GOSSIP

DIONE'S POV

"Do you know her?" I asked. Alice nodded and sat.

"Like I said earlier, she was one of my elementary classmates that I used to tease. I didn't expect that she would still be scared of me though." She chuckled. "I didn't bully her, just tease her a bit since she's the one who is a bully. She would usually bully the students and make fun of them. And when she targeted me, I just used her bullying to tease her and poof! The tables have turned."

"I guess she's still traumatized by your response to her." Alice only chuckled.

"Well, serves her right."

"In our college, she's also known as the queen bee here. Because of her bullying, many students dropped out and are afraid of her. She's also obsessed with Marco. And with being the queen bee, she's a cheerleader. A typical college bully guru." Chloe rolled her eyes. "I think her course is Tourism Management. Her side girls also gossip that she wants to be a flight attendant but her parents want her to be in Culinary school and inherit their family business."

"So, why didn't she want to inherit?" I asked.

"Well, I only heard that she doesn't like their business and would often argue with her parents." Chloe shrugs. "Now that she knows Alice and I are friends, I think my peaceful life here in Q College will be threatened." Alice tapped Chloe's shoulder.

"I don't think so, Jenna won't dare to touch my people. Especially if it's my best friend." She winked.

Marco and his friends arrived at the garden. Dylan saw me and winked. I got goosebumps. I linked arms with Alice and Chloe.

"Dylan is making me uncomfortable." I whispered. Alice and Chloe looked worried.

"Hi Dylan, can we talk for a second?" Alice suddenly said and grabbed Dylan's arm to talk. Chloe smiled at me and followed them. I felt so touched!

"What will they talk about?" Elijah approached me. I shrug and we just wait for them to finish talking.

"How's your injury, Paul?" Marco asked.

"Feeling better. It just needs some more rest and I'll be good to play again." He answered.

"Nice, I'll be thrilled if we get the opportunity to play with you guys." Paul smiled. Elijah pats Marco's back.

"Us too." Elijah replied. Alice, Chloe, and Dylan are done talking. I saw that Dylan was a little flustered and when we looked at each other, he averted his eyes on the other direction. Alice and Chloe came to me while Dylan went to Matthew.

"What did you talk about?" I asked. Chloe just smiled.

"We just threaten him a little bit if he continues to bother you." Alice flatly answered. I mouthed a thank you and accidentally saw Jenna from afar again.

"I saw Jenna again." I informed them. They also looked at the direction of where I was looking at.

"Like I told you, Jenna is obsessed with Marco." Chloe rolled her eyes. We just chuckled. The boys curiously looked at us.

"What are you laughing about?" Elijah asked.

"We saw Marco's stalker there." Alice pointed towards Jenna. They all looked at the direction and Jenna was quite shocked and awkwardly waved. As she was walking towards us, Marco's face frowned.

"I don't like that girl." Marco mumbled. I went by his side.

"Why? She's quite pretty." I commented. I saw a hint of disgust in Marco's expression.

"Let's just leave before I lose my mood." He coldly said and walked in the opposite direction. I was surprised by his behavior.

"Where's Marco?" Matthew asked. Jenna stopped walking when she saw Marco already left.

"He said that he would be waiting for us at the parking lot." I answered. I also started walking to where Marco's headed and saw him sitting at his motorcycle.

"Marco!" I called him. He looked at me and gave me a small smile.

"Want to take a ride with me?" He asked. My spirit lightened up.

"Can I again?" He nodded and lent me the spare helmet. I put it on, and Marco adjusted it. Someone whistled and we looked to see Matthew whistled and the others are grinning, except Jenna who tags along.

"Boyfriend duties~" Alice teases. I blushed and glanced at Marco who I unexpectedly saw him blushing too. I pursed my lips, stopping myself from smiling.

"Alice!" I scolded. Jenna's face grimaced and teary eyes.

"Jenna wants to talk to Marco." Marco's face darkened.

"I refuse." He coldly replied. Jenna looked hurt and excused herself to go home first. I blankly stared at Marco.

"Do you hate her?" I asked softly.

"No, she just spread a false rumor of me dating her." He sighed and looked at Alice. "Where are we headed?"

"Thai restaurant?" Alice suggested.

"How about we go with seafoods?" I suggested.

"Sure, you're craving for crabs and shrimps?" Alice asked, I excitedly nodded.

"Let me text Nanny Flor that we might be late." Alice added. I nodded and she sent me the location. "See you there!" She said and went to the others.

"Ready to go?" I nodded and sat on the motorcycle. "Hold on tight." He spoke. I held on to his waist as he started to ride off.

We had arrived and saw Alice waving at us.

"Took you long enough." Alice giggled. I took off the helmet and smiled at her.

"Sorry, it's my fault, I just liked the scenery, so Marco slowed down a bit." I stuck out my tongue playfully. Marco only chuckled. We quickly went inside the restaurant and already saw the others seating.

"What do you want to eat?" Alice asked.

"Crabs, shrimps, salmon." I ordered. Alice nodded and the waiter listed my order. I was distracted by the interiors of the restaurant, it looked like a Chinese one but has a shell, it's like a lunar boat coated with red color, fancy shells aligned to design mixed with white and brown. It's aesthetic.

"Oh my gosh. Marco, you need to hear this." Chloe suddenly spoke, making us surprised.

"What is it?" He asked.

"Someone just posted a photo of you and Dione, not only that, someone also gossiped that you are cheating on Jenna!" Chloe exclaimed. I was shocked.