"Okay, class, that's all for today," sir Fe said, then he looked at his attendance sheet. "Arah, please lead the prayer."
We all stood up, and a boy walked on his way to the front.
We will alphabetically lead the prayer, but boys come first since sir Fe will follow his attendance sheet.
I was bowing my head with my hands intertwined while looking at Arah. 'Di ko marinig prayer niya.
"Amen."
Some clapped their hands, and some did the sign of the cross. I didn't do anything, just standing and looking around.
"Enjoy your break," sir Fe said.
He discussed the school etiquettes from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM, then it was already break time.
I already sat down. Sir Fe started walking away, and our eyes crossed, so we both smiled at each other.
I took my phone out of my bag to message Loren.
mommy pinky 🎀: Samahan mo 'ko sa break time.
She messaged me first.
: gaga, magkasama naman talaga tayo. sino pa bang kaibigan natin dito? anyway, break time na, sa canteen tayo.
"Hi, Fracia, let's go to the canteen."
I looked at the girl in front of me. She was with her girls. I smiled at her.
"I have someone to go with na, 'e," I said.
"Oh, okay. Just go with us whenever you're alone," she said.
"Okay, thank you," I said, and I bowed a little while walking away. She bowed back.
I went on my way to the cafeteria. It was on the fifth floor.
I saw Loren at the huge glass door of the cafeteria. I suddenly walked faster.
"Hey," I approached, "hey," her eyes widened along with her smile, "let's go," I said, and we held hands while walking on the way to the queue.
We were not going to pay, we were just going to scan our I.D.
"Loren, Frascia."
A familiar voice.
We turned around.
"'Oy, Stephen," Loren approached.
He was with two guys.
"Stephen," I smiled.
"Hi," he smiled back. "Should we sit at the same table?"
"Yeah," I nodded.
"Sure," Loren said.
"By the way, here are my friends, Kyle and Ralph," he introduced, looking at Loren, then he turned to me. "Did you see them earlier?"
"I didn't," I shook my head, and my sights turned to the two guys. "Hi."
"They are your classmates," he said, "okay," I nodded while smiling a bit.
I know, you already told me about your two friends named 'Kyle' and 'Ralph' that are going to be my classmates.
"We saw you earlier, introducing yourself in class. By the way, I'm Ralph," he offered his hand.
"'Di ko naabutan yung 'introduce yourself,'" I chuckled at Stephen, then I looked at Ralph and shook his hand. "Hi, Ralph. I'm Frascia."
He seemed approachable and warm, especially his smile.
