Once Upon A Dream

CHAPTER 4: Admirer

I tossed and turned on the bed all night. I couldn't sleep. The heavens blinked then morning came. Shit! When I thought about puyatan with Duke this isn't what I dreamt it would be.

I sat on the bed and pondered for a moment then reluctantly stood up.
I looked at my poor haggard self on the mirror. Staring at my reflection, I couldn't help but lament. I look like a freaking Dementor! I washed my face trying to rehydrate and freshen up my aggrieved skin.

I silently ate my breakfast. It's Friday today. I'm supposed to be happy and Thank God 'cos It's Friday, but everytime I think about the busy days ahead, I couldn't help but sulk and curse.

Mom left early. Ate Mels was busying herself in the kitchen. I try not to think about last night. I have no idea what to say to Naddy later. I'm sure she's going to pester me about it. It's okay Seb it's nothing just act cool. Why are you so worked up? It's not like you're in a relationship or something.

I kept on repeating this monologue in my mind. Fuck that bastard! Why does he have to mention me on the group chat anyway, I mean he could just message me personally. Does he know I like him? Wait! No! Impossible!

Maybe I'm just overreacting. It's normal, he's just being friendly.
After calming and pursuading myself I picked up my phone to check. Black lines instantly spread over my face. I felt like smoke that's slowly dissipating.

*Facepalm*

I really want to slap my assuming ass this time. I scrolled through the previous conversations in the GC* that night after I logged off.

(*Note: Group Chat)

I smiled wryly as I read through. The reaction really wasn't as I expected. They just brushed it off as a joke and some didn't even care. Naddy protested that Duke should personally say good night to her too.

I secretly heaved a sigh of relief. I felt like a boulder was lifted from my heart. I finished breakfast and went to school in a lighter mood.

I arrived at school a little bit early. I looked at my watch, it was 6:25 a.m. Fuck I'm still sleepy. I sat on a bench enjoying the morning breeze. Class won't start untill 8:00 a.m. today. I lazily scrolled through my feed with my hand propped on my chin.

I was randomly looking at some post and videos when someone suddenly came up to me.
He was a 7th grader. "Uhm..someone told me to give you this." He said nerviously while handing me a cup of coffee from a famous cafe near the school.

"Huh?" I stared at him dumbfoundedly.
"S-someone told me to give you this." He repeated and placed the coffee on the table. He also handed me a paper bag. There was cake in it accompanied with a note.

"W-who.." I was about to ask who gave this, but before I could finish that boy already ran off. I stared stunned for a second then looked around. I looked at the note.

"Good morning, have a nice day!"

I frowned. Is this a prank or something? The aroma of the coffee penetrated my nose. He knows my favorite coffee flavor.
I looked around again to check hoping I could find the person. I picked up the cake. It was my favorite coffee and caramel flavor as well. I looked the things in front of me with doubts.

"Hey Sebby!" I was woken from my contemplation by a familiar voice.
Naddy waved and went towards me.
"Ang aga mo ata ngayon Mr. Miranda." She sat opposite me and said.

"Gosh why do you look so haggard?" My god this girl, she just arrived, but she already bombarded me with questions.

"I couldn't sleep last night." I answered dismissively and I wished I hadn't said anything.