The Keychain

I went near the bookshelves to search for some books about his assignment. I forgot the formula to solve equation number 8. When I finally found the math book, I immediately came back to continue teaching Zire. But then I saw him sleeping above his math textbook.

I silently sat down in my seat.

He's sleeping like a baby.

His face is so naive like you can't believe that this man is so harsh towards everyone. But if you look deep inside him, you'll know that this man is carrying his pain for almost years.

"M-mom... stay.." he mumbled.

Is he dreaming about her mom?

Then I saw a tear comes out of his eyes. I slowly get his math textbook and answer it on my own.

Meet Dhazzire Apollo, knows as a bad boy in Raeve University, who's always harsh towards others, always swearing, bossy, and a woman-hater but has a gentle heart and soft side. And a Mama's boy.

Then I started answering his textbook.

{Zire's POV}

"Zire. Wake up. The class will start soon"

I woke up while Sapphire's tapping my back. I sat down properly and stretched my arms.

"Wipe your tears first," she said. Then I felt water flowing in my cheeks, I wiped it instantly. What the? Why am I crying?

"Let's get going," she said and I nodded. Then I packed all my things. Then went outside the library and head to our room. My head hurts a little bit. And I can't even remember why I cried, did I dreamed about something? And talking about remembering, I think there's something I should need to finish, but I forget what it is.

Now we are inside our room. Sapphire went to her seat and me too. Mrs. Alperez our math teacher came, why I am feeling nervous so suddenly?

"Okay class, give me your textbooks. Pass it forward"

SHIT! THAT'S IT! I FORGOT MY ASSIGNMENT!!

I'm totally screwed up. Shit! Shit! SHIT! I immediately pulled out my textbook to answer it whatever if it is right or wrong the most important is I answer it. In fact, I shouldn't be anxious since I shouldn't care, but if I don't get excellent marks, Zyna will. SIGH!

But I was shocked when I saw my textbooks are all done. And also there is an explanation for all those answers. I know who did this...

I looked at Sapphire, who's passing her textbooks to Shakira then looked at me. I smiled at her, I hope she gets what I want to say with my smile...

"Anytime..." she then said.

I can't believe it. She did it to me, for me. It was the second time someone had done it to me, after my Mom and before... her. I don't think I listened to anything until the last subject came in and finished its discussion.

"Bye, Class!"

"Bye, Ms. Myanmey!" my classmates all said. Then we all packed our things and were ready to go. I saw Sapphire looked at her phone to know what time it is now. So I came near her.

"Hey, Sapphire!"

"Yes?" she responded and looked at me, I saw Shakira smiled at me and rushed outside before saying goodbye to us.

"You have some time?" I asked.

"Yeah, why?" she replied then grab my bag and placed it on my left shoulder.

"Follow me"

{Irashelyn's POV}

I and my friends are walking in the hallway when I saw Zire went out of his room. I was going to approach him but then I saw Sapphire the cold-blooded girl following him.

Why is he following him? Is she a stalker?

I guess she is, because of almost 3 meters their gap from each other.

"Hey, Lyn! Is that—?"

"Shhh!"I stopped Sien.

I followed her, I was going to pull her boy haircut but Zire moved his head on the back. I pushed my friends to hide before they notice us.

I looked at them secretly, behind this wall near the stairs and the vending machine. I can barely hear what they're talking.

"Are you a turtle? You walk so slow. Are you sick?" continue asked Zire that girl.

"No, I'm alright" she replied.

No, I'm alright... Fucking shit! What a baby!

Then they both continue walking. Their both near to each other now.

"Looks like there's someone who wants to steal your prince" teased Sien. I just gritted my teeth.

"What are you gonna do, Lyn?" asked Tea and they both laughed.

"Shut up both of you!!"I yelled to them they stopped but still made a small laughed.

I really should take her out of the picture.

{Sapphire's POV}

Zire led me outside the school and head to the school supplies in front of the RU. It's a small shop but nice. We entered and saw lots of bags, pencils, and others that can use in schools. Well, what do you expect? It's a school supply..

"Why are we here?"I asked. He didn't answer me and continue looking at those keychains hanging beside the notebooks. He picked one keychain. He chose the Panda.

