Chapter 14

-THIRD PERSON'S POINT OF VIEW-

It was lunchtime, Monikka, Cody, and Coraline sat down together at the same table.

But before they reached the table, stares were developing towards the three friends knowing they were walking together with their trays in their hands.

Cody is still not used to the attention he was having as he felt shivers running down his spine. Coraline is not used to it too, but she somehow felt happy. While Monikka, on the other hand, acted as if nothing happened in the world.

Whispers were forming once they sat together, which made the three friends uncomfortable with each other.

"Just wait for it, guys," Monikka whispered, trying to calm her friends down as she expected for a particular drama to come in the cafeteria.

-MONIKKA'S POINT OF VIEW-

I glanced around the room and found Carlos sitting with his friends. I was quite glad some of his friends are still loyal enough to be on his side, or maybe they just haven't seen the school board yet.

My mood suddenly lightened up when I saw Michael racing to the cafeteria door with the biggest smile plastered on his ugly face.

I nudged Cody and nodded my head towards Michael, which brought Coraline to look at that way too.

"CARLOS!" Michael shouted. I was trying to hold my laugh as hard as I can as Michael ran to Carlos and hugged him so tight. "OMG, YES!"

I pinched my arm so I couldn't laugh, and Cody was breathing hard as his cheeks were getting big as he pursed his lips.

Then the next thing I saw was Carlos being confused. He pushed Michael away. "Get off me!"

Michael backed away, still having a big smile.

"Of course I like you, I have like you ever since I laid my eyes on you, and now since you like me too, I won't have to hide away from embarrassment," Michael said.

"Woah, Woah, Woah, hold your horses," Carlos stopped that poor boy. "First thing, who told you I liked you?"

"Duh, the letter you gave me in my locker. You said that the 'Carlos dating the Math teacher' was a false rumor and that you like me." Michael explained.

Carlos laughed. "Okay, okay, I understand that me dating a teacher is that bad enough, but I was never gay, and even if I am, I would never fall for a pathetic bully like you," Carlos said, laughing, emphasizing the word never.

I smiled wider. Wow, never knew Carlos has the guts talk shit to the bullies in school. That is getting even more interesting.

Michael suddenly raged and threw a punch across Carlos's face as Carlos stumbled back. Then Carlos shot back at Michael.

And I am sure you guys will know what came next.

//TIME SKIPS//

"I am very disappointed in you three."

Principle Im said as Cody, Coraline, and I looked down.

Although I have shown guiltiness, I couldn't help to feel proud instead. I smirked behind my hair that was covering my face since I looked down.

"Monikka, stop smirking. You and your friends have humiliated two people today, and I think you are the reason for all of this." Principle Im scolded me.

I stopped my smirk for Principle Im's satisfaction.

"Now, I need you guys to pay the consequences. That will teach you guys some lessons." Principal Im said and handed me a paper.

Cleaning the bathroom.Cutting the grass.Volunteering for helping the cooks charing food.Apologizing the students for stating false tales.

I look at the paper in disgust that made Principle Im smiled in victory.

"You think we would do these things?" I spat. Principle Im furrowed his eyebrows.

Cody and Coraline looked at me in horror.

"You don't have the right to talk back at me, young lady. You will have detention for a week." Principal Im scorned me.

Pathetic Korean Teacher.

"WHAT!" Principal Im exclaimed, slamming his palms on his desk with his face red in anger.

"Oops, did I say it out loud?" I mumbled to myself.

"DETENTION FOR A MONTH! How dare you-"

"I wouldn't be so sure about that..." I cut his words, smirking.

"Oh? And why so?"

"Umm, I don't know..." I shrugged playfully. "Maybe it is because you are one of the most wanted drug lords in this city?" I asked.

Principle Im's eyes went as wide as an owl with his mouth gaped.

"Wh-"

"Or maybe because you are the owner of the black market?"

I smiled evilly towards him. Then I took my phone and dialed the 911 numbers.

"You know..." I said, showing my phone to his face, teasing him. "Just by one press of this number, your life will end up in jail." Then when he tried to snatch my phone, I quickly pulled away. "Snatching? You do know that once I press this, even if I don't say anything, the police will still come, right?"

"OKAY FINE FINE! NO DETENTION FOR YOU GUYS AND NO TASKS TOO, PLEASE LEAVE ME ALONE." Principle Im exclaimed, begging to me.

"That is what I like to hear," I said and got closet to his face. "But one more funny business, the word will spread to the whole US, get me?" I threatened him with the lowest voice I could make.

The principal nodded. I smiled and placed my phone back in my pocket.

"Good. Nice doing business with you, sir," I mocked with a high pitched voice. "Let's go, guys."

And with that, we left his office.

~~

"That was epic!" Cody exclaimed to us. Coraline just chuckled while I smiled, satisfied.

"I always knew something or someone would come on our way, so I brought a backup plan," I said casually. It is not the first time I have done things like this. I was always prepared.

Then Coraline glanced at her watch and looked at us.

I need to go, math. Coraline mouthed. Cody and I got the signal quickly and nodded.

Once Coraline left, Cody faced me and held my hand.

I was a bit taken back. Then I looked at Cody in confusion.

"You did great out there, Monikka. I am thankful to have a friend like you. Thank you so much for changing my life." Cody looked at me with sincere eyes. I looked down and saw Cody's hand still intertwined with mine.

BOOM

BOOM

What is this feeling?

Suddenly my stomach started to do summersaults, and I felt dizzy.

My heart started to beat faster.

"Hey, Monikka. What's wrong? Why is your face fo red?" Cody asked as he placed one of his hands on my forehead. "Are you sick? Do you need to go to the clinic? I could take yo-"

"NO, no. I-I am fine. I ne-need to be alone right now..." I said, hoping my stomach ache would go away because it became worse since Cody was getting near me.

Then Cody let my hands go then my hand suddenly felt cold.

"Okay then, I have assignments to finish, so see you next time, bye!" Cody bid.

What just happened?