Chapter 38

"Nothing, Prof. Klaus." I calmly answered and walked towards them, sighing again.
"Is there someone bothering you?" asked one of my male classmates but I just shook my head.
"Because we notice in your other subjects, which is, we are also your classmates, that you are floating. We assured someone's bothering you" a group of girls approaches me when I find a place.
I shook and sighed. "Don't worry about me, guys. I'm fine, seriously" I just answered and focused my gaze on Prof. Klaus.
"Since you chooses weapon your comfortable the most, find yourself in the training room. Focus my dear students, I will be back soon, some urgent came" Prof. Klaus said as he looked at the scroll I don't know where it came from. I gasped and looked at what I had found. Dun I realized that I took a bow and arrow, why would I chose these if I'm not capable with handling them? I must changed these.
"Also, don't change your weapons. Once you took it, there's no turning back" I shrugged at what I heard from Prof. Klaus just left. Did he read my mind? Hayst, that's impossible! Geez.
I guess I have no choice. I go to the target area where there are circles as a target and red lines and red dots in the middle. That's what I need to target.
But how can I target that if I don't know how to use them? I have to try. That Crush makes me crazier, hayst!
* * *
I was baffled. I can't think what I'm going to say. He's straight to the point. He suprised me.
I looked back at him and sighed. "Words of you, Prince Crush. Watch it" I said in calm and about to leave when he grabbed my arm that turned infront of him again.
I immediately withdrew my hand. He sigh and look at me intently.
"It's true, Devy. And I'm serious with that .."
* * *
I composed myself and adjusted the bow and arrow grip. I aimed it to the middle and wait to let go. I will focus first.
"How many times do I have to tell you that It's De--" he cutted my words by putting his finger to my lips.
"I know that already. But I can't help it, calling you 'Devy' was making me happy and it's like I've felt those butterflies in my stomach" he said sincerely in my eyes and put off his finger to my lips .
I'm speechless nor moved. I don't know but I hate what he said, I hate myself that I know what he'll be going to say but I just let it go. I hate what I'm feeling right now. It's ....
"Devy ..."
"No .."
* * *
I suddenly aimed the arrow and hit the red dots in the middle, too much, that 'cause a loud noise and broke the circle target into half.
I immediately looked behind me and they were all looking at me.
"I think, you need to rest, sis" the lady with the sword sweetly suggested that they all agreed.
I immediately shook. "I'm--"
"We know, you're not fine, Devon" the man cutted my words holding a sword too.
"You're exhausted. We can really see that. You hit that circle that much, forn now, Rest" said the woman who they all agreed so I sighed and nodded then thanked and went to the dorm.
I lay down there and closed my eyes firmly. I can feel my tiredness, too. My brain isn't functioning that well. Crush really makes me even crazier more.
* * *
"No ...." I answered confused and slowly backed away while staring at him.
"Devy. Listen to me first. Look at me" he commanded. I deeply sigh and look at him.
"Why?" I asked calmly.
He heavy sigh. "I thought this is just nothing." I always told myself, I felt this because you"re just my friend. But, I guess I was wrong. Because this weird 'thing' inside me, beats faster whenever I see you, there's something inside of me that I can't explain "I averted my gaze from him and looked at the entirety of Main.
"Stop ..." I whispered and closed my eyes. "Stop your feelings for me, Crush" I finished and looked at him.
I thought he would be hurt by what I said. He's determined.
"I can't stop now, Devon. I can't stop my heart beats fast for you. I can't stop myself liking you not as friend but as you, Devon. And now ...." I can sense his sincerity. I'm speechless...
He pulls himself together as he's frustrated. Now I just noticed, he's not wearing his crown.
"Devy--"
Even before he finished what he was going to say, I left him on the rooftop in confusion. Awkward...
But thing is for sure ... My heart was beating in not it's normal beat. What is this?
