HIS SUICIDAL GIRL
❝I met the guy with his smile when my pen started to phlebotomize, and my fate has begun writing a new story.❞

04 - Our Conversation

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•ZACHREY•

I woke up when my messenger notifications rang. I got upset because my phone created a lot of noise so early in the morning. I immediately presumed it was from our GC, asking for answers for our homeworks. I looked at what time it was and it was already two am. I fell asleep writing articles last night.

I checked my messenger like a zombie and saw a lot of messages from my classmates in our GC. Other than that, it was also a good thing that they used their real names as nicknames in our GC so that reading some weird nicknames will not make my head spin even more.

Zachrey Mizuno
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Grade 10 - Deborah

Janelle Tampus:
Heeey guysssses! What's our homework?

Jeschelle Remocaldo:
Do you have answers to number 1?

Jerry Gelig:
As if! This is hard as hell!

Kyla Cañete:
Wait, we have an assignmenr?

Zashrell Garcia:
WE ARE DEAD! WE'LL GET ZERO IN OUR ASSIGNMENT PLUS MA'AM IS STILL ANGRY WITH US!! I REPEAT, MAA'AAAM IS STILL ANGRY! WE'RE DOOOOOMED!

Kyla Cañete:
assignment*

Jerry Gelig:
SHUT THE HELL UP ZASHRELL! DIDN'T I TELL YOU TO STAY POSITIVE? AFTER ALL, WE'LL BE GRADUATING SOOOOOON!

Kyla Cañete:
F**k fine guys! Just keep on arguing my message seen! Amp.

Divine Cordeta:
Yes, we have homework in Science Kyla.

Kyla Cañete:
*and just keep

Shun Malacaste:
Chill lang guyses! You're in caps lock as if you're a boss here. Let me try to solve for the answer so that I can get it right.

Kyla Cañete:
Aissh! Thank you, Divine. As a change for answering my question, good fortune will be bestowed upon you.

Jeschelle Remocaldo:
Ayy thaaaaaaaaank you! You're such a blessing Shun. Just send the answers here when you're done okay?

John Singculan:
If only our class was not early!! We don't get enough sleep!

Janelle Tampus:
Perhaps you were up all night because of your unhealthy obsession with ML.

Zachrey:
Good Morning guys! Didn't you go to sleep?

John Singculan:
How can we sleep Zachrey if we do not have the answers to the assignment given by our Science teacher?!

Zachrey:
Ahhwwwww

Zachrey:

Is that so? I was excused at that time and I already approached Ma'am about it. She said that there'd be no need for me to make it since I showed an excuse letter to every teacher. My reason is valid.

Kyla Cañete:
Shit! Wish ok!

Kyla Cañete:
All*

I just did not reply to them. They are not my focal point of this morning. I still have articles to write. What is important is that I was able to explain to Ma'am Deborah the reason for my excuse in class.

I was about to go to sleep when suddenly, another chat head popped up on my phone.

Zachrey Mizuno
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Reidens

Reidens:
Reidens is waving at you!

Zachrey:
You and Reidens waved at each other!

Reidens:
Good Morning dude! How was your sleep?

Zachrey:
I have no answer to our assignment. I'm excused so there's no need for me to spend my time on it.

Reidens:
C'mon dude, I'm just asking how your day is.（-＾〇＾-）

Zachrey:
Nice try Cj but I can comprehend you already.

Reidens:
Haysst. Fine. You got me.

Zachrey:
Good luck finding the answers!

Reidens:
*like*

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I raised a brow when I was notified that Xia was still online at this time.

Besides, their classes will be this ten am, but what the hell? Did she not go to sleep? Maybe she was busy chatting with her boyfriend so she forgot to go to sleep, or maybe she was asleep but just forgot to turn off the wifi or data.

Zachrey Mizuno
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CX Sandoval

Zachrey:
Xia?

