[6:30 AM, Bus Stop]
“What’s taking him so long?” Clarissa complained. “We’re going to be late for class!” Tony was running late today, which is because he woke up late. Clarissa groaned, but she had to keep her cool.
A few minutes later, she noticed the bus coming. “Tony!” Clarissa shouted. “The bus is here, hurry up!” Then she saw Tony running down the stairs then into the school bus right before the doors closed.
[Tony’s P.O.V]
“Phew!” I exclaimed. “That was close!” I sat next to Clarissa who was peering through the window. She seemed a bit sad, and I can’t handle her cuteness when she’s sad! “So,” I started. “What’s wrong?”
She looked at me then said: “What took you so long?!”
I became silent for a minute then I finally got an answer. “Don’t change the subject!” I raised my voice. Right after that, she became silent. “I’m sorry.” I apologized. “Apology accepted.” she said.
[6:58 AM, School]
The two students rushed to Room 16, hoping that they won’t be late. And luckily, they weren’t! Tony and Clarissa slowed down and went to their chairs.
At the same time, their teacher walked in their room. “Good Morning students.” the teacher greeted. “Tomorrow, we are having gym class.” The students cheered, except for Clarissa. “What’s wrong?” Tony asked her. “Do you hate gym class?”
“Of course I do!” Clarissa replied. “It’s not fun to get hit by dodge balls you know.” The students kept on shouting. Most of them shouted “FREEDOM!” The teacher made them quiet, by saying that if they don’t behave, the activity will be cancelled.
The teacher introduced their coach-Mr. Dan. He was a tall-looking man. His eyes were gold and his hair was dark brown. He looked cool, but the bad news is that he was tough. He even had a loud, deep scary voice!
Clarissa was even more frightened, what terrible things could happen to her this time?
But her fear didn’t last long, not until their teacher announced something. “In this activity, you’ll be working with pairs.” Clarissa was happy with this, now she’s hoping that she’ll get paired with someone she’s comfortable with.
The teacher announced the pairs:
“Tony and Juliana”
“Susan and Diana”
. . .and more pairs!
Then finally, Clarissa’s name was mentioned. “Clarissa and. . . Alexa!”
[9:00 AM, School Cafeteria]
[Clarissa’s P.O.V]
“Why do I have to get paired with Alexa? I mean seriously! I could’ve been paired with someone else!” I complained. Tony was getting tired of my complaints, he stood up and said, “If you have a problem with Alexa, solve it with her!”
He left the table and went out of the cafeteria. I didn’t do anything, I just. . . kept quiet. But he was right, I shouldn’t complain to him. I should complain to Alexa! I stood up and tried to find Alexa, but finding her was kinda hard, so I sat down and tried to think of a plan.
Just then, I heard a voice that caught my attention. “Hey!” It was Alexa! I saw her running up to me with a gorgeous smile on her face. “How did she get that? I want one of those!” I said.
Alexa sat next to me and said, “We need to talk about something.” Her serious voice was a bit scary, but I accepted it. “I’m so glad that we’re partners!” she continued, but now with a happy voice.
“I’m glad too,” I replied. “Hold on, why aren’t you bragging?” She was confused, which I can tell from the look on her face. I sighed, “You were bragging a lot yesterday.” I explained. “So why are you different now?”
She smiled then said, “That’s just typical me, you’ll get used to it.” I didn’t get used to it at first, but now that she’s explaining it to me, I feel a lot better! Alexa suddenly stood up and said she had to go. I said that it was fine and it was really nice to know her more.
[3:00 PM, Home]
“Finally!” Tony said. “Home Sweet Home!” Clarissa didn’t say a word. She just sat down and smiled. Tony got confused, then he started, “Okay, why are you smiling?”
Clarissa kept on smilng while Tony kept on asking her the same question over and over again but she ignored him.
