Chapter 118 - Christmas Part 3.0

David's POV

["Did you give it to her?"] He asked me.

I walk outside before I answered his question. It's hard for someone to hear us. Keifer and his people are still here.

When I got a little further away, I spoke.

"Yeah... It's just that she has no clue that it's from you."

["It's okay... It's actually better to be this way. If she figures it out too soon, she might even find out about Keifer."]

I released a heavy sigh. "Why don't you want to show her yourself ?"

He sighed as well. ["I have my own reasons, David. When everything is settled I will get back to her. I'll get her back from those scumbags. But right now... Please do me a favor."]

"Anything."

["Keep Jay-jay safe for them."]

"I will..." I answered quickly and he ended the call.

I turned around facing the entrance door of the resto. From here I can see Jay-jay clearly. She looks so happy, even though she can't move properly.

She was very brave to face the men earlier. She was alone but she was able to bring down more than five.

She's not an ordinar one.

I walked back inside. I have to do what Percy asked.

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Jay-Jay's POV

The fruit salad is delicious. They said Felix's mother made it and gave it to us.

I remembered Dalia and of course Percy. Where is he now and what is he really doing?

Or...

"Are you guys ready?" Rory asked us while on the mic.

"Yeah!!" We almost shouted at the same time while clapping.

"Alright! Here is Yuri Hanamitchi of Section E..."

We all clapped and waited for Yuri to sing.

🎶 I'll hold the door, Please come in and just sit here for a while.

This is my, way of telling you I need you in my life.

It's so cold without your touch, I've been dreaming way to much can

We just turn this into reality 🎶

As for the song's beauty, I clapped along with it. And I'm not the only one doing that. That's why the kid next to me is so destructive. His applause was out of tune. After we applauded his.

🎶 Cause I have been thinking about you lately,

Maybe you could save me, from this crazy world we live in

And I know we could happen, cause you know

What I have been feeling for you 🎶

I freezed suddenly because of him staring at me. I don't know why he's doing that but I couldn't help but wonder. I suddenly remembered what Keifer told me before, during the Festival that Yuri was singing.

🎶 Storms they will come, but I know that the sun will shine again,

She's my friend, and she says the we belong together,

And I'll sing a song to break the ice just the smile from you would suffice.

It's not me, Being nice girl this is real tonight 🎶

All of a sudden, the fools also sang as if they knew the lyrics very well. I even saw Calix and Mica holding each other's arms. I also wanted to accompany her singing because...

🎶 Cause I have been thinking about you lately,

Maybe you could save me from this crazy world we live in

And I know we could happen, cause you know

What I've been feeling you I know you want me 🎶

I felt and knew that Keifer was looking at me differently. It was like waiting for my reaction to what Yuri is doing. It was like I'm suddenly under pressure. It was just my wrong move and that will be interpreted.

🎶 There's no other...

There's no other love...

That I rather have...

You know...

There ain't no one...

There ain't no one else,

I want you for myself 🎶

Shit! Is that it? Is this what the ring means? Is he confessing to looking at me? I don't want to be assuming but because....

Aaahhhhh!!

🎶 Cause I have been thinking 'bout you lately,

Maybe you could save me from this crazy world we live in

And I know we could happen, cause you know

What I've been feeling you... I know you want me 🎶

🎶 Cause I have been thinking 'bout you lately,

Maybe you could save me from this crazy world we live in

And I know we could happen, cause you know

What I've been feeling you... I know you want me 🎶

We gave a loud applause for him but then I heard someone speak.

"It's done! Story repeated!"

I looked to see who said that, but I wasn't sure who it was. I just didn't pay attention, because I didn't even know what it meant.

Yuri left in front, our eyes still met. I smiled at him and he smiled at me. Rory is now in front holding the mic.

"Thank you very much Yuri!" He said. "...Now, presented by Jay's Warrior!"

Baby!

It's that Jay's warrior again! When did we finish talking there?

The sneaky dancers with that name came to the front. Led by Ci-N, of course!

The crooks began to dance. I didn't realize that Yuri had already sat next to me.

"Did you like it?" He asked me.

I nodded while smiling.

We never spoke after that. The atmosphere around us became awkward. I wanted to ask him but I'm shy.

"Uhmm..." He started. "...Y-you want to eat again? I'll get you some food."

I shook my head. "I just finished eating."