"This looks you," he said.

"What?"

"I always come here since the first day of school and every time I saw this Panda It's reminded me of you.." he explained.

"Why?"I asked curiously.

"Why you keep asking some questions?!" he asked irritated.

"Because I have a lot of questions I want to ask"I replied while looking at him in my normal face.

"Okay, fine! Look at the expression of this panda, it's not smiling but it's cute, kind, and innocent, that made you both similar" he replied. I looked back at the keychains and I saw a Lion. I picked it up and showed it to him.

"This one looks you too"

"Why? Are you also visiting this shop too?" he asked widening his eyes.

"No, but when I first saw this just now, it reminded me of you, "I said.

"This Lion?"

"Yes, because everyone scared of you, you're so harsh to others, but still most of them admiring you like a King, like this Lion.

They thought you are so strong and never cry, but little did they know that you have a soft side and a kind heart."I said. He took it also the Panda keychain and went to the counter to pay it. I confused, why is he buying those keychains?

We both went outside then sat down at the near bench at the outside of the shop. He gave me the Lion.

"What is this for?"I asked.

"You said when you first laid your eyes on this Lion it reminds you of me. So I'll give this to you so that you always remember me," he explained while placing the keychain at the handle of the zipper of my pastel blue sky bag. I took the Panda and placed it in his bag. Why he became so sweet?

"And this too, "I said then he looked at the Panda.

"Y-yeah, thanks," he said and smiled at me. His eyes look familiar. It looks like the eye of him too, the mysterious guy, but no, their voices are not similar.

"Hey! Love Birds!"

{Brian's POV}

"Not coming home, yet?" asked Lamenia.

"No, I'm waiting Sapphire"I replied.

"Sapphire? Is that the cold-blooded girl they are talking about?"I shocked when I heard her saying cold-blooded.

"H-ho—where did you heard that?"I asked her curiously.

"Well, I'm not that pretty sure, it's just a rumor—"

"Yeah, hahaha it's just a RUMOR,"I said while laughing to not let her notice that I am lying.

"Yeah, Yeah I think I saw her outside the school go check it out," she said then left. Okay, where's Sapphire going? Alone?

I immediately run outside to find her, then I saw her sitting on the bench. And when I was going to approach her I saw Zire with her, looks like they're having fun. I can feel my heart aches a bit, well it's my fault anyway. But I need to hold this feeling for him, for Sapphire. Because I want them to be a couple because, to be honest, they're perfect for each other. I walk towards them, and I think they didn't even notice me so I teased them.

"Hey, Love Birds!"

"Wha—? Monkey? What are you doing here?" asked Zire.

"Well, as you see. I and Sapphire need to go in our Job" I explained. I noticed the keychain placed on Sapphire's bag.

"Wow, what a cutiee!!"I yelled. I'm an expert at hiding my emotions, so it's easy for me to face him especially on this.

"Yeah, yeah.." said Zire bored. Then I saw him took out something inside his bag.

"Hey monkey!" he yelled then I looked at him.

"What is it, dumbass?"I teased while crossing my arms. But then when he opened his hand there's a Monkey Keychain.

"I-is that?"

"Yes, for you," he said.

"Yeah, I saw that and told him to buy something for you too and also for Shakira," said Sapphire I looked at them both. My emotions are all mixed, ache because he just bought it because of Sapphire, happy because he still bought it even he had a choice not to.

"Thank you, "I said.

"Wow, where's the word dumbass?" he asked.

"Thank you for reminding me, "I said.

" THANK YOU ASSHOLE FUCKING DUMBASS!"I added. But then I looked at Sapphire.

"By the way Ire, it's 4:28. 32 minutes before our Job starts"I explained then she stood up.

"Ahh, your right," she said then she looked at Zire.

"Thank you for the keychain Zire, I'll treasure it"

"No prob, Sapphire. Thanks for your time" he said then stood up.

"Let me walk you both to your new Job" he offered.

"Okay, asshole!"

Lamenia's right. I need to make a move if I want him. But I'm afraid I can't. Because I know Sapphire likes him, but I'm not sure why I'm thinking that way.

I feel my heart is breaking into pieces..