Chapter 8

Chapter 8

The plan for the foundation week went so smooth. The next morning after our meeting, we made announcements about the whole plan. All students were fired up after hearing the price for the winning class.

Our class chose to have photo booth. We decided to gather different outfits that we had in our home. Leo and I still helped our class even if we have our tasks as student council members.

"Kyle, can you hand me the tape beside you?" Anna, my classmate, said.

I nodded and get the tape. "Here."

"Thanks!" She said.

We are now working for the background of our photo booth. We have different sceneries for background: forest inspired, galaxy inspired, sea inspired, flower background, and 80's inspired.

"Hey, Kyle!" It was Leo. "Amanda's looking for us."

"Why? What's the matter?"

"I dunno. I haven't talked to her personally but a student from other class told me." he said Amanda's in club's room."

Leo and I decided to go to the club's room. When we entered the room, we saw Amanda arranging something.

"Oh! You guys are here!" Amanda said when she saw us.

"Why did you call us, Amanda?" Leo asked.

"Well, we got the free passes prize for the winning class." She said.

"And?" Leo asked.

"Can you guys keep it?" She stated. "I'm pretty forgetful of things. I can't risk losing the free passes."

'Seriously?'

"Nope." I said and went to the door. I heard Leo chuckled.

"Me neither." He said.

"Chotto matteeeee!" She said as she ran to stop us from leaving. "Please, Kyle, Leo. You are the only ones I can trust with this issue! I know it's a pretty petty request but I'm serious! The last time I kept something important, I end up losing it. My mother even scolded me because of it. I lost my whole week allowance because of it! I even cried a river because of it. And..." she continued her dramatic monologue.

I rolled my eyes as she still continue to spill her embarrassing moments. Even Leo is laughing because of it.

"And you know what, mother said she'll take all my gadgets! She even---" I stopped her.

"Girl, chill." I said as pulled some strands of her hair.

"Itai!" She yelled. "Kyle!"

"Your blubbering a lot." I said.

"Am I?"

Leo chucked. "Yes, Amanda. You even told us how your mother spanked your ass for whole 30 minutes."

"Uso... I said that? OMG! I CANNOT!" She yelled. Leo laughed hard because of it.

'What a child.' I thought.

"Okay, okay. I'll keep the free passes. Quit weeping." I said .

'I wasted my time here.' I thought.

"Hontou?! Waaah! Arigatou, Kyle-kun!" She said. She even jumped at me and hugged me like monkey. She's taller than me for fuck's sake!

"Chill, girl. Stop clinging on me!" Leo laughed even harder.

"Ahehehe. Okay, okay." She said. She went to the table where the free passes are located. She's even humming while collecting the passes.

"What a child." Leo asked.

"No, Leo." I said. "What a dummy child." He chuckled.

"She doesn't seem like alpha, right?" He asked.

'What? Alpha?'

I looked at him. "She is?" He nodded. "How did you know?"

He leaned a little to whisper something to my ear. "Don't tell anyone." He said. "She is my cousin."

My eyes widened. "Really?" I looked at him, then at Amanda. "Is she adopted?"

Leo laughed so hard. "HAHAHAHA! Of course not!"

"Nani? Nani?" Amanda suddenly appeared. "What are you guys talking about?"

"Nothing, pftttt!" Leo said while suppressing his laughter.

"Hmmmp! Whatever!" She said then handed me the box with the free passes. "This is all the free passes. Keep it safe, understand?"

I sighed. "Yes, dummy."

"Kyle!" Amanda yelled and Leo once again, died in laughter.

Weeks passed. Almost all of the classes were done for their preparation. As for our class, were just finishing the sceneries after that we're all through.

"Let's do our best for tomorrow! Class 12- B let's go... Fight!" Our class president yelled.

"Fight!"

I was preparing my things when I heard Leo called my name.

"Hey, Kyle, can you help me with the things Amanda told me to buy?"

"Sure, what was Dumb-manda told you to buy?" I asked.

"Flower bouquets for tomorrow's guests."

"Sure, give me a minute. I'll just fix my things." He nodded.

We left the academy after. We took a bus to the city's market. The flower shop where Dumb-manda told Leo to look for were pretty far from the main entrance of the market. It took us almost 30 minutes to reached it.

"Why does Amanda chose this flower shop? It's pretty far."

"Cause she said, ehem!" Leo cleared his throat. "Leoooo! It should be this shop! If you didn't follow my instructions, I'll tell aunty that you're the one who broke her vase five years ago and not your dog." He said while mimicking Amanda's voice.

I burst out of laughter. "What the fuck?! HAHAHAHHAHA! LEO YOU NAILED IT!"

He flipped his imaginary hair. "Ara, ara, of course!" He said, still mocking Amanda voice. We both died of laughter after that.

I never thought I could get along with other people beside John or the twins. Leo is cool, after we talked that day, we instantly clicked.

