Perfect Imperfections | Marco Diaz X Reader

Chapter 24: Official & Sorry

"There will be a prom next week on Friday." Ms. Collins announces plainly before we leave the room for lunch.

As we got our bags and walk out of class to go to the canteen. Most of the students cheers and talks about the stated announcement, asking who they're bringing during prom night. Prom next week on a Friday. It's still a long way. Ten more days before it's held. I'm quite excited with the event.

Since we're all in the same class, Star, Janna, Yusi, Jackie and Marco lines up behind me, ready to sprint towards the canteen. Seats will soon be occupied and the canteen will be crowded. So, it's best if we got there early.

We got there without saying anything else. All of us sit at our spot. That's when Janna starts the conversation, "Sooo, what's up? Why's the atmosphere thickly awkward?" She joins her hands.

Star's eyes sparkles as she leans in forward at the center of the table in front of us. "So, like, are you guys now a thing?" It sounded more of like a statement rather than a question.

My eyes widens. I'd have a guess that Marco told them already. I intensely blush and look away. I still don't know how to answer to that. But then, Marco suddenly holds my hand with the bracelet I have on.

"Yes. It's official." He calmly states as he shows our bracelets off. He wore his too. I redden and possibly puff out a slight amount of air as he does that. I'm surprised by his sudden change of attitude. He just suddenly, confidently confirms it.

It's unexpected. I might have a feeling that I should expect the unexpected when I'm around him already.

Yusi purposely acts like she fainted by the announcement. "The ship has sailed." She whispers to herself. I giggle, "Yusi? Are you okay?"

"YES!" She blurts. I was taken aback by her shouting. Well, I know she's usually hyper but this time, she's a bit... more screamy than usual. "I, YUSI SANATA, AM ENTIRELY OKAY AND HAPPY BECAUSE Y/N L/N AND MARCO DIAZ ARE OFFICIALLY DATING!" She adds, screaming even more.

That may have caused a lot of attention from the students and gossip. I guess the confession is out. All of them knows. Wow, thanks a lot, Yusi. It was obvious that they weren't ready for that.

"And that just proves Marco isn't such a wuss." She calms down, stating something that only we can hear. "Hey!" Marco growls.

"Omg! Y/N and Marco?!"
"I know!"
"I thought Y/N and Lucas are gonna end up together!"
"Marco? Isn't that the safe kid?"
"Ugh, whatever! I still love Y/N! It doesn't change anything!"
"Of course! But seriously? Marco Diaz? Sounds like the name of our school janitor."

I slightly hear their comments. I furrow my eyebrows and frown. How could they say that about Marco?! This is making furious. Their opinions are NOT needed! I have to do something! I'm not gonna let them get away with saying such cruelty!

I glance at Marco who was covering his head with his hoodie. I just hope he doesn't think I'm ashamed of him. I am not ashamed of him! Heck! I'd even choose him over the judgemental pupils obsessing over me in less than a second!

I smack my hands on the table, hard. Everyone's chattery in the canteen dies down. Their attention were focused on what I was gonna say. I pause and breathe for a while before saying something.

"I-"

"Everyone listen up! Y/N's about to say something!" A person interjects before I could even say a word. "Um, okay? Thanks?" I say. I shake my head, "Alrigh-"

"Listen! School princess is talking! Every word she says is important!" He cuts me off again. "Okay. As I was saying-"

"Everybody listen!" He yells one more time. His attempt of lowering down the noises was pointless since everyone was dead silent. "OKAY, ENOUGH!" I can't help but get angry. That certainly was a bad idea since this time,