Bini: In Parallel Universe

LXII: She Got Me

Stacey's POV

My ethics and media class was a drag. Most of my courses were online so I didn't need to brave this shithole of a campus, but this one was by far the worst.

Our Prof was anything but a dainty stem and leaf. She wore these weird overcoats that had swirly designs on them, her boots were clunky and muddy as if she lived in the far place here in Manila and her hair was constantly uncombed.

Oh, yeah, her personality wasn't that great either. She banked on participation marks for grades, and sadly I was walking a thin line between passing and failing my degree so attending was the only option.

I couldn't fail. I had a plan. I had to leave. This building stunk of mildew and there was only a slim window in the corner of the class, tucked away behind a podium housing old books.

But today was different. It was different because there was a new face.

"Funny seeing you here," I told Mikha, plopping my bag next to hers. She's one of my classmate in my previous subject. She's athletic and a bit snob. I like her. "Switch in?"

Shee nodded. It became her signature sign. I think it meant she liked me. "Yeah, the class I was in was ridiculous," she said, stretching out her long legs. My eyes trailed the length of her trousers before meeting her gaze again.

"Which class?" I asked, mainly out of formality. There were plenty of things I wanted to know about Mikha Lim, none of them involving school.

"I honestly don't remember the name. The professor called out everyone and quizzed us the first day."

"You're right, that's lunacy."

"Tell me about it."

"What did she quiz you on? I mean," I relaxed into my chair, "What is there to even quiz you on?"
she scoffed, running slender fingers through her hair. I noticed she changed her piercings. Both were diamonds.

"I think she was trying to make a statement." Interesting. 

I leaned in. "Isn't that everyone's intention?"

She caught my eye and a glimmer of something passed through her gaze. "Is that what you're trying to do?"