I just finished showering tonight and combing my hair. Wearing a long-sleeved t-shirt and blue pajamas. After I combed, I first put on my reading glass or the round glass I use and went to my bed where the healing book was. I will read first to get sleepy.
It was only seven in the evening but my four colleagues were already asleep because they were tired. They hadn't even eaten dinner and they weren't dressed yet. They are really tired.
I sighed and focused on the book I was holding and leaned on the headboard of the bed.
But whatever I read was what Crush said was on my mind. I closed my eyes tightly and took a deep breath then lowered the book I was holding on the small table next to my bed.
Was Crush serious about what he said? Geez, st-pid Devon! When else did a Crush Schoenberg joke ?! Arrgh !! Haysst ......
I was blinded when I heard the strange beating of my heart. It was fast, and I'm curious. Does it mean .... I also like Crush? .... Wait ... What ?!
I just pulled my hair and sat down and sighed. I need to sign what Crush said, I'm going to get him. Hayst.
I got out of bed and put on my underwear and fixed my hair and messy glasses.
I slowly walked over and turned the doorknob then opened it and was surprised when Rein's fist met my face.
We stared at each other for a moment. He immediately withdrew his hand and pocketed it in the pocket of its pants. I sighed and closed the door then faced him.
He's wearing his crown and formal clothes or I should uniform. Her hair color has also changed. Well, I can see their changes.
"Done checking me?" there was another teasing question that I just winced and sighed again.
"Yeah. And you what I'm thinking to you, you look decent at last" back I pissed that it smirked and stared at me. I chuckled a bit and smirk.
"What are his highness doing here, hmm?" I still have a teasing tone.
"I'm picking you up" he replied frowning at me.
"Why?"
"Just, just follow" he said and pulled me to where. We quickly got to the elevator and hit the 5th floor.
"I hope you become a gentleman, don't you?" I said sarcastically and withdrew my arm then stroked it. He just gave a dog smile.
"What are we going to do on the 5th floor?" I asked calmly
Fold it. "Correction. We're going to the rooftop"
"So, what is it?"
"Isn't Prince Crush's favorite spot your building, or should I say the rooftop here?" he asked. I frowned and stared at him. Crush's favorite spot is our rooftop? Is he so often here in our building?
I averted my gaze from Rein and sighed. "Dunno" I just answered.
"That's all you're going to say, you've taken too long." I stared at him.
"Tell me, do you like him?" I rolled my eyes at his direct question.
"No!" I immediately said laughing at it. I frowned at him.
"What's funny?" I couldn't help but be annoyed by her laughter. I don't like Crush!
"Okay. Okay. You don't have to shout anymore. You're noticeable." he teased correctly as the elevator rang and got out first. I gasped. I didn't shout! Psh.
I followed him up the stairs to the rooftop.
"What are we going to do there?" I wondered. It grinned.
"It's Prince Crush's birthday today. Aren't you updated? Besides, all our former colleagues are there. They're really excited. They're just fixing it on the rooftop" he explained and I just nodded. Is it Crush's birthday today? Why don't I know that? Or do I just not really care about those around me?
Rein opened the door and exposed me to my colleagues organizing the event.
Wyeth and Sin had just finished fixing the lights that surrounded the rooftop. Hafirsa and Blessary arrange chairs and gifts on a table. Jales and Art arrange the table setting and food. Sapphire and Novel are all beautiful. While Hunter and Scale lean on teresa's side and sometimes smile at what Sapphire and Novel are doing. Hmm. There is something ah.
"Do you have a gift for the Prince, Princess of the Id snatcher?" Rein teased next to me so I stared at him.
"Do you see anything I'm holding, PRINCE REIN WEI?" I spoke rudely to him. He laughed out loud as if he meant to let those here hear it.
And I'm not mistaken, they all looked at us.
"You're done?" I asked annoyed and tied my hair in a pony tail and then fixed the mirror.
