Chapter-167 Papers

Jay-jay's POV

"Hey! Pay up! You're still trying to run off!" Rory yelled while collecting money.

It's the payment for the retreat on Monday. The school won't cover the costs for us.

Just our Section E!

I searched for my wallet in my bag. I needed to pay, too. It would be embarrassing if I was one of the last to settle it — and some people are really hard to chase down for payments.

"I've paid!" Felix shouted and looked at me. "...Have you paid?"

"No—"

"That's already paid!" Rory cut me off.

I stopped searching my bag and looked at him, confused.

"Hey, I haven't paid yet!"

"Keifer already paid earlier."

That jerk?

I immediately walked toward Keifer, who was sleeping. I smacked him on the chest, causing him to wake up and look at me with a glare.

"Why did you pay for mine?" I asked in irritation.

"Because I wanted to." He answered, bored, and went back to sleeping.

I smacked him again. "I was going to spend that."

It was clear he was starting to get irritated. Maybe I shouldn't have woken him up, but I was just so annoyed.

He suddenly stood up and grabbed my hand. He dragged me out of the room and toward the side of the building.

We stopped a bit farther away, and he looked at me with frustration. "What's your problem? I've treated you before, right?"

"It's different now... It's not the same as before."

He crossed his arms and stared at me for a long time. "The truth?"

The truth... Because... Haizt! Since he told me about his life, I realized how rich he was and how hard my life is.

And last night, after they left the restaurant, Yuri's parents immediately talked about Watson Enterprise. On Keifer's birthday, they would replace the CEO of the company and give him full access to it.

At the age of 18, he already had his own company. How is that possible?

He was already one of the youngest bachelors and millionaires---billionaires in the Philippines.

Meanwhile, I'm almost 18, and all I think about is what flavor of ice cream to choose.

Our lives are worlds apart. And honestly, it made me feel sad. It felt like Honey was really more suited for him — they're both well-off and... well, snobbish.

"Why aren't you answering?" he asked.

I shook my head. " I just want to pay for my own stuff."

I turned to leave, but he held me back. He looked into my eyes, and I quickly looked away. I didn't want him to notice what I was thinking.

"Why didn't you answer my calls last night?"

I swallowed nervously. He had called and texted me multiple times. I didn't respond because I was so annoyed at him and that Honey person.

I hate anything too sweet!

"I... I was doing something."

"And what is that?" He asked, stepping closer.

I took a step back due to his proximity.

"Hmm... I was cleaning my room."

It was true! I was cleaning, especially when I saw the mess under my bed. There were candy wrappers everywhere.

"Ms. Mariano... Are you lying to me?" He took another step forward.

"No! That's true..."

"Is that really the reason? Because it seems like there's something else." He took another step.

I stepped back again. I almost tripped on a stone, but thankfully, I regained my balance.

"What else would it be?"

I looked at him, and he was smiling, still holding his gaze on me.

"I don't know... Maybe jealous?"

I suddenly laughed out of frustration. Jealous? Do I look jealous? What would I be jealous about? Of them and Honey? No way!

"No way! Who would I be jealous of? Honey? No way!" I said, irritated.

He suddenly laughed as he stepped closer to me. I tried to take a step back, but I realized I had backed into a wall.

Oh no!

Can't I just go through it, like in Harry Potter?

Keifer grabbed my chin and forced my face to turn toward him. My cheeks instantly heated up.

"You're too obvious, you know that?" He said slowly, almost in a whisper.

His voice sounded so tempting. Am I being tempted?!

No—shit!

"...Honey almost sued you for what you did to her nose." He added.

My eyes widened, and my knees almost gave way. A lawsuit? I could go to jail!

"S-sue?"

"Yes... But we already talked about it. So, no need to worry." He smiled.

He gently stroked my lips with his thumb. I felt awkward. I could sense what he wanted to happen.

"Jealous."

" Oh, like you're not jealous? Please!"

He chuckled slightly. " So you admit it — you're jealous."

Did I admit it? I didn't! This guy is just making things up.

"I wasn't-" He stopped me by pressing his thumb to my lips.

"Stop explaining," he whispered as he slowly leaned in closer.

