Chapter 148 - A Gift?

"How did you get here?"

I wanted to say that I'm looking for Jacob but I think that's out of business anymore. He don't need to ask me this too.

"My friends asked me to go here and find our instructor but..I found you instead..." I bit my lower lip.

I lied to him. I don't regret it. Well, he seemed like he believes it.

"I see.." He nodded.

How can I excuse myself now? I wanted to leave but he don't seem to understand the situation. He keeps looking at me like he wants to say something.

I reached for a stone on my side and tries to focus my attention there. Maybe, I could forget the awkwardness around us if I do this..

"Do you want to go outside for a bit?"

"Pardon?" I blinked. I don't think I heard it clearly.

He just licked the side of his lips and stood up. I actually heard it and I don't want to go with him. What for right? What are we gonna talk about? The past?

"I wanted to clear everything out about what happened in the past. You know, I didn't got a chance to explain everything to you.."

I breathe heavily. I feel like I was suffocated with those words. I don't wanna hear him say it again. I don't wanna know what happened before.

I just wanted a peaceful life. Without him.

"You don't have to. It's okay with me. I finally moved on from you."

He bit his lower lip. Pain flushed through his face before he looked away. I don't have something to say to him anyway, it's better this way. We should leave the past behind.

"But I can't move on from you.." It's almost a whisper when he said that.

I swallowed hard and stopped myself from looking at him in the eyes. Why is he suddenly saying this?!

I remember how Daniel said that a proper closure would give a person a reason to move on. And I also remember that we didn't really separated in good terms.

I know he can finally moved on from me once this ended.

"Okay, let's settle this. After this, you'll stay away from me forever." I gave him a serious look that would make him believe that I true to my words.

His mouth parted after hearing it, but he immediately moved on once he looked away.

He nodded, looking hurt.

I was the one who walked out first while trying to ignore the heavy atmosphere around us. But unfortunately, my phone vibrates so I had to answer it.

I instantly closed my eyes in annoyance as I remember that I still have my last subject. My friends are telling me to go there now and it's freaking wrong timing!

Damn. I thought this will be the end.

Stopped when I reached the hallway. Noah's just standing behind me and waiting for me to talk. My eyes fixed on his hands inside his pockets, I know he's waiting.

"Uhm.." I bit my lower lip. I just wished that he won't show up again after this. "I n-need to go back to my class. S-sorry I have to stood you up.."

The wind blows so strong which made my hair sway around my face. I was startled when he immediately placed it around my eyes and act like it's just nothing.

My face heated when I realized that our faces was so closed to each other. I was surprised of course, I didn't expect him to do that.

"You don't have to worry. I'm more happy that I'll get to see you again," I swallowed hard when he's still doing it. Damn this hair.

He smiles sweetly but there's still pain in his eyes. "Go. They're waiting for you.."

I don't know but I was stiffed with my position for awhile. I feel like I can't move my legs and my heart keeps beating so fast.

Shit.

"Go.." He repeated.

I was back to my senses when I heard his voice again, so I immediately nodded and turned my back at him. I still feel my face heated that's why I really did my best to walk faster.

I am so annoyed that he still looked cool with it. His reacted was still the same and it's really embarrassing to say that I'm blushing!

Why did he ever do that out of nowhere?!

"Oh. There she is!" Jennie said as they're waiting for me outside of the room. "Jacob was looking for you,"

"Where is he?"

"He had to attend their training so he didn't got the chance to meet you,"

"This early?" My brows furrowed.

His training isn't usually happened at this hour. And he's always updating me so I would know where he's going. It doesn't matter to me of course, I'm not even his mom to monitor his schedule but he's initiating it.

Our last subject started after that we had to go to our room now. It was just smooth since I already know our lesson.

I am regretting it in the middle of the discussion, because we didn't do that much. I should've just skipped class and end everything with Noah.

My friends needs to attend with their respective clubs so I was left alone. Gosh.

Everyone is busy so I just decided to go home. My club didn't have a meeting because we already did it yesterday. I join the music club and I regret it because the juniors keeps bugging me to sing and play my guitar. This is all Jacob's fault. I was going to join the programming competition before but he keeps telling me to join the music club.

He said that he wants to hear me perform and sing before we graduate. Too much drama for that guy.

The next day, I had to go to school early so I could submit my requirements on my Physical Education subject. The finals will start soon and our 4th year life will come.

I need to do an extra effort so I could receive a good grades. It's my only gift to myself for working too hard.

"Excuse me, Sir. Is Mr. Vasqu--"

I was cut off when Pierre turned to face me. I didn't know that it's him gosh.

"Yes?" He arched a brow. His eyes turned to the paper on my hands. "You can just put it on his desk,"

I was a bit startled for that so I had to clear my throat. He's so fresh in the morning in fairness.

"Ah, yeah.."

I gently placed it on the desk without creating noise. I'm so conscious as I feel him watching me behind. He's still the same. His expression were still cold and mysterious.

Damn it.

"Thank you, Sir. I'll go now,"

"Wait--Raine!"

Fuck this.

"Can we talk?"

And why everyone wants to talk to me?

"Ah.. I h-have a class, S-sir.." I bit my lower lip.

"Just for a bit. I just have to discuss something with you,"

It's too rude for me to refused since he's just asking for a short period of time. And besides, It's still early I'll just get bored in the room alone.

"O-okay,"

He guided me to our direction. I still feel uncomfortable around him until now. He's too kind and thoughtful that I almost think that he likes me.

Am I too assuming to think of that?

We decided to just talk to the coffee shop near our school where me and Jacob always go. I just hope that the students won't find it suspicious to see us together.

"I wanted to say I'm sorry in behalf of my cousin.." He instantly said.

My brows furrowed to that sudden apology from him. I didn't expect it.

Cousin? Who?

"Dana.." He said, like he can read my mind.

He bit his lower lip and gave me a worried expression. Why would he apologize for her?

Why is that?

"I'm not expecting this.."

I shook my head and drink my cold coffee. Shit. Is it why he asked me to talk?

"Are you okay?" And I am more surprised when he asked that.

"O-of course, I am.."

I was having a hard time treating him as my instructor so I just addressed him in an informal way.

"I'll protