Chapter 38

A few more hours passed and all the sales started here at the stall. I'm really happy because my teammates, especially Kio, are ready for tricks.
"Come in customers! Divisoria price! Ten ten, twenty, thirty and so on!" They sing again. We laughed at Eian's laughter while taking care of our buyers.
"Here." I once handed a mineral water to the woman who sold it to us.
Eian is the same but laughs every time the lunatics outside sing.
"Cheap cheap our store beautiful miss!" Jiro shouted at the passers -by, the number of their gimmicks so we can get a bit more.
I wiped my forehead when I felt the sweat.
But Eian stood up and pointed the fan at me even more.
"Hey! Its okay!" I said, but he just shook his head and smiled at me.
Many also watched Kio dancing and singing outside. Most of them are female.
I took a deep breath without buying anything so I just watched them, Eian came out to watch as well. He leaned against the door jamb of the stall.
"There should be a free kiss when many are bought!" My eyes widen when I heard someone shout that.
Seriously?
"Yes!"
"I want Eian kiss!"
I saw Eian's forehead furrow, he should be fluttered right? I saw his cheeks heated up too and his ears. Its cute! That's embarrassing!
Klane approached Eian.
"Hey pre kiss daw!" Aniya.
"Pass, it's just you."
Klane failed to face the women.
"How's that girls? Lover boy doesn't want that!" Then he laughed a little as if teasing Eian.
"Awwww!" They sighed.
"Laraya convince him!" I was surprised when Kio shouted.
Why me?
"Huh?" I couldn't speak.
"All right, you try!" Jiro replied.
What the hell?
I looked at Eian who was also looking at me, why me? Eh, that's the decision.
"W-wait! W-I have nothing to do with that!"
"Aysus. All right!" Even Nate.
I just laughed as I shook my head. They immediately frowned, but we were surprised when Eian walked up to them.
"All right. Free kiss on many purchases." Eian said softly. Our eyes widened as the women pushed toward our stall. Especially me! Ready to buy!
While I give the customer wishes, after they claim the purchases they go to Eian for a kiss.
I'm just shaking because I feel sorry for Eian. And there's a trace on his face that he doesn't like anymore.
"Poor Eian's cheek." Kio was still laughing.
Later on, I told them that I was just going to ccr so they took care of me first.
I came across the bulletin board, I saw the meanings of the shirt correctly. I also wonder why Zarius turned white.
(All students are allowed to wear this any color of plain shirt according to your status in life.)
Black- Broken hearted
Yellow- In a relationship/married
Orange- Hopeful/dependent
Violet- Moving On
Green- Its complicated
Red- Single
Gray- Looking for jowa
Pink- contented
Brown- KJ
White- waiting for someone
Blue is not listed because it is only for those like us who sell at the stall or at the booth. Maroon is only for officers and prof.
White? Did Zarius really mean to wear that? Who is he waiting for?
I didn't think too much and just went to the comfort room. It is also rarely used in the comfort room because it is intramurals now and there are no classes.
When I entered, I was able to peek at my phone to see if there was a text from Zarius, but I was just disappointed to see that there was not a single trace of his text. A few hours later it devoured when we parted.
What is he doing?
Do they have a practice? But that's too bad, they'll play tonight.
So I just texted him on purpose.
Me:
Are you done practicing?
When I finished, I entered a cubicle.
"Will you watch later, Nahla?" I heard someone enter.
"I don't know Rene yet. I don't want him to see me there." I could feel the pain in the speaker's voice.
"But I heard he's already courting someone." Saad nung kasama nya ata.
"That's good then, we both know we can't be with each other Rene."
"But I hope he doesn't use the woman to move on with you, Nahla. I heard from brother Arkuss that the girl is beautiful." My forehead furrowed when I heard Arkuss's name.
When it was over I went out into a cubicle. I even caught up with them there, a woman who had just finished washing couldn't pass me but I could see how beautiful she was even without make up. He was also simply wearing it. They're both wearing a pink shirt.
They both looked at me, and smiled at me. I smiled back to go to the sink and wash my hands.
"You have pretty eyes!" I looked at the woman who spoke.
"Ahm thank you." I"m ashamed to promise.
They both look kind and I don't see any trace of plasticity on their faces. Based on what he said, he looks rich because of the clothes while the other is simple.
"Freshmen?" He asked.
I nodded and smiled.
"Gosh! Nahla look she has dimples too both of you!" Glad she promised, I guess she's Rene.
I looked at Nahla and saw we both had dimples both sides. But I don"t know I feel insecurities at these times because she"s so nice.
"Oh My G! How nice of you!" We both laughed.
"But anyways, I am Ayarene." Rene held out his hand to me, which I immediately accepted.
"And I'm Nahla." So is Nahla.
"I'm Laraya." My introduction.
"God! You're a beautiful gurl, you already have a boyfriend?" I immediately blushed at Rene's question.
"Rene!" Nahla disobeyed.
"W-nothing yet." My answer.
"Seriously ?!" Rene asked incredulously.
"Strict parents." My answer.
"Same! Especially my older brother!" Even Rene.
In my mind's eye, I can't feel what I'm afraid of them. Usually, when I talk to a woman, I get nervous because I feel like they are just talking to me because they need something. But for them, I feel okay. As if they wouldn't hurt me.
We stopped talking in the bathroom when my phone rang.
"Ahm excuse me I need to go first." Ani ko.
"Aww yes! We're still talking here in the comfort room" we laughed, yes in many places here we still chose to talk.
"Nice meeting you, Laraya! See you around!"
I just smiled and nodded to them and left. I took the phone out of my bag, Zarius was calling.
"Where are you?" He asked immediately when I answered.
"Ahm I just cr. Why?"
"Did you eat already?" I just remembered now, not yet.