I secretly took a whiff of him without him noticing. There was no trace of cigarettes—this guy is good.

I just closed my eyes while waiting for—ahihihi!

What's going on with me? How embarrassing!

And then the moment I was waiting for happened. Money started raining from the sky—just kidding! Our lips were already pressed against each other. Honestly, I missed this.

The kiss deepened slowly. My hand was now resting on his chest, then around his neck. One of his hands was on the back of my head, and the other was pressed against the wall.

With every movement he made, I responded, until suddenly...

"That's so sweet."

We immediately pulled away. I turned to face the wall, pretending to examine it. Keifer turned away from the person who spoke.

"I thought this was the way to Platform 9 3/4?" I asked absentmindedly.

9 3/4? That's from Harry Potter!

"It's in London. Not here." The jerk replied.

I bit my lip. How embarrassing, what are we doing?

"Ayyiiieeehh... Jay-jay's all grown up now." Someone teased.

I turned to see who it was — and just my luck. Almost our entire class had been watching us

Leading the pack was Ci-N, followed by Kit, Edrix, Rory, and Felix. Some of them were smiling at me. The others, Yuri's supporters, weren't there. Some looked like they couldn't care less.

"Tss..." I heard Keifer say. It seemed like he got irritated by what Ci-N and the others did. "...Do you need something?"

"Nothing... Jay-jay was just called to the Guidance." Kit said.

Guidance?!

Did I do something wrong these past few days? Did I fight with Freya or the Section A people? Or Section D? Did I have an argument with any of them?

Why am I being called to the guidance office? I looked at Keifer.

"Do you want me to walk you there?"

"Ayyiiieeehhhh...." Ci-N and the others said, which made Keifer raise his middle finger.

"N-no, I'm fine. I can manage."

I walked slowly. Even though I kept thinking about what I might have done to be called, I couldn't remember anything.

Think carefully!

I bit my lower lip. With every step I took, my heart started beating faster. I wasn't scared of going to the guidance office. I was more scared if they called my brother.

Ahhhh!! There's going to be trouble. I can't let that happen. I'll be in big trouble!

As I was walking, someone suddenly bumped into me. I almost fell, but luckily, I grabbed onto one of the students.

"S-sorry..." I said to the person I grabbed.

He just nodded and walked away. I looked at the person who bumped into me and, of course, my luck...

"ARE YOU BLIND?!" Freya yelled at me.

I wasn't in the mood to engage. How annoying!

"If I'm blind, what are you? Stupid?" I replied, bored.

She crossed her arms and gave me a sharp look. I noticed some other students stopping to watch us.

Tsk! I don't want to fight.

"If I'm stupid, you're useless!"

I chuckled lightly. "You admitted you're stupid?"

She suddenly stopped to think about what I said. I could clearly see her frustration and disappointment. She was really mad.

I didn't wait for her to say anything. I continued walking toward the guidance office.

I stopped right in front of the guidance office door. I hesitated whether I should knock. What if I was called in because I did something wrong?

Oh no! You're in trouble...

This is so annoying! I felt like I had to pee and didn't know why. I just stayed where I was, walking in circles. I think I even swayed a few times from my spot.

Then I looked at the guidance office door. It was open, and Aries was looking at me with raised eyebrows, along with his classmates.

"Weirdo." He commented and walked away.

What weirdo? He should be thankful he just came out of the hospital. Oh! I think he wants me to send him back there.

His classmates were laughing at me. You wait! Your turn will come with me.

I finally went inside the office and was greeted by the guidance counselor—what was his name again?

"Ms. Mariano?" she asked.

"Y-yes... You called for me?"

"Yes... Come here." She motioned for me to follow her as she walked toward her office.

When we entered, she pointed to the desk in front of her table. I sat down and waited for her. She was fiddling with something in the drawer.

Mrs. Reyalidad.

Okay... Thanks for the name plate. I know her name again.

After rummaging through his drawer, he walked back to the table and sat down on her throne.

She handed me a few pieces of paper. "You need to have these signed by the Guidance Counselor at Holy Saints High School."

My old school?

"Huh? Why?"

