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"Dos Montecillo is the HS Dept. Student Council president, George. Hindi mo ba siya kilala?"

Her eyebrow raised sa sinabi ng kanyang kaibigan. It's as if she'd magically recognize that pervert the moment she says his name.

"Would I ask if I did?" ganting tanong niya. Her inner maldita self is starting to resurface.

But Lia's already sanay when it comes to her sudden outbursts since they've been friends for a long time.

"If you just paid attention last year, you would've known," Lia saassed. "Yan kasi yung problema sa'yo. Paka-self centered. Di mo alam mga ganap sa paligid mo."

"Lia!" pagalit naman agad dito ni Addy. "You shouldn't say that. George isn't self-centered."

Lia just rolled her eyes and folded her arms.

"Whatever," anito. "Dos is the council president tapos natapunan mo pa ng inumin. Bakit mo siya tinawag na pervert?"

"Because he's under the bleachers to make silip girls' underwear!" she replied pouting. Addy gasped as Lia just raised an eyebrow at her. "Kaya he's a perv! He's so bastos—"

"That's a big accusation, G," mahinang sambit ni Addy.

"Right," pag-agree ni Lia dito. "Sure ka ba 'jan sa pinagsasabi mo, Georgina? Dos is respected ng lahat kaya mabigat na akusasyon 'yan."

"Then what else would he be doing ba under the bleachers? Malamang it's to make boso."

"Sikat sa mga babae si Dos kaya hindi ako maniniwalang nasa ilalim siya ng bleachers para manilip," Lia said looking straight at her. "Baka nga willing pa ipakita ng mga babae sa buong high school department ang mga panty nila if Dos asks for it."

Napakibit-balikat lang siya.

"Then he's a weirdo. 'Coz why would he make tambay sa ilalim when there are tons of vacant spots sa campus. I still think he's a perv."

Lia let out a frustrated sigh. "I sometimes worry about you, you know?"

She rolled her eyes then folded her arms. Nagsimula na rin silang maglakad pabalik ng kanilang room dahil sa warning bell. But as soon as they reached the classroom eh bigla siyang na-CR.

"I need to pee. CR lang ako saglit," paalam niya sa mga kaibigan before hurrying down the hallway papasok ng CR.

After doing her business and washing her hands, she quietly walked out of the restroom.

"Dos, bakit basang basa 'yang uniform mo?" rinig niyang tanong ng kung sino from the staircase.

Dos? The perv?

She hid herself sa may blindspot ng stairs because she got curious. Boses 'yon ng boy so baka he's a friend or something.

Hindi naman siya mahilig mag-eavesdrop but she was curious kasi what his answer will be. And maybe, she'd catch him say na he's naninilip talaga under the bleachers.

"Natapunan ako ng juice nung babaeng pakwan."

Babaeng pakwan? The fudge?! Did he just call her wa...watermelon girl?!

"Ano? Babaeng pakwan? Sino 'yon?"

Narinig niya ang pagbuntong-hininga ng isa sa dalawa before she heard Dos answer again.

"A sophomore brat. Dunno her name."

She balled her fists and gritted her teeth. As she said before, there's nothing wrong with being called a bratinella but yung way nito sabihin yung term na brat was very offensive. It was like he's disgusted with her or something.

"That's weird. I thought you know everyone here since you're the president," the other guy questioned.

"I know important students," the demon answered adding fuel to the boiling hate she hate towards him. "I don't have time sa mga estudyanteng walang substance. She's the type who'd get upset over a chipped nail when in fact, madaming nagugutom sa mundo. I bet she'd cry her eyes out kapag hindi siya nabilhan ng gusto niyang sapatos."

Napamaang siya. How dare him say that about her! Ni hindi nga siya nito kilala to judge her like that.

"Really? I think I have an idea who you're talking about since siya yung kilalang fashionista sa year nila," the guy said. "But I've heard she's really smart. Englishera."

"Hindi dahil magaling mag-English eh matalino na," the Dos guy argued. "I bet that brat wouldn't last a day when real responsibilities are given to her."

