"THE END...?"
(Kindly play at 3:00, by "•" this sign.)
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As everyone had a blast, the girls alone in their room reciprocated. "I think we should all hangout more often." Elira laughed as we all finished fixing our clothes, lastly right now, fixing our makeup and hairstyle.
As we all packed our stuff back to its original place, Millie gasped loudly, enough for the whole room to be alert. "Uh... What happened to you" Enna asked, seeing Millies mouth agape and pale. "NAIWAN KO CELLPHONE SHIT GAGO AYOKO NA!" She shouts and starts to rummage into her stuff.
("I LEFT MY FUCKING CELLPHONE SHIT I CANT DO IT ANYMORE!")
"DI KO MAHANAP DEPUTA!" At this point, she almost teared up. "Dont you think its better without a phone, atleast all your attention's in the ball..." Elira bashfully smiled, trying to cheer Millie up. "WALA AKONG PANG DP SA INSTA TSAKA FB!" Millie defended.
("I CANT FUCKING FIND IT!" "I DONT HAVE PICTURES TO BE MY PFP FOR INSTA AND FB!")
"Leave it be, maybe its just playing with you." Selen laughed, "Whatever... Let's go..." Millie shot up from the bed- gloomy, she sluggishly walked with us towards to ballroom.
Feeling embarrassed enough, I slowed my pace and let them walk infront of me. 'I wonder... What he thinks about- Fuck no, why do I always care about what Ike cares about me... Im too self-conscious! I shouldnt care about his opinion!.'
"Y/n? You good?" Elira noticed I slowed my pace and walked backwards to my side. "You're turning red you know." She teased, "Hmm maybe Ik-" "Shut the fuck up." I sarcastically smiled at Millie before she could finish her sentence.
Millie laughed loud and echoed thrpugh the halls... Silence wrapped for minutes due to the awkward pause... "Nag mumukha pala tayong tanga dahil sakin..." She drooped her head down and walked forward once again as everyone burst out laughing.
("Im making y'all look stupid")
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Soon, we reached the main entrance to the room, a magestic tall wooden door stands infront of us, waiting to unravel whats behind, Rosemi hurriedly opened the door; almost busting it open.
Upon seeing the room, it looked too magestic... Disco, Dj, waiters publicly serving dishes, chocolate fountains, a whole buffet, skewers with fruits tangled in, everyone having a good time, cocktails and beverages, appetizers... Name it, its all there...
Coincidentally yet unconsciously, my eyes roamed, specifically searching something, or rather- someone...
8:47 PM...
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[Third person POV:]
Time flies by as fast as ever, everyone having a blast, pictures and gossip can be mixed in one room in one night...
The school principal, Ms. Kathleen, steps up to the stage and publicly announces tonights events.
"Good everning dear students, how's the party so far? Well, you havent experienced half of it yet. We're still in the opening, currently, now is 8:56, in four minutes, all events will drop one by one...
Starting off with Grade 11 Argon's opening ceremony dance! Please. Welcome Grade 11 Argon!"
Same as ever, everybody claps and celebrates, luckily, tonights music selections will change. How? Students will be free to request their songs to the DJ. "This obviously my time to shine guys." Yugo confidentally stated and stepped up to the stage as everybody applaudes, Uki and Fulgur being a proud "parental figure" they join as well.
Yugo's popularity to be a DJ was known around the school, everyone loved his music, style, fashion, and simply... Everything about him. Being an all rounder stands out as much as odd.
"Go Yugo my dear!" Nina shouts by the crowd, as Yugo's eyes lit up to see the girls there. "Brave yourselves for tonights mave!" Yugo grabs the headohones and starts pitching the songs into remix's.
"PUTANGINA!!!" Millie roars out energy and starts drinking her soju crazily. Watching the Grade 11's dance made everyone energized. It was a zumba, everyone had to join!...
|Come on over- Christina Aguilera|
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[Y/n POV:]
Mid-way the excitement of the ball, Ms. Kathleen once again steps up to the stage and praises everyone for their hardwork and how we all survived this last uear for us Senior Highs.
"Congratulations, all of you! I'm proud of every sibgle one of you for surviving this school year. We, U/N, will do the best we can to make this year end celebration the fullest and the best you all will experience!"
Ms. Kathleen happily announces and starts to explain the rules for the next game, beer ping pong. Mechanics: "A game of ping pong where every ball you miss, you take a shot of soju."
Male and female participants crowd in the stage, Rosemi, Me, Nina, Fulgur, Vox, Luca, Ike and Shu stayed behind while the rest wanted to try. "Mind if we sit with you guys?" Vox walkes up to us with a smile. "You ladies look beautiful tonight." He adds and winked as he complimented us. Bashfully, we all smiled and laughed as they took a seat with us.
The empty seat beside me, was pulled by Luca, but in seconds, suddenly pushed back. Seeing what happened in my peripheral vision, to see Ike throwing daggers at Luca with his glare. As cool as it seems, they talked with eyes. "Uh... You guys okay...?" I concerningly asked and scratched my cheek hesitantly.
Ike silently chuckled and stared into my eyes, 'Fuck, I can tell Im blushing.' I swiftly looked away in embarrassment. "Y-Y..." I hear him mumble beside me. "Hm?" I instantly changed my aura and asked him.
"Y...-Y...
You look beautiful, dear..."
Feeling my breath hitch, I felt my cheeks burn up. 'D-Dear?!...'. A lump in my throat stops me from saying anything but look at him with wide eyes in disbelief and shock.
