You're Blooming the Wrong Way

The Beginning

"What the hell, bitch?" An upperclassman told me as his brows furrowed in annoyance. Hindi ko alam kung bakit siya naiinis dahil sa pagkakadikit ng balikat naming dalawa. He's the one who walked as if he owned the place. "Watch where you're going!"

At dahil hindi ako kumain ng almusal, mabilis na uminit ang ulo ko kahit na alas-sais pa lang ng umaga. I have a feeling that the rest of my day wouldn't get any better.

"Fuck off, you cockroach," I replied, feeling pissed.

The sudden clench of his jaw implied that he didn't appreciate my endearment. Ang arte niya, mabuti nga hindi langgam eh. Pasalamat siya binigyan ko pa siya ng pakpak.

The ugly senior was about to grab me by the collar, I think, if my brother hadn't arrived to save my ass. Lars, my twin, flashed an apologetic smile to the bastard. "On behalf of my sister, I'm really sorry. She's... having the time of her month, so I'd appreciate it if you overlook her nasty behavior."

Pinandilatan ako ng ungas. "Pagsabihan mo 'yang kambal mo, Altaria."

Lars slightly bowed to him. "Pasensya na."

The asshole shot me one last glare before retreating. I secretly raised my middle finger behind his back. Inis kong nilingon ang kapatid ko nang tuluyan na itong makaalis.

"I didn't feel the need to apologize. He's the one being prickly at this hour. Huwag mo akong sisihin." sambit ko at sinimulan ko nang maglakad. Mabilis naman akong sinundan ni Lars at napangiwi ako dahil bigla na lamang siyang sumulpot sa tabi ko.

"I told you, Lucy. If you can avoid the fight, then do so. Nothing good ever comes out of brawls." pangaral niya.

I hissed. "He was asking for a fight. He called me a bitch."

"Why, he called you a bitch?" Biglang sumeryoso ang mukha ni Lars. He halted from walking. "Do you want me to tell him the definition of bitch? I shall avenge your pride."

I shook my head in dismay. "You're so weird."

He only smiled to me. Of course, he wasn't offended. My twin brother has always been someone calm and collected. It takes a lot of energy to piss him; before you could even realize it, you're already drained from trying while he's still smiling stupidly.

"Oh, good morning." My brother greeted a boy in glasses.

Mauuna na sana akong maglakad nang hawakan ni Lars ang manggas ng uniporme ko. Napabuga na lamang ako ng hangin.

"You know my sister, but I don't think I've formally introduced her to you. Her name is Lucy." nakangiti niyang sabi sa totoy na nakasalubong namin.

The wimpy kid smiled at me. "Hello, my name is Ha--"

"Yeah, whatever." I gave him a bored look. "I don't give a damn. You can be friends with my brother but leave me out of it. Your face is annoying." diretso kong sabi at tinitigan ko ang kanyang mukha.

Well, I don't know what to say. He's a nerd.

Maliit ang ilong niya kaya mukhang madaling mahulog ang kanyang salamin. Mas makapal pa yata ang grado nito sa salamin ng lolo ko sa tuhod. I couldn't make out his eyes at all. His face was small, and his expression was gentle. He's a pretty boy, but he looks like a useless clown who can't even kill a fly.

"Lucy," malumanay na tawag ng aking kakambal. He gave me a pleading look, to which I responded with a groan. Alam niya talagang hindi ko siya matitiis. He's so unfair!

"Fine." I sighed in defeat. I awkwardly nodded to the boy, who smiled in response. "I'm Lucy. Nice to meet you."

Dali-dali akong umalis at laking pasasalamat ko dahil hindi na ako pinigilan ng aking kapatid. Ngunit hindi pa man ako nakakalayo, uminit na ang aking pisngi dahil humirit pa si Lars. "Sorry. My sister is shy around boys."