February 7th; Sun City
After Alejandro was brutally beaten by Ian…he was healed by Valerie…and after that…Valerie decided to be Alejandro's partner in the operation…
This is the story on what happened in between…After school…
"So…if you want to win this…you must get people to like you…" Valerie and Alejandro walk down the hallway, heading home.
"Yeah…that's going to be difficult…" Alejandro has a "sign" over his head that says; "Most hated guy in school…"
"Oh come on…it can't be that bad…" Valerie wonders, Alejandro chuckles; "Just listen…" Both of them stop for a moment.
Valerie notices that everyone is watching them and whispering:
"Hey it's that pretty girl…she's a babe…but is she with that loser…man I hate him…he punched Aleister….he should be in jail…"
Valerie laughs nervously; "I see what you mean…" Alejandro continues walking:
"You see…we might be in a disadvantage here…"
"Nonsense…let's go…" Valerie pulls Alejandro's arm. -BOING- Alejandro bluses as he think:
"Wow…so soft…"
Everybody that sees them is in shock as they see the new girl walking along side the most hated student.
"Where are we going?" Alejandro asks nervously. Valerie winks at him; "To have fun…"
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Sun City; Plaza de los Cocodrilos (Crocodile Plaza)
And so…Valerie and Alejandro went to a famous Plaza located in downtown Sun City. It's called Plaza de los Cocodrilos (Crocodile Plaza) …A big plaza located in the middle of the tallest buildings…The Plaza has a big fountain with a radius of 30 meters with Crocodile statues in the center. Around the Plaza there are food stands, game stands and other stands selling objects…Similar to a carnival…people who visit the city always want to visit this famous Plaza…
Valerie decided to have fun with Alejandro…buying all kinds of foods like corn in the cup, cotton candy, ice cream among other foods. They also had fun with carnival style games such as shooting targets, playing card games and throwing basketballs.
Snow gently began to fall as Valerie and Alejandro decided to buy a cup of coffee and sit next to the fountain…
Alejandro looks at the fountain; "It's been a long time since I had fun with someone…" Valerie looks at him and smiles. Alejandro immediately turns away:
"Sorry…I said out loud…"
"No it's okay…you know it's also the first time that I had fun with someone who is not my brother Daniel…"
"Really? But you're a great person…" Alejandro looks at her in the eyes. Valerie looks surprised at first, she then looks down as she confesses:
"To be honest…I don't have any friends…"
"Wait for real? Why not?"
"Well…I've been travelling a lot and training to become strong…but also…people avoid me for some reason…it's really hard to make friends…because…well…I'm pretty…"
Alejandro chuckles as he notices the smug on her face; "I can see that…"
"Anyway…Alejandro…thank you…for being here with me…it was fun…" Valerie grabs his hand, Alejandro "blows" steam from his head; "Oh no…thank you…for hanging out with this loser…"
"Loser?" Valerie gets mad and holds his hand tighter. Alejandro struggles; "She's strong…"
"Alejandro…you're not a loser…just because those people think you're a loser you're not…"
"But Valerie…I-I-I…am…instead of playing sports…I played videogames and watch anime and cartoons…even my room is filled with kids stuff…look…" Alejandro takes out a silver badge; "This is my precious object…it's from the Space Rangers…a kids show…do you still think I am not a loser?"
Valerie stands up and stands in front of him without saying a word. Alejandro gets nervous upon lifting his head; "Ahh…Valerie?"
Valerie smiles; "You know I love that show…Space Rangers is the best show I've seen…I always wanted to be the Purple Space Ranger…"
"Really?" Alejandro looks at her happily. Valerie turns around; "You're right…you're a loser…"
"What?" Alejandro hears her words, he looks down; "I knew it… she thinks that way as well…:
"You're a loser, because you believe you're a loser…and that's you're mistake…"
"But Valerie…looks at me…my appearance…I look like a loser…and everyone always tells me that…"
Valerie looks at the fountain; "Someone who accepts what other people think is a great loser…because I used to think that as well…"
"You why?"
"Because…I have purple hair…" Valerie grabs her hair; "I used to be bullied because of my hair color…and there was a time that I even cut it all off…but then…my brother…Uriel…showed me that it was okay to have this hair color and I should be proud of it…"
Valerie turns around; "Alejandro…you're a loser because you believe that…and I think you're not…I think you're the coolest guy in the school…well…aside from my brother…" Valerie winks at him. She begins to walk away; "When you start to believe that you're a winner…that's when you will be a winner…Goodbye…"
Alejandro sits on his own and wonders; "Me…a winner…I never thought about that…maybe I can…if she believes in me…" Alejandro stands up and looks at the water, he removes his glasses:
"I understand…thank you Valerie…"
Alejandro looks up; "Maybe…I must become a winner for her sake…"
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February 10th; Sun City International Highschool
The morning of Monday came along with the big presentation…Alejandro sent a message to Valerie for them to meet in the clubroom early in the morning…
"He's late…" Valerie sits in one of the chairs with her legs crossed. She puffs her cheeks because Alejandro is 5 minutes late.
(CLICK)
The door opens, Alejandro enters the room; "Sorry I'm late…I had evaded some people…" Alejandro has a hood on his head. Valerie stands up; "So…what did you want to show me…"
"First of all…I reflected on what you told me…and you're right…I don't want to be a loser anymore…so this competition will be the one to help me become a winner…and that's why…"
Alejandro removes his hood and reveals that he cut his hair and now wears contacts. Valerie is speechless; "Alejandro did you…"
"I know that appearances shouldn't be important…but you know I read in some manga that the main character cuts off his hair as a sign of a rebirth and well…it's kind of embarrassing…what do you think?"
Alejandro looks at Valerie speechless, he chuckles nervously; "I know it's a sudden change…but do you think I can make a good impression…"
Valerie interrupts him by grabbing his face and looking him into the eyes. Alejandro blushes; "Valerie?"
Valerie smiles: "You have such beautiful hazel eyes…"
(BBBAAADDUUUMMMPPPP)
"T-T-Thank you…"
Valerie lets go of him; "Alejandro I believe you're a winner and now you showed me that you can change…"
Valerie turns around and makes a fist; "So then…how about we win that competition…"
"Right…" Alejandro fist bumps with Valerie. Valerie grabs her stuff and walks towards the door; "Are you coming?"
Alejandro grabs his bag; "I am…" Alejandro walks towards the door as he feels his heartbeat rising.
(BADUMP BADUMP BADUMP)
"I understand now…Valerie…is the person I really…fell in love with…and maybe I don't have to be loser anymore…no…I'll do it for her…"
Valerie and Alejandro headed to the auditorium…as the Valentine's competition began…
The End…