His fave, clearly reciprocating mine, his face was tomato red. Exactly like mine...
"Y/n..."
"Y-Yeah...?" I stayed in my position rock solid like a statue, my voice almost inaudible, my heart beating fast. 'I feel like dying right now... These butterflies... Arent like this the first time... Our hands brushed...'
9:41 PM...
"Can we ditch: the dance...?" He sheepishly asked, feeling a tint of guilt since its our first dance. "Sure..." I, myself, wasnt sure about this decision. "By 10:30. Please. Meet me by the balcony." He smiled at me and broke his gaze to focus on his friends having fun.
'What...? Is, this it?! Shit. I gotta shoot my shot later... Its a now or never... But... I dont have enough courage. How can I do this...' I bit my inner lip in deep conclusion of plans for later to the point I couldnt focus on the party itself.
"Y/n!!!!" A loud voice from the stage shouts; snapping me back to reality. In a blink of an eye, Elira and Rosemi dragged me to the stage. "Slow down! I'll trip!" I nervously mumbled as I tried to pinch my gown up. "We need help! Before you can shoot a ping pong you need to solve a math equation!"
"Can the non-volunteers join?!" I asked, in case this was cheating... "Yes! The mechanics didnt include it but the teachers in charge of this game agreed!" Elira answered impatiently, urging me to answer quickly.
Luckily, the problem wasnt that hard. Statistical data solving.
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L= 25.5
f-¹=14
f+¹=9
i=7
L+ (f-¹ + f+¹) - (f-¹ + f+¹) *i
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(f-¹ + f+¹) + (f-¹ - f+¹)
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25.5+
(14 + 9) - (14 - 9) * 7
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(14 + 9) + (14 - 9)
= 25.5 + 0.64 * 7
= 25.5 + 4.48
= 29.98
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"29.98!" I shout, therefore, our opponent, Mysta, had to take a shot. "Fuck it." He sighs in defeat and drinks the soju prepared in a shot glass.
10:07 PM...
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"Sheesh, lakas mo mag math. Kaya idol kita e." Millie laughed half-drunk due to the Ping pong match. "Turuan mo naman ako idol, lab na lab kita hehe..." She sluggishly walked towards me again and hugged me. "Millie, fix your posture, plus your dress doednt suit that attitude you posing." Nina scolded.
Walking back to our table to see Ike's seat unoccupied which means he left. To my dismay, everybody had grabbed plates and soon we all had our plates full of snacks, desserts, main dish, and beverages.
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[Timeskip to the ending ceremony.]
10:21 PM
"ALL STUDENTS ARE FREE TO DO ANYTHING THEY WANT UNTIL 2 AM. STAY HERE OR YOY CAN LEAVE EARLY."
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I continued to fidget my hands in nervousness while walking up to the balcony area. Everybody was exhausted already, its just 10... Odd. "Is Ike mad at me?" "Will he kill me this time?!" Train of thoughts occupy my brain the whole way.
Sweat cascades fron my cheeks as I get closer and closer to the balcony- until Im finally there. Looking at the beautiful view, by the end of the balcony to the part where there were concrete barries, I saw a figure standing, facing the garden below.
"Y/n?..."
No doubt, Ike's voice echoedbthrpugh the open air. "So, uhm, what'd you wanna talk about?..." I tried my best to stay nonchalant and act cool, but lowkey inside; I was burning to death.
"Oh that... Can you, come a bit closer?" He replies, as I turned on my heels ans walked to his sight. Stunned; the garden was filled with lights. Ponds occupid by healthly gold fishes and many more, roses, tulips and dandelions sprout from the ground in a beautiful way as the air wrapped around us both in comfortable silence.
Seeing Ike's orbs sparkle in happiness, was enough for me to do the same... "Y/n." Once again, he asks. "Can I tell you something...?" He says as I hear a tint of nervousness by his tone.
"Yes, of course." I loosen up a bit; relaxing and bracing myself for what he'll say.
"The first time we were partners for our project last year, I felt a strong bond myself. I didnt know if you felt it too. Every single time we're alone together, my heart beats in joy. I've never felt snytging like this before.
I've never fallen inlove with someone so badly I'd do anything for them. But you...
You flipped the tables.
Y/n L/n, the best friend who acceptd me for who I was from the bottom of their heart, Y/n L/n, the best person I've ever met. Y/n L/n, the best leader of everything.
Y/n L/n...
I
Love
You."
Freezing in spot. I took all the time I needed to process his words. I did nothing but stare. Wide eyes, mouth slightly open, grabbung the concrete barrier, wind brushing, flowery aroma, face planted with disbelief, shock, and bewilderment.
Seeing how I reacted, Ike took it as a different turn. He chuckled, but not a happy one. "I get it. Im lacking arent I? Its fine, you can reject me now-"
"I like you too you idiot!"
I shout, quickly averting my gaze away from him. 'Fuck! There! I said it! I liked you the first time our eyes met! They were... paradise...',
Not sparing a glance at Ike, I looked below me, squeezing my eyes shut as tight as possible from embarrassment, I felt something warm grab my cheeks.
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The proximity we shared just a second ago... was all...Gone...
Soft, plump lips, a gentle yet passionate... A small action that says words that cant be told. From my cheek to the back of my head...
He pulled me in for a kiss...
as a smile form in his lips and whispered...
"I CANT REMEMBER TO FORGET YOU."
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ʚ࿐ɞ
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