'Maybe it's the time to open myself to other people.' I thought.

After we bought the bouquets of flowers, we realized why Amanda chose that shop. The price was cheap! Yet the flowers are still pretty, way higher quality even for cheap price. We told the owner to deliver the flowers we chose tomorrow at our academy. After paying for the flowers, we went outside.

"I never thought that Dumb-manda would be this reliable." I said.

"Me either."

"I hope she's always like this."

"Same thought. LOL." He said. "Anyway, Kyle. Are you hungry?"

"Kinda. You?"

"Yeps. Let's go eat something."

"Sure." I said.

Leo and I went to a fast food restaurant nearby. The order lane was long so Leo just told me to have a sit and wait while he stand in queue to order our food. While, waiting for him, I took my phone out and play some games.

"Oh shit, I lose again." I mumbled. I put my phone to my bag. Since I have nothing to do, I just looked through the window.

I can't remember when was the last I stayed outside like this. I sighed. I was looking at the other establishments when something caught my sight. There's someone lurking at the light post. He looks so familiar.

"John?" I squeezed my eyes and looked again at the light post. The guy, disappeared. I roamed my eyes to look for the guy but I can't see him anymore.

"Hey, Kyle. " It was Leo with our foods. "You're looking for something?"

I nodded. "Yeah. I thought I saw someone."

"Who?" He asked while placing the food out of the tray.

"John."

He looked at me. "You saw him? I thought he's at the next city?"

"I don't know. Maybe I'm just imagining it." I said. "Let's eat."

"You miss him, don't you?"

"Yeah. He's my best friend though he said nothing about moving to the next city. He haven't even updated me about himself. "

"Why don't you call him?" He said while drinking his cola.

"No way, he's the one who moved out. He should be the one to initiate the talk." I said confidently then eat my pasta.

Leo laughed. "HAHAHAHAHA! You're pretty hard headed, Kyle."

"Nope. I'm just being reasonable here."

"But you're hurting yourself by 'being reasonable'." He do quotation mark through the air. "If you miss him, look for him. If you want to talk to him, call him. Pretty simple, isn't it?"

I rolled my eyes. "Whatever. I won't lower my pride just for a bastard like him."

"See? You're really hard headed, Kyle." I feel guilty because of what he said.

"You know what, let's stop talking about him. Because every time you speak, I am feeling guilty here."

He laughed. "Truth hurts, bruh."

"Yeah, right." I rolled my eyes at him which made him laugh.

I'm really thankful for Leo. I think John's departure brought something good to me. Which is my friendship with Leo and yeah, Amanda.

The day has finally come. Today was the start of our foundation week. Everyone looked so excited.

"Good morning, everyone. Today was the day we have been waiting. After a month of preparation, here we are, celebrating the day when this academy was founded." All of the students, teachers and visitors clapped their hands. "So as your principal, I hereby announce that the 35th annual foundation week begins!"

The noises from firecrackers echoed when our principal finally announced the opening of our activities.

A lot of people were here to celebrate with us. Mostly were from other schools, some were parents and some were alumni of this academy.

It was just the day one of the celebration yet everyone was fired up and are doing their best to earn a lot of money. Of course our class won't just stay still. We are doing our best to win.

'It'll be much enjoyable if that bastard is here.' I shook my head. It's not the right time to think about that.

Four days already passed. It's now Friday, it means this would be the last day to earn money.

As far as, I know, our class was the 3rd leading for the earnings. The leading group was Amanda's class, Class 12- A. They offered spa and parlor. I heard that Amanda's the one who leads the class.

'Dumb-manda's really amazing with this kind of shits.'

"Kyle, here's your queue card for later." Leo said as he handed me a piece of paper.

"Thanks, Leo." I said.

"Good luck for later. You can do it!" He said.

"Yes, yes. Thanks." I said. I don't know how it happened but Amanda suddenly appeared.

'This girl's a freak.'

"Heyo, mah boi Kyle-kun!" She said and cling her arms on mine and Leo's.

"What is it, dummy?"

"I'm here to get the free passes I gave youuu~!" She said.

I frowned. "Get the what?"

"Free passes! I told you yesterday to bring it today." I glared at her. "Or... maybe I... haven't? Hehe." She said and scratched her nape.

"You...DUMMY!" I said as I pulled her hair.

"Matte! Matte!" She said. "Kyle-kuuuun!" She yelped.

Leo hold my hands to stopped me. "Wait, wait, Kyle." He said. "Amanda, you're being careless again. You're giving us a lot of trouble, especially Kyle!" He said and poked his cousin's hair filled head.

'How the fuck did she win and became the president? Did she use some sorcery?'

"Gomenasaiiii~!" She said while tearing up. "I'm so sowrry! I really forgot about it. I'm just preoccupied with the contest. You know how many sleepless nights passed just to accomplish this and---" Leo raised his hand to stopped her from talking.