"Because the records they gave us are incomplete."

She pointed to a folder full of papers inside. "...We've called them several times, but all they keep saying is 'we will call you back'."

"Records?"

She nodded at me. "We just want to make sure your records from your old school are okay."

What's wrong with my records? Holy Shit—Saints, I mean. Now they're making a problem out of records?

"What if I can't get it signed?" I asked.

"Then you won't be able to graduate." She answered quickly.

Shooooooooooooottttt!!!

I won't graduate? All because of some records. What the hell? How is that fair? Oh my goodness... I don't want to go back to Holy Saints. What a hassle!

I looked at her. I wanted to negotiate, to suggest they just have someone else handle it. I really don't want to go back there.

"It shouldn't be a problem, right? Especially since your retreat is next week, and it's being held near that school." She said, making my thoughts even more scrambled.

The retreat? Next week? Oh, hell no! It's next week already?!

And of course, it's going to be held in our province.

Great...

"...I hope you can get it signed soon." She smiled at me. "...I'll inform your advisor about this so they can allow you to leave."

I forced myself to nod and smile back. But I really didn't want to. I don't want to go back to my old school.

I left a lot behind there. Painful memories. Things that were a part of who I used to be. I left all that behind when I left.

I don't want to see them again.

I walked back to the room, completely out of it. Why can't Sir Alvin just get it signed for me? So frustrating!

Because I was lost in thought while walking, I accidentally bumped into someone. When I looked up to see who it was, I froze.

"Sorry... Are you okay?" Yuri asked me.

"Y-yeah... I'm fine. Sorry too."

I went back to walking, and Yuri followed me. He had already entered. That should've been good news, but I was more worried about the papers I was holding.

When I returned to the room, they suddenly went quiet. I mean, dead silent, like an angel had passed by.

When I looked up, Keifer's eyes met mine. I probably don't need to say it, but his angry gaze was melting me.

Yuri held my shoulder and walked toward his seat.

I followed and immediately placed the papers in my bag.

When I sat down, the atmosphere in the room felt heavy. Even though they were all doing their own thing, it seemed like they were all waiting for each other's next move.

What's going on?

I wasn't feeling comfortable. And with the papers I needed to get signed, it just made it worse.

I decided to go to the restroom to wash my face. I really needed it. My movements were quick as I made my way to the bathroom.

Our next teacher was about to arrive. I did what I needed to do, and it made me feel a little better.

I fixed myself up and returned to the room. Just as I stepped into the building, I saw Ci-N being thrown out of the room.

Oh no!

Josh followed him and immediately punched him. I panicked and rushed toward them.

I was about to stop them, but I froze when I saw the scene inside the room.

They were all fighting. I mean, all of them!

"What the..." I whispered.

"You bastard!"

"You idiot!"

"Here you go!"

"Screw you!"

"Your breath stinks!"

"Pay your debt!"

"There's no forever!"

I could only pull my hair in frustration. What a mess they were making. What the hell were they doing?!

Never go to the restroom again!

I saw Keifer and Yuri in the middle. Yuri was lying down, and Keifer was standing next to him, giving him a look full of anger. His fist was clenched tightly.

Even though I wasn't sure, I ran toward them. Keifer was about to punch, but before he could, I wrapped my arms around him.

"Jay!" Yuri called my name.

I looked at him for a moment before focusing my attention on Keifer.

"What's going on? What happened?!" I asked, worried.

Little by little, the others stopped fighting. Keifer avoided my gaze, clearly having no intention of explaining. I released my hold on him and faced Yuri, who was slowly getting up.

"What's going on? Why are you all fighting?"

I thought Yuri would answer, but like Keifer, he just looked away.

It was clear they weren't going to answer, so I looked at the others. All they did was avoid eye contact. Ci-N, who had just entered the room, was about to speak, but David covered his mouth and held him tightly.

Damn them!

I felt a wave of frustration. It was obvious that no one was going to speak up.

"No one's going to speak up?" I asked angrily.

And even after that question, there was no response. I was so mad that I grabbed my bag and quickly left the room.Let them deal with it! I lost all motivation to stay.

So frustrating!