Unexpected

Chapter 5

It was hotter than it should be.The sun shining right into my eyes.Well, I guess its global warming or some sort.
It was Cross Country.Its an event where all the non-sports people hated.Technically speaking, no one loves running.Actually, running makes me relax, forget about all of my problems and just being in my own world.
"B girls please gather in your class, so we can take your attendance" Announced Mr Aaron.
There were only two girls in my class today.Well, obviously my other classmates wont bother to come.
The race is starting soon.It was my last year in this school so I really want to do my best.(Im actually very competitive) I aim to be in top 5.
All of us stood at the starting line and getting ready to run as soon as Ms Lenny honk.I was flustered but at the same time enthusiastic to run and achieve my aim.
We were on our marks.As soon as the honk has been sound, I sprint as fast as I could to be further away from everybody.
The wind was quite strong as we were near the sea.The cooling sea breeze makes me feel relax.
After about a few minutes of running, I was panting and hardly breathing.It's understandable as it has been decades ever since I train my fitness.
'Dont give up!Just keep running!'
I motivated myself as I saw Nic run past me.
My hair were all over my face, distracting me.I was hardly breathing, I was panting and my breathing werent as rhythmic as it was before this.
I was giving up halfway through but I wouldnt want to give 'away' my place to someone else.
Most of my friends couldnt be bothered to run so they decided to cheer on me instead; which was pretty touching.
The route is coming to an end soon.I was quite a distance from the finishing line when I realised someone is catching up.Well, without hesitations, I sprint all the way towards the finishing line.I could see my teachers awaiting for me and cheering on me which motivates me to run faster and done with the race.
There it is.I managed to achieve my aim.I was in the Top 3 and it was better than expected.
I took the chip and was really proud of myself.I went over to get some refreshments.Thank god for milo truck!It was incredibly undescribeable.The liquid went down my throat and it taste so nice and satisfying.
There were a few boys who had done with their race sitting under a big tree.That's when I saw him and also him.Damian and Allen.
Both of them still looks good despite all the sweats trickling down the sides of their faces.
Damian and Kenneth walk away to our assembly area.I went towards them and squeezed in between (I've always been doing that)
"Hey, what's your position?" I asked the both of them while drinking a cup of milo.
"I'm 14th position, Damian 9th position.You?" Kenneth replied with a smirk.
"3rd position" I answered proudly.
I knew they would looked at me with dazed.
We had to wait for other runners to finish their runs before assembling again.It was hell.The waiting time is so freaking long and the sun was scorching hot.I can feel my skin burning.
"All prize winners to assemble behind the tent"
We sat there and get interviewed.Its really not my thing to talk infront of the camera.
After the prize award ceremony, we stood and I saw Damian.We took selfies and group photo together.
Finally.... We were dismissed.It was only 11.30a.m.We decided to have lunch before heading home.
While I was talking to Lediah about the cross country, my phone rang.
It was him.
"Hello Helen?" Damian was on the phone.
"Hey, yeah?"
"Where are you?Er I have something to ask you."
Weird.He had never tell me beforehand if he wants to tell me something.
After waiting for him to speak, he finally said something and it was a disappointing.
"Er its okay its nothing much.Bye"
And so that's the end of our conversation.
It was a pretty long day for me.After freshening myself, I checked my phone and there was a text from Damian.
"Can you send the photo of us?"
He never asked for our photos before this so it was weird.
So I send the photo.We catch up after so long and joke around.Until....he said something that makes my hearts skips a beat or two.
"I have something to ask."
I hate this sentence so much.It makes me curious.I feel like I did something wrong whenever someone said this sentence to me.Or is it just me?
"Do you have any plans this sat?"
Shit.Is he asking me out?As in on a date or something?Damn.Trying to be as calm as possible and replied him.
"No.I'm free."
"Okay great, I'll update you again soon"
That's it.Our conversation ended there and I'm here being all confused.
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Sorry for not updating it for so long.It was a hectic month for me.
Thank you for reading xx