The Dork

TD: Chapter 1

Eli's

"Nak? Wake up na. Mala-late ka na for school. You told us na may kailangan ka pang tapusin, diba? You better hurry na." That's my Mom.

She's one of a kind. She's rare. She's different. And I think that's beautiful.

Dejoke. Corny. Pero 'yung nanay ko? Siya na ata ang may hawak ng title nang may pinaka-mahinhin na boses. Her singing voice's so soothing, it can sing you to sleep. Seriously.

Ako? Babae rin naman. Pero may kababaan. Kaya napagkakamalang lalaki! Letse.

And my Dad.. He sings a lot, too. He's damn talented. I'm not bragging about it. I'm just proud.. There's a difference.

But their unica hija? Doesn't sing. Doesn't dance. Doesn't even know how to use or apply make-up!

Bumabawi nalang ako sa studies ko. Nakakahiya kasi eh. "I will, Mom. Just give me one.. more.. m-minute.."

This time, hinampas na 'yung pwet ko ng unan. Hindi ko ba nasabing medyo sadista ang nanay ko? Huhuhu.

"One more minute ka diyan. Wake up, Eliya!" Kahit inaantok pa ako, eh bumangon na ako. Baka buhusan na ako ng tubig eh. "Ito na po.."

"Tapos magdi-disguise ka pa. Jusko. What are you doing with yourself, anak? You're beautiful pero look at you. Ang manang mo!" Beautiful?

I don't think so. I don't think I'm beautiful. Not even cute. Yuck!

"I'm not like other girls, Mom."

"But you have to atleast fix yourself, Eli. You have to look presentable for somehow." They knew about my disguise dorky thingy. Halata naman.

"Mom, I'm fine with these. Sa school lang naman eh. Kapag lumalabas naman tayo, naga-ayos naman ako, diba? I know what I'm doing, Mom." She released a deep breath.

"Hindi ba, binubully ka na doon?" I looked at her. Emotions are evident on her eyes. "Uh, yes.. Pero, Mom, I can handle it. 4th year na ako. Isang year nalang. After this, wala na."

I plastered a smile of assurance. "Okay.. Sige, mag-prepare ka na. Ihahanda ko na ang breakfast." I smiled.

"Okay, thanks, Mommy!"

***

Pinahinto ko ang kotse sa likod ng school. I don't want them to see me riding a car. Eh basta!

So I had to walk my way to the front entrance. I mean, run. Because I'm late.

Kapag tatakbo ba, may kasamang dapa? Promo na? Ano 'yun. Run once, trip once too? Ay iba! Argh.

Bagong bili pa naman 'tong skirt ko! Habang nagpapagpag ako, I felt someone.. really.. tall.. standing behind me. Is it a ghost? The fuck?

Shit. It's Samuel.

Sam.. He's probably and unfortunately, my biggest competitor when it comes to academic stuffs. Parehas kaming running for class valedictorian!

I want to leave highschool with that victorious smile on my face.

He's obviously ignoring me. 3rd year highschool. We still haven't shared a convo yet. Kung magu-usap man kami, puro lait at everything lait!

When pride dominates, this happens.

"You're not only a dork, you're also clumsy, huh?" Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin. Baka sakaling gumana eh.

At maliit ako. 5'4, I guess? Sabi nila, cute daw magalit ang maliit. Try ko lang. Baka kasi macutan eh.

"Don't look at me like that. You're not cute. You're ugly asf. Now get out of my way, will you?"

Solid burn.

He left me dumbfounded. Sa sobrang inis ko, umikot ako. Not literally umikot in place. I mean ng dadanan.

Napalayo ako. So yeah, late ang parehas candidates para maging valedictorian.

He looked at me with overflowing anger. "This is all your fault."

"What? Pfft. How? You insane or something? Hindi ko kasalanang tumigil ka at laitin ako. Alam mo ba kung ano tawag diyan?"

"What?"

"Karma, tanga!"

"Kalobuso! Eliya!" Nagpapalitan pa kami ng masasamang tingin nang tinawag kami ng teacher.

"The two candidates! Of all students, bakit kayo pa?"

"It's Eliya's fault."

"WHAT?! IT'S MY FAULT AGAIN?!"

"Stop! Nagba-bangayan na naman kayo. Mamaya, kayo rin ang magkakatuluyan." At napuno ng yie ang classroom. "YUCK!" we both said.

"Hahahaha, both of you.. Maupo na kayo doon. As a punishment, you will not be taking the quiz today. You understand?" Napa-face palm ako.

Sayang points, putspa! "Fuck. This is all your fault, clumsy head."

"Can't you fucking stop?!"

He smirked. "Na-ah."

"Hmp. Okay, fine. The fuck I care. Maubusan ka sana ng saliva. Silly frog."

"Clumsy head."

"Dumb monkey."

"Black pig."

"Disgusting cockroach."

"Ugly frog!"

"Hindi pa rin ba kayo titigil kaka-away diyan, ha?" Dun lang kami tumahimik.

"Baby Saaaaam! Gusto mo bang bawian ko 'yung weirdo na 'yun? Inaaway baby ko eh."

Mga malalandi! Buti kung maganda eh. Hindi naman. Parehas silang mga mukhang kutong lupa. Si Samuel, gwapong kutong lupa nga lang. Kekeke

Ang daming nilalandi ni Samuel. Si Gianna, Ynna, Killykelly, at marami pang iba! Landian galore. Pak!

"DORKY BITCH! COME HERE!"

Lumapit nga ako with my eyebrows raised. "Anong iniiyak mo diyan?"

"Layuan mo na 'tong boyfriend ko, okay?! Kung hindi ---- "

"Kung hindi ano? Ipapahiya mo na naman ako? Mygod. Ynna, hanap ka naman ng bagong public stunt! Nagsa-sawa na kasi mga estudyante dito kakabuhos mo sa'kin ng liquid stuffs. Why don't you try na habulin grades ko? Or ng "boyfriend" mo? Mas maganda 'yun. Kaya lang, hindi mo pala kaya 'yun kasi puro landian eh. Sige, bye na ah? Suggestion lang 'yun ah. But I'm looking forward for the next public stunt. I'll prepare for it, don't you worry."

Tinignan ko muna si Sam, nakangiti. Iniwan ko na sila. Savaaaage! Ohmygod. Katuwaaaa!

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That's it.