The Naïve and The Perv

CHAPTER I - MY EMBARRASSING WEEK

I.1 SCHOOL TOUR

I.1 SCHOOL TOUR

It's my third time entering this University because the first was when I took my entrance exam, the second was when I got accepted and I had to take a medical examination, my ID and pay for my tuition. Now it's my third visit here but it's my first time admiring the beauty of this school. It has a lot of trees which gives off a nature paradise vibe for stressed out students and every college building has its unique perks. Like our building, the College of Business and Accountancy, from our lobby to every floor, every trophy of the past generation are displayed showcasing the success of our college. Currently, my mother and I are heading to the University covered court where our entrance ceremony will occur. Some of the school's policy, regulations and programs will be discussed. Before we could enter, someone called us "Mrs Vergarra! Red!" it was Genie's mom. Genie is a fellow classmate or block mate of mine. I met her when I was being examined in the X-ray van. The nurse told us that we were classmates since our Certificate of Registration (COR) indicated our section as Bsa1-G. I smiled at her and introduced myself but she gave me the cold shoulder. She only told me her name was Genie then she left the van. I soon followed her and told my mom about her. My mom then talked to her mom and that's how we knew each other. I hope today Genie will be in a better mood.

"Hi Genie!" I greeted her. We have found our seats inside the court. Genie and I are seated with our classmates. Apparently, our parents will be on the right side of the gym and the first year students will be placed on the left side via course, year and section. Since I don't know anybody aside from Genie, I was talking to her. "I think I still don't know your full name so I'm going to give you mine first. My name is Jaquielyn Red Vergarra. And yours?"

She smiled at me and said "I am Genie Clara Renzon. I'm sorry if I was a bit grumpy when we first met. It's just that I was not in the mood of talking to someone at that time. I was pretty tired and stressed with this whole college thing." Now I know why she was like that. "It's okay. I understand. I was pretty happy to meet one of my classmates. It's less awkward and we won't be lonely", I answered. Most of our seatmates are very quiet. I am really glad I was not like that here. I am glad I gained a friend here in college. Genie was sitting on my left side and she started talking to her seatmate. I still have no seatmate to my right therefore I stayed quiet. Suddenly, an amazingly pretty lady came over to me. Her face is small and smooth like a porcelain doll, her hair is long and black which almost reaches her waist and she has a petite body. She looks like a foreigner and I think she is older than us due to her intimidating and mature aura. "May I sit beside you?" she asked with a different accent. It almost sounded like an American or European accent. "Of course." I answered her. She smiled and sat beside me. "Are you from Bsa1-G?" she asked me. "Yes..."

"I am Antoinette Reynolds. May I know your name?" she smiled sweetly at me and raises her hand for a handshake. I felt my heart melt at that. She is a very sweet lady. I think we'll be good friends as well. "I am Jaquielyn Red Vergarra. It was nice meeting you Antoinette."

"You can just call me Anne. Well, can I call you Red?"

"Yes of course. That's actually my nickname hehehe." We had a few conversations after that. I also introduced her to Genie and they immediately got along. I figured she was a social butterfly because she started talking to everyone present within our vicinity. I heard a few names of our classmates and I think all of them were kind. I just sat there and listen until the emcee for our entrance ceremony went up to the stage and started the program.

After about three hours, the explanation about our founder, policies and other stuff were all explained. I brought a small notebook with me and while listening to the speakers a while ago, I have already drawn a few things in it. I drew an anime character, the scenes I like looking at and a whole lot more. Genie was laughing a bit about my other drawings because of course I'm not that good (which is one reason why I am here as an Accountancy student and not an Architect) but I think it looked decent compared to her drawings. She drew a few stick figures because she was also bored. I laughed louder than her. I thought, 'At least I can draw figures with tissues and flesh.'

Antoinette disappeared after the ceremony. When we got out of the gymnasium, we were given bottled waters and sandwiches. There was actually a tour around school before we can go home. We told our mothers and they told us to just meet them at the gymnasium after the tour. Genie and I are still together but it seemed we got mixed in with another group of people. There were two boys and two girls in it. Those two girls were our tour guides and probably our seniors. While the other two guys look the same age as us.

"Hi I'm Ate Jessica and this is Ate Maricar! We are from the College of Tourism and we'll be your tour guides." Ate Jessica is a tall, quite chubby and fair skinned girl while Ate Maricar looks like a child because of her short stature and petite form. Both of them smiled cheerily at us. "Our school may be a bit large at first but once you stay here for three years like us, it'll look like your own backyard." Ate Maricar told us. Well, I think we could get used to this place. I really like what I'm seeing so far. "Let's start. Follow us guys and gals."

We roam the whole place and I realized it was really large. Our school facility is complete with an Olympic size pool, large library and mini theatre. We also have a computer lab facility for relaxing or just doing your homework. We have our own church inside for school masses and a big botanical garden beside our own university lake. Our school looks like a nature paradise. Ate Maricar told us that it was built that way to help the students relax which Ate Jessica reminded us to chill out even when we will be facing obstacles. She told us that college is almost reality and we have to be prepared for that. The boys with us are a bit silly. They keep asking our seniors the name of every tree we encounter. Sometimes, they would also crack a joke like "What do you call a utensil that we can actually eat?"

"I don't know bro, what is it?"

"It's a FORK (pork)!"

They would snicker or bicker. Genie and I will sometimes laugh or listen quietly. We had so much fun that we did not notice it was getting dark already. We bid our goodbyes to our seniors and head towards our moms. When we reach them, they were quite angry because they had to wait for so long. "Well, our daughters are too kind that they would not ditch a tour." My mother said. "Yeah I agree. See you again next time." Genie and her mom bid their farewell. Our introductory classes will start tomorrow. I hope it will be another great day.