Amethyst: Game Start

II - Day 1: Intramurals

I was busy knitting the lace of my shoes, but I can’t help but be bombarded with the twins’ nonsense argument. They have been fighting for that topic since yesterday and still won’t shut up.

“Shut up, Zachary. Big Mom has the most awesome devil fruit!” Zayn exclaimed while they are fixing their things.

Zach suddenly brooded at him and playfully punched his brother’s shoulder, “NOOO! White Beard has the most awesome devil fruit!” Rule number 1, don’t let the twins watch One Piece during weekdays.

“SOUL-SOUL FRUIT IS THE BEST!”

“TREMOR-TREMOR FRUIT IS!”

“SOUL-SOUL—”

“Shut up.” My mellow yet threatening voice was enough to shut the both of them. And when I was finished tying my shoes, I narrowed my eyes and pointed my fingers at it before pointing it to them.

I laughed internally when both of them gulp, but they immediately smiled because I’m giving them much attention. Darren and Zeus are waiting for me outside, and before Zayn could actually give the food, he prepared. I abruptly went outside together with my bag.

Masamang tingin ang binigay ko kay Darren nang makalabas ako. Sunod-sunod ang pagsigaw n’ya at nakakarindi iyon. At gustuhin ko man kuhanin ang pabaon ni Zayn ay mabilis kaming hinila ni Darren paalis sa tapat ng Celestial Kingdom.

“Saan tayo pupunta, bobo?” Naiinis kong tanong kay Darren.

Sa pagkakaalam ko’y kailangan naming i-check ang bawat booth para malaman kung may hindi sumusunod sa mga rules tungkol sa mga equipment at services nila.

“Canteen.” At dahil aminadong bobo si Darren ay sumagot siya. Pinagtaasan ko s’ya ng kilay nang balakin niyang umakbay sa akin.

Ilang minuto kaming naglakad bago tuluyan na makarating sa canteen. Sinamaan ko kaagad ng tingin si Darren nang makita ko ang bulto ng mga tao; maraming kumakain at nag-aayos ng mga props at pang-disenyo sa kanilang booth ang nakatambay rito. Tila nabuhayan ng dugo si Darren nang may makita siyang pwesto sa dulo ng canteen, at bago pa may mauna ro’n ay agad kong tinakbo at tinungo iyon.

“Wow. Gutom na gutom?” Natatawang tanong sa ‘kin ni Darren.

Sinamaan ko s’ya nang tingin saka ko tinaas ang gitnang daliri ko upang isaludo sa kanya, “Oo, tangina mo kasi e.”

“Sabi ko nga, ililibre kita!” Hinigit ni Darren si Zeus dahilan upang maiwan ako rito sa sulok.

I entertained myself by browsing in my social media account, though not a single thing caught my attention. Most of it is just unending news about celebrities. I mean, who the fuck cares if Kim Chiu cooked fried-rice for herself? I internally cursed Darren because I am fucking hungry because of his unending shout earlier. And because he is not here to vent my anger because of hunger, I decided to tweet.

@Scarletttt
Scarlett niyo gutom na T^T

Replies:
@Zaynatics
AHH! Scarlett-chan ko ‘yan! Lagot talaga sa ‘kin si Darren, ginugutom ka nung kupal na ‘yon!

@ThaliaDaughterOfZeus
Treat kitang melkte, tsaka prays at buuurger

@AustinTheGreat
Come here, Scarlett, taste my mighty meaty, cheesy hotdog

I languidly looked at their replies, especially to Austin’s. That stupid motherfucker doesn’t really know to censored his dirty fucking thoughts. And just when I was about to delete my tweet, someone grabbed my phone, and when I looked up—it was Logan with his somber look. He didn’t utter a single thing, and he just suddenly grabbed me together with my bag and scooted out of the canteen.