[The next day...4:30pm]
Craig and Hudson walked to their lockers and spotted Professor Aries going out of the Sports Equipment Room. She was wearing an oversized hoodie and sports shorts. Her usually tied crimson hair was flowing.
"Hmm? What are you both doing here? You both are supposed to be in your dorms or club. Where are you heading now?" She demanded.
Hudson's face seemed to turn pink when Craig turned to him. "U-Uh...We are h-heading to our dorms..."
Professor Aries nodded. "Ok, run along. I've got to teach the Volleyball Students for the game."
Upon hearing that, Craig remembered Gemini joined the same club along with tennis, swimming, chess and gymnastics.
"Professor, would it be a hassle if we can join too? Like watch how they practice." Craig suggested.
"It wouldn't be a hassle but weren't you going to your dorms?"
"Well, we wanted to go to the library but it is close so we wanted to head back. Since you allow, we would love to spectate."
Professor Aries motioned them to follow her to the gym and sports area on the campus. When entering, they saw multiple students, practing for volleyball or playing another sport.
Professor Aries lead them to a row of empty seats. After settling them down, she gathered all the students and split them into two teams. Gemini was on the second team.
Craig admired her athleticism and calm demure. He opened his sketchbook, readied his pencil and made sure Hudson wouldn't disturb him.
"Three! Two! One! Start!" A whistle sounded and the practice begun. Craig did his best to draw a fast moving Gem and draw her in a hitting posture.
The moment she jumped to hit the ball, he immediately captured her posture. Sketching out the base, adding details, sharing and finishing it right on time with the practice ending.
[5:00pm]
Most of the students went to the changing room, showered and went out in new sets of clothes. Gemini was sweating a lot. She picked up her bag and headed out.
"Gem! How was practice?" Craig ran up to her.
Gemini stopped walking and turned back to Craig looking at her.
"It was fine. What do you want?" She asked.
Craig passed her the drawing he made of her during practice.
"Here. I hope you like it, Gem." He smiled.
Gemini took the sketch and looked at it.
"It's amazing...You know how to draw well..."
"Of course I know. I joined the Art Club to use my skills. I'll be joining an art competition next week. I can get back the landscape painting I'll make. Would you like to have it?"
Gemini's faced lit up. "R-really? I'll love to have it then." She smiled sweetly. Craig smiled back. They both said goodbye to each other and left. Craig stayed back at the gym for a while to get Hudson.
"Boi, wake up. It's 5:04 right now. School closes at 6. Wake up. Wakeupwakeupwakeup."
Hudson woke up. "Ugh, I'm awake. Everyone left?"
"Yes of course."
"Where's everyone?"
"Bro, I just said everyone left to go back to their dorms or shops."
Craig helped Hudson get up and they walked back to their dorms.
[5:10pm]
Hudson fell face first on his bed. "Ugh, why does college have to be so tiring."
"Hahahaha, Hudson, if it's hard for you it means you have skill issues." Craig teased him.
Hudson glared at Craig. "What did you just say-"
"You never heard me. If I can't see you, you can't see me."
"Look at this idiot."
"I'm not an idiot. Remember you were the one who failed Biology last year."
"Ok, ok. I want to be a doctor to help other people. And please Asian parents."
"Not all Asian parents are like that. When you say Asian, it's not just a race. Asia is the biggest continent on Earth. They consist of many countries like India, Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China, Nepal and more. Though they were beaten by Africa, the world's second largest continent with the most countries."
"Look who's bragging their Geography skills."
Craig chuckled. He took a shower and changed into fresh clothes. Lying down on his bed, he took out his Pad and decided to draw Gemini again. Hudson looked over from where he was.
"You seem obsessed with Gemini a lot. Why though."
"She was my childhood friend from when I was 3." He began. "One day when we were 6,she got kidnapped and was missing for 3 days before being found with half of her memory wiped. Ever since that day, her parents became slightly protective and I could meet her only a few times. She didn't remember me much though."
Hudson looked away. "I see. What was good about her back then. She still seems asocial."
Craig sighed at having to explain. "She was kind to animals and plants. She was given a small plot in her parents' garden and she invited me to see it after 2 weeks."
"How old were you at that time?" Hudson inquired.
"5 I think. Anyways, the plot was beautiful. We took pictures of ourselves there. I still have the photos in my phone. My parents sent it to me because they took photo of us of course. She had a pet cat who loved hanging out with us when I came over."
"Ooh, what was it's name?"
"Sapphire. She died when Gem was 8 though. Gem cried for a while but had to deal with it. Second thing was...uhh..."
Hudson seemed interested. "Hmm? What is it?~ What is the second thing?~"
Craig seemed flustered. "Uhh, her looks and personality. She was also my first friend. I had a little crush on her when I was younger."
"And you still do."
"Hudson, if you dare snitch on me, I will purposely make you fail Biology this year."
The room went quiet. A knock on the door interrupted it.
"Food Delivery for Hudson Ellenvale." The delivery driver said.
Hudson immediately ran to the door.
"Yes! My food is here."
"What the hell, Hudson! Didn't I say we are going to cook dinner!"
Hudson shut the door. "Hmm? No I didn't here that.
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✧Reenactment of A Forgotten Childhood✧
Romance"A forgotten childhood doesn't mean a forgotten love." Two kids, Gemini and Craig who were close friends as kindergartners. After Gemini was kidnapped and lost her memory of their kindergarten days, Craig befriends her again and starts with how they...
