Euphoria

Chapter 4: Euphoria

Jefferson's POV

I waited infront of Clev's apartment. And later on we arrived at Nicole's.

Nicole's house was pretty much normal. Besides the fact that her Father was a company owner for Costume designs and trade, her Mother is also the head designer of the company. So, you might get the point.

I've known Nicole since the Elementary because of our parents. Clev knocked on the door to be opened by Martha, Nicole's Mom.

"Good afternoon Mrs. Mandela, Is Nicole around?" He asked politely.

Martha smiled and said "Yes dear. Danny is also with her in the game room. Just help yourselves okay?" She told us.

We both nod and went up-stairs, down to the right hall where all the guest room, game room, and family room were located. The left hall is composed of Nicole's room, her parent's room, and Marlo's Office.

"Hey Danny, Hey Nicole!" I greeted. They were playing a video game that was totally unrelatable since I'm not good at video games. "Hey." They both responded. "So, what are you guys doing?" Clev asked them. "Playing video games. Here try this." Nicole handed the controller to him and they begun playing.

After 30 minutes, or I think so, Martha called us for dinner.

The table was so neat and decorated with silver fabric with embroidered lily flowers. The food was set all over the place and we all settled down to eat.

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"Thank you for the wonderful dinner Mrs. Mandela." Danny complimented. "Please, you all can call me Auntie, Ate, or even Tita since you're all friends with Nicole." She told us and we then went to the roof top.

We sat down on a big mattress that can actually fit 7 people. "So why did you guys have to come to the Dean's Office?" Danny suddenly asked.

"Uhh.." Clev's facial expression made it clear that he was really confused weather to join in or not. "The Dean offered us a competition which involves dancing." I told her directly.
"Really? I've been wanting to join the competition since last year." Nicole said with a pout.
"So, are you gonna join in or not?" Danny asked the both of us. "I'm already in. I don't really know about Clev." I said and all our gaze went to Clev's. He looked at us back and forth before answering. "I'm not really sure. I have never been dancing since last year because I promised my Mama that I'll only focus on my studies this time." He answered.

We all went silent, thinking of an Idea to solve this problem. "How about, you call your Mama, and let the Dean talk to her. I'm sure he can convince your Mama." Nicole said.
"Right. Many student's have been wanting to be part of this contest. You're very lucky since you've only been here for like 2 and a half months but the scouts already noticed you." Danny said.

"Well if that's the case, I'm not going to let the Dean speak to her, I'm gonna ask her myself." Clev said standing up and picking up his phone. "I'm gonna call her. Wait for a minute."

"I'll come with, I'll help you talk to your Mama." I offered.

He dialed the number and within a few rings, a soft yet firm voice coukd be heard.

"Hello Clev? What's the matter?"

"Nothing actually. How are you Ma?"

"I'm good. How's school?"

"I'm doing great with it Ma. Here's the thing, the Dean sent me a letter the other day and he offered a very exclusive competition..." he then was cut off with his Mama.

"I know where you're going Clev. I just want you to know that I'll support whatever you want okay? Just tell me about the benefits and the situation."

"Well the Dean...." and they talk about it for another 5 minutes.

"Okay. Take care Ma! I love you and I miss you so much!" He said and ended the call.

"Okay, I wasn't a help weren't I?" I asked laughing at myself.

"And with what you heard, I'm in." He said. I can feel my face lit up after he said that. Being around him makes me happy already.

We walk back in the mattress and Clev talked about he will join the contest and all, it's also my first time to join this contest and to be honest, Albert is my Uncle which I told him to pick Clev not only for the reason I wanted to be close to him, but he also has a great potential in achieving the golds for our school. However, we both need to practice alot since none of us were dancing since last year.

It was about 9 PM in the evening when we were about to sleep or watching movie. I prefer to sleep because I needed it. My phone beep, notifying a message.

"Hey baby! I just wanted to check on you. How are you? I'm currently moving into my Mom's condo for a month since I was chosen to be one of the representatives for the GICOT in our Uni. I'm hoping to see you at Manila!" (9:01 PM)

Upon reading her text, I should be happy that we will see each other right? But why is it that my heart is totally empty when I'm with her or when I talk to her? Why is it that I feel like I need to try harder for her?

"Hey Angel. I'm good and I know you are too. So, what genre will you be performing?" (9:01 PM)

"Well, coach said I'm going to perform a solo piece for Senior Female Category. I'm not sure which genre though but I think it's either Contemporary or Broadway Musical." (9:05 PM)

"That's sound's great. Goodnight." (9:05 PM)

"I love you." (9:20 PM)

Hmm...I think I'll suggest that we both do a Mix Contemporary duo. Yeah, that one.

When I sat my phone down, everyone's eye was on me. Giving me questioning look.

"Who was that?" Nicole asked.

"Angel." I asnwer with no enthusiasm at all.

"Wait. What? I'm confused Pres. You and Angel are still Bf's and Gf's?" Danny asked with furrowed brows. I notice Clev's gaze averted from me back to the TV.

I only nod in response. Not knowing what to do.

"Clev, Danny, could you excuse us for a while?" Nicole asked them knowingly. They both walk out of the room leaving us behind.

"I thought you like Clev."

"I think I'm having a crush on him. But...why am I even saying this to you?" She look utterly surprise at my question.

"Are you kidding me? WE ARE BEST FRIENDS AND I'M THE BEST SHIPPER IN THE WORLD!"

"Okay. Well what should I do? I can't break up with Angel. She didn't do anything wrong."

"Oh you mean that Angel that almost got you killed? That Angel who flirted even the male teachers way back at Elems?"

"Hey. She's a good girl and I love her so much. I think." I almost shouted at the ILHSM but lowered my voice when I realized I didn't even know what I was talking.

"See Pres? You even let Clev use your nickname when I never get to do it! I know there's something special in him and I can feel it too. And most importantly, I can see it in both of your eyes, the sparkles when you look at each other."

"Really? How can you tell?"

"Believe me Pres. I know you morethan you know yourself." I laughed at her response.

"What are you turning into now? My stalker?"

"I think we should call them back. One last thing, follow your heart no matter what the circumtances are Pres. Remember, deciding does not only takes the knowledge from the brain, but also the love from the heart."

I hugged her and walk to the door. I open it up and called them in, after an hour or so, we all fell to sleep. And the best part of the night is, Clev was at my side.