Registration began that morning and even though it wasnt due till the next two to three weeks. I wanted to do it on the first day when the queue wouldn't be so long.

I got Faith to agree with me so, we walk together to the office where we would pay the fee and get into the queue. She stood in front of me and I stood behind her making me the last person in the queue.

"Babes, do you know that Shalewa isn't coming again. Her pregnancy is now showing." Faith said in awe like she could not believe it.

"Eehn eehn, that girl that used to act as if she's holy. How come?" I asked her as if she would know as I thought about the petite girl with the perfect shape.

"I don't even know, she claimed the boy raped her but he said they were dating and some of her friends even confirmed it. If you see that day eehn, her mother almost ran mad." Faith said laughing, probably reliving the memory in her head as I found myself thinking of what may have happened if I was the one in her situation.

Dont even think about it, dont start feeling pity for her. Faith said as she turned around and saw my expression. It was like she could read my mind.

"Okay, Okay That boy sef, is he also a student ni?" I muttered as I went along with what she was telling me.

"I heard he was a senior, he was in year 2 then. The boy don leave our school shaa. (The boy has left our school.)" She replied.

"Thats sad. I said, thinking about how the young pretty girl would have to become a young mother.

He's old enough to be a father nah, All that's left is for him to write his final exams anyways." Faith said with a nonchalant attitude that says she could care less if they wind up dead the next day. A small smile graced my face at her expression as someone joined the queue.

I turned around unconsciously to see who was behind me, it would be an understatement if I said seeing Tayo behind me surprised me because it didnt, I was flaggerbasted.

"Hello." I said in a small voice, feeling intimidated by his looks.

He did not acknowledge me, he just stared blankly at me for a few minutes as if asking why I was greeting him before looking elsewhere. Feeling insulted, I turn away from him to mind my business as Faith who had witnessed the whole thing said,

Didnt you hear that she was greeting you? she asked as I silently begged her with my eye not to cause a scene and just let it go but Faith was of course oblivious to it.

"Goodness, not this lousy girls again. What do you want?" He asked in an intimidating angry voice that wasnt loud enough to attract people to us but clear enough to send his message that he wasnt interested in talking to us.

"Nothing, we are sorry." I said in a rush trying to put an end to the whole conversation as Faith kept on glaring at him.

"Faith, stop looking at him na. I try to whisper at Faith who I knew was busy beating him up in her head with a badass outfit and heels, she has such wild imaginations.

Who cares, she can stare all she wants, just dont talk to me." he replied nonchalantly as we made eye contact and I looked away.

"Pele! (sorry ooh!). I dont know what this one is even feeling like, it not as if you are even handsome... she said as I almost turn around to gape at her and ask her if she thought he wasnt handsome right in front of him.

A piece of an idea though, I think you should pack your shitty attitude into your school bag and don't get people in a bad mood this morning." She replied, glaring at him, and at that moment, I was grateful looks doesnt kill otherwise Tayo would have been six feet under.

Infuriated, he turned around and switched spots with the boy who was behind him as he muttered "Your opinions doesn't count, not to me anyway."

He sure doesnt give up. I thought, sighing deeply as I wondered if we would ever get to be friends with how things were going because strangely, deep down I found myself gunning to be friends with him.

The queue was short yet, it was incredibly slow as the teacher in charge of the registration was busy gossiping with her fellow teacher who was sitting at her table doing nothing. Thankfully, there was no clash with Tayo again throughout the wait.

Soon enough, it got to our turn and we left there immediately we finished our registrations. We made our way to the mart where we got some noureous biscuits and 2 small Hollandia yogurt.

Chewing on the biscuits, we started talking about what happened as we made our way to our class.

You should have given him hell when he snubbed you, who the hell does he think he is? she said, still a bit angry.

It doesnt matter, you defended me after all. I told her, a slight grateful smile on my face.

Still, you should have at least protested or something. I know you Itan, you were about to just let him off the hook and if you keep doing that, its only a matter of time before people start to take you for granted. She said, her voice sounded worried as I tried to think of how to placate her.

I will take care of myself some other time, huh. I told her but she didnt look convinced.

I promise to beat them up and bash them. I added as she looks at me and started laughing.

The day I hear you beat someone up is the day I will go to the moon on vacation. She said amidst laughter as I laughed lightly.