"Malay mo naman—"

"Ang kapal ng mukha mo!" she yelled as she stepped out of her hiding spot. Napatingin naman agad sa kanya yunh dalawang naguusap. "Yes, I'm a brat but you have no right to say that I don't have substance!"

She was fuming while throwing dagger stares at him. But all the guy did was scoff before showing off his annoying smirk. He placed his hands inside his pockets before slowly walking down the stairs.

"R...ight," he mocked. "Then let me ask you, Miss Pakwan, what right do you have to shout at me and accuse me of being a pervert?"

Hindi siya agad nakasagot making the devil's smirk even wider. Yes, devil. Because he was like a demonyo in her eyes. He teases and makes you want to do bad things. Like murder.

"I... I hate you," she spat before walking out and running back towards her classroom.

"O. Ba't parang pinagsukluban ng langit at lupa 'yang mukha mo?" Lia asked as soon as she got inside the classroom and sat on her chair next to Addy's.

"Lia's right. What's wrong, G?"

"It's nothing. I just saw a monster outside."

Lia and Addy just looked at each other before the former shrugged. It wasn't that long 'til their teacher came in.

She was out of it the whole day and still pissed at what that Dos Montecillo accused her of. Wala na rin siyang pakialam if she sounds like a spoiled brat but she's not gonna let him get away with it. Plus, that perv really did make silip of her undies otherwise he wouldn't know she was wearing a watermelon printed undies.

Tsk. Miss Pakwan? He's such a fudgin' pervert.

"Hey, Addy?" pukaw niya sa katabi na agad namang ibinigay sa kanya ang atensyon. "Do you think I don't have substance?"

"Huh? No kaya. You're very nice, pretty and smart," she immediately answered. "Why?"

"Wala naman," she said heaving a sigh before turning her attention towards the blackboard. Homeroom na nila ngayon kaya it's like a study period where they can do anything as long as they don't get too rowdy.

Nagulat silang lahat when their homeroom teacher suddenly barged in.

"Good afternoon, class," anito making everyone turn their attention towards rhe middle-aged woman. "Since it's the beginning of a new term, we will have the elections for classroom officers. Then after, the elected president will have to run against the other elected presidents from the other sections para sa year-level representative of the HS Department student government."

And just like that, an idea suddenly popped out in her mind and a wide grin slowly formed on her lips.

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"Wow, George. I didn't think na interesado ka pala sa student council," Addy said amazed with her landslide victory as 2nd-year representative.

She was grinning widely as she waved at her batchmates while walking down the hall.

"Well, you know me. I'm full of surprises," simpleng sagot niya while smiling widely. "Saka, it will really look good on college applications."

Lia scoffed. "Talaga ba?"

Tinapunan niya ng masamang tingin ang kaibigan who just shrugged.

"What?" ani agad nito. "Come on, George. I've known you since we were kids. You were never interested in doing these type of things."

"Interests change. Duh."

"But you don't," giit nito. "Does this have something to do with the incident with Dos? May pinaplano ka nanaman 'no?"

"No kaya!" she guiltily blurted out. "As if naman I'd waste my time on that perv. I'm doing this council thing para it would look good on my college application and interviews. It's so mahirap na kaya to make pasok sa big league schools today."

"You're already in UDSA. Imposibleng hindi ka makapasok dito for college."

"Eh malay mo I'd want to apply abroad," she said pouting. Her arms was already folded na rin because she was pissed. Not at Lia but at how well she knew her.

"Whatever." Lia rolled her eyes and was so over it. "Buhay mo 'yan so bahala ka. But I must warn you, G. Hindi basta basta 'yang pinapasok mo. I'd be careful if I were you."

"I have no idea what you're talking about."

In the end ay pinanindigan niya pa rin ang kunwari ay pagiging oblivious niya sa sinasabi ni Lia. Addy looked at both of them conspicuously pero she just gave her an innocent smile kaya hindi na ito nag-tanong.