Wait! Why did I pm her? Whatever. Maybe this just because of my drowsiness. Guess I will just go with the flow if she ever replies.

CX:
HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU NOT TO CALL ME BY THAT NAME?!

"Bloody porkchop!" I was surprised when my messenger notifications suddenly rang. I was spacing out too much.

Zachrey:
How harsh! Isn't there any "Good Morning, Zachrey!" in your vocab?

CX:
THERE'S NO "GOOD" IN MY MORNING ANYMORE!

Zachrey:
Hey Xia, calm down okay? Why're you in caps lock mode today, huh? You're just like my classmates.

CX:
Whatever. I'm just not in the mood.

CX:
What do you want?

Zachrey:
Nothing. I thought you were busy chatting with your boyfriend so you are still online at this time.

CX:
What. The. Hell.

CX:
SERIOUSLY??!! BOYFRIEND??!! OVER MY DEAD BODY!!

CX:
I HAVE SUCH PHENOMENAL STANDARDS FOR GUUUUUUYS!!

Zachrey:
Geez, Xiamin. Calm down! What'S your problem and why are such in a bad mood?

Zachrey:
And please, for God's sake, no caps lock. It's ten billion percent pain in the neck.

CX:
Fine. Sorry. I'm just not in the mood. Okay?

Zachrey:
I figured because only utter swear words once in a blue moon. So, do you wanna share what your problem is?

Zachrey: 
It's okay if you won't. I ain't forcing you.

CX:
Wew! But thanks, I could use some friends right now.

CX:
Les still asleep. Perhaps she's still drooling at this time.

Zachrey:
Okay, so that's why. So, what happened?

CX:
I don't know, it's like we're robots. Because we are in Section A we are given assignments and projects at the same time. It would be okay if it was passed next year but to the point that everything will be passed TOMORROW? Gimme a break! Even if I'm excused because of our training, I still need to make one even if I have an excuse letter or else, I'll get a score as round as an egg. Like, TOTALLY. We still have articles to write!

CX:
It would have been okay if my brain was like Albert Einstein and my body's like Robocop! We're humans too and we get drained.

Zachrey:
Wow. I can't blame you. You belong to Section A. Of course, the teachers will expect so highly of you.

Zachrey:
So, bottom line: You're still up 'cause you're doing school works?

CX:
Oh, come on, Zachrey! You're helping!

CX:
Yeah. I still have no sleep.

Zachrey:
Sorry. My point is, knowing that your teachers' expectations are high, you just have to do YOUR best. No matter how hard your tasks are, for sure you can do that, too. If you are tired, rest. Sleep it over and think well. I'm sure in that way, you'll get answers and when you wake up, you'll see a light bulb over your head.

Zachrey:
I believe in you Xia.

CX:
o(^▽^)o

CX:
Cool. Thank you Zachrey!

CX:
You just made me feel better. Thank you for chatting with me despite your early classes. This helped me a lot.

Zachrey:
No probz. Keeping your body healthy is way better than doing those works overnight. Consider taking a break sometimes.

CX:
Is it me, or you're in a whole new different level? You're being serious about this, right?

Zachrey:
Of course, why wouldn't I be?

CX:
Let me remind you that you're a JOKER. Maybe you're just pulling tricks on me.

Zachrey:
When it's time to be serious, I get serious Xia. I'm not the type of person who just plays with other people's feelings.

CX:
Wow, you speak like an ultimate pro. Fine, I'm convinced!

CX:
Anywaaaaaay, as much as I want to thank you, aren't you going to prepare yourself for class?

Zachrey:
It's still 3 in the morning. It's still too early to prepare.

CX:
Gosh, I didn't notice that we chatted for one hour. Not to mention that I haven't slept yet. Time flies so fast. HAHAHAHAHA xoxo!

Zachrey:
Uy, you're right! You still haven't slept.

Zachrey:
Go to sleep now! You still have classes to face later on.

CX:
Speak for yourself. At least, I still have time to sleep. But you? Your class starts at 6, you should rest.

