Hide and Seek (High School Liars series #1)

Liar 1:04

Karma Satomi

As I entered the gymnasium. I was greeted by the student councils, assisting students on where they should be seated according to their class. Zian was nowhere to be found, and I don't have any other choice but to go straight to where my classmates are. It's not that hard to find them kasi may malaking banner naka lagay na "STEM D" at malapit pa sa entrance ng gym pero napakalayo naman sa stage. Umupo ako sa pinkalikod ng bleacher. Mabuti nalang ay hindi mainit at fully air-conditioned ang gym.

I looked again at my schedule na dinikit ko sa binder. For tomorrow, regular na ang class at ang unang subject ay Personal Development at ang pinakahuli naman ay 21st Century Literature. Ang masmasaklap pa ay magkasabay talaga ang Gen Math at Pre-cal. Parehong hapon ang klase. Nakakaantok pa naman kapag hapon na.

Pinikit ko ang aking mga mata at sinandal ang ulo sa pader. Hindi ako matutulog o iidlip, gusto ko lang marinig ang mga pinagsasabi nila ng hindi nagmumukhang pinakikinggan ko sila.

"Sis, parang langam lang ang mga design sa harap, hindi ko makita."

"Hi! I'm Sharinel Perez! Nice to meet you!"

"Ba't amoy putok? Putcha naka aircon na oh asim pa rin."

"Guys! Be quiet, tayo lang ang maingay oh nakakahiya."

"Hindi pa nagsisimula pero amoy bagsak na."

"Ok lang, at least aesthetic ang uniform."

"Hello, serenity! Make some noise for our newly baptised tacenda students!" Napamulat tuloy ako dahil sa narinig. I prevent myself from rolling my eyes.

"Serenity? Disgusting," napatingin ako sa tabi ko. A very rude looking girl sat next right to me. Her eyes don't show any emotion despite saying the word "disgust" bluntly.

"Now, let us welcome our very own Principal, Sir Legados!" I clapped my hands as the principal face plastred on the big screen. Joyfullness is evident on his face.

"A pleasant morning to all of you. I would like to take this opportunity to show my gratitude for choosing Tacenda High as part of your journey. You will not really regret upon grabbing the opportunity to study here as we are always empowered and blessed with people who are dedicated, hardworking, and show determination to make your educational experience here in Tacenda have a significant impact on your future. I expect each one of you to be wise in making decisions as well as to have intellectual interest to partake in the development of this school." I once again clapped my hands as he went down from the stage. Marami pang sinabi ang P.I.O bago ibinigay sa sslg president ang microphone. I rolled my eyes when his face plastered on the screen. He looks so serious and pissed. Walang halong ligaya ang mukha niya hindi gaya kanina. May menstruation siguro 'to. Kaninang umaga nagbibiro pa tapos ngayon mukhang wala sa mood. I wonder what happened. May mga pasaway na student na naman siguro.

Kairon discusses the rules and regulations of the school together with the guidance councillor. The rules and regulations are just pretty the same with the school and regulation with other schools. They are just emphasising that "a tacenda student shouldn't break the rules," and It's annoying. I am pretty much sure that no one will know if a rule will be broken.

They also discuss the special classes that we will take as well as the available clubs. They much verry particular about grades and no average must be less than 85, they didn't much futher discuss about it though but I'm  sure common sense nalang 'yon.

I took my phone out and started taking a picture of random things. Pang update lang sa social media para naman malaman nila na buhay pa ako at humihinga. Para na rin inggitin ang kapitbahay naming walang ginawa kundi maliitin ako. I also took a selfie para may pang update kay kuya, baka masyado na niya akong na mi-miss.