You know, I know you were daydreaming about beating the hell out of him earlier. I said.

Swears, I cant wait to begin my martial art class. She said, excitedly.

And then you will beat up the entire school population. I tease as she tried to defend herself verbally but failed miserably.

I just want you to be fine, you know that right? she asked as I got distracted. Unfortunately, we rounded the corner of a block at the same moment and I ended up spilling my yogurt on the white shirt of another student.

"Oh my goodness! Why am I so clumsy?" I thought, automatically blaming myself as I looked up to apologize to whoever my victim might be.

I gulped down my spit in fear as I looked up at the huge guy in front of me. He was tall but unusually sturdy unlike most secondary school students that were always most times tall and slim, he looked almost like Tayo but taller than him and I felt intimidated as I wondered how much trouble I was in.

"I am sorry, I am so sorry." I apologized nervously, pleading with both of my hands rubbing against each other. I look up at the bulky guy in front of me whose school's waistcoat was entirely covered in Hollandia yogurt with pleading eyes.

"It's okay, thankfully it was my waistcoat and not my uniform." he said, removing his waistcoat. His voice sounded soft as he graced us with a big smile on his face. A smile that looked weird on his face, it was like when a bouncer smiles.

I sighed in relief before muttering an apology again.

"We are so sorry." Faith spoke up with a look of apology on her face.

"it's ok, besides it was just a mistake. Anyways, my name is John." he said.

"I am Itan and this is my friend Faith." I said, reciprocating his introduction.

"From your ties, I can see you are both in year one." he said

"Oh my God, what if I bumped into a prefect... Could he be a prefect?... He looks too huge to be in SSS 1... let me check his tie?" I thought all too quickly but before I could have a chance to check his tie, he said "I am in SSS 2A science."

"O...ka...ay." I stuttered while Faith just kept mute.

Chuckling, he said, "Cool, I guess I will see you guys around." as he turned around to leave.

"Bye." we muttered but he was already gone.

Well, that was something. Faith muttered as I smile.

Definitely was. I agreed as we made our way back to the class and I smiled in acknowledgment as I walked past the boy's seat row while Faith ignored them.

Settling on my seat, Bode caught my attention a while later as he started a conversation with me. I couldn't ignore his cute and shy nature and I soon found myself enjoying his presence because, in a way, I found out we had a lot in common including being shy and reserved.

"How old are you?" He asked me.

"I am 14 years old." I replied.

"Cool, I just turned 15 last week." he said

"Ooh, that nice." I said.

"Yea. So, what kinds of movies do you watch?" he asked me.

"Well, I watch any kind of movie as long as it's not boring but I don't really like American movies." I told him.

"Really? Why? he asked, surprised.

Well yes, it not like I have anything against it but they just dont interest me. I prefer black American or Indian movies." I said, thoughtfully.

Thats great then, is that the only type of movies you like? he asked.

"Of course not, I love cartoons too and I also watch a little comedy but romantic movies are the best ." I answered happily.

"That good then, tell me your top ten movies." He said.

"Hmmm, lets see. My top ten movies are Acrimony, The orphan, kahaani, saaho, Badla, Drishyam, Gupth, Ghajini, The fault in our stars, Stars on earth." I said smiling as I listed off a list of movies I can recall at the moment.

"Wow! You really do love Indian movies huh. He said.

"Yea, I know right." I answered, chuckling at his surprise.

"I love divergent too. I added as I remembered.

Really?!, me too. I love the movie too. He said to me.

But seriously, who came up with such an idea of factions." he added, rhetorically.

"It doesn't sound like a very good idea to me too, cause I feel everyone should have a little bravery, honesty, truthfulness, selflessness and cheerfulness in them." I said, telling him my opinion.

"Yea, I agree and I feel it also makes us whole." he replied me.

"Exactly." I replied as we get lost in our private thoughts for a moment. I was still lost in thought when I heard someone singing. The voice was amazing and, so melodious that I was getting goosebumps. Out of curiosity, I look around to see the owner of the voice and was beyond surprised to see it was Tayo.

He was humming to himself and I was surprised at how beautiful his voice was because guys rarely have a beautiful voice, right? I didnt know the song, it seemed like an American song as I tuned in to listen more closely to the lyrics and is voice.

