Whispers under the Lost Star

Kabanata 9

Leo's POV

Pinanood ko siyang maglakad lakad around the pool sides. I rolled my eyes when I remember seeing her at that cafe. 

"Delete. That. Picture" 

I was very sure that she took an unconsented photo of me when I heard that shutter sound. Kaya I confidently confronted her that time. Turns out it was just a photo of the cafe and not me. I admit, it was an asshole move to assume. But I have had difficult run ins with papparazzi and that gives me anxiety.

I don't know what came into me but I just found myself walking forward. Then before I even realize it, lumipad ang kamao ko, landing on his jaw. 

I just... don't like seeing men disrespecting women like that. It's disgusting.

"What the hell man?" he snarled.

I was about to punch him again, but Liam suddenly appeared behind him and got his attention. And before he can even react, Liam's fist lands on his face. Maging ako ay nagulat sa lakas ng suntok na iyon. Liam's eyes we're dark and full of anger.

The impact of that punch was strong. It staggered the man, causing him to fall into the pool. I still was trying to process everything when I heard another splash. Napalingon ako agad and saw her slowly sinking. I just realize that she fell into the pool. I froze for a moment. 

Then I caught a glimpse of Andres diving in. I watch him pull her out of the water. Getting her to the shallow side of the pool habang umuubo ubo pa. Nang masigurado ko that he got it covered, naglakad na ako pabalik kina Zane. As I exit the area I caught a glimpse of Liam—also in the water— I caught the slight frustration in his eyes. Sinundan niya ng tingin si Andres. 

He's too obvious. 

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Lianne's POV

I walked into the classroom and immediately spot Liam and Lander na nakaupo lang sa kani kanilang puwesto. Liam was busy writing something, habang nakadukdok naman si Lander sa desk niya.

"Good morning Lianne" bati ni Liam nang mapansin ako.

"Good morning, you're early today" Puna ko.

Umangat ang ulo ni Lander mula pagkakadukdok saka kinusot kusot ang mga mata niyang kakagising lang. 

"Good morning, Lander." bati ko nang makalapit

"Ako pa ba? Good student to." mayabang na sagot ni Liam

"Good student" asar na panggagaya ni Lander. 

Hindi iyon narinig ni Liam kaya hindi siya nag react. Mabuti naman at walang akong energy to deal with them. I was about to take a seat, when I noticed the guy in the chair behind mine, his head resting on his arms, natutulog ata. 

Marahil siya yung nabanggit ni Liam noon na kaibigan raw ni Leo na model rin. I was expecting him to have the same aura as Leo, since pareho silang model, but he was did not. Unlike Leo who had a much more stern and cold look, this guy had messy hair and much more laid back aura.

Bigla akong natigilan ng makaramdam ng kung anong kilabot sa leeg. I felt like someone was watching me. And I wasn't wrong. Paglingon ko, salubong ang kilay na nakatitig sa akin si Leo. And for some reason I got the creeps. I guess he's probably weirded out that I'm staring at his friend.

I flash him a teasing, irritated smile, saka naupo. Binaling ko na lang ang tingin ko kay Lander na nakangisi sa akin. 

"Hey you okay?" Alalang tanong sa akin ni Lander. Tumango lang ako.