Stay In Memories

First Life

"Smoking is prohibited here. Also no littering. Students are not allowed to roll their sleeves and pants, unbutton their uniform, loosening the tie and a pair sock is required to be worn. Your hair has passed the maximum tolerance length and thus should be cut. You've been absent for a week without any notice and now you're skipping class. You've broken rule 58, 91, 109, 284, 461, 583, 620, 831, 994 and 999. You have also skipped your detention for the fifth time, one more time and its suspension. I won't let you get away this time." Said the guy with a pair of golden hues eyes with neat clothing and expressionless yet handsome face.

The other party looked dumbfounded at that for a few minutes.

"Eh?... Oh! If it isn't the Student council President!! What brought you here, Shuaige? (handsome bro) Oh wait, don't tell me... You are finally charmed by me?? Did your icy wall around your heart finally melt from my radiance? Ah! That should be it!"

"QUIT FOOLING AROUND!!"

Both parties were surprised by the sudden outburst of the usually calm and composed man.

"I-I... I'm sorry... It's just... There was a used cigarette on the floor and I went to pick it up to throw it away but then you surprised me and I accidentally dropped it. I'm not lying, please trust me, you can smell my breath if it'll convince you..."

"..."

"A-And about my uniform... It was too hot and I thought no one would come here so I... Oh and my only pair of sock was wet and so I couldn't use it for today, also I can't afford to buy a new pair... I've been working the whole week to pay for my school tuition fee because it's due today that I couldn't even pay for my daily needs, so I was really busy and didn't have the time to cut my hair..."

"... Parents?..."

"My parents got into accident when I was just a kid and I was taken in by my parents close friend. I didn't want to trouble them so I moved out and lived alone here in this school and pay everything by myself... Now then... What are you doing here skipping class too Shuaige? Just to tell me that?"

"..."

"I'll go now then, see you Shuaige!!"

But before he could leave, a hand hold him still.

"What is it Shuaige? *forced smile*"

"... Detention..."

Before he could make up an excuse for that, a really loud shout froze them at place. "A-YING!! I'LL KILL YOU!! HOW COULD YOU LEFT ME LIKE THAT LAST NIGHT!! I KNOW YOU'RE THERE, COME OUT BEFORE I GO AFTER YOU THERE MYSELF!!"

"..." "..."

"... Welp! You heard that, gotta get going before I lose my head! Bye Shuaige!!"

He quickly runs away.

"..."

It was the start of everything... Our story... Our agony... Everything... It was a fateful encounter...

"Hm..."

"Hey! What's taking you so long?! Can't you see you're holding up the line?!"

"A-Cheng... I want Set A main food... But Set B side dishes are much more enticing... Which one should I get?"

"How would I know, it's you who is going to eat it. Just hurry up and choose any already!"

"Oh! I know! Why don't I take Set A and you take Set B? Give me your side dishes okay A-Cheng! I'll give you mine!"

"As if!!" And a loud smack hits A-Ying's head.

"OW!! What was that for A-Cheng?!"

"Of course for you saying stupid stuff!! Just take one already!!"