There are 5 boys and 5 girls sitting on the table of each sides.
"Sorry, Michael won't be able to come because he came down with a fever. I invited my friend Kei instead." Hero smiles.
The girls timidly smile and nod at Hero and Kei.
Kei also nods.
"So, My name is Hero. I just turned 17 this month. I will be studying in XA University taking Criminology."
"Wow." The girls grin at him.
Hero has a nice body build so him taking Criminology didn't raise a brow from the others.
But some look a bit disappointed.
"I am Calia, I'm 18. I am studying in C University taking BDes."
"Wow. A C University student." The guys are impressed.
University A-D are impressive schools that produce talented graduates yearly. Of course it's because they are almost all rich kids.
It means if you are not the 10% scholar, you are surely from a rich family.
"My name is Kei, 17 years old 2 months from now. I will be studying in A University taking Bachelor of Commerce."
"Oh that's a good one." The girl's eyes sparkle.
Kei had an awkward smile.
Hero grins.
Kei actually wants to lie but Hero dares him to and he will expose his new family name so he can't lie.
He really wanted a supportive normal friend instead of this one.
The next girl grins.
"Quite a good liar are we?" She said and looked at Kei. "Anyways,My name Andrea. I am 16 going 17. I am also going to A University to take BSBA in financial management." She flips her hair after saying that.
Most of the guys with Kei are his former classmates who excel in flattery and taking advantage of people.
"Wow. Young Miss, you must be from a very well to do family."
They start with flattery.
"Well," she smiles.
"I can tell the moment I saw you. You really am different from us." And more flattery.
"Don't beat yourself too harshly. It's not your fault that your parents are...less fortunate."
Kei sips his cola.
Nobody here will get mad at this arrogant girl.
The problem is, this arrogant girl will suffer unknowingly.
"This is a bit embarrassing. We actually plan to do this meet with the girls in this XX high class hotel but we can't get a reservation. If only we were like Young Miss, who had connection." Hero is really the best b*stard here.
Kei looks at Andrea who was red from being fawned over.
Hero simply tags him by his elbow.
"Even I can't do it. You guys, I am just a lowly scholar." Kei sighs.
"Ahaha. Look at you. If you want to go there then let's all go. My father partly owned that hotel so I can drop by anytime I want."
"Eh? But...Isn't that a bit too much? How about all of us chip in? So we can pay at least for the food?" Hero said and he took out his wallet.
Though nobody in his group believe that this b*stard will ever chip in.
Kei also takes out his wallet to support him.
All the guys also reach out for their pockets.
One of the girls blushes.
"We will chip in too then."
The flattered Andrea laughs.
"It's fine. It's fine. It's my treat. Just follow me."
Kei and Hero are the last to leave the store.
Hero grins
"If I get lucky, I will get a girlfriend and spend no money at all." Hero whispers.
"Want some?" He asks pushing a box of condoms to him
Kei sighs and pushes the box back.
"Idiot, I told you no alcohol."
"Pretend you are drinking it. Just play along." He said and wrapped his arms around his neck.
"So you are going to A university? Hot shot."
"I thought you knew why you threatened me." Kei snorts.
"My wild guess is D University at most. Is your father that rich?"
Hero asks.
"I heard number 4 richest in the business world."
"4? How many families did he beat?"
"...........I don't know."
"How much money do you have?"
"Don't include me in people you want to get advantage of."
Hero laughs.
"It's not taking advantage but being friendly."
"Hero, you really should change your name. It's unjustly."
"Hey! Hero, Kei! Miss Andrea calls a cab for us!"
Their classmate Aeron called.
"I know you, you don't like arrogant missy. So who is your target?"
Kei asks.
"She is not my type but she's the best one." Hero sighs.
"You are 17. By the age of 27, you will be stabbed by a woman and die."
Kei smiles.
Hero laughs and rubs his head.
"Don't be sad, idiot. Remember I live my life to the fullest!"
Kei slaps his hand away.
"Right."
***
Kei and his group went to this high class hotel and were directed to a private room.
Miss Andrea and Hero start ordering alcohol and food.
All the boys are getting excited.
The girls too.
They are all here because they are open for relationship or s*x.
They didn't shy away when they started drinking and became more and more bold with their words.
Kei is getting more and more taunting remarks from the girls.
"How about we play a stripping game?" Andrea is already drunk.
The guys all look wryly but actually very excited.
Of course they waited if the girls would reject it before dismissing it.
Nobody rejects it.
"Urgh...Kei, help me to the bathroom first." Hero said. His face is pale.
They apologized and went to the bathroom.
Kei is helping Hero to walk.
Andrea laughs and teased them before being teased by the guys, she forgot about them.
Kei throws Hero's arms around his neck.
Hero laughs.
"Leave."
"Yeah." Kei sighs.
"Don't be too wild. She looks troublesome. Just settle with the girl who wants to be an actress." Kei said.
"I guess." Hero scratches his head.
"Do you want me to get you a cab?"
Kei snorts.
"I'm not your little boy."
Hero grins.
"Anymore and those girls might grab your pants. It's better if you go. And they are forcing you to drink. They had bad intentions toward you. It's funny."
Hero rubs his head.
"See you when I see you."
"Get protection!"
"I know. Take care."
"Idiot." Kei sighs.
He turned around to leave and flinched to see Ericson in front of him.
"Drunk?" He asks.
Kei shakes his head.
"No. Just escaping an awkward place."
"I'll drive you home."
"But....You don't live in the same subdivision." He frowns.
"It's along the way." Ericson lied.
"Okay." Kei followed him only because he seems trustworthy.
"Last time....Thank you." Ericson smiles.
Kei scratches his cheek.
"I thought something about you is different. I guess you look confident and very composed tonight unlike the first time I talked to you in that club."
Ericson nods.
"I am drunk so..."
"Alcohol is a scary drink. It gives a momentary satisfaction and joy but it's after effect is terrible and long lasting but people still keep drinking them and use them to forget their problems or drowned their pain."
"Oh. You don't like alcohol? You smell like you drink some."
"Hmmm.I didn't drink. I just play it in my mouth and spit it out in the same glass."
"Haha."
"I just had fries and a burger for dinner." He said.
Ericson looks at Kei.
"Do you want to eat here? This hotel had a nice selection of steak."
"I already got the look of criticism when I walked on that hotel wearing this. I don't want a repeat for that."
"Yeah. I am actually going to ask why do you looking like that."
".......I'm supposedly going to eat in my friends house but the guards didn't let me in. So I eat with my friend who asked me to fill in a group date and then we end up in a high class hotel."
Kei has a distant look.
"Friends are the worst."
"Okay. Where do you want to eat?"
Kei looks at him.
"Is that your treat or mine?"
Ericson wryly smiles at him.
"Mine."
Kei smiles.
"Then you can choose where to eat. If It's my treat I will choose a family restaurant or fast food."
"........Okay. What do you want to eat?"
Kei thinks for a while.
"To be honest, I want to eat meat. So anything with meat."
"Okay."