Chapter 90

I like you so much that I can barely breathe when I'm with you.

"Will you....go out with me?" He said as he looked at my eyes.

His eyes were looking straight at me. I stood on the stage while he stood on the floor and moved his hands forward as I looked down at him.

I was surprised cause I never thought that he would ever say that to me. Louise's serious face....

"I-...."

I can't believe I can't speak...Am I seriously intimidated by him?

...I want to fall deeper into this.

Speak mouth.

Move hands.

I leaned towards him and kissed his cheeks.

"I also....want to go out with you." I said as I looked into his purple eyes.

Everyone behind us started hooting but I didn't care.

His face turned from pink to bright red as he started averting his eyes.

"Sorry, wait-" He said as he looked down and frantically moved his gaze here and there.

"Hey, aren't you a bad boy? You should be more pushy right now~" I said, teasingly.

"...I know.…but I can't. Do you hate me now?" He said as he looked at me.

Who is this?

You making...

A PUPPY FACE?! SERIOUSLY?!!

"Oh! That's the old Louise. I thought he died three years ago. He's still so cute." MJ said as he sat beside us with a drink in his hand.

"WHY ARE YOU SITTING HERE?" I shouted.

"Because it's fun to watch a couple develop. Are you f**king after this, I have the keys to my-"

"NO! GET LOST!!" I shouted "JEEZ! TALK ABOUT MOOD KILLERS!!!"

"I'm a mood maker though..." MJ said as he sulked.

"You're such a disgrace-"

"How can I mute you?" MJ said as he took out a remote from his pocket.

"GO AWAY! NO WANTS YOU HERE!" I shouted.

"Yes, yes, this irritating guy will go away now..." MJ said as he walked away.

"And now, we have tonight's most awaited dance. Mr. Ralf Kaise will be playing the violin for us." Mrs. Fig said.

The couples came on the dance floor and started dancing to the music.

"Do you wanna dance?" Anna said as she and Louise sat on the stage.

"I hate stuff like that." Louise said as he lit a cigarette.

"Aww....You're back to normal. I liked the 'Cute' Louise more. Ha ha" Anna said.

"Don't you like bad boys anymore?" Louise said.

"You're not a bad boy, Louise. You just try being one but...You're really nice down to your core. And that's one of the things why I like you." Anna said.

"Hmm...." Louise said as he looked at her "Why didn't you put any plastic today?"

"...Cause...You don't like it." She said.

"Ha! Now you won't do anything I don't like?" Louise said.

"Yes" Anna said "D- Do I look bad without it?"

"No, you don't. You actually look better this way." Louise said as he patted her hair.

Anna blushed and looked at the wooden floor of the stage.

The music was playing as people were dancing.

"Jaden," MJ said as he looked at Jaden.

"Yeah?" Jaden said.

"Your gift. Remember when I said, I'd give you the best gift of your life if you confess?" MJ said.

"What is it?" Jaden asked, excitedly.

MJ took out a photo from his pocket and handed it to Jaden.

"This is..." Jaden said as he looked at the photo.

"Mom...and me?" Jaden said.

"Yeah. You wanted a picture of your mother, right?" MJ said with a smile.

"Where did you get it?" Jaden said.

"I have 'secret' sources. Do you like it?" MJ said.

"I LOVE IT!!" Jaden said as he hugged MJ.

"Jaden! Let's dance!" Harry said as he ran towards Jaden.

"Yeah, let's go." Jaden said.

"This is tonight's final song. I repeat, final song." Mr. Dickson said.

The song started playing as MJ sat on a chair and watched people dance.

He smiled and looked into his phone.

"Un..." Nova said as she walked towards MJ.

MJ looked up at her and smiled "Yes? How can I help you?"

"Thank you...for saving me from...those bullies the other day." She said.

"Yeah, it's fine. No big deal." MJ said.

She passed him a small handmade card which said...

'Dear senior,

I always thought I was a strong person. But, things changed around me and so did people.

Lately everyone feels so fake. I started hesitating. I was scared, what if I end up like my brother?

But I had to survive. I was my father's only hope. I had to be strong. I didn't mind working hard, I had to just keep bending and bending...

Until I finally break....

But I would never kill myself. I knew I could do it, I knew it!

But, as I entered high school, I wasn't so sure anymore. People were brutal and everyone followed jungle rules. If you aren't strong enough, you'll die. I used to miss brother so bad. But...

