THE UGLY DUCKLING ©

CHAPTER TWENTY

I woke up having an odd feeling that something was wrong but I just couldn't put my finger on it. Glancing at the clock I realized its only a couple of minutes to go before class starts. I hurriedly ran towards the bathroom but was terrified as I saw my reflection in the mirror.

When the shock faded, my eyes welled up with tears. Standing before me was a girl I vaguely recognized. My hair was cut short, too short. It was a haircut close to the one required for you to have when you entered the military academy. Being flat chested and thin, I would easily pass as a guy with my new look.

'Why? Why does she hate me this much?' I have no doubt it was Charice who did this to me because of what happened yesterday.

'Kurt,' I muttered, 'how I wish you were here by my side to tell me everything will be okay.' I needed to see him. Suddenly I realized that he had really grown in me, I could even be falling for the guy.

As I scurried my closet for something to wear, thoughts flooded my mind. Maybe looking like a guy now would spare me the bullying. Maybe I could just pretend that I really am a guy like how they do in Korean dramas on tv. Maybe no one would notice.

'Ah who am I kidding! Charice and Austin would surely make everyone notice me for their satisfaction.' I just hope Kurt wont mind my new look.

With my lack of options, I decided to just throw a loose fitting jeans and shirt and head on to school.

I was already late for first period so I decided to just wait in the bathroom stall until the bell rang a second time.

'Here goes nothing,' I took a deep breath before heading towards the halls.

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(Kurt's POV)

'Where is she?'

She's never late for class and I knew that for a fact. I didnt get to see her car on its usual spot either. What could be wrong? Is she sick?

I couldnt focus. We werent on the same class until third period so I have no idea if she made it to her second class. Staring at the clock I wished I had the power to speed it up so the bell would ring and I could try to find her again.

"Kyle Stevenson! No matter how long you stare, the hands of that clock wont go any faster! "

I was startled by the voice of Mr. Everest. I didnt notice him approaching my desk.

"Ready to listen?" He asked while tapping my desk with his cane.

"Uh, yes sir. sorry," I tried to look apologetic.

Mr. Everest shook his head and proceed with his lecture. I was looking at him pretending to be interested as my mind wandered somewhere else.

{FLASHBACK}

"I think I will break my engagement with Charice. She's kinda psycho," Francois said.

The two of us were having dinner at the Thompson's yesterday. Alain and the others couldnt make it for some reason we didnt bother to find out. Mike was out on a business trip that day.

"I thought you were actually liking her a bit and enjoying her company. At least thats what you told me yesterday when you decided to have sex with her," I inquired after taking a bite of my steak.

I saw him run his hands through his hair. "I dont know man," he looked confused, "I mean, I am attracted to Charice physically, shes hot, I'd give you that. Shes great in bed too but she's getting way too possessive. And then theres this feisty girl, she's physically unattractive and yet-" he paused a smile forming on his lips.

I looked at him, "It seems you like this other girl more, dont you?" He nodded. "Well, does this other girl like you too? I mean, we all know Charice is head over heels for you but this other one you're talking about, what are your chances with her?" I wonder who he was talking about.

Francois was silent for a while, "We had our moments before and I can see then that she digs me. Well at least that was before I became enganged. I saw jealousy in her eyes when she found out about it so maybe theres a chance I could tap back to that feeling. After that time, we barely even look at each other until this afternoon."

"What happened?"

"She stood up for Charice, against me. Such a feisty girl, she is. I couldnt help myself but admire her passion and courage. I was lost for words and you know pretty well that I am never lost for words. Ah, I dont know man. All I know is that I want out of this engagement. I just wanna be with Liz."

I almost choked when I heard her name. "Liz? As in Nicole Elise Train?" Fortunately, Francois didnt notice how affected I had been at the mention of her name.

"Yeah. Pretty crazy right? The anorexic chick getting my attention. Have I mentioned that we sorta dated last summer? She's really something you know."

"Uh huh," was all I could say before I tuned him out. I need not know the details of their summer fling. I felt my heart being ripped into pieces that very moment.

{END OF FLASHBACK}

I desperately wanted to talk to Lissey. I need to know if what Francois said was true. I have got to find her.

The bell rang and I was out of there as fast as I could.

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