Chapter 10 - Eavesdrop

Sabrina's POV

"Why did we get off the jeep? I need to go home" I asked as he continues to pull me.

He stopped and turned at me."And let that guy drools over you?" He looks so pissed but he was stunned for a while as if he was shocked for his sudden outburst.

"Sorry" and then he took off his hoodie jacket and put it on me so I wouldn't get too wet by the rain "Let's go"

"Wait! How about you?" I said as I followed him.

"Don't mind me" and he pulled me again to run as the rain gets heavier.

Yuseff excused himself for a while when we reached the mall entrance. I heard him talking to someone over the phone. I noticed that his shirt was a bit wet. I was looking at him when he glanced my way. I pictured him as a snob at school and would want to just mind his own business but I got the chance to see the other version of him today.

"Sorry to keep you waiting," he said and run his fingers to his hair. His hair is wet and disheveled. "I called someone to pick us up. He's on his way" he added.

"No, it's fine. I'll just take a taxi cab" I said and was about to take off his jacket when he stopped me.

"Don't be stubborn, please! You know how hard it is before you can ride a taxi, right?" I glanced at the taxi bay and the line is crazy long now compared to earlier.

"Besides it's dangerous to travel alone especially at this hour," he seriously said. We waited for a few minutes until a black hummer parked near us. Yuseff went to the car and open the door for me."Let's go"

I went in and Yuseff closed the door before he sat beside the driver.

"Sir, I'm glad that you asked me to pick you up. I'm worried that your grandmother might know about this especially when you're riding jeepneys."

I heard the driver said and even scratched his head.

"Don't mind granny" Yuseff chuckled "She's always like that" and without a warning, he took off his shirt.

I immediately closed my eyes and I felt my cheeks are burning. With my eyes still closed, I stayed silent and mentally counted one to ten.

"You can open your eyes now. Sorry for that" Yuseff said and I slowly opened my eyes and he's wearing a different shirt now. He smiled at me and looked amused at my reaction.

"By the way, where do you live?"

"You can just drop me at the entrance of Forbes Royale Subdivision."

"Forbes Royale Ma'am?" The driver asked "Sir Yuseff is also from there"

I didn't know that we lived in the same subdivision. Well, the subdivision is big and I seldom leave the house. I didn't even know our neighbors.

"Why are you--" Yuseff's cellphone suddenly rang so he didn't finish what he was about to say. "Excuse me" and he answered his phone.

"Thanks for the ride," I said when the car stops in front of our house. I also give thanks to the driver before getting out. I was already in my room when I remembered that I was still wearing Yuseff's jacket. I'll just return it to school then. For now, I'll have it wash.

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I had just finished my class and was about to go to the restroom but I saw Eric outside as if waiting for someone. I stepped back when I saw Clara went out of the girl's restroom. I don't know if I'll just ignore them and go to the restroom but I quickly hide when I heard them talked.

"What are you doing here?" Clara asked coldly.

"Let me explain, please!" Eric begged and he sounded so desperate to explain his side. Are they lovers or something?

"I still have class--"

"Listening to other's conversation is kinda rude" I almost screamed in shock if not for Yuseff's quick reflexes and quickly covered my mouth with his hands. I glared at Yuseff when I heard some footsteps approaching.

Are they done talking?

I didn't think twice and hurriedly pulled Yuseff and ran away.

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I was panting for air when we decided to stop here in the corridor.

"I hope they did not see us." I said gasping.

"It's your fault. You're eavesdropping!" he said and looked at me accusingly.

"Hey, that was accidental" I defended and he just smirked at me like he was not going to believe what I say.

I glared at him when I saw Red passed by and he's with Eric. I stilled for a moment when they both looked at us.

Did Eric see me earlier? I awkwardly smiled at them. Red just nodded and continued walking.

"Your face says it all. Guilty!" Yuseff teased me and then left me there.

What did he just say? Am I that obvious? Urgh!!! It was really an accident. I didn't mean to hear them talked.

Oh, I forgot! I'm supposed to give the jacket to Yuseff and the shirt to Red. Why am I suddenly borrowing clothes from a man?

