Chapter 13

Not Him

*JARRED

"What?! Porsche I'm not really going to believe what you're saying right now."

"It's true. My friends were there. Krystal's not really in to you." she answered.

I don't really know how we ended up talking. Oh wait, I know. It's because I heard something about Krystal. It wasn't as good as I thought, but the total opposite of it.

She said something about the assigned task given to Krystal and that she just took advantage of me being there for her. Now she's telling me a guy named Dwade.

"Look, I'm not really going to believe whatever you're saying and about to say. I need to know first both parties before judging." and just like that I left her hanging behind, until she spoke again.

"Well you should know she's hooking up with Dwade!"

And with that I feel my nerves tighten, and bloods heating up. She doesn't have the right to say that in public! Plus, what does she even want?

"I don't believe you. And don't you ever talk about her that way again." I warned sternly.

"Why, huh? You're not even steady with her!" she retorted, and that's what made me look back once again.

"You," I pointed at her, making a tough face. She's still a girl Jarred, I thought. Fine! "Keep your mouth shut!"

"Oh yeah? We'll see about that. We'll see if you don't eat your words after tonight." she said with a smirk.

"What do you mean?" I asked curiously.

Her smirk became more powerful. "Let's just say I've been the honest one around here." she took a step forward and held the collar of my polo. "Krystal, pay her a visit tonight, and oh you will see everything."

And this time, I was the one left hanging. No I won't go, because if I did I only let myself believe in what that bimbo said. There's no way Krystal's like that, especially now that our feelings were definitely peeking out of us.

Still, there's a part of me that wanted to go. For certainty, right? It wouldn't hurt a little to drive off to her place tonight, so it's settled. I'm going.

*KRYSTAL

Ugh. What do I have for a life now. Seniors were being a tyrant. God, I'm not their slaves or what. What did I ever do to them to receive this kind of treatment. They're like acting as if I'm their toy shared altogether.

"Oh, Krystal." the sophisticated Kelly called. Bet she has orders again.

I eyed her coldly and asked, "What now?!"

"Oh, nothing. I just need to send these files to Dwade, my boyfriend." she said, giving emphasis to the last word. "But I can't. Could you please give it to him instead?"

I'm really losing my temper now! But I can't do that, remembering the omnipotence of them. I sighed and calmed myself, giving her the sweetest smile I could ever fake. "Sure." and then she handed me folders and papers.

"He's by the locker room on third floor, first turn. So bye." she winked before gesturing her dramatic walk out, letting her golden hair flew before the wind.

Ugh.

So I did my way to the dude, following Kelly's direction. And there he is, probably seeking for something in his locker.

I coughed, catching his attention. "Are you Dwade?"

"Oh, yes. We already met before." he said with a smile. But I stood emotionless.

"So, Kelly asked me to give these to you." I handed him the files.

"Thanks."

"No problem," I lied. There is exactly a million problems going on in this school. Seniors shouldn't have that kind of ruling in the student body, it's not like they're all prim and know-it-all that could fix every freaking dilemmas! But instead, they are ordering other students around to fix those for them! Ugh.

"Wait, Krystal." he called.

I stopped, to show manners and respect-after all he's still a senior, and I'm way under that. "Yes?"

"I was wondering about that date earlier that I offered. Could we--"

"Hold on right there," I cut him. "I already made my decision last time and it won't ever change. I'm sorry." I said with tone of respect attached.

"That's fine. But still, can you reconsider it? I really want to know you." he pleaded.

"I don't know," I shrugged. "I have lots of things to do. And wait!" I just remembered something. "Isn't Kelly your girlfriend?"

"Actually no. She's my ex."

"Oh." was all I could say. Was she jealous the other time I went to their room? The time when this guy over here approached me friendly? Oh. That rings a bell. "Could I ask you a favor?"

"Anything, what?"

"Please don't talk to me ever again, clear?" I don't know if I sounded so sarcastic, but this time I didn't care. My high school life depends on this.

He seemed a little bit shock. "Wait, why?" he asked, completely oblivious.

"Can't you see? I know it's already in your head that Kelly's still in to you and that your notices towards me won't do me good. So please, stay away. I don't want any fracus."

He went silent for a while, "Ah, yes. I'd do that for a price."

"What?!" my forehead creased. "Go on elaborate, but still the decision's mine to finish."

"Cool," he smiled again, causing his eyes to be a little chinky. "You'll go on a date with me tonight and after that you'll make your decision. It's up to you whether you would still be close to me or stick with your word."

"Fine! But it's not a date, alright?!" and with that I stomp out of his sight. It wouldn't hurt, right? After all, I said it's not a date.

I hurried back to our homeroom. Sure there aren't a lot of things to do but I still want to stay here in school a little longer. And as of now I have decided where to go this vacation.

"Hey Krys." greeted Jarred.

"Oh, hey." I replied without looking. I rested my cheek into my armchair and closed my eyes. I'm tired. Talk about being the maids of those bimbos.

"You seemed exhausted, what's up?" he asked.

I stayed frozen. He said it himself, I'm exhausted that even talking completely tires me.

"Oh-kay. I'll talk to you when you finally come into your senses later."

At last. Freedom of sleep. But I think I'm going to be sick, I feel like puking but it doesn't seem like it. I feel quite heavy this time, my head's spinning even when I couldn't see something but darkness.

I laid myself down in my bed, trying to get some sleep now. I tried reaching Dwade to let him know I can't make it for tonight but he's out of reach. But I didn't care, because this time it's myself I'm going to offer my care for. I took my dinner in my bed. Mom's a little worried but I threw on bunch of jokes about this flu so she went softer.

I put my nightlight off and readied for sleep. My eyes flew open when mom knocked on my door saying some friend of mine is outside. I lay frozen in my bed as I asked my mom to let Jarred in. She said something I couldn't hear, but it's not that important I think.

Jarred sat beside my bed and caressed my aching head. After a minute, seemed like all of the heat that's being a burden all along came rushing out. Thanks to Jarred.

"How are you feeling?" Jarred asked. But wait, is he hoarse or something? His voice seemed a little bit different from the usual.

"I'm fine now. Thanks for coming here this late." I said.

"No prob. Would you like me to stay with you until you go fall asleep?" he asked.

"Uhm, wouldn't you mind? Because I more than want to." I confessed with a little laugh.

"Of course, I won't. Now sleep. Get some rest." he ordered. But before I could fall into my deep slumber, he whispered something that almost wake me up, "I love you Krystal. Sleep now."

If he didn't tell me to sleep, I would probably go jumping up and down just about now. But because he said it, I just smiled and answered him, "And I love you Jarred."

I closed my eyes and fall into sleep while feeling his warmth beside me. But I'm still confused. It's not the same feeling I felt when I slept beside Jarred at Kirk's house. Oh, well. Maybe it's just me and the flu. It will be out by morning, I know.

OH. MY. GOSH!

I quickly stood up from my bed and walked to and fro while fretting. When his eyes opened, I immediately shouted, "What are you doing here Dwade?!!"