𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘆𝗕𝗼𝘅 𝑨𝑫𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑵 𝗢𝗻𝗲𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀 [2]

𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞. 𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡

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February 14th, 2010
Valentine's Day

I exited the classroom, the school halls brimming with random chatterings from other students. The different shades of the color red being spread all throughout the entire high school. Everything and everyone, including myself, being associated for today's theme.

Heart's day.

Or for much clearer wording, it's the good ol' Valentine's day.

Couples contaminated the building. Usually, it would disgust me to death whenever the lost roaming love in the air make little to no contact with my skin, but today, I could care less if I see two people making out in the lockers.

It's unusual, and it surprisingly feels amazing.

This view made me feel so giddy and ticklish inside. I could not help but let out a soft giggle in excitement, biting my lips in attempt of hiding my almost spilling outburst as I made my way through the cage filled with lovebirds.

Outside flew the heart-shaped balloons, some chased after it, others let it go along wherever the wind may take it. The sun shone so brightly, soft cirrus clouds sailed on the blue skies. Tree branches danced and danced and danced to the songs the little birds sing.

Today is like any other day, yet it is also not. It felt extra special than an ordinary sunny afternoon. The scent of true love lingered in the atmosphere, and I let out a smile as I sigh.

I reopened my eyes when I felt a buzz in my pockets. I reached over and took my phone, turning it on to see a text notification. I didn't even have to read the name, just from the several familiar heart emojis beside it, I knew instantly who it was from.

Here comes the butterflies.

"I'm at the booth ☺," the text says.

I smiled as I text back. "Okay, will be there. See you 😚".

The moment I pressed the send button, my feet immediately acted and I found myself happily skipping on the way to our group's Valentine's booth. I took jumpy steps like a little kid whose mom just bought them some ice cream.

I am aware of some eyes being set on me. Being judged on one's mind, rather. But that is the last of my concerns right now - but it will be all over my mind later tonight.

I arrived at the school court, my gaze quickly averting towards the mini-tent we have set up for this event. In the sea of reds, I see a white. It is a big contrast to the vibrant color, but in my opinion, the odd one among the rest is always the best.

I'm saying that both because of our booth's main context, and also because I just wanted to flex on my sworn enemy on the other group, who, in fact, is actually struggling to even keep their decorations up.

I can sense the frustration just by taking a glance at their faces. I caught him glaring at our project, and complaining to his members about how useless they are. Talk about a bitch.

I passed their tent with a faint smirk - it's unnoticeable, but it's there. I reached my destination, and heared people laughing inside. Everyone's heads turned towards me as I entered.

"Hey Justin!" was what I am greeted with.

"Hi guys," I paused, my smile leaving my lips when I didn't see him in here like he had told me.

"I'm here if you are looking for me." Someone spoke behind me and I jolted to the side in shock as I turned around. He laughs at my reaction.

"My Gosh, Adam! I told you not to do that!" I scolded as I playfully hit his arm.