It sneezed and smiled at me. "You're really cute, Devon !!" I was even more surprised when he squeezed both my cheeks for a moment and left me. I rubbed my cheek and approached them.
"Devon !!" Jales and Art called and then hugged me. I gasped.
They let go of the hug and I was even more surprised when Blessary and Hafirsa hugged next. I gasped even more.
"Thank you and you're alive, Devon" Wyeth said as if still in tears. I winked at him.
"Kadiri ka!" said Sapphire and brushed off her red dress. Only now did I notice that the women were dressed and the men were wearing polo shirts.
As for me, I just fell asleep and didn't have a gift. They don't have a pake there anymore.
"Do you have a gift, Prince Crush?" Novel asked, wearing a black dress like Blessary who was also black.
"Is that required?" back I ask and sigh.
"Of course! But as far as I can see, you're not updated on today's event. What a pity" I heard the insult in Sapphire's tone so I averted my eyebrows.
"I may be effortless, Sapphire. But who cares anyway? Crush doesn't want to be special. You are too formal. And besides .... it doesn't matter" I interrupted here as he and the others sighed.
"You ...." She said in anger and I will be adored by Hunter's stop. I smirk and sigh.
"Learn to respect, Devon" I looked at Novel whose eyes were already glaring. I just think that Sapphire and Novel are really sisters.
"How can I respect her, If she, don't know how to discipline herself. An Elije Royals must know that" I answered and sigh.
They were all quiet and feeling the tension in us, and didn"t know what words to say.
"Okay. Enough guys. Let's call Prince Crush" Sin cracked in silence.
"Prince Shawn do that thing--" Scale stopped speaking and looked behind us so we all looked there.
There, Shawn and Crush walking towards us effortlessly. I frowned when I saw what Crush was wearing. Is this a coincidence? We were both sleepy and both blue. We look like a couple. I shook my head at the others as they looked at me. Hayst.
"Surprise ??" as if t-ngang said Wyeth and faked a laugh. Maya maya pa'y ..
"HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY, PRINCE CRUSHH !!" they all shouted and sang it.
".... Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday .... Happy Birthday to you !!!" they end the song. Novel took the cake and went in front of Crush.
Shawn went to Teresa and just leaned over.
"Make a wish first, and blow your candle 'my' dear Prince Crush" Novel's tender promise.
Crush stared at the cake for a moment then simply glanced at me again and blew out the candle. Everyone applauded. While I was feeling isolated, I was feeling like I had something to do with her request.
Nakakakaba tuloy, sa mundo ng Luna kase, once you make a wish kapag birthday ay magkakatotoo talaga. It's a fact.
"Okay. Let's eat first. The food at the table will be cold"
We got ready to go to the table and sat him down.
"Oh! Birthday Boy has no place to sit!" grabbed Wyeth's attention.
"What's wrong ?! Here next to me, the seat is empty" Novel growled and shook the empty seat which is also next to me. In short, we centered Crush. I just gasped
When he sat down, I felt deprived. Because of his confession and because we both fell asleep-hayst ...
We started to put it on our plate, and Wyeth At Sin told a story that Jales and Art once set on fire. I can tell the four of them are really talkative.
I was about to grab a dish when Crush was in front of me and he himself put it on my plate. I just gasped. Nakakailang talaga. He also put his.
That's good and they don't notice. Hayst.
"Shanghai?" he suggested. I nodded and was about to take the dish when he took it away.
"A-I am" geez. Did I stuttering?
"It's me" he said and refilled my plate. He also has one. We always look like couples, psh. [Pasta and Shanghai are on their plate haha]
The case again, the Shanghai sauce is far away so I have to stand up.
Suddenly Crush stood up and took the Shanghai sauce. They noticed that but will also return to the story.
"Prince Crush, I'll be the one to put it" I waved here a suitable container for him to put Shanghai sauce again.
It just sighed and continued what it was doing. I just gasped.
