.

You, wanna play Tetris later ? - Iron said it with a nervous smile.

Iron immediately grab his Gameboy from his bag to show to Kate.

No thanks, it looks like you already won already, bye I'm gonna change clothes - Kate said it a bit joyful all of a sudden.

What did I win ? - *deep voice*

Then the scene turns black

- TO BE CONTINUED -

Iron gain one point of friendship.

Kate zero.

Author : Don't worry Kate your sketch is still wonderful.

Then why I got zero 😒? Kevin's art was far cringe so logically I also got one - Kate

Author : Sorry I'm gonna leave now...

Please consider my consideration !!! 🙏- Kate

Author : BBBYYYEEEE !!!!