Counting those 50 days of Love

Chapter Five

Chapter Five

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Hayley's POV

(Day 1- July 1)

My seatmate is very annoying. He keeps on touching my things and telling me stories that I don’t really care about. Sigh. 

We took a break so I stayed at the herbaceous garden and sat on a bench.

I started reading my favorite book entitled “The Fault In Our Stars”. After a while, I felt someone sit beside me. His sweet masculine scent was familiar to me, but I just ignored him.

*Kriiing!* Oh. It’s already 9:00 AM, I quickly fixed my stuff and stood up, accidentally dropping some of my books.

The guy reached for my book.

“Ouch! Ahh..” The guy groaned. I got tensed as I gathered all my books. As I was about to apologize, I was startled.

“Holy Mackarel!” Blood rushed through my veins. It’s as if my heart skipped a beat.

I-It’s Jake! Jake Liam Smith. My childhood crush. I remembered how chubby he was when we were 7 years old. I met him at the play ground near our home in Korea, I just wasn’t sure if he still remembers me…

“Ehem!” He stood up and smiled at me.

I was flustered by his presence. Gladly, I had self control.

“Uh, I’m sorry. I guess I better get going” Then I lightly nodded and was about to leave 

Just until he grabbed my wrist

"Uhmm.. are you fine now?" He asked

I faced him. "W-what?" 

"I mean... Your hangover..." Then he stared at me

"Wh-at? Wait! How did y-" My eyes widened

He cut me off. "I brought you home last night... you passed off. A guy drugged you... luckily, I was there."

"Ohhh.. Okay. Uhm. I'm fine." Then I smiled.

"Thanks..." I thanked him

"Oh, well that's good. Good thing I was there last night, or else your dead meat by now! Hahahah."

He's concerned about me. I smiled.

I watched him laugh, he's so amazing. 

"Ahahah. Yeah. Thanks again. I better head off to class... Bye!" Then I waved at him.

Jake is so kind. I wonder if we could be friends...

What?! No no no! No friends! It's too dangerous to trust anyone now. 

I went straight to the restroom right after that incident and I washed my face and my hands. 

I stared at the mirror.

"What is wrong with you?" I asked my self.

"Please calm down. Classes are about to start." Then I closed my eyes and Exhaled.

"Great. I look like a fool talking to myself in front of a mirror"

"Probably." Said a manly voice.

Wait. Manly?

I opened my eyes, went towards the door and saw Jared leaning against the door.

What is he doing here? Ugh. 

"Hurry up! We're gonna be late for our first class.." Then he placed his hands inside his pocket and started walking away.

Psh. Whatever.

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It’s already lunchtime and I was with Maxene, as usual. 

She keeps on talking to me even when I seldomly respond. 

I don’t even know why she’s wasting her time with me, when I’m practically an introvert. But I guess, I can give here 10% of my attention span for the effort she shows towards me.

“As I was saying, don’t you think Jared’s cute?” .

“No.” I answered and shook my head.

“Aww. You’re so weird! He’s like the O to hot and the perfect definition of a cutie!”

“Well, for you, he is. But for me, nah!” I replied.

She went on and on with all his best characteristics while I just kept browsing my book for the next subject we’ve got. 

She only settled down when our professor entered.

“Class, we will be having a report regarding...” Our professor carried on with his routinary alien language.

“So here are the members of group one: Yupangco, Nuestro, Treyes and Gil. Group 2: Villegas, Park, Pendleton and..” Our professor blabbered while finding another name from his list.

“Ugh. I bet they’re all going to depend on me.” I said to myself.

“Smith.”

“What!?” 

I raised my head and looked at Jake's side.

Then I saw him looking at me and he smiled.

My heart sank. My cheeks started to feel warn. I looked away. 

"Oh God."