Then one day, you just randomly dropped from the sky. Are you mad? I almost got a heart attack!!

You were nothing like brother, you were capricious and like wind, always moving your way ahead.

But I hated you because....

Because you managed to make me smile even when I didn't feel like laughing.

In some ways, you were like brother....

You looked after others even if you were hurting, though you never showed it openly but I noticed it. Because brother was the same.

You not only cared about everyone close to you, but, everyone who needed love and affection.

This is not a goodbye, senior, this is a thank you. Thank you for coming into my life and for giving me joy, thank you for loving me. Thank you for hearing my silent mayday calls. Thanks for letting me make memories. I will cherish them forever.

I wish we had met a bit earlier, so that I could know you much better. So that, I would finally have someone who could receive my love.

You saw me getting tired and a cure was not to be. So, you decided to put your arms around me and and you whispered "Don't worry, I'll save you."

And I believed you. Something told me that, I know I could trust you.

A golden heart stopped beating...

Hard working hands at rest.

Thank you for saving me. Words could never put in what I felt towards you, and I still feel.

I want to be strong and kind, just like you.

But I can't do this alone.

So sometimes when I need a light to guide me,

Can I call you on the phone, senior?'

MJ'S looked at the letter as tears flowed down his eyes. He removed his lenses and covered his eyes.

"Thank you..." MJ said as he started crying.

The music was still playing in the background.

"No one has...ever said that to me" MJ said as he rubbed his eyes "Thank you."

"Senior?" Nova said.

"*Sniff* Sorry, *Chuckle* I must be looking so uncool and lame right now. Just....give me a moment"

"You mean...no one ever thanked you for what you did?" Nova said.

"....No, not that I looked forward to it either but-"

"Senior, you really are so nice." Nova said.

"....You're embarrassing me." MJ said.

"...PROMISE!" Nova said "That you'll not forget me"

"...I won't" MJ said as his wet eyes glistening and he gave the prettiest smile with colorful lights of the party glowing behind him.

Nova hugged him and said "It feels like…I just got myself.…

My brother, reborn as someone else...."

"*CLICK*"

MJ turned and looked at Ralf.

"That's a good photo." Ralf said.

"Show me too." Harry said.

"Oh...MJ, you finally got a girl~" Brandon said with a smug face.

"There's nothing like that! HEY! GIVE THAT CAMERA TO ME!" MJ shouted.

"Beeeee! Get it if you want to." Kate said.

"YOU LITTLE S*IT!" MJ shouted as he ran after Kate.

This year has seriously been wacky. How can one have so much drama in their life in like....1 YEAR?

This has been a crazy journey. And I think, I've changed somehow.

I think I've become a better person.

I have friends, juniors and an amazing club.

Hey Brandon, don't get too possessive and jealous of Kate, okay? You might kill someone with that chainsaw.

And Kate, stay confident and sassy. Believe in your friends a little more, especially Brandon, he has gone through a lot.

Harry, don't get depressed so easily, and stop playing too many games, you're gonna get huge glasses some day.

Jaden, don't make Harry cry a lot, okay? He's my special wizard, I'm leaving him in your care.

Anna, don't you dare cheat on Louise. Otherwise, I'll have to personally greet you.

Tres, get some brain. Be stupid and free, but try not to forget things very often.

Ralf, be a good boy while I'm away and don't touch my stuff or enter my room!

And Nova, you're strong, remember that.

Kerlin County High, my mate

It's time now to say farewell.

Though we must leave our refuge.

Our secret club- 'The Rehabilitation club.'

I'll miss making videos of Louise beating up people.

But seems like I'll have to go now

To a new life, but these fond memories will dwell into me forever.

Our hearts now know of a heavy sadness.

Our footsteps must turn away.

So goodbye Kerlin County High

Thanks for those wonderful memories.

I'm sorry I couldn't stay longer, but these three years, have been the best years of my life.

I'm now going towards an unknown world which is waiting for me behind that line.

And something tells me it's worth exploring.

That it's worth.

Crossing that line.

Where hope resides, friends will meet again, but all I want is...

For you to do what your heart tells you, what your fingers feel life in and what you're going to find so hard...

To say goodbye...

Don't live by other people's opinions, don't think what they would think.

Don't let small minds set your limits and convince you.

Break down those chains, because maybe after a few hundred years from now, people will be living in the same way.

Life right now, how people will live in the future.

Because you are one of a kind.

The End