I stood at the podium dumbfounded, waiting for Xavier Black to stand up.
"Um, I'd appreciate it if Mr. Black stands up" I said nicely.
"He's not here yet" one of the members said. My eyebrows shoot up. "Oh. Okay ok, so um....when will he arrive?" I asked, looking at the guy. He rolled his eyes and said "Dude I'm not his assistant" okay he wasn't insulting just a bit rude.
I cleared my throat getting more nervous. "So, I think that's all for the introductory session now I... I'd like to announce um about the...." I looked down at the papers.
I'm such a miserable president. "Yes, about the summer fest. This year...um we're having a book fest on the North Campus. All genres are allowed. Um choose your themes, set it up.....make sure to get a run through by me or Cassy" I said looking at the crowd.
I raised my fist and bumped it in the air saying "Go for it!" No one seemed excited. I took my hand down and said "Um newbies will work with me. Meeting dismissed"
And it didn't take me two more seconds to practically run down the podium. I was about to leave the room in Cassy's hand and leave when Ivan approached me.
"Hey Prez" he said with his Charming smile. Oh fuck, I'll melt here. I could already feel myself getting nervous. I didn't realise I was staring until he asked me "hey, you okay?"
I felt as if some kind of trans broke "haa! Yeah yeah I'm great everything is great what a weather huh? I know it's really hot a-" and he started laughing.
Ahhh he looks so good when he laughs. "It's fine it's fine" he said between laughs. "Um sorry" I was embarrassed. What a first impression idiot! You just did amazing.
"It's alright, it was cute" he said winking. Did. He. Just. Call. Me?!. Cute?!!! I could feel my cheeks burning a hot red. "Um, uh tha-thanks" I stuttered.
He pushed a hand on the back of his head and damn did my heart miss a beat. "I'm new here and I thought you could help me out you know" he said looking down.
Wow. I can't believe. Ivan Winston, the college crush needs my help. Wow.
My trans broke when he layed a hand on my shoulder. Did he just lay a hand on my shoulder? I looked at his hand on my shoulder as my body froze and palms started getting sweaty.
He removed his hand and looked at me as if he was confused yet dumbfounded "oh I'm sorry" "no no it's totally fine, I'm fine it's okay you do-" "alright calm down, I got it" I ended up nodding.
After a few seconds he stood there like an idiot when I realised that I didn't answer his question "Oh! Right yes I'll help you around don't worry" I said in a hurry. He gave me his charming smile once again "Alright. See you around Prez" I nodded once again and rushed out of the room.
Oh fuck, Holy Jesus! This is the first time ever that Ivan actually talked to me. And goddess, he's just so amazing. I never watched him so closely and ahhhhh I feel butterflies! This is the best day of my life!
I walked down the hallway happily towards the library. Oh what an amazing day. I hopped down the hallway as suddenly I saw Elisa leave the boy's washroom.
Wtf? What is sh- and I bumped into a hardwall again. "Ouchh" I said rubbing my head as I stepped back. "I didn't know they placed walls in the middle of the hallway" "Sure they didn't" I heard that voice once again and damn did I dare to look up.
It was him again. The one I bumped into before. He gave me an amused look as he stared down at me. I instantly started feeling the warmth running up my cheeks. "Oh goodness, I'm so sorry I didn't realise, I was jus-" and he walked away. Just like that.
I stood there stupidly as I ran my tongue over my teeth. I turned around and looked at him leave. That fucker. How dare he just leave like that? What does he think he is? President of the book club? Haha too bad, that's me. I rolled my eyes and walked out.
I better watch my way.
After some time
Finally it's the end of the day. It's been hectic. Bruh! Thank goodness I'm done with this already. But I guess everything isn't done yet. I joined a part-time job last month. You know I don't wanna pressurize my grands.
They already pay a lot for me. So I guess it's my turn to return the favour. I went to the college parking lot where I usually meet Elisa.
I stood there for a while staring at the cars. My eye stuck onto a particular car. By the looks of it, it looked expensive. I'm not a car girl so Idk the name but it was a black luxury car.
I wonder who's stupid enough to drive a luxury car to colleges. Isn't it for prom or stuff like that? I took out my phone out of my pocket and clicked a pic of it. I'll ask Elisa later.
I was about to text her when I got a text.
Elisa: Hey bestie, sorry can't leave with you today, got an extra shoot suddenly. I'm sorry:(
Me: Nvm, good luck with the shoot.
I sighed as I plopped my phone in my bag. Guess we're walking today. I walked out of the college looking around and wondering how beautiful the surroundings are. I never noticed the surroundings before, I'm just too busy reading. Yeah, I am dramatic.
I walked down streets and crossed roads. Wow I never realised it was so far, guess Elisa got me a bad habit of depending on vehicles. I was about to reach the library I work at when I saw an old woman on the road.
By the looks of the situation it looked as if she fell down. I was surprised enough to see that no one helped her, instead some dropped money infront of her as if she was a beggar. I rushed towards her as I helped her up.
"Here you go mam, I hope you're not injured?" I asked looking at her warily. I picked up her stuff as she said "Oh, thankyou so much honey, I'm fine"she said placing a hand on her back.
"You sure mam?" I said looking at her waist. "Does it hurt anywhere?" I asked once again making sure. "Oh I'm completely well darling, don't worry" I nodded as I picked up the money that people threw at her.
"I'll give em to a beggar" I said smiling. And she snatched it from my hand. Yep. "Oh no honey I'll keep these" I looked at her expressionlessly. Um, okay? I didn't think of it much.
"Um I can help you mam. Where are you heading?" I asked. "Oh, you don't need to do that honey" she said shyly. It's weird but okay.
"I insist" I said. "Okay then, follow me darling" she started walking down the street. I followed her behind. Damn, her bags are heavy. No wonder she fell. We walked down as she started stopping at shops picking free bies.
She even went far enough to ask a few for me as well. I stared at her with a blank face. And after asking the freebies for me, she put them inside her bag. "They come handing you know" she said putting the last pack in her side bag.
She looked Asian. Mostly in her 60s? Her eyes were small and wrinkly almost so adorable that I resisted the urge to pull them.
After a while I realised we reached the exact same place I found her. "Oh we're here" she announced. I have her the stupidest look I could ever give someone. I put down the bags as she smiled "I just wanted to pick those from the shop, my grandson is about to pick me here"
Oh come on! What? I gave her a tight smile as I nodded. Okay I won't judge. She's older and I'm supposed to respect her. "Do you want me to wait till your grandson comes to pick you?" I asked out of courtesy.
"Oh no no I'm fine" she said and I didn't waste one more minute. I rushed down the street heading towards the library. What a lady.
I entered the library as the reception lady gave me a pointed look. I whispered an apology and grabbed my apron. I rushed towards the shelves only to find a bunch of books waiting on the trolley for me.
I sighed heavily and started my work. Guess the reception lady instructed the entire library to drop books here.