"Your unbelievable" I commented and started eating the Sauced Shanghai
"Nah. I'm just serving 'my princess'. So, shut up and let me do my job as your suitor" he said weakly and I swallowed. I was even humbled and left Shanghai.
Crush took action and immediately handed the glass with water next to him. I drank it right away.
"Oh! What happened to you there?" the mischief in Rein's voice lingered at the end. Everyone looked at us.
"Mmm. You're on your own there, aren't you?" Raven also teased. I averted an eyebrow at him and sighed.
"It's not" I just answered but they didn't believe.
"Oww? Do you both have the same food?" Sin also noticed.
"And both fell asleep-wait ... Is that a couple?" Wyeth stabbed Crush and me in bed.
Totally hot seat.
I couldn"t answer because I didn"t know what to prioritize and what to answer.
"Don't pressure her. Back to the topic" Crush said and ate well.
Still not losing their tempting look. I just gasped.
The party ended and they left. There are only five beds left here. Me, Crush, Shawn, Rein and Blessary.
"I'm first, Dev. Oy Prince of Clumsy, take care of this my friend!" Blessary said goodbye while looking at Crush who just nodded. I sighed at the two. Is something going on with these two? As far as I know, Blessary likes-loves Crush .. But what is that?
"Pareng Shawn. Don't beat Pareng Crush. Take care of Devon too. Bye!" I sighed as Rein said goodbye as well. They're weird. Are they taking sides? Hayst ...
"Psh. Gotta go, too" I said goodbye and turned around when Crush grabbed my arm forward.
"Wait me there, inside. Shawn and I are just going to talk" said Crush. I frowned at them and sighed. I didn't answer Crush and immediately withdrew my hand then went inside and down the stairs.
Will I still wait for him? Or will I go first? I just shook my head and walked to the elevator. I'll just wait for him there.
My curiosity attacks what they will talk about. I sat on the floor first and thought.
Does it matter what they talk to me about? And what are the acts of Rein and Blessary? I just gasped.
"If I were you, while it was still early, I would stay away from Crush for my good and not to get hurt" I immediately looked up and looked at Shawn with a poker face.
I frowned at him. "What?"
He did not answer my question and just held out his hand.
I took that and he in turn lifted me up from my seat. I rolled up my pajamas and looked at him.
"What do you mean, by that?" I asked immediately and calmly. He smirked.
"I thought you're smart, Devy--"
"It's Devon" I corrected. It grinned suddenly.
"What would be the look of yours if you're dumped and get wasted. You'll be hopeless" he said. I sighed.
"Stop beating the bush, Shawn. Spill the beans"
"Just stay away from Crush and you'll know the answer. I'm warning you, Devon."
"I don't understand you" I confess. I was confused by what he was saying.
"I didn't say these to you, because I like you Devy. Trust me, you'll only get hurt eventually. He's watching far away from you so watch your actions. Your mate was waiting ... and sooner or later..you will know him. Bye, Devy "he said goodbye and suddenly disappeared. He teleported. I fell silent at what He said and breathed slowly. He's totally weird but I feel that kinda bit ... right? Arrgh !! I don't know!
And who's watching me far away?
Who's Him? My mate? And my actions? Geez. His ambiguity ... but somehow, I feel nervous .. Isn't that also the guy I saw in the elite royals building what he's saying? That's impossible! I heavy sigh.
"Devy" I turned to Crush who turned poker face. I acted nothing had happened earlier and he smiled sparingly.
"Let's go"
We quietly took the elevator and no one spoke. The elevator rang and we were here in the dormitories. I went out first.
"I'll take you to your dorm" I was surprised by what he said and immediately shook my head
"I .. I can handle" I calmly replied but he just pulled my hand and walked into the dorm.
"I just want to keep you safe and spend time with you" I was silent at his words.
We silently arrived at my dorm. He let go of my hand.
To be continued...