He nodded and was silent again. From time to time I look at him and sometimes our eyes meet.

I can't help but feel ashamed.

Tsk... What is this?!

"Yuri..." I started. "...the one about the ring."

He looked at me. I started it. If I waited for him, maybe the new year will be over and nothing will happen.

He breathed deeply. "Jay-jay... I..... Hey... I don't know how to say this...."

I wanted to yell at Yuri and tell him to speak. Because I'm nervous about what he was doing. It was like I'm waiting for a prize or an announcement.

Hurry up!

"Jay.. b- because..."

I just stared at him. He is the same to me.

"Jay-jay..." He called me.

He took too long to speak. They ended up dancing Ci-N. Rory grabbed the mic again and spoke so he could get our attention.

"Many thanks to Jay's Warrior! Now... Let's go to our second game!" Rory said.

Our companions shouted and applauded.

"Bring me!" Rory shouted.

That game is very new. After all, that's what is always played at Christmas parties.

"Let's start! Bring me... Bring me... Bring me something... SWEET!"

All of a sudden, he got confused and picked some of the sweet foods. But they were already late because Calix and Mica were already in front.

"Someone has won!" Rory shouted. "...Calix and Mica!"

"Where's the sweet one?!" Asked by Ci-N.

"The two of them... They are sweet to each other." Rory explained.

We both ahh at the same time. Rory is fine too. As long as you enter the word sweet, you can do it.

"Next! Bring me..." Rory said after handing the prize to the two. "...Bring me... Bring me... Bring me..."

"That's a long time!" Felix complained.

"Wait! Still thinking!" Rory yelled at him and we laughed. "...Bring me... Bring me something... BLACK AND WHITE"

They suddenly looked at me. I also looked at what I was wearing. I'm wearing a black t-shirt with a white Christmas rock print.

That's why even before they could move, a hand grabbed me to make me stand up from sitting next to Yuri.

"Hey! Come on! Wait!" I screamed as Keifer suddenly picked me up like a sack of rice. 😂

He walked closer to the front and put me down next to Rory.

"Someone has won!" Rory shouted.

I shot the King of Snakes a glare. "Why does it have to be me?!"

"Can you take off your t-shirt?!"

Oh, right!

That was my mistake too. Keifer had taken his prize from the pile of gifts, but somehow, it ended up with me.

"I don't need it... This is Just yours." He said.

"Next!" Rory shouted so I left the front. Keifer was left there to give a gift.

I returned to where I was sitting earlier. Yuri smiled at me.

"Open it." He ordered while pointing to the prize I was holding.

I did it and removed the wrap.

Instant noodles!

"That's it?!" I asked annoyed.

Dirty! It's a prize!

Yuri suddenly laughed. "We worked hard to wrap it up nicely."

I laughed too. For those who don't know, this is the only Christmas party I know that gave instant noodles as a prize.

"Why is your prize like this?" I asked, still laughing in my arms.

"That's just how it is, even back when David was our president," he explained.

"Why are you wearing that?" I asked, suddenly recalling that he was dressed in an elf costume like Ci-N.

"Because we used to be silly, because we wanted to trip our president. We asked him to wear a Santa Claus costume. Then we searched for someone who could join him and wear an elf costume. That's it, Keifer's karma came back to us." He said and suddenly laughed.

That's why the crook is dressed like that and even went along with him. There's a good chance that what you did will eventually come back to you.

"Last Bring me!" Rory shouted so we looked at him. "...Bring me... Bring me something... Bring me something that YOU LOVE!"

Yuri suddenly picked me up like a bridal style! I couldn't take it anymore and he walked straight to the front. ❤️🥺

When he got me off, Ci-N immediately complained.

"Hey! Something you love!" Ci shouted while pouting.

"Yeah..." Yuri answered.

The thrill I was feeling earlier, here it is again.

"Why did you bring Jay-jay?" Rory asked.

Yuri suddenly looked at me. As much as I wanted to dodge and leave my position, I couldn't. My knee doesn't want to be with me.

It's a package!

"... because I'm in love with Jay-jay." ❤️

As soon as Yuri spoke, everything came to an abrupt halt. Literally, everything stopped—the music cut off as the player moved, Rory dropped the mic, Mica and Calix exchanged glances, and Ci-N slapped his forehead. Nearly everyone turned their attention to Yuri and Keifer.

"Great! Here we go... Story is repeating again!"