Our next class then resumed. The class this time is still the same introduction but what was better was that it was more exciting. Our introduction was changed from the usual and involves an activity. The teacher gives us a paper with 9 boxes. Three boxes has hobbies-singing, dancing, drawing, another three boxes contains favorite color -blue, pink and black and the final box contains birthplace-Center, City and Barangay and we had to put names of our classmates in the boxes that corresponds to their specific favorite color, hobbies, and birthplace so we had to know our classmates to be able to put them according to the boxes.
It was a good activity that allows us to know each other fast. It was also a good chance for me to get to close to the people worth befriending for. But I also had to interact with the others even if I do not want to. But I had to keep appearances if not they would think I'm a snob.
The morning class was finally finished. It was now lunch break and I was going home. I get my umbrella because it was hot outside since it was currently noon and the sun was blazing hot.
When I was walking, people I passed by always looked at me. Which I did not mind this time because I was preoccupied with the thought of what I will have for lunch. After lunch, I again walked to the school with my umbrella but I took a bath and changed my clothes to something more fit to the afternoon. And I have chosen to wear a strapless dress covered with loose light colored long sleeves and matched it with a white rubber shoes. I tied my hair in a high ponytail with loose curls. After checking myself in the mirror and seeing that I look okay. I then went to get my bag and umbrella and start walking to school.
I arrived at the school 10 minutes before time as I took my time and unhurriedly walked. Upon arriving at school, I saw that the boys are playing basketball and I really applaud their perseverance in playing while it is very hot. Some students were not playing and just sat under the covers of trees while others are watching at the terrace that overlooks the basketball court. When I was closing my umbrella, the students are again looking at me which I concluded that maybe my choice of dress was something they were not used to so I just went straight inside the classroom as I did not mind the stares anymore. I went straight to the classroom to put my bag and also rest because I had walked for about 15 minutes.
I then brought out a book about stocks and investments to read while waiting for the time. After just a few minutes, the bell rung and the boys who played basketball also went inside the room. I was focused on my book so I did not realize that all the boys were looking at me.
Darren's POV
I had a great time playing basketball but I also did not play too long since I'm embarrassed to seat beside Carmela while smelling like sweat. But the other boys had no such predicament since they did not care for the thoughts of their seatmate or maybe it was not on their minds since playing has taken most of their thoughts.
But when we went in our classroom since the bell rung, I can agree that all of my friends have the same thought 'what a beautiful sight'. A girl was sitting in the corner of the class, reading a book and while the wind blows, it makes the image of her much more picturesque.
When I went beside her to seat, I could smell the fresh smell of bath soap and a lingering smell of her perfume. It makes me embarrassed to seat beside her since I can tell that I am not really at the right situation to sit right beside her, smelling so sweaty. But the teacher soon arrived which made me have no choice but to stay seated.
Carmela's POV
When the teacher entered the class, he immediately noticed the boys who were sweaty from playing basketball and he said,"As students, you should have limited your playing of basketball so that you won't come to class all sweaty. Your other classmates and teacher may mind, so next time, know when to stop, okay?"
"Okay sir," said the students."
"Furthermore, won't you be embarrassed being all sweaty while your classmates, like Carmela, here, is looking fresh and fragrant?"
The students can't help but say, "Yes sir."
Introductions were what happens in most of the classes and getting to know both teachers and students. After all the classes were finished, there are still a few minutes for students cleaning time of their designated areas of responsibility.
Ma'am Chrisnela then arrived for the last few minutes to say our area to clean.
"Students, our area of responsibility is the school grounds. It is our duty to keep it clean always and make sure that all garbages are dumped before going home. You can now get your cleaning tools at the back of our room where it is located."
"Yes ma'am", we all said and begun our work.
I was cleaning the front part of the school grounds when some girl classmates came to talk to me.
One of them said,"Carmela, you have really nice clothes."
So I said,"Thank you."
Then they asked,"can we ask you something?"
"Yes of course", I said
And they asked,"Do you mind if we ask where did you buy your clothes?"
I answered,"I don't mind. Actually, I bought them when I was having a vacation in C City."
"Ahh it's so far. You really have beautiful clothes, Carmela. Too bad, we can't buy it too."
"Yes, too bad. "
But the clothes I wore, they were not available even if they go look for it in the whole C City since it was clothes that the future inspired me. They were clothes that can be easily be found in the future but in this present time, it could only be me whose wearing them. I made them myself using a machine that weaves clothes. I asked my grandma Susie to teach me how to weave and after I learned I sometimes ask to borrow her machine to make some dress and clothes for me. Well too bad for those girls but they can't just copy me, I am inspired by the future trends of my past life era and I will try all the clothes I wanted to wear but couldn't because of low self-esteem but now I can wear them whenever it allows.
And so the first day of class just went like that with me leaving a good impression that I hope would last but even so, I will do what I want but in line with the rules and regulations of the school. Afterall, it would be bad if I would be expelled or caught a demerit just because of it. This time, I will try to live the way I want and not be swayed by just anyone. Hopefully, I would also be able to stay true to my decisions and achieve all my goals, dreams and aspirations in life.