99 Paper Cranes

Her Lies

“Please vote for Calvin Chen as our Class Rep. Please vote for Calvin Chen as our Class Rep...” Joy wiped the sweat from her forehead. She never thought being a campaign manager would be this hard. It's the day before the elections, and this is the last day for their campaign. They really have to work hard so that their party would win. At the other side, she saw Calvin doing his part. He was also giving out flyers to the students and campaigning his co-party. She smiled as he watched him, she never thought Calvin would be this dedicated. Maybe that's the reason their party chose him as Class Representative of their batch instead of picking Jiro again to run this school year.

Calvin glanced at her, and saw her looking at her. He smiled back at her. After he gave the last flyer to one of the students, he walked towards her. “Are you OK?” he asked. Joy just nodded her head. “Just a little tired, but I'm enjoying this.” she said. He took a bottle of water by the table beside her, opened it, then gave it to Joy. “Thanks...” she said as she took it. “Well, we did a lot of work today. Tomorrow would be the judgment day...”

“Are you nervous?”

“Well... a little. I'm not really after winning the post. There's no harm in trying, right?”

Joy smiled and nodded her head. “I think you'll get the position. You're the strongest contender as class rep.” she said. “Well, let's see tomorrow if that's the case...” he said. “By the way, are you ready for the debate later?” Calvin nodded his head. “I've prepared my speech. Thanks to Kit.” he said. “You guys are really close, huh?”

“We're like brothers and sisters. She's the sister I've never had, and I'm like her big bro. Our parents think we're twins since we're inseparable since the day we first met.”

“Actually, I envy you two. I wish I could have a guy best friend like you...”

Calvin could only smile at what she said. “Well... I could be your guy best friend...” he said. Joy just laughed at what he said. “What?” he asked. “I don't think Kit's willing to share you to me. I could still remember her reaction when I stole her seat during Algebra class...” she said. Calvin shook his head and laughed. “Nah, she would understand. Trust me.” he said. Then, he looked at her and winked. Then, she extended her hand to him, and Calvin took it. “Well, Class Rep Chen... you got yourself a new girl best friend...”

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“Aren't we supposed to be helping out your best friend with his campaign?” Danson asked Kit as they were hiding at their corner, waiting for Calvin's paper crane girl. “Actually, we could help Calvin more if we find this girl, and besides, Joy would be there helping him out.” she said. She was all eyes on Calvin's locker, waiting for someone to stop by it and leave something. “Am I hearing a hint of jealousy in your voice?” he asked. Kit glared at him, them nudged him on his chest. “Aw... you don't have to be so rough you know...” he said.

Just then, a girl came and stopped at his locker. “Hey, I think she's the one...” Kit said to him. They observed the girl, who just remained standing and staring at his locker. “Are you sure it's her? Hey I think I know her...” Danson said. Kit took Danson's hand and pulled him out from hiding. “Let's go get her!” Kit said. They were a few meters away from Calvin's locker, when they realized who the girl was. Both looked at each other with disbelief. “Hannah?” they both said. They looked back and saw Hannah already gone. The two of them immediately ran to his locker, and they saw a paper crane hanging on its knob. “We got her...” Danson said. Then, she looked at Kit, and they smiled at each other, enjoying their triumph of finding Calvin's paper crane girl... or so they thought.

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“I heard they were looking for that paper crane girl...” Rina told Trixie on their way to their class. “Well, if they are looking for her, then we'll give him the paper crane girl.” she said. Trixie looked at her friend and smiled. “Are you sure you're going to do this? What if someone claims that she is the paper crane girl?”