Me and them

Chapter 16 Plan

Rachael's POV

Alright! Today's Sunday and I asked the guys to hang out. Though, having fun isn't just my intention, it's also to have a talk about thing choosing thingy. I've been a loner for years, not to mention no one actually liked me back then. So, getting confessed at by my friends really is kinda surprising and I don't know how to handle it. I guess I just have to go with the flow then.

"Rachael!" Someone called out to me. I'm waiting for them at the fountain area here at the mall. Wearing a simple white dress with flowers embroidered at the hem through my waist. I got my hair tied up in a fishtail braid.

"Oh, Xerxes, you're finally here." I gave him a bright smile that caused him to blush. Not long the others came, since we're all complete, we decided to grab a snack at a nearby cafe.

"Why did you wanna hang out all of a sudden?" Rick asked out of nowhere, that actually startled me as I choked from the cheesecake I was eating. That's right, I forgot why I called them for.

I drank my lime shake so that it can help slip the cake stuck in my throat, "Ehm, ah I forgot! I called everyone today regarding about your confessions and about choosing." Everyone turned pale and gulped down their saliva.

"Y-you're choosing already?!" Rey punched his fist on the table, resulting for the other customers to turn their heads on our table.

"Quiet down will ya! Of course not yet! Now sit down!" I smacked his arm and he sat down muttering a 'sorry'.

"Then what specifically do you tend to tell us?" This time Cesar asked. I sigh and scratched my head.

"Look guys, all of you are my beloved friends and I don't want to ruin this friendship nor the friendship you guys already have before you have ever met me. Can't you just forget your feelings for me and let's just stay friends forever?"

"NO." They all said in union, stubbornly folded their arms and looked away.

"C'mon! I don't even know what's happening nor what to do! Why do you guys even like me of all people in the first place?!" I whined in frustration. Banging my head on the table, trying if my luck would work and my brain would squeeze something out of this. My plan A didn't worked, such as trying to convince them out of this confession mess.

Rick grabbed my chin and made me looked at him eye to eye, "We like you because we like you. Do you simply need a brief explanation on why someone likes you for being you?" He asked. Looking at his brown dark eyes, I could see that he is trying to restrain himself from something, but I don't know what. I simply nod  a 'no' as my answer. He smiled. A hand grabbed his collar and dragged him off me.

"Keep your distance." The four of them who is emitting a dark aura whispered to Rey.  A sweat drop on my four head and a shiver came down my spine.

"G-guys cool down." They took their attention back to me as Rey muttered a 'thank you' to me. "Since this is how it is..." Let's go down to plan B, "I will not choose any of you and run away!" I pointed my index finger at them and stood up from my chair.

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"Huh?"

This is worthless! I guess threatening them with my own disappearance won't even make them budge.

Cesar scoffed, "Ya know that wherever you are, we will find you no matter the distance and even the deserted place in the world." An evil smirk was plastered on their faces and their eyes were glinting evilly. I gulp. There's our plan B, down in the dump.

"You are our little doll now, the only way to get out from our grasps is to choose either one of us." Bryle chuckled. How is that suppose to be funny?!

Then I don't have a choice left. This is my last resort, plan C.

"Alright..." I took a deep breath and, run!

Cesar's POV

"Oh no, she ran away." Rey fake gassed. I can tell that he is amused by what Rachael acted.

"She actually tried to pursue us. Who does she think she is?! Trying to cancel our feelings as if we're computers." Xerxes pouted playful.

"Why did you guys scare her off?!" Rick throwing a tantrum.

"Well bro, I guess we're enemies now." Bryle placed his arm on my shoulder and leaned to my ear, "Good luck."

I smirked, "May the best man wins." I took Bryle's arm off and stood up from my chair.

"My, my. Now this is gonna be fun."