Chasing Sunset (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 13: Partners for Life

Before I even get inside the room that Monday morning, the loud voices of Aeon, Matt, Bern and Chris can be heard outside.

Can you guess who among us was the happiest during the last field trip? Matt excitedly asked.

Of course, me, I was with Maika, remember?

We all know that Bern, how about the one who doesn't want to be with us but .... Chris started teasing.

Oh! Hahaha! Do I know him? Bern bantered.

Ah! All my efforts paid-off. If I didn't asked Lance to sit beside me, don't you think, he will have a chance with Celine? I'm so proud of you Ae, you're starting to act like a man. Matt clasp exaggeratedly.

Hey, in the first place, I didn't ask you for it. Whoever I was with, I will still do the same.

Then I suddenly entered the room, I heard all that he said.

Good morning Celine! a bright and lively Matt greeted me.

Good morning guys. Aeon was halted, he cannot make an eye contact with me, while the rest laugh wildly.

Ae, you were saying something? A giggling Matt continued.

What can you say Celine? Chris asked.

I don't know what to say as Aeon's face is as red as tomato. I find it amusing to witness a phenomenon event like this to a cold guy like him. He's very naïve, I wonder if he's like this to every girl who wants to confess their feelings of admiration.

Ae, are you in love? Lance who just arrive, and doesn't know anything suddenly butt in.

Hahaha! Everyone became hysterical.

I'm not interested to girls, not even in love. So, all of you, will you go back to your sit and stop pestering me. A defensive Aeon burst out. Though I feel sorry for him, but I can't help but to laugh as well.

Everyone's keeps talking about the recent field trip, however, today is also the day where we are going to know the result of last week's exams.

Aeon and I are still the leading top students of the class. I'm not sure If he felt threaten of his position as valedictorian. I didn't mind if I excel or not, what I want is to enjoy my high school life.

Celine, I'm glad we retain our position.

Yes, but I hate to admit that the people in front of me are much taller than before. I can't even see the writings in front.

Then I will serve as your eyes, ears hands, feet... Hahaha! He seems to be in a good mood again.

Very funny! Ae, do you feel threaten because you might be thinking I am after your valedictorian position, because I'm not, I promised.

What are you talking about? The spotlight is worth sharing with you, and we should be happy with each other's achievements.

Why is it that a statement like this is so pleasant to hear, especially if it's coming from him.

Celine, Aeon, it doesn't mean that you two are the top students of this class, you have the right to chat. Aeon, I always see you as a silent achiever, but now you are talking non-stop. What made you change?

We were halted, as the whole class starts to laugh at us.

As a punishment, both of you please come forward and face your classmates.

I never felt humiliated like this, I guess, same with Aeon. If not because of me, he will never experience this embarrassing situation. Then we just followed the teacher's instructions, regardless of the teases from our classmates.