The attitude, she is bad, its true. Im in love with that, its huge, shes classic too. They looking when she is passing through the avenue. She is happy so I am, so I am happy too. Huh, I wanna live the life with you. Balling out like its our honeymoon. Girl, money, fashion, flight with you. Living life like we are supposed to do.

My life is like a movie, I beat the game and yall know my name and my confidence is oozing. My sound is insane and the haters gonna hate cause we party on a Tuesday. My squad is on a new ship, my family chilling and cruising yall know. I keep it real and true yea yea yea...

"You love his voice, dont you?" Bode shook me out of my reverie by asking as I turned back around to face him. He was looking at me with so much intensity like he could see right through me even though I had no idea what it was he was seeing but he had a suspicious smile on his face.

"Of course, who wouldnt? He has such a beautiful voice." I replied automatically.

"Yea, sure he does but I am sure its not just that. Right?" he asked, looking at me cautiously as if to pick any hint I might unconsciously drop.

"What else would there be, I barely know him." I said, playing dumb even though I knew exactly what he was saying.

At least now you know he has a beautiful voice. You will keep unraveling it, dont worry. He said playfully with a little bit of sarcasm.

Faith whom I didn't even notice has stood up beside me returned from wherever she went to and took her seat beside me.

"Is it short break yet?" I asked as she gave Bode a short nod of acknowledgment.

"No, we still have creative craft practice before the break but I don't think she is coming for her class today because the period is 10 minutes gone already." she replied.

"Ooh ok, that cool then." I said as I brought out the novel I started reading a day before but was nowhere near finished. I got engrossed in the book as I started to laugh out whenever I encountered something funny, blush when the characters are about to kiss, smile when they act all lovey-dovey and I was enjoying the book until Faith tapped me.

"What is it?" I asked, my attention still on the book.

"Look at that boy." she said pointing at someone that I could care less about, I just wanted her to let me enjoy my book in peace but thats like wishing for a star with Faith.

"Don't you know more than guys?" I asked irritated.

"Yes, I don't and they are boys not yet guys. Guys are those muscular male species in Mexican soap opera..." she said as I broke her off before she started differentiating.

"Which boy?" I asked, still not looking at the boy's direction but instead at my novel.

"Itan!" Faith tapped me harshly.

"Ouch! What is it nah?" I asked a bit annoyed.

"Look in the direction of who I am pointing to." she said, authoritatively.

Giving her my full attention, I looked at where she was pointing to.

Lo and behold, I was staring at none other than Tomiwa, who was popularly known as Tommy by his classmates which included and me Faith in junior school.

"So, what about Tommy?" I asked confused.

"Can't you see he has gotten finer during the holiday." she said as I stared at her in surprise.

"You dont mean that, do you? I asked her.

I do. She replied.

Alright then, and so what?" I replied, taking a deep breath.

"Just look at him sweetie, look at him." Faith urged.

Turning to look at him, I realized Faith was right and he was looking better than he did in junior school but it was also none of our business, it was not as if we like him or anything.

He had grown cuter during the holiday, with his hair styled and not bald like it used to be in junior secondary school. His shirt was also ironed, neat and although I couldn't see his trousers because he was sitting down. I could see his white socks sparkling from under his table, his brown sandal a contrast.

"Hmmm, he has gotten cuter but still not as cute or handsome as Tayo." I thought, unconsciously

"What! Calm down girl, why are you comparing Tommy to Tayo." My subconscious yelled at me in my mind as I called myself back.

What the hell just happened? I mutter to myself in shock.

What did you say? Faith asked me.

"Hmm, I said he looks cute." I said to Faith in an attempt to cover up what just happened.

I mean, it might not be weird to people but it's weird for me because whenever I saw a cute guy and I wanted to compare, I was always comparing with all this American, Indian, or Mexican actors not my school mate.

"He is more than just cute; he has gotten handsome." she said

"Ok, ok. Accepted, he is more handsome." I replied getting tired of the conversation.

"Come on, just look at him again nah." she urged forcing me to look in his direction again.

I frowned as I turned to look at him again. Unfortunately, he caught me staring and winked.

I gave him a small tight smile while Faith just kept staring and blushing like an idiot as he stood up.

"Shit, he is coming over." I muttered to myself.