Free Verse

Chapter 12: Perfect Pair

-There's nothing more satisfying than seeing a perfect pair. Just like how a two piece of footwear can go anywhere. A mixture of bitterness and sweetness turns into a chocolate, just like a twisted fate. Another good example is how you enjoy reading a poem with rhyme; it will never get old through time. And even though this whole paragraph is so cringey; you can never deny that love always starts with a perfect pair. You can never love with nothing? Right? -

It is Tuesday, usually the whole campus is peaceful during this time, especially this early morning, but since it is not just a normal day, because today is the University Tour, it is so lively. Different banners were hanged in every pole, making the view colorful. Loud music is booming and can be heard all over the University. The open field is covered by different booth and you can hear laughter from the students as they try to decorate their own club's area. The varsities are running, warming up at the covered gym, preparing their selves for the upcoming game. The students in the theater are either too focus on their script or busy as they prepare the props. Every year the University conducts a unique marketing strategy to gain newcomers for next school year, and it is the University Tour. It is originally called as the foundation day, but the admins decided to change its name to emphasize their goal; which is to welcome those freshmen who are planning to study there and also to convince those- who doubt if the University is good enough for them. It is a fun day for all, since all of the classes are suspended and different events planned by different clubs were held during this day. Also this day is important for all of the clubs, since this is their opportunity to gain new members for next school year. That is why Henry is so busy standing at the side of the pathway handing out flyers to every student who passes by. The Herald's club didn't gain the privilege to have a booth since they didn't meet the requirements for them to be considered as a functioning club. Actually the club was supposed to be shut down long ago, but since they are still gaining lot of awards, the admin decided to give them the rights to operate. But the truth is- they are already not considered as a club by the upper body of the school. So every year, they need to just stand somewhere and hand flyers for them to promote their own club.

It is a hard task since Henry is the only one who does it; Jayce is part of the varsity and Ritmo needs to help his teacher in facilitating the play at the theater causing them to be unable to help their club's promotion every year. But it is still fun for Henry since Zane is always right beside him. Even though Zane is not helping to hand the flyers because he is too uncomfortable with the crowd, his presence is enough to give Henry a driving force. It is as if Zane is the source of energy for Henry to continue every University Tour. But not this time, since Zane left the club and Henry is all alone, standing in the middle of the crowd.

"Herald's Club is open for aspiring writer, we can grow together."

Henry shouted repeatedly every time a student passes by. He knows that it is still early but he already felt exhausted. It is unusual for him, because his been doing this for almost two years, and this is the first time he felt tired. Henry decided to sit on the bench near him to take a break for a moment. He grabs a bottle of water in his bag and started to replenish his thirst. He stares blankly at the crowd, as he saw everyone enjoying the day together with their friends. He felt lonely. He catches his breath as he thinks about quitting.

"Are you stupid? The club is precious for all of us, why did I consider stopping. Of all times? I've been doing this for two years. Now is not the time to give up Henry! You will definitely save the club, Zane will come back and everything will go back to normal."

He said to himself as he slaps both side of his cheeks. At the moment Henry is just trying to convince himself. He just hopes that the club where he finds his happiness will not be gone forever.

Meanwhile, Nathalie is amazed as she roams around the campus with Alex. She is like a little girl who enjoys the view of a carnival. She can't believe that she will be entering this University next school year and it excites her very much.