Zachrey:
No, it's fine. I'm fine. I'm used to it.

CX:
And what about me? You think I'm not used to these times?

CX:
You helped me, so I'll help you too.

Zachrey:
Help me? For what?

CX:
Your articles, idiot. Ma'am Jehr wants to have them by tomorrow.

CX:
I know you didn't finish last night, Zachrey. I don't usually offer this but do you need my help?

Zachrey:
Nope. I'm fine. And besides, Ma'am Jehr might get furious once she knows that you're helping me.

CX:
She won't know unless you tell her.

CX:
I know you need my help. You have a lot of articles to write, remember?

Zachrey:
I said I'm fine.

Zachrey:

Now, go to sleep.

CX:
Are you sure? I have a free hand. You can still reconsider your answer.

Zachrey:
I. Can. Do. It.

Zachrey:
Don't be a spoiled brat now baby Xia.

CX:
"Baby Xia?" Nani the hell? Ewww! Stop calling me that!

Zachrey:
No way. It's kawaii but I'll call you "Xia" because it's much cuter.

CX:
Fiiiiiiiine! Whatever, okay?

Zachrey:
YEEEES!

CX:
You're on your own now, okay? I offered you a hand but you turned down my offer so be a MAN OF YOUR WORD.

Zachrey:
I can always stand everything I say with my two feet, Xia.

CX:
Owws. So pro.

CX:
Lemme guess, inspired much?

Zachrey:
HAHAHAHAHA!

Zachrey:
Inspired? Nah. I'm just being happy. Life's too short for me to be melancholic.

CX:
Then fine! Star Hunt's looking for you. (∩_∩)

Zachrey:
Lol. See? At least I drove your bad mood away.

CX:
Yeah, thanks for that. But we're fair now, right?

Zachrey:
Why's that?

CX:
Because I made your drowsiness away, right? Just admit it.

Zachrey:
Fine, fine. You drove it away.

Zachrey:
And I guess, I'm ready to write my articles.

Zachrey:
THANKS TO YOU.

CX:
Char to the moon and always back.

CX:
You're welcome. Give it your best because Ma'am Jehr trusts us.

Zachrey:
Yes Ma'am!

CX:
Alright. I need to sleep 'cuz I'm SO tired. If you've seen any typos, just bear with it. HAHAHAHAHA!

Zachrey:
I did not see any typos in your chat but, yeah. You need to sleep.

Zachrey:
You won't grow tall 'cause of that.

CX:
Excuse me?????????

CX:
WANT ME TO PUNCH YOUR STUPID FACE??!!

Zachrey:
WHOAA CHILL! It was just a joke.

CX:
Well, it's NOT funny at all. So much for not toying with other people's feelings. If we were just talking today, I would've punched you.

Zachrey:
A punch? Really? You sure you're a girl?

CX:
Why? Are girls aren't allowed to punch men?

CX:
Anyhow, I'll go to sleep. I drained too much. I pity my brain cells who haven't slept.

CX:
#HatarakuSaibouInspired

Zachrey:
I figured. Sayonara!

CX:
Wdym "sayonara?" Don't overreact. We'll still see each other later.

Zachrey:
See you later! Happy?

CX:
Much better.

Zachrey:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

CX:
Btw, if I can't charge my phone, can I borrow your charger later?

Zachrey.
Of course. Ain't a problem.

CX:
Arigatou Gozaimasu!

Zachrey:
Douitashimashite.

*seen*

I placed my phone on the table, and I could not help not to smile. She's so cute when I tease her. I just got up and started writing my pending articles.

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"Xia, why are you late today?"

"Almost late." She smiled at me, then she sat on the empty chair beside me.

"You look like in a good mood today. Is it because of our convo earlier? " I laughed when she suddenly punched me in the arm.

"Ha! You wish. By the way," She looked around. "where's Bea?"

