Chapter 3

When I simply got out of the car. I unexpectedly fell to the floor. I feel not so embarrassed coz it's too early in the morning for other students to arrive. I stood up confidently like nothing's happened. And guess what?. My loving brother just avoided me. He walked away from me with both hands in his damn pocket. Walking handsomely.

Ugh! I want to stone him on the head. Like duh! He forgot me like I'm nothing to him?. Let's see if you walk like that after school.

And on the nth time. I rolled again my eyes while watching his steps. He's leading to where his friends are.

"Wait for me!.." I almost cried when I called him. But due to his damn ego. He again ignored me. I want to create tantrums at him but I think it's not suitable. We're now on the campus floor and I don't want either to upset him. He is so irritating, yes, but I still care about him. Especially in his position. He is the apple of the eye and the ace player of the basketball team of our school. That's why.

I roam alone when I saw he already approached where his companions are. They made a fist bump and hug each other before laughing at one another's story. I don't know what they'd laugh at but now I wish it's not me. I think some of his playmates saw what I've made a while ago. I hope they don't tell him what had happened and not to laugh about it. I hope so.

I just wandered by on their place and made a make face look at his back. Some boys glared at me too. Doubtful and at the same time, shocked. I did avoid them coz my damn brother doesn't even have the guts to at least led me to where my new room at. I'm a new student here so I think it's normal for him to look after me.

But geez! He is not! Damn hard-headed ass!

I let out a deep sigh! That's the only way to stop the burning fire on my head. I'm upset about seeing him laughing at his playmates while I am here. Attempting to know a new world I just got entered. I feel like I am lost. Seeing new faces, groups of random girls and boys chatting and laughing. I assume like I'm their damn topic. Or am I just overthinking?. Damn it! I don't know. First day of school for Pete's sake Bamby! Will you calm down?. Someone out there might see you like that. Haggard look. Psh!

Jaden! Oh my goodness! No way! NO WAY!!..

Time runs so fast. Students are slowly arriving. The sunlight is setting high. I look around. Trynna find some old classmates. And luckily. I found one.

A half-smile plaster on my face. "Hey, Bamby."

"Hello there, Win.." It's Winly. My gay friend. He is not a boy, he is a girl you know. Heck! He instantly gives me a greeting kiss on my cheeks.

"You look better huh.." he teased.

If he only knew. I got so stressed during the entire summer break.

I just smiled at him and didn't worry to tell him that I'm stressed coz he will just poke fun at me again and again. I know him. I open my mouth to say something at him for once but unexpectedly, someone's hugging my back. "I miss you, Bamby.." I knew it! It's her. Base on her sweet perfume. My girl best friend, Joyce. I greeted her back while attempting to gasp some air. Joyce's hug is getting tighter. I don't even know why she's doing this not until she whispered, "He is coming.." she teasingly kiss my hair while losing and tightly hugging me. She is so excited for some scene in her head that has never been happened in reality. Her illusions tho.

Her illusions are my dream. Might come true. How I wish!

After I saw how she loosen her grip on me and stand beside me. My whole attention is on the person who's walking towards us now. Every single walk he does is making my throat dry. Also, my eyes are on the opposite of his gaze because I can't afford to look at him straight on his damn eyes.

"Oh come on! Shut your mouth babe.." She closes my mouth. Like damn! What did I do wrong?

"Go greet him!.." she nudges me. I am abruptly stunned. Why would I do that? No way! I'm gonna die if ever. Lol!.

"No way Joyce! It's embarrassing.." I almost lost my voice when I whispered this to her while looking at the man of my dreams, sideways. But the next thing is the unexpected. All I thought she whispered back to me but that's not what happens. Instead, she called him.

"Hi, Jaden.." Oh, shit Joyce! What are you doing?

His serious gaze is now turned to us. To me, I presumed. My goodness! Air, please! Joyce waves at him that's why he came to us.

"Where's our room?.." he asked when he stopped right in front of me.

Gosh! I do need air now! Asap, please!.

"We don't know yet but surely, they'll announce it later after our flag ceremony.." Joyce answered him. Does she overtake all the entertainment coz me? Oh goodness! I'm telling you now. I can't breathe. I'm also sweating even if I'm not doing anything.

"Bamby, are you okay?.." my shortness of breathing became shorter when he asked me.

What the hell! I can die now! Grr... My gosh Jaden! You look damn hot! Why?!

Both Joyce and Winly are just watching us. Listening to what we're talking about. Like shit! I'm shaking.

He still waits for my answer. I force a smile and slowly nodded at him. I heard how I swallowed hard. Really. My heart is pounding as no one can beat it. That every beat of my heart is his name. Calling and asking him if I have at least a chance to be with him. Nah ah! What am I thinking?

His eyes are still set on me. Not even convinced by my remarks. "Mmm. I'm okay, I swear.." I secretly calm myself first before looking at his twinkling eyes. My goodness!.

"But you look like not?. You sure you are okay?.." I forced again a smile even if I don't have any strength to. He looks at me intently. Like he is checking if I'm telling the damn truth or not. Geezzz.

Oh, baby! Don't act like that, will you?. I might assume!

He slowly nodding while secretly hiding a little bit of a smile on his lips.

And why is that?. I wanna ask but damn! I'm telling you again. I have no guts to do that for now. Maybe next time.

He just lost his gaze on me when his friend Ryan named him. Thanks to him. I am saved.

"Hey! Are you alright? You sweat all over your face huh?. Is that the meaning of being fine hmm?.." Winly smirked. Curling the tip of my hair.

"I'm fine.." I lied. It's the best answer for now. I don't want to elaborate more because I knew them. They will laugh at me even if he's just around us. And that's what I don't like. I like him so much but I don't want to force him to like me back. Jaden's eyes are so addicting. Every time I look at those, I feel like he can pull me wherever he wants. Wherever his world will be. That's how his magic caught me.

If ever I have this opportunity to be with him. I swear to my brothers, I'll do my best to be loved by him.