The Nerd's Scheme

Chapter 2

Khloe

When I left the cafeteria, I went to the library to spend my remaining time. Finally, a quiet place for me.

I searched for an empty seat and I'm so glad to find one. Since it's our break, reasonable kung bakit konti lang ang tao sa library. Most of the students are in the cafeteria enjoying their foods while having some small conversations.

Nilabas ko ang libro ko at hinanap ang page kung saan ba ako natigil kanina. I took my notebook, black pen and a highlighter from my bag so I could take down some important terms and their definition.

I spent more or less thirty minutes by just doing that. I glanced at my wrist watch once again only to see that my next class will be ten minutes from now.

Niligpit ko ang mga gamit ko at lumapit sa librarian. She's wearing a thick glasses, maybe an inch thicker than mine. She looks strict like a typical terror teacher. I think she's in her mid 40s. Her face remained stoic as she handed back my ID.

"Thank you." I politely said. Natigilan ito at tinignan ako. Seconds later, her lips curved for a small smile.

I smiled back and went on my way. Pumunta ako sa building namin at nakitang nagsisibalikan na rin sa kani-kanilang room ang mga ka-department ko.

The crowded hallways looks suffocating. Karamihan sa mga nakatambay sa labas ay mga lalake.

Agad na napunta ang tingin sa akin ng mga estudyante. I heard some insults regarding my appearance. Do I look ugly? Never in my life did someone call me ugly. So this is how it feels huh?

I looked at them and started to wonder. What is their basis of beauty? Is it all about the physical? I wish they will also appreciate the beauty inside.

Nang makarating sa room ay agad na natuon ang tingin ng mga kaklase ko sa akin. I didn't waver. I won't lower my head because of intimidation. I won't get intimidated with these kind of people.

They watched me as I went to my assigned seat. They started giggling over something and that's when I noticed the writings on my desk.

"Nerdy freak! "

"Old-fashioned."

"Panget."

"Get lost."

"Ugly nerd."

And some were curses. I didn't waste my time to erase them. They're surely enjoying this.

One day, they will regret each insult that they wrote here.

Tinignan ko sila. Mga nagtatawanan ang mga ito habang nagbubulung-bulungan at panaka-nakang sinusulyapan ako.

They are talking about me... and I don't give a damn.

I remained unaffected. Nilingon ko ang bintana at sumalubong sa mga mata ko ang malawak na soccer field. May mga ilang players na naglalaro.

"Excuse me. M-may nakaupo ba rito?"

Napatingin ako sa nagtanong. Nakasuot din ito ng salamin. He's thin compared to the other boys in our section but he's tall. He was carrying two books and looks... really shy.

This is the real nerd.

"Are you sure you want to sit with me?" I asked.

"Is it okay with you?" He asked back.

"Go on. I don't mind."

Tipid syang ngumiti at hinila ang upuan para makaupo.

"Ahm transferee?"