"Just eat, will you?"
"Tsk. Im done already, why aren't you eating yet?" I could hear his irritation.
He was done, he didn't even text to eat or it was over.
"I forgot."
"Tsk. Eat up." He said coldly.
"Yes."
"Let's eat now!" I heard Kio shout in the distance. I smiled and nodded.
"All right kaka ---- toot toot." I hadn't even finished what I was going to say when he immediately turned off the call.
I sighed heavily and shrugged as I walked towards Eian. When in front of them I tried to stimulate myself.
I can't cry in front of them. God Laraya! Why are you so sensitive ?!
The night came, and meaning battle of the bands. I was even hesitant to watch at seven o'clock. We were thrilled because we ran out of stock and made a lot of profit, and the investment returned.
"Wow serious! Please Eian because of your kiss!" Nate laughed on Thursday.
"Tanginamo." I winced when Eian cursed. They are fixing the tent, and removing the stall.
"I feel tired!" Jiro complained and blew more air.
"Will you watch Laraya?" Klane asked.
"All right I'll wait a minute."
"Yowwn! Let's go together! If my troops are in the battle of the bands, I'll just support them." Klane replied then turned to Eian.
"That's you?"
Eian looked at me first.
"Yep, I'll go with Laraya." I smiled at him.
After that we went to the open ground of the school where the battle of the bands will take place. Many students were watching.
I was backing away when a woman running we met.
"Watch your steps!" Eian shouted at the woman who didn't even apologize.
"That's stupid!"
"Are you alright?" Eian saken asked full of concern, he even touched my arm which I immediately removed in shock.
"Yes ..." I averted my eyes at once. He nodded.
We stood on the side where there were only a few people but far from the stage, the view was still somehow.
The program is starting, and in a few moments they will be calling the performers.
"Let's all welcome, Moonstoneeeee !!!" And that's exactly what we got in our place. The stage is dark.
Everyone was shocked when the name of their band Zarius was mentioned, they were the first meg peperform.
My heart couldn't help but jump for joy when the various lights slowly turned on, and they came out. The instruments are set and they are positioned.
"Wow! The flow really is!" I heard Kio's promise.
I bit my lip for stopping myself from crying.
I looked at the phone I was holding. There was no text from him, it was the last time we talked on the phone that he hung up on me.
What is really his problem?
Is everyone just human? Or do I just hope?
The students shuddered when I finally saw them, with my heart screaming in pain. I just felt it now. It hurts.
Even though I'm close to him, I still feel far away. I thought, maybe Zarius isn't just like me. I'm just yunv too eager for what he shows.
Am I falling forever?
I tightened my grip on my phone. Earlier I checked my phone to see if he would text. But I'm the only one, it's funny.
Ivan and I also met earlier, he went to the stall to say hello. He told me to go home at the same time and I would just text him when I got home.
"What's up St. Jude University !!!!" Chaos's loud promise on the mic.
Everyone sighed again.
"I just want to wish you all a good evening, and always to the admins and officers of the school to allow us to perform here in front of you. And to the contestants, goodluck to you and I know you can do it! I hope you enjoy all our performance! Enjoy this night also, and to our fans thank you for your continued support! " Bati is Chaos.
Then they started, the students still had a lot to say and I was so proud that I was one of them to admire.
"Are you okay?" Eian suddenly asked beside me. I smiled and nodded.
I could hear Zarius leading, even from afar I could see his handsome face. His furrowed forehead, his dark eyes and his hands touching each guitar string.
I'm close to you, but why do you seem so far away from me?
I'd never thought that my first love was going to end sooner, is that really so?
First love, first heart break.
I am ready though if I fail my first try, I conditioned myself to prepare for a broken heart. How many times do I tell myself that we could never be? That I am the only one who feels this way? I was embarrassed that I became one of those delusional fans who foolishly fell in live with their idols.
My chest ached unavoidably. At the same time I look at the sky.
I am just being ignorant, that maybe nothing happened to him in his car. But for me, damn! I almost ...
An that was my first time!
But I guess I was fortunate enough to conquer a heap of pain.
My hands were shaking as I held my phone. And I couldn't stop my tears anymore. I just bent down so they wouldn't notice.
"Here we are,
In the best years of our lives,
With no way of knowing,
When the wheel stops spinning,
'Cause we don't know where we're going
And, here we are,
On the best day of our lives,
And it's a go, lets make it last,
So cheers you all to that,
'Cause this moment's never coming back. "
Chaos started to sing, and I was amazed by the melody of his voice. His voice was cold, and will captivate your soul, it makes him very manly. Your eyes will automatically closed when you hear him sing. I was hypnotized alright.
But instead of turning a blind eye, I looked at Zarius who played his guitar seriously and calmly.
"I used to know her brother,
But I never knew I loved her,
'Till the day she laid her eyes on me,
Now I'm jumpin 'up and down,
She's the only one around,
And she means every little thing to me.
I've got your picture in my wallet,
And your phone number to call it,
And I miss you more,
Whenever I think about you
I've got your mix-tape in my Walkman,
Been so long since we've been talkin ',
And in a few more days,
We'll both hook up, forever and ever. "
Suddenly my phone rang, I looked at it was from Ivan.
I signaled to Eian for a moment, he even frowned but later just nodded. I went to the side where it was not noisy.
"Hello?"
"Where are you? I'm in the parking lot, wait for us." Even Ivan.
I sighed heavily, it looks like I won't be able to finish this.
"All right, I'll just say goodbye to my companions. I'm going there."
"Alright, take care." Then I dropped the call.
Maybe I won't say goodbye to Zarius anymore. I don't know but I turned off my phone and put it in the bag. I told Eian first that I was going home, then I went to the parking lot.
But I will admit that with every step I take, my tears flow.
You fool, Ysla.