Winter
Me and my friend Ryle were currently walking out of the school to have our lunch. Both of us are studying law at the University of the Philippines Diliman.
While walking he is nudging me and talking about a girl from my life. I didn't really like talking much about it so I'm trying to ignore him as I continued walking.
"So I heard Frances and Tristan are currently a thing now. I thought Frances likes you?" He asked curiously but I didn't answer.
"Dude, last week you're clinging with each other and now she's with another guy? What a freak!" He exclaimed that again I ignored.
What's the point of answering his questions anyway? I mean, yeah I like Frances I've been trying to be with her for the past couple of months. But then, news reached me that she and Tristan were together.
Gut check? My ego got hurt. She's been telling me she loves me and then one moment? She's with another guy. Yeah, it's fucked up but that's just it.
Ryle continued ranting about Frances and Tristan being together while just last week, Frances is all clingy to me.
"I don't know dude. How did you even like the girl? She clearly two-timed you."
I just shrugged not wanting to answer him.
"For an aspiring lawyer, you're stupid." He said in a serious tone, which made me look at him.
As I looked at him, I didn't say that I was bumping into someone. It's a girl. Fuck.
Her books fell on the ground, luckily she didn't fell down.
"Shit, I'm sorry. Let me help you with that." I said kneeling down to help her get the books.
She shook her head even though I was helping her. Weird.
I tried to reach for the last book at the same time she's also reaching for it, the reason why our fingers touched a bit. I saw her flinched.
'What the fuck? I'm not some creepy guy if you think that way' I thought.
I handed over the books that I picked up and said, "I'm sorry really, my friend kept on bugging me I didn't notice you're in the way."
She just nodded and replied, "It's okay."
"Can I get your name? For a proper apology at least." I asked.
"Jezzrel Leigh."
"I'm really sorry, Jezzrel. As a sincerity, let me walk you through your next class. Sounds good?" I offered.
Her eyes got wide with my sudden suggestion then she shakes her head again, "No! I'm okay! You can go." She exclaimed, looking in panic.
"I'm not taking no for an answer. Let's go." I said then looked at Ryle and added, "Buy me something to eat. I'll eat it after the next class."
Ryle just nodded and headed off outside the campus.
So I turned my head to the girl in front of me and said, "Go on, lead the way."
She sighed and started walking her way to the classroom and I walked beside her in silence.
As we walked through her classroom, I heard some of the students whispering which made my forehead creased.
The fuck? The same shit is happening all over again.
"Look, may babaeng kasabay maglakad si Zeo!"
"May kapalit agad si Frances, girl."
"Di naman maganda yung babae. Girlfriend niya ba yan?"
Feeling a little pissed, I faced the people gossiping and said, "Can you fucking stop? You don't know anything, just shut the fuck up."
I grabbed Jezzrel's arm and drag her faster so we could leave the hallway. I slowed down after a couple of blocks and let her lead the way again.
Still feeling pissed at what was happening, I stayed silent as I walk beside her.
When we reached her classroom, she turned to me and said, "Thanks for doing this. It's not necessary but I appreciate it."
I just nodded and turn around to walk away to get to my next class. I just hope Ryle bought me decent food. I'm fucking pissed.
'Why do the people around are interested in my life anyway? My shit is not interesting to gossip on.' I thought.
I sat down in the corner and brought the book out and started reading.
So much for law school.