They settled inside the classroom for her first period. She wasn't really enthusiastic during class but she was eager to learn. She's also kinda competitive kaya she pays close attention sa lectures just in case may mga namemention na topics na wala sa kanilang textbook.

"Excuse me."

All heads turned towards the door nang biglang may isang lalaking kumatok doon. She could hear a lot of girls gasp and fawn over the handsome guy.

"Yes, Mr. Montecillo?" tanong ng teacher nila na nakangiti rin.

Napakunot siya ng noo. Montecillo? Another one? What's his relationship with that demon incarnate? Brother, perhaps? He has a blue ID lace so that means senior siya. Senior din ba 'yung Dos?

"I'm here for Miss Gray," anito bago ngumiti.

Hindi niya napigilan ang mapasinghap. His smile radiated so much energy na para it draws you in to him. Parang may nakalagay na sign sa forehead niya saying "Be my friend!" or something. Not to mention he's really handsome din with his heart shaped lips and well-defined jawline.

"May I ask what is it for?" sunod na tanong ni Mrs. Guttierez.

"Student Council po, ma'am."

Tumango-tango lang ang ginang at hinayaan siyang sumama sa lalaki. He was smiling at her which made her feel a bit conscious—which rarely happens, pero there's this feeling of kampante that she has in her chest.

"You're Xaris, right? Xaris Gray?" he cheerly asked which she nodded in response.

"George na lang 'po, kuya," she said smiling back. "My name's Xaris Georgina kasi."

"Oh. Okay," ani naman nito. "Wag mo na rin akong i-Kuya. Just call me River."

"River?" she repeated like a parrot. "Like, river as in 'ilog'?"

He chuckled lightly then nodded. "Yup. Pero don't call me that. Kasi if you do, mapipilitan akong gawin kang girlfriend. Sige ka."

Her mouth gaped and she felt her cheeks slightly burn at his boldness.

Oh my gosh! Did he just flirt with me?!

"Just kidding, George." River lightly patted the top of her head. "Ang cute mo kasi."

She just gave him an awkward smile. How should she react to this ba kasi? Meron naman sa kanya noon na nakikiflirt sa kanya pero hindi kasing gwapo ni River. She can't look at him na nga din straight cause she's kinikilig on the inside.

"Congratulations on winning the year level elections. Nabalitaan kong landslide victory pala ang nangyari. Amazing!" The guy continued to shower her with praises as they walked towards the SC Room. "Nice cardigan, by the way. Chanel?"

"You know designer?" gulat niyang tanong. Well, madali naman ding makilala ang brand ng suot niya because of the logo but coming from a guy, she was shocked. Most boys don't even know the difference of Fendi ang Gucci.

"A little bit," he answered honestly. "Alalay kasi ako usually ng mom ko when she's out shopping. So I know logos and the signature style of brands. That's why I know you're a walking Chanel mannequin except for the uniform."

Isang malapad na ngiti ang gumuhit sa kanyang bibiga as she and River started to have a legit conversation about brands and whatnot. Noon niya lang din napansin na Ferragamo ang leather shoes nito at Hermes ang belt. Hindi na niya namalayan that they were only a few rooms away from the SC Room.

"Ay teka," ani River which made the guy stop on his tracks. Of course, napahinto din siya. "I forgot to call the 3rd year rep. Masyado mo kasi akong dinistract kaya ayan tuloy, nakalimutan ko. You can go ahead sa SC Room. I'll catch up with you. Andun na si pres."

Aalma sana siya but he was too fast. And her feet are killing her since heels plus stairs don't blend that well together.

Pres. Si Dos. The perverted demon is already inside the SC room. Hindi na siya makapag hintay sa magiging reaksyon nito when he sees her—ang tinawag nitong unimportant, spoiled brat at walang substance, as one of the newly elected officer.

Napangisi siya't nagmamadaling pumunta sa dulong room.

"Finally—"

Tama nga siya. His reaction was gold.

"Hi, pres. Missed me?"

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