Chapter 2

My Life, the other way around

I wander around the room. Examining things. Then I am convinced. This is precisely not my room. But where the hell could this room be? Whose room? This is definitely not my sister's, Tracy. I know.

I confused myself so much that it took me to the point to go out of the room.

"Mom! ... Dad! ... Tracy!" I called, looking extremely bewildered. I ran fast downstairs and luckily I found them.

"Oh, good you're awake. Grab your breakfast now." Said mom then followed by a smile. I found Dad and Tracy already eating their breakfast. But why none of them dared to speak about where are we.

"Mom, where are we?" I finally asked.

"What kind of a question is that sweetie? Of course home, where else? You're just starving. I know. Now eat." Said mom.

I didn't bother asking her about things that bother me right now. I ought to find out by myself. I finished my meal about to head to the garage.

"Wait, honey, where are you going?" Mom asked a soon as I got up.

"To the garage, going to school mom." I replied.

"No, have you forgotten? Your boyfriend takes you to school usually. Be patient, you wait ok?" Said mom. Hearing her response weakens me, especially when she got to the part where MY boyfriend's taking me to school. Who is he? I don't even remember going steady with someone. I chose to go with the flow and not ask anyone questions to avoid confusion with everyone.

After a minute, I heard a car beeped in the front of our house. I don't know what I'm feeling. I don't know what these feelings are. I'm excited to see who he is, but nervous as well. I waved and kissed goodbye my mom and dad, and Tracy for the first time.

As I got to the front door, someone opened it. I accidentally slipped right after I saw who it was.

"Oops! Falling for me again?" Someone teased and laughed softly.

"Ha! Ha!" I faked a laugh. "Nice one, Jarred. But what are you doing here?" And yes, it was Jarred Deans, my best friend.

"Are you ok?" He asked while helping me to stand. He held my hand and I felt a spark, then suddenly my heart beats faster. I closed my eyes hoping I'm not blushing.

"Yes, I'm fine. But what exactly are you doing here may I ask?" I asked the same question again. Hoping that he's not the 'MY' boyfriend whom my mom was referring to earlier.

"You cute little girl." He said while pinching my cheeks, as if I were a baby. "I'm always driving you to school. Remember? So today won't be different."

"Oh, ok. My BESTFRIEND," I gave emphasis to the word best friend.

"And now your boyfriend, let's go" He said then grabbing me outside and not letting me talk.

He opened the door and buckled the seatbelt on for me.

"You know, you're weird today." Jarred said while driving.

"Huh? No. Everything's weird, Not me" I said awkwardly.

"Whatever you say." Then he smiled.

"Hey, mind if I ask something?" I asked.

"Ask away." He replied.

"Uhm, you're not exactly my..." I started, "Uhm, my boyfriend, right?" I choked while saying the word boyfriend. "No offense." I added before he could reply.

Jarred laughed. "Why would you ask something like that? It's like you're forgetting something. Did you forget everything we've been through? Of course I am your boyfriend. And if not, I'll ask fate for help." He is definitely serious, but he said the words calmly. And he winked right after.

"I didn't forget everything. I don't know anything." I murmured to myself.

***

This morning was very weird. As far as I know there's less than six days until vacation, but everyone keeps on telling me that it's just the start of the school year.

"Hey bff!" Porsche Marhoefer uttered blissfully while looking at my way, probably her best friends were behind me. So I looked away.

"Hey! Krys! Wait for me." I was astounded hearing her speak those phrases. I couldn't be her bff. She's one of the girls who rejected me the time I asked for friendship. I ignored her words and walked fast hoping that she couldn't make up.

I keep on looking behind me to see if Porsche is still on sight. Until I bumped into someone. Man I'm becoming clumsy.

"Uh, I'm so sorry... I didn't mean—" I didn't continue the moment I found out who it was.

"Hey babe, are you alright. Again?" Jarred asked. It's really awkward for him to call me babe. But I think I blushed.

"Babe? Don't call me that. It sounds weird." I joked. And then he laughed.

