The Chosen

07: Awful Judgement

Seven's Point of View.

I stared myself in the bathroom mirror trying to figure out what to wear for our first day of school. We are not yet given our uniforms because they're giving us a week of letting us wear any clothes we desire as long as it does not violates any of the dress codes. And for this whole week,this might be my struggle every morning. Choosing what to wear to school is high-key frustrating especially if you don't know how to put together an outfit.

But why bother getting up and look presentable during first days of school,though? First impressions? To feel good? Whatever. First impressions don't last. And I always feels good no matter what I look. That's on being confident.

And because I am confident,I just wear whatever I'm in the mood today. Just a simple white shirt paired with my black skinny jeans and white sneakers. I put my hair up in a high ponytail and wore a black zip-up jacket and leave it open. Lanham's weather temperature is something you shouldn't be underestimated. The sun may up high in the morning but the coldness of the dawn breeze remains until evening.

I did my things in the bathroom before grabbing my backpack and head outside. Since it's still early,my doormates might still be in their deep sleep. It's still 5 o'clock in the morning and I already did some jog outside. I am kind of used to waking up early.

I head directly to the kitchen and check for something edible. And when I say edible,it means something healthy to eat. Oh come on,it's breakfast we are talking about. Don't tell me,you're gonna stuff your stomach some unhealthy foods that leaves you tired at the end of the day? It's the most important meal of the day. And eating unhealthy ones during breakfast is not pleasing. It might upset your stomach.

Kahit gaano pa kasarap,kung hindi naman nakakabuti,h'wag nang i-insist.

Dahil hindi ko naman alam kung ano'ng trip nilang kainin,I just cooked for myself. Malay ko bang ayaw nila ng kinakain ko? Si Uncle kasi,masyado akong sinanay.

The sun started to come up when I finished my breakfast. Wala pa ring gising sa kanila at I'm quite thankful about it. I don't have to limit my actions because I am living with new people inside this dorm. I am still awkward. And I am having a hard time keeping up with the people around me.

Quarter to seven,I found myself walking along the empty hallway of our building with the right strap of my backpack is on my shoulder. The morning breeze causes me euphoria making me smile as I walk. This is my favorite part of the morning. Waking up early and meet the sun while inhaling a fresh air that fills my lungs. It makes my heart so happy.

"You're kind of early."

I almost jumped in surprised when a voice occured beside me. Tahimik ang hallway and this guy just shows up all of a sudden. Sinong hindi magugulat? I glance at that someone who walks alongside with me. He looks familiar.

I suddenly felt awkward. Bakit n'ya ako kinakausap? Should I say good morning to him? Or at least,greet him? But I don't know him,first of all.

"Yeah."I replied awkwardly.

He beamed,extending his right hand towards me for a handshake. Saglit na napatitig ako roon.

"I am Wei,in case you forgot."he said. Oh. S'ya iyong emcee kahapon sa program. What does he want?

Being polite,I shook his hand for a second bago ibinalik sa pagkakahawak sa strap ng bag ang kamay ko. His hand is pretty smooth.

"Seven."I said with a small smile. I don't know why he approached me at this moment but my senses is telling me that something bad will happen.

"A lucky number,eh?"he cracked that I didn't bother to react at which made him feel awkward. "Nice name."he mumbled enough for me to hear. I nod.

"Yeah,I guess so."