Falling, Stupidly

Chapter 4

They have left the amusement park when the clock strikes six in the evening. They commence on the sidewalk streets on their way home under the little sunset, to be conquered by the gracious luna with its broad moonlight.

They're using both feet to slow themselves down instead of riding an uber so they can chit-chat together like every night before. The subject is how much fun they had recently where they thought it was remarkable, fascinating, and joyous in such a lively place, and about people stalking which Jaime didn't anticipate when Kaiden is bringing it up.

"Kai, I'm all ears." Jaime is intrigued, listening to him while their eyes are on the phone.

"Well- is it considered that the person is stalking me when I saw him multiple times already?" He wonders then shifts his head at them.

"Wait... how did you know it's the same person?" Jaime asks him to ponder more but Kaiden can doubt them listening to him as they keep their eyes on the phone still. However, Kaiden couldn't see that as he believed that they can do multitask.

"He wears this same shade and mask. And another thing is that I can notice his bulky man boobs which it's so tempting to touch." His both hands join to gesture while Kaiden doubtlessly explained. "I mean the guy has been obviously working out."

"Oh my...." Jaime says in a high pitch as they have gone shocked with raised brows and one hand to their mouth.

"What is it, Jaime?" He asks when their furrowed brows got to him thinking that Jaime finally knew the answer.

"I can't believe it..." says Jaime and he sparkles his eyes with such a smile for a mere answer. "I can't believe Hero is studying at our university next week!" Shouts Jaime with a high-pitched scream right after where everyone who has heard thinks that they probably needed help.

His jaw drops from the unexpected. He already thought that they are getting serious around here. He then chuckles from their exaggerated excitement, slowly shaking his head while looking under in his shoes for a while. "Oh, Jaime." Says he, grinning.

They hear him, realizing that they are in the middle of a conversation about his concern. "Oh right, Sorry. Where were we?" Says Jaime, fixing their hair.

He laughs yet he never feels disappointed in Jaime. "Never mind, Jaime. It's kinda not a big deal actually." Says he with a smile. "Anyways, how did you know that he'll start schooling on Monday?" He continues, trying to blend into the topic.

"I'm so glad you asked, Kai!" Jaime then explains every detail with evidence (social media posts) and plans to get an autograph on his first day at the university. Their conversation is getting futile yet hilarious especially on how can they deal with such an enormous crowd of students. He listens very clearly and ponders how Jaime can deal with every problem as he wants to help them by suggesting out ideas without putting them into trouble.

Just a person who doesn't know I exist, I suppose. - Kaiden

They're at their condominium leaving satisfied with their radiant smiles and waves of goodbyes for the night. Once he entered his condo, he then clears his pockets and unexpectedly plucks out a white checkered pattern of the handkerchief, realizing this belongs to a mere stranger. He thinks of him as kind and gentle but weird and mysterious at the same time.

"He's got to be a stalker. I should avoid him when I see him again." Assumes Kaiden while boldly staring at the handkerchief. "But anyways, let's get straight off to bed after shower." He continues where there's no one around but he and himself talking to each other.

While he dries his damped hair with a bath towel, he sits on his desk seeing what he shouldn't be looking at: the unfinished chapter. He groans with a disappointing look because he forgot. He then took back his words recently and recommences writing with deep focus. Though he was hesitant to write at first as he feels desperate for a nap, but he thinks that this day of his would be unfair as he got so many joyful rewards without doing anything achievable yet. And yes, he's that anxious despite a weekend.

Later than two hours or so, his energy gradually ebbs. His eyes are blurring and have the feeling of lacking much attention. However, he was able to finish it at last. He finished writing the chapter with his gifted talent and passion, as it has always been. "Finally, now I deserve a good nap." Says he, yawning. "Goodnight." He continues and finally falls asleep, where another night of his has gone wonderfully.

On the next morning where the sun is getting evident with its illumination to kick off everyone's day. Kaiden and Jaime readied themselves half an hour earlier as their plan for a mere autograph. However for Jaime, it's not just any autograph, it's a huge milestone where they could display it in their collection. A collection where once appreciated including the people who'll adore it just once.

However, their expectations don't match what actually happened once they arrived at the main gate. Because they have witnessed that there are students already, packing in large groups of about a hundred. He noticed that there are people who are crazier than Jaime because it was like they'd been there from 3 am or so. Jaime feels discouraged and reluctant to get their step closer to them as it would be probably just a waste of time.

"Well, this is unlikely to get you an autograph," he says, blandly. "How about we just approach this Hero some other time?" He continues with a suggestion, assuming that they'll be skipping first class from the given large amount of group if they'll keep doing so. Additionally, Kaiden hates crowds just because they are hot and loud and Jaime knows that too. By any means of loud, he has to volume up his voice so his best friend could hear over a deafening enormous place like the stadium.

"No, Kaiden. I've planned for this." Says Jaime, furrowing their brows over a bold fierce strong expression.

"Seriously, Jaime? You would be late for your first class." He's worried.

"Classes will come and go, but this, is for life!" Jaime snaps enthusiastically with firmed fist gestures at the upper chest, giving themselves high hopes that they'll soon get one. "You can go ahead, Kaiden. I'll see you later for lunch." Continues Jaime, and there, they swiftly go, making a way through the crowd.

"You're right. I see you later then." He waves at them, validating their opinion. There's nothing right or wrong here. It's just that people feel that they are either comfortable or uncomfortable. This applies to culture, beliefs, values, and even opinions. Opinions like Jaime's. However, that doesn't mean that they are always correct if you validate.

When Kaiden takes his turn to walk for his first class, the crowd's intensive screaming caught his attention as if the one that Jaime is talking about is here, but it totally is when he takes a glance. He rode with a gorgeous extravagant car, that was passing through his fans for parking.

Pfft, show off - clicks tongue Kaiden

"Hero!" Happily echoes student #1. "I love you!" Inserts student #2. Their love for him truly shows in their made efforts: banners, signs, and their energy to waste for him. The guard wouldn't seem to mind as he understands the situation with celebrities.

When his vehicle is successfully parked, the engine shuts temporarily. Then the screaming intensity began much worse for him when the door opened for Hero's grand personal reveal. But Kaiden recommences before Hero shows up due to that crazy wild noise. He blew his own opportunity to see his bare face before heading to his first-class yet he doesn't seem to care at all.