REBIRTH

CH02 THE PAST

*FLASHBACKS*

I got up at 7 and my parents drove me to school.

I was walking through the hallway when suddenly someone called my name from behind.

"James, good morning!"

I turn back to see that it's Jasmine, her black hair was cut short. Her face is shining with a huge smile. She was gorgeous, at least to me.

"Hi, good morning!"

I can't stop smiling when she talked to me. I like this girl, but I didn't dare to tell her so.

I stopped so that she could catch up.

"So. How are you recently?" She asked, smiling.

"I... I'm fine... busy with homework all day long." I shrugged. I always got nervous whenever she's around.

"Really? Me too!" She said.

"Hey! Jasmine!"

Oh, shit. It's Greg.

Greg walks to us, he is tall and strong, and he is in the school swimming team.

"Hi." Jasmine and I said at the same time.

He walked to Jasmine and messed her hair.

"Ah!" Jasmine cried out, but she was smiling while she put her hair back in order.

What a total jerk! Can't he just leave us alone? No, leave her alone?

This had happened so many times, but she still let him and always helped him like a servant.

Yes, she definitely had a thing for him.

My heart ached every time I saw this and thought the truth that who she loved was no me.

I walked faster to get rid of this.

***

After the classes in the morning. I went to the school cafeteria.

I ate alone most of the time, and so did this day. But suddenly...

"Hey, pal! You watched Collateral before? it's incredible!"

Remington sat in front of me.

"Hey! I haven't watched that. I will try it one day."

He is one of my very few friends. He's thin and quite weak. He is a total geek and really fond of movies.

"Come on! When is that 'one day'" He frowned," I recommended so many good movies to you and you always said one day!"

"Come on, I am busy. Besides, I don't have pocket money to rent a DVD." I said.

"That's not a problem pal, you're just finding excuses. I'll lend you mine." He grins.

I'm totally speechless.

"Alright." I rolled my eyes.

"Good." He seemed to be content with this.

I raised my head and looked away. I could see Jasmine talking with Greg and his friends.

Suddenly Kevin sat next me, he followed my gaze.

He pat on my shoulder and said,"Interesting."

I gave him a disdainful look.

"What are you doing here? Come on! Go get her!" He continued," Go James go! Go James go, I trust you!".

"Kevin! Stop it!" I said impatiently, "There's no chance for me you know that!"