My First Love Stories

Chapter 4 Recruit

In the second week of each semester, the school holds their Organization Week for students to know them better and to recruit new members.

As a ComSci student, I was obliged to join the Society of Computer Science and Information Technology or SOCSIT.

When I saw their table, I immediately signed up because my programming subject would be on in less than 5 minutes when I suddenly heard a familiar voice.

"Zash!! Glad to see you" he pulled me on his side and escorted me on their table.

As expected, it was Jei. When I looked at the poster it said:

Manila Academy Actors Guild

Actors guild? No way would I sign here. No. I don't act especially in front of a crowd or even to a person.

"Ahmm... I'll pass, sorry can't act" I tried to stop him from pulling me.

"Zash, you don't need to act. Aside from actors, we need production managers/design/make-up artist" and the list went on and on.

Bulb on my head lights on!

I thought why not, it was an extracurricular activity to add to my grave and I love doing art design, props or backdrop.

"Why not? Okay, I'm in" as I signed the piece of paper.

"Cool. See you tomorrow for orientation at 5:30pm" he gave me thumbs up.

"See you, I'm late for my class, bye!" I waved and hurried to my class.

Inside the room, my mind went absent again. Did I make the right decision? Should I go tomorrow? I was sure Jei would continue to bother me if I didn't show up.

The issue kept me thinking until I went home and had gone to bed.

I'm sure everything's gonna be alright.

The next day, after doing a few quizzes and reporting, school was over. I was about to head home when I saw Jei.

Ish! I almost forgot there was a meeting! I spotted him by the hallway.

Should I hide? Make excuses? I stepped my foot around when...

"Zash! Were you waiting for me? I'm sure you'll enjoy your club. You'll be of big help" Jei with his bright personality crossing my arms like I've been arrested.

"Oops, no way I can back out now" I murmured as I hid my face.

Even before coming to the orientation, I've already known their club's profile and background, thanks to Jei who was giving me heads up while we chatted on our way.

Half the room was filled with unfamiliar faces, most of them looked weird. Some were singing, others were chatting like crazy. I decided to take a seat at the back since I only know Jei and he was already busy entertaining other recruits.

After a few minutes of waiting, Jei stood at the center and gave some announcement.

"Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Jei and I'm the MA Actors Guikd Sexitary!" he posed as if he was the Miss Universe winner.

"While we are waiting for our club's president and our adviser.." a sudden knock came at the door while Jei was still explaining.

"They're here!" Jei hurriedly opened the door.

A cool breeze of wind rushed in and a familiar sweet masculine scent lingered my sense. I closed my eyes while I tracked the smell's direction. When I opened my eyes, Eric was standing at the door, smiling. He walked toward my seat to greet me.

"Zah! Glad you came" he exclaimed.

"You're the president?" dumbfounded... No way Jei mentioned this before.

I'm in trouble.