Good thing they are my classmates in one of my subjects today. When I entered our class, Red was already there but he's busy reading something and he sometimes talked to Clara who sat beside him. My eyes automatically looked for Eric and saw him talking to some other boys but his giving glances to Clara. Our Professor was not still here so some are not in their seats yet.

Anyway, I should return this shirt to Red but I can't do it, not in front of our classmates.

I heard my classmates talked about the upcoming Acquaintance Party. They are suggesting a good theme and all got excited when they started talking about what they are going to wear. It was their topic for a while when someone talked about Red.

"Can somebody explained to me why Red is so perfect and handsome?" said one of my girl classmates while looking at Red, she's like daydreaming while smiling like crazy.

"He is without a doubt a good catch! Clara is so lucky to sit beside and be around him. I wish I could be Clara for a day" agreed my other classmate. She was putting a lip tint and looked at herself through the small mirror she was holding.

I looked at Red. He's talking to Clara. He's unaware of the attention that the girls are giving him. Girls swooned over him but I guess he got used to it and now it's just normal to him.

"Girls, you're forgetting about Kelsey. She's the childhood best friend and I bet the girlfriend. She's the lucky one"

So, Kelsey is the best friend and the girlfriend! Nice foundation in a relationship.

"Well, Well, Well! If Red is already taken, I hope Yuseff is still available. He's the new recruit of the basketball team and he's really good" The one who's holding a mirror said.

I saw Yuseff went in and stopped at the vacant seat beside me.

"Mind if I sit here?" he asked and immediately sat down and did not wait for my answer.

"Do I have a choice?" I said to him. I remembered the jacket I borrowed from him. I took it from my bag.

"Here" I handed it to him"I forgot to give it back to you this morning. Thank you again!" I added.

"You're welcome," he said.

I heard my classmates talked about why I have Yuseff's jacket. I immediately regret returning it during classes. My classmates would assume and might think the wrong idea about us.

Not long after, our Professor arrived and gave us an activity. We were assigned by two's and were given a topic to report. We'll do class reporting starting next week.

"I guess we'll be stuck to each other for now?" Yuseff said after knowing that were partners.

"I guess so" I smiled at him. I'm still not used to Yuseff being not snob to me but it's better than he's reading a book and have his own world.

I turned my attention to our Professor but my eyes caught Red looking at us but he quickly averted his gaze and focus his attention on our Professor.

Yuseff and I discussed how are we going to make our report. We're only classmates in one subject and his college building is far from mine so we decided to just meet at the library after our class next week. He asked for my number so he can text me about our report. I told him to introduced himself when he texts me.

Our Professor dismissed us and I directly went to Red. He lifted his gaze at me when suddenly he was surrounded by some of our girl classmates asking about the upcoming Acquaintance Party. I stepped back and just plan to wait for him maybe after talking to our classmates.

"Yes, Sabrina?" he asked me even if others are already talking to him. I felt several pairs of eyes are on me. I don't have the guts to return the shirt in front of everyone so I just said to him that I can wait.

Red looked puzzled but nodded and entertained our classmates' questions.

I decided to wait for him outside. While waiting, I got to observe how good Red in handling other people. I now know why he was chosen and elected as the College Governor. His moves always equate with purpose and authority. I think that's the reason girls fall for him even more.

"Kelsey, you're looking for Red?" from looking at Red I shifted my gaze to Kelsey who has just arrived. She looked so beautiful with her hair up in a ponytail. She's talking to one of my classmates who just went out.

"Yeah. We're going out for dinner tonight." Kelsey said proudly and the girl teased her on how jealous she was. They are laughing when Kelsey noticed me. Her expression suddenly changed and now giving me a questioning look about my presence.

I guess I'll just return Red's shirt next time. I don't think I can hand it to him in front of his girlfriend. That doesn't look good, right?

So, I started walking when I heard Red called me.

"Sabrina" I turned around and saw Red, beside her is Kelsey. "You want to talk to me?" he asked me like he's all ears now. I look at Kelsey before answering.

"Ah-that?! J-Just wants to ask about the acquaintance party as well. It's okay. Thanks! I'll go ahead!" I hope I didn't sound awkward. Red looked at me as if he's not convinced of what I just said. I didn't wait for his reply and started walking without looking back at them.