One month later. Towards April end...
Jay pov.
It was a normal Tuesday right? A normal day in school. Well... as normal as my life gets anyway. Apparently I was wrong. Rare occurrence.
I had already forgiven section E and told them not to repeat things like that. I started going to school regularly too, and the problem with my aunt has subsided for now. My birth is coming up on June 12... So if she's gone quiet all of a sudden, it probability means that she's planning something.
Well, I don't care anyway. I just decided to enjoy the peace while it lasts... Aaand that's where everything went wrong. Because it's my life we're talk about, let's be for real. God forbid I hope for some peace and actual get it.
I forced myself out of the bed and dragged myself to the restroom with great difficulty. Ughhh, why do morning's always feel like having to walk after running a full day Marathon? Anyway, I woke up early as usual with barely a few houses of sleep, again as usual, and went for the gym ground in my house.
Yes, I have a private inddor training arena inside my home. After I completed normal daily routines like gun shooting practice, and some other exercises (very normal, not unusual at all.. you all do this too right?) I got ready for school.
This dumb twin brother of mine usually wakes up shortly after I do, but when I checked I saw he was still sleeping. I tried waking him up 4 to 5 times, I even tried sprinkling some water over him, that idiot just muttered Mia's name, hugged a stray pillow, and continued sleeping.
Ugh.. gross in love. But, I have to admit, they were really sweet together. Credits goes to me, of course. Those two were too thick and stubborn to express their feelings, so I had to intervene and play matchmaker.
Percy was supposed to drop Leo at school today, since he's already headed that way for an stylist appointment with some actor. And Jare didn't look like he was getting up any soon, so I just took a video of him hugging his pillow for blackmail purposes.
I didnt have the patience to try and wake him up so I just went to school. They still don't know that I am a Mariano... I can't reveal that until my birthday.
Kiefer's Pov.
I was exited. I was so goddamn exited to see my Jay after almost a month of dreaming about her, missing her, and not being able to hold her on my hands.
The last time I had felt this exited over something or even someone was...never. Not even for Freya or Ella. Side effects of loving someone like Jay who gives you their 200% when they love you, I guess.
(A/N: Guys remember when in the og book, Jay said the same thing about Kiefer, that he gives his all when he loves someone, when Kiefer explained the whole Freya situation? They're so cute in love agghhhh)
I'm definitely sure that my brothers caught me stupidly grinning, because both of them started teasing me and wouldn't shut up about it. I mean, I get Kiegan, but are 10 years old supposed to be this nosy? Anyway, Kieran and Leo were also in the same class, so he used to see her dropping Leo off at school somedays.
And then he'd come and annoy me saying that she looked beautiful, or that she talked to him and not me, or that there were a few guys flirting with her. Are little brothers always this annoying?
Well, I did send a little very nice and kind (NOT) warning to the guys flirting with her- but that's another thing.
Anyway, I headed to school early because I wanted to get there before her and I know she comes very early to school and does her homework and assignments. Like, I used to wonder why she doesn't do it at her house and what she does at home.
Now I know she was secretly running the most successful company. I felt ridiculously proud of my girl, even though I wasn't really a part of her success- her success is my success.
I came and settled in, one by one section E started arriving. They were a little surprised, but we were chatting for some time. Just when I was getting restless, Jay arrived.
Her straight hair slightly messy like she didn't care enough about appearances, her hazel green eyes sharp with intelligence, and her face somehow warm, gentle and glowing even without any makeup- she looked like the most gorgeous person I've ever laid my eyes on.
God, what are you doing to me Jay? I swear my heart stopped beating for a second before it started racing way too fast. Why was I getting nervous? It's not like I'm confessing my love for the first time or anything.
I was so lost in admiring her that I didn't even notice that Jare wasn't with her.
Jay's POV.
Ok, what's up with these weirdos today? I was late because I ran into Meridith who just looked at me, rolled her eyes and muttered something about stop flirting. Was it just me, or is she being extra bitchy today?
Not to mention the whispers flying around the school. Whatever. I don't care enough to care. I went into class, only to have section E start to snicker when they saw me. What do I look like a clown to them? Some even gave me mischievous knowing looks. They looked like toads who found a good mosquito to eat, seriously.
I just ignored them and sat on my usual seat between ci n and David. And to my absolute surprise, David was awake. He was actually awake. Ok, now I know for sure something is wrong. Did someone die? Or wait- worse, what if someone stole their snacks? Oh no!
"David? Should I call an ambulance? Are you okay? Do you have a fever?" I asked.
"Why?" He asked in confusion.
"You're acting awake? Unbelievable." I said.
He grinned. "You're underestimating my ability."
"Your ability to what? Stay awake?" I said rolling my eyes.