"I saw her earlier with her classmates practicing for Math Dance elimination today," I said.

"If so, then why are you still here? Don't you have practice today?" I shook my head.

"My classmates are as chill as ice. We didn't join to win, just for experience and of course, for points."

Frankly, we have no intention of winning because for sure, the A and Bs will win again. Our only goal is to enjoy ourselves, nothing more and definitely nothing less.

"I thought you and Bea were busy in practice. That's why I was surprised when I saw you sitting in here," she said.

"We decided to rest first so that we would not be pressured later. And besides, if I wasn't here, you would be the only one here, right? " I said with a soft laugh.

"Being all alone in here would not be the death of me now, would it?" She raised an eyebrow at me. "But enough talking. Where is Ma'am Jehr? Are we doing nothing?"

I picked up my phone and read Coach's text to me a while ago.

"Didn't you receive any text?" She shook her head. "We'll be on our own today because the teachers have a meeting. According to her, their meeting will end at quarter past three, so she'll come to us this afternoon."

"Great. So, it's just the two of us here? Again? " She rolled her eyes.

"You don't want that?" I placed my phone back inside my bag. "You're lucky because you can be with someone debonaire."

She punched me in the arm again, so I could not help but laugh anew.

"Shut the hell up, Zachrey."

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"It's three o'clock already. Aren't you going to get dressed yet, Zachrey? " I immediately looked at the time when I realized she was right. Quarter past three was also the time the contest will start.

I stood up and started taking off my polo shirt, then my white t-shirt. Xia and I are the only two here because the teachers are still having a meeting so for sure, no one would mind.

"H-Hey! W-What are you d-doing?"

I looked at her.

"Changing."

"Seriously?! And in front of me?" I really could not help but laugh at her reaction.

Her face was like a tomato because it was so red. I was not sure if it was because of annoyance or excitement. Nevertheless, she was so cute to look at.

"I-I'm not joking, Zachrey!"

"You're just overreacting. I only took off my T-shirt and polo but that's the way you react? Maybe you like me, Xia? " I teased her again.

"Are you insane?! You're not my type and you'll never be!" She blushed even more.

"Suit yourself." I already wore the t-shirt I will wear for the contest. Xia lowered her face to the table and she looked so drained. "Are you okay, Xia?"

She said something but I did not quite fathom it since her face sank on the table.

"What?"

She said something again but I still did not understand it.

"I can never comprehend you if you do not raise your face and look into my eyes."

"I said, just go! I need some fresh air!" No matter how I tried to stop myself, I really could not help not to laugh at her face that was so red. She looked like Tinker Bell when she gets angry.

"All right, I'm leaving. I'm gonna leave my things here with you, okay?"

"Whatever. Just don't expect that I'll arrange it," she said while looking at my belongings scattered near my place.

"Just leave it there. Wish me luck, 'kay?" After I said that I hurried to the door.

"Zachrey," Xia called me so I turned to face her. Her face was still slightly red. "can I have some bond papers?"

I looked at my bond papers. I brought a whole ream of our bond paper from home for no good reasons. It was just really my trip.

Without saying a word, I nodded.

"Just get as many as you want."

"Thanks. What about your phone that's still charging?" She pointed at my phone plugged into the power socket near our table.

"Just unplug it. Don't you want to borrow my charger?"

"Yeah, but what about your phone? It's not good for the battery if you unplug it even if it is not fully charged, nor at least above eighty percent." I just smiled at her.

"Don't worry about it. The important thing is that you can charge your phone."

She was about to say something more, but she chose not to.

"Thanks, and Zachrey," She gave me a smile─a sweet one. "break millions of legs."

"'Break millions of legs?' Haven't heard that one before."

"Well, it still means 'Break a leg'. Just altered the phrase."

"I'll keep it in mind." After I said that, I left.

It was almost time for the contest to start and for sure, my classmates were already there. But in every step I took, Xia's smile kept on flashing inside my mind.