"Is it giving you the creeps?" He asked. I rolled my eyes and nodded. "Then I'm doing my job." He teased. "Your best friend is heading this way. I guess, I'm leaving you two. Bye, BABE" He smirked as he gave emphasis to the word babe.

"Wait!" I stopped him. "When did we ever became friends?"

"I don't know. She is your best friend, not mine. But I remember when you two first ate lunch together. I think it's the first day after we got steady." He kissed my cheeks, good thing it's not on the lips, but it did flatter me. Then he's off to meet his friends who were watching us the whole time.

"Now great. The best friend whom I didn't know is approaching." I muttered to myself.

"Hey bff. Why did you run off?" Porsche asked then followed by her disturbing pout.

"Nothing" I lied then smiled, half-heartedly. "I just thought I saw someone."

"Oh, I see." She said and finally carried on.

It's not that I don't want Porsche as my friend, but this is kind of awfully weird. What's happening to me? Did I lose my memory? I don't remember having to be involved in an accident. Of course I wouldn't know if I was involved, amnesia might already knocked me down. I'm really losing my mind knowing that I never knew things that are happening now. I never knew that Porsche now considered me as a friend, not just friend but best friend.

Gosh! It's like my world is upside-down. People are starting to approach me, as if I was a school celebrity. I'm starting to think that being unknown to school folks are much way better than being treated like a Royal Highness. Maybe this has something to do for being Jarred's girlfriend.

"So tell me, bff." I cough while saying the word 'bff'. "Is Jarred really my boyfriend?" I asked.

"Are you kidding? You two are like the perfect match made from heaven." she said in a dreamy, weird tone.

"Oh!" I exclaimed.

"Why, is there something wrong? Is there anything you want to talk about?" Porsche asked with extreme confusion on her face. I'm really confusing every person I'm talking to, but it's not really my fault that I am a two-weeks-ago-person. I clearly have no idea with things these days.

"There's nothing I want to talk about, see you later!" I walked out, still confused.

If Jarred really is my boyfriend, then how come I couldn't remember his courting. Or maybe I'm just this easy to get. NO! I am not. But what if I really am when it comes to him? Should I confront him about not knowing any experiences with him being my boyfriend?

As I opened my locker, a note fell.

Note says:

"Hi Krystal. It's me, Tiffani Stecher. You probably do not know me. We've been classmates since kindergarten. I just wanted to ask if you want to hang out with me? This is really embarrassing to admit, but I really want to be your friend. I'm just too shy to ask in person so I decided to drop you out a note instead. Good Day!"

For the first time in my life, I was glad that someone asked me to hang out with them just stay away from my so-called bff. One problem, how can I respond to Tiffani's note? I do not even know where her locker is. I should go find her.

I looked everywhere. My next class will start in 10 minutes. I guess I have to postpone finding her. My Trigonometry teacher is absolutely strict. I run fast as I could to reach the classroom in time. But I'm too late. Professor Couch is already sitting at his table. I gotta make an excuse.

"Ah! Miss Jones," he said in a smug voice. "Care to explain why you're late?"

Oh! For heaven's sake, I'm only late for just about a minute or less. It just so happened that you first entered the room. But I couldn't say that to professor, he's going to kill me.

Before I could explain he already interrupted me with a bunch of punishments, then he finally gave me the permission to sit.

I found an empty seat between some nerd and—TIFFANI STECHER!!! I'm very glad it's her. Congratulations Krystal Jones, you have found a reason to stay up in this class. Unfortunately, Tiffani remained silent. She didn't greet me at all. 

I'm starting to think that I have misread the name that was written in the note.

*The bell rang; Class is over*

"Hi Krystal." Tiffani approached me, finally. She smiled weakly. I smiled back.

"Tiff!" I already gave her a nickname though it's the first time we talked, I think.

"Uhm, have you read the note?" She said in a shy tone.

"Yes, I did. It would be great to hang out with you. And in fact, how about we spend the whole day together?" I grinned and Tiffani's weak smile grew wider.