Why do I feel like someone is trying to burn a hole in the back of my head. And why do I feel like someone is sitting in the king ulupong's chair? Some of those snakes were even coughing to get me to turn back. Ha! I'm not falling for their pranks. Nice try.
I kept my head strictly to my note and did my homework, just in time to see sir Alvin coming in. He smiled looking at me specifically.
Wow. Is he turning into a road too? Should I be worried?
"Complete." He said. Complete? What complete? Complete the notes? Complete the chapter? Complete the food? I don't understand...
"Peralta"
"Present sir."
"Collins"
"Here"
He kept calling our names, I told him Jare might be a bit late, then-
"Watson." Sir said. What? But no, surely he's not here toda-
"Present." A very familiar voice that I knew answered. I froze. Shit. Why is he here? Why couldn't he just stay there itself. I forced myself to not turn back, because that's probably what that asshole wants. As if. He'll just leave after telling he used me, and expects me to what? Run to him the second he comes back.
I kept my eyes locked on the board as sir Alvin started teaching. I heard a crack from my pen. I had been gripping it so hard without realising, that the plastic broke. I just took another pen and continued writing.
Then Jare came running in, looking like he just got out of bed. He looked incredibly grumpy and half dead. I couldn't help it. Despite the London Gago's return I started laughing looking at my twin brother.
He just glared at me. "You" he said angrily.
"Me? What did I do now?" I asked, acting fake innocent.
"You just left me to sleep! You didn't even wake me up!" He said accusatorily.
Say what now? The absolute audacity if this idiot. "I did. 4 times. I even tried sprinkling water on you. You just mumbled your girlfriend's name and went back to sleep."
Section E howled and started teasing Jare about Mia. Jare's face went red. "Shut up monkey! I did not!" He said.
I grinned. "You did. I have video proof." I said.
His jaw dropped. "You took a vid-" he started but was interrupted by sir.
"Sit down, mr Mariano. I just started the lesson 2 minutes ago. You're not very late." Sir said. Jare just nodded glumly and was about to came sit next to me when his eyes travelled to the back of the class and he froze. He then looked back at me. He didn't talk, but I could read his expression exactly well.
So, you know that he's here orrr...
I just rolled my eyes at Jare. I don't care. Let that Gago go to hell.
He looked like he wanted to continue our mind conversation, but I just turned around and started taking down notes like my life depended on it.
After class ended, this idiot tried to get me to eat some precious chocolate he brought. He even forbade section E from taking it until I did. The nerve! I had to fight a battle with myself for the whole next few hours to not eat that damn chocolate. By the time lunch break came, I was absent exhausted from my self restrain on not eating those chocolates.
Also, why does it feel like that idiot got even more handsome and attracti- no! Jay abort mission! Take diversion! No thinking about him!
As soon as the lunch bell rang, I stood up and practically ran out of the classroom. I saw Aries down there and he brought me lunch, finally. The horoscope does something nice. He started to say some about Kwanan, but I did not want to hear about him.
So the second Aries mentioned the London asshole, I made up some excuse about class starting, even though there was about 15 minutes left and made my way to the section E building.
I was standing there in the staircase debating whether to go in or not. Jare texted me earlier saying that this idiot was giving section E a treat. Lechon was involved. Agghhhh! Lechon and salmon. The love of my life. NOOO! This is the worst. I can't take it without losing my dignity.
A part of my brain was screaming: fvck self respect. It's food we're talking about.
And I was still arguing with myself in my own head. Guys... I think I need therapy. But food is therapy. AGGHHH this is so frustrating. I ran my hands through my hair.
"What are-" Kwanan started to ask from behind me.
"Agghhh!" I yelled as he startled me by suddenly speaking from behind me.
"-you doing here?" He finished, laughed at my reaction. Laughing at me now? I hope you choke on your laughter.
"Do you always have to speak from behind like a ghost?" I asked irritatedly.
"No, I've been watching you for a while now. You just didn't notice me. What are you thinking about?" He asked.
"I'm thinking about murdering a certain someone who came back from London." I said, glaring at him.
He just smiled. "Oh? I wonder who that could be.."
I just rolled my eyes at him and was about to walk back out, when he stopped me. "Come eat inside. I ordered your favorites." He said.
Why does it feel like...he's changed a little? Like not looks-vise. Charecter vise.
"I already ate with Aries." I said coldly.
"I see. It's ok. Atleast just have some of it. I know you still might be hungry." He said gently. Truth be told, I was hungry. I mean, I'm always hungry. I sighed. Some food wouldn't hurt right?
"This doesn't mean anything." I muttered before walking into the classroom. I do know if I imagined it, but before I completely went out of his earshot, I thought I heard him say-
"But you mean everything to me Jay."
I probability just imagined it...right? Wishful thinking? Delusion?