"Cut the shit." he said. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. "Instead blaming yourself, you should think a way to get this through." He said seriously. This was the first time I saw him this serious.

"But... I can't think of any solution... gomenasai..." she said while sniffling.

I sighed. "We've got no choice." I said. "I'll make my way home. Do something while I'm away and Amanda,"

"Hai...?"

"You need to treat me and Leo to pay for your damages. You got that?" I saw her wiped her snot.

'Gross.'

"Hai, Kyle-sama! Arigatou!" She yelled. I saw Leo smiled slightly, and ruffled Amanda's hair.

"Whatever, I'll go ahead."

I run fast I could to the academy gate. As soon as I got there, I hailed a taxi and tell the driver our house address.

"Drive little faster, please Mister. It's just so important. " he nodded.

When we got to our house, I paid the taxi driver. I just pulled the bills without looking how much is it. I ran inside to our house.

"Sir, your change!" Taxi driver shouted at me.

"Keep it!" I heard him thanked me.

I was on the stairs when I noticed father.

"Kyle? You're here? Isn't your final day for foundation week?" I nodded at him.

"Yes, father but we got into some trouble. They forgot to tell me to bring the prizes for the winners. " I saw him made a 'oh' on his mouth. I didn't mind it and went to my room to get the box of prizes.

"Oh shit. Finally!" I said and picked the box. I ran fast again to our main door when I heard father called me.

"Kyle, let me drive you to your academy." Father said. I nodded.

"Make it fast, father. We need to hurry. Anytime by now, they'll announce the winners. " I said while catching my breathe. Running around exhaust me a lot.

'Damm you, Dumb-manda. I'll shave your fucking eyebrows after this.'

Father did what I said. He made his way to our academy, way faster than I expected.

"Here! Here!" I said and get out from the car. "Thanks, father!"

He smiled at me. "Welcome, son. Go ahead." I nodded. There's still some guests around. I never knew that this year would be this successful. Our hardship earned a lot.

"I'm sorry!" I said when got bumped into someone. I don't care if I got bumped to other people. Delivering the prize was more important.

"It's okay. " the stranger said. I can't see his face, his wearing a cap. I didn't mind it and run fast again. But there's something, my heart beats enormously. The air became too heavy to breathe. I didn't bother it and keep running.

'Don't mind it, Kyle! Keep going!'

When I arrived at the grounds where the announcement will happen, I saw Leo doing the emcee. When he saw me, he smiled and then spoke.

"This was the moment you guys have been waiting for!" He said. Amanda went to my direction with other members. "The announcement of the winner for the 35th annual foundation week!" He added.

"Thank you, Kyle!" Amanda said and handed the box to the other student council members. After that the other members left, leaving Amanda with me, to bring the prize to Leo.

"Y-you owe me a lot, dummy." I said while catching my breathe.

"Hehehe. I know. I'll take you and Leo into that restaurant too! Just tag along with us." She said in glee.

"Y-you won?"

"Hai! Hai~!" She yelled.

'This dummy's pretty lucky.'

I was still catching my breath when my heart skipped a bit. "Kyle-kun?" I heard Amanda speak. "Are you okay?"

"I-I don't know..." I said then looked at her. Suddenly, her expression changed.

"Kyle... I can smell your... pheromones..." she said. She was having hard time to talk.

'What? My pheromones?'

Realization hit me. How the fuck did I forgot about my heat? But, it's too early! My heat was supposed to be tomorrow morning! And I'm a marked omega, how could she smell my pheromones?

"Kyle..." I saw Amanda's eyes glimmered.

'Shit, Amanda's an alpha. But I'm a marked omega! My pheromones should be nothing to her!'

But she can't be exposed too much with my pheromones. It must be really hard for her. Good thing, we're in the side. I'm far enough not to be smelled by other students.

"A-Amanda, I'll leave you here... J-just stay there, okay?" She nodded while covering her nose. She's even biting her lips pretty hard. "I-I'm sorry, Amanda..." she turned her back at me.

"Kyle, leave. Please, I can't hold it any longer..." I nodded.

I gathered my remaining strength and walked away fast. However, my heat was hard to tame. My legs were already trembling. I'm feeling so hot and sweaty. All I know was I need to hide somewhere other people can't see me. My throat felt thirsty, I was craving for something I can't name. There's no more sun, and this part where I'm walking was pretty dim. The light was minimal. I can't even see the ground clearly. I was in the bathroom near the school's pool when my knees collapsed.

I thought I'll fell on the ground but I didn't. Two strong arms embraced me and hold me tight. I can't see who he was because of lack of light.

"W-Who... are..." I stopped for a moment. This scent. "Your... scent..." Shit, my senses were so fuzzy.

"Got you." I heard the man whispered at my ears as I drown myself to his scent.

-DriewNrocinu

DN's Note:

I love Amanda. I can see mah self in her. LOL. Keep safe, baby potatoes!!! we're the cutest potatoes <3