"lovely."

"watch & savor."

"Izuyuki, what you did is unacceptable. "

"I understand what I did was wrong...I apologize."

I was sent to the office. Of course. 

"This is your first-offense, so no severe punishments will be made at this time, but a punishment will be made. You'll spend the rest of the day in the library."

"Okay.."

WHOO! NO CLASSES! I WANTED TO SMILE SO BADLY.

Of course, Pat was sentenced to the Library as well, for being my accomplice. It's only fair.

"You punched a girl??"

"Yeah I did, funny story."

"You're crazy, Izu!"

Mr. Jefferson, being the awesome guy he is, loves my stories.

"Anyways, sit over there with Pat. I'll let you know when your time is up."

"Alright!" 

I sat right next to Pat. Again, the atmosphere! I felt so...tense and was filled with lust. 

"You good, Izuyuki? You seem stressed."

"Yeah, just been that type of day, man."

They don't call me the perfect talker for nothing. No stuttering! 

"I've always wanted that bitch to be punched to be honest, Izu."

"Wait, really Pat!?"

"Hell yeah! She's annoying as hell! I forgot to tell you that I was uninterested in her."

"So then why did she say that?"

"She still thought I was into her. I'm into someone else. 

"Damn, Jessica's an asshole."

"Lol, you said it, not me, Izu."

I felt the urge to do it. We were at the peak of our bond.

I grabbed Pat's red leather jacked and kissed him.

"MMF-"

Shush, Pat. Let this happen. Please.

Pat was trying to let go, but then stopped. He knew. I knew. We both liked it.

We let go after 15 seconds for air.

"Izu, what the hell??"

It was obvious. His blushing, and his slight smile. He was playing "Hard to Get".

"Let's face it, Pat. I love you."

"But Izu...I'm not gay."

wait what

"There's this girl I like...her name's Kaitlin. I'm sorry."

At that point, I wanted to make the world restart itself. I just kissed a straight guy. Why am I this delusional? 

The bell rang.

"Alright guys, you're times up."

Pat got up and left.

"See ya, friend."

"Bye, Pat."

This goodbye felt so...off? He seemed to not care for me anymore after that. It felt like a fake goodbye. 

But let me tell you now, Pat...that kiss...I'll always savor that one. Watch...& savor...

--5 months later, the school is halfway through--

I've learned a lot through out my time at school. Friends will come and go, We are what we are, And every decision you make can make a reputation for you. For better, or for worse. 

I've been anticipating the end of school. It's March. 3 months left! 

I went into history class, highly anticipated. History is actually my favorite class yet. The teacher is so...real with us, and it's a small class!

"Everyone, grab these purple folders. These come with every work we were supposed to do throughout the 3rd and 4th marking period."

Pardon, we're getting later work already? This may be because he's letting do all of this so that we can just get it over with so that we get to spend the rest of time by ourselves! Awesome!

"Izu, did ya hear?"

"What, Mike?"

"There's this virus going around. The school may close for a month!"

SWEET! WE'LL HAVE FREE TIME TO OURSELVES FOR A MONTH, AND GET BACK INTO THE VIBE OF SCHOOL LIKE IT'S NOTHING!

The teacher put on the news about it on the projector.

"COVID-19."

A virus that has been spreading around the world. 50K cases in America, and 100K in Italy. Jeez. 

Suddenly, the announcement speakers came on. Probably the principal calling for someone. 

"Attention students, teachers, and custodians, for your safety, the school day is ending early. Please pack your bags and leave the premises. Thank you, and have a nice weekend."

The principal sounded...sad and scared? As much as I was happy...I also felt uncomfortable with that announcement. It literally sounded like the president announcing doomsday. 

I left the school and got on the bus home. 1 month of no school...to relax. 

It's gonna be a smooth ride from here.