Chapter 7

It was still early but there are already students in front of the main entrance of the library. A night has already passed since the start of the item search challenge. The students are curious if the participants already found the item for this year. There are also those who are waiting for a new couple to be born out of this challenge.

“Did you hear about the story of last year’s participants?” A student said to her friends.

“What story?” A friend of her asked back.

“They said that the participants didn’t found the assigned item last year. But they are still held winner.”

“Woah! If that’s the case, then what’s the purpose of this challenge? For fun?”

“Maybe they are setting people up to become couples!” A student stated excitedly.

“That would be nuts. Who would develop feelings in just one night or a few hours inside?"

“You’re so bitter sis!” Other student said to the one who was uttering bitterness.

“Well I’m just being honest.”

“Well, you have a point. But they said that this challenge was originated way back more years and has making couples in the campus.”

“If that’s the case, well they are lucky enough”

A whistle was heard signalling the officers to gather around the entrance of the library. After 1 minutes, all officers were in front of the entrance with Troy in front of them ready to give instructions.

“Good morning everyone!” Troy greeted all the officers. “We are here again this morning to welcome and end this annual challenge. Since this is the last year for us seniors, I would like to congratulate all of you in behalf of our president that is inside the library today. You have done a good work in this year’s foundation day. Few more months left, let’s make it enjoyable.” Troy said to the seniors that are among the officers.

“Today, we will welcome and fetch the participants this year. As always we will scatter to find where they are inside the library.” Troy gave instruction to the other officers.

Two of the officers opened the main door of the library. After opening the doors, they immediately entered the library. They did not have to scatter because when they opened the door, they immediately saw Sean and Louise sitting near the terrace on the second floor.

They climbed the stairs with Troy with them to wake the participants. They saw Louise leaning at Sean’s shoulder.

“I thoughts they will not be this close, but I guess I was wrong. They may also be the new couple this year.” Troy said. He then slowly took a photo of the two sleeping silently.

“Louise, Sean… wake up. It’s already morning.” They wake them up slowly while tapping their shoulders.

Sean woke up first and seconds later Louise is also up. Louise was a bit surprise of their position because she was leaning at Sean’s shoulder while her fellow officers are in front of them. Louise was flustered of the situation and also blushed.

“Good morning love birds! You two seemed close now after spending some time inside the library.” Troy teased them. “By the way, congratulations!”

“Congratulations? Why? We didn’t find the item.” Louise said.

“False alarm! There was never a red box with admission slips inside. This will be a secret okay? This challenge has a different goal. This was made to make possible relationships.” The secretary explained to them.

“And I guess we also succeed this year.” Troy inserted while gesturing his hand that Louise and Sean was a successful pair. Louise and Sean looked at each other.

Sean immediately stood and helped Louise to stand up. When they turn around, they saw a bunch of students near the entrance of the library watching them. Some are even whispering. Some are looking all excited about seeing them together. They look like they were cheering for the both of them.

When they got out of the library, the students were clapping their hands because they were already there at 5 am just to witness the opening of the library and welcoming the participants.

They were also given certificates to serve as a proof that they participated the challenge even though there was nothing found inside.

“Congrats Ms. President for overcoming this challenge.” Sean greeted her. Louise laughed at Sean and greeted him back. “Congrats also Mr. Sebastian! Congratulations in believing this silly challenge.” Louise greeted back.

“Excuse me? I joined the challenge because of you miss”

“Okay fine!” Louise laughed. “By the way, thank you.”

“Thank you for what?”

“Thank you for accompanying me inside and the talk yesterday.”

“It was nothing. No problem. ” Sean smiled to the girl.

“Are you going home?” Sean asked.

“Yeah. I will just walk from here.” Louise answered.

“I can give you a ride if you want? You don’t need to walk.” Sean offered.

“No thanks. Maybe you live far from the school.” Louise rejected the offer.

“I just live about 10 minutes away from the school. That will not be a problem. So, where do you live?”

“Oh if you say so. I just live about two blocks from here.”

“So, I’ll give you a ride? Sean shyly asked her.

“If you insist.” Louise smiled. “I’ll just get my motorcycle from the parking area. You wait here.” Sean said and rushed to the parking area.

“A motorcycle?” Louise thought.

“The challenge is indeed a success.” Louise turn around and saw Troy.

“Hey! You’re the one who ordered them to drag me right?” Louise asked Troy.

“Hmm yes. I’m sorry about that Ms. President.”

“That’s was not funny Suarez.” She looked at Troy seriously.

Troy was frightened from Louise’s look. “I’m sorry Louise okay.. I promise to never joke on you again. I might even ask aunt to clean your house.”

“Never mind Suarez.” She turned looking at the parking area and saw Sean riding his motorcycle.

“Let’s go?” Sean asked. Louise was surprise over Sean’s motorcycle. It was like the motorcycles you can see in motorcycle races.

“Are you sure we’re I safe with this?” Louise asked.

“Of course. You have me.”

“This is a big step Louise. You seemed close enough with each other.” Troy teased Louise.

“Shut up Suarez!” Louise was already irritated by the way Troy teased and looks at her.

“Okay bye lovebirds!” Troy waved at them goodbye while running to the parking area.

“You two seemed close.” Sean said while removing his helmet.

“Oh Troy? A bit.” She was surprised because Sean let her wear the helmet. While Sean was fixing the helmet on Louise’s head, Louise was just looking at the face of the boy in front of her. She thought his scene was like a scene from a movie or the romance novels she reads.

“All done! You should be safe enough.” Sean smiled.

Louise slowly sits on the seat at the back of Sean and fixed her medium length skirt. “Are you okay?” Sean asked.

“Yeah I’m okay. Let’s go.”

“No you are not ready yet.’ Sean grabbed both of her hands and placed it around his waist. “There you go. Hold tight miss, you don’t want to fall don’t you?”

“Of course.” Louise answered a bit shy because of what Sean did.

“Then let’s get you home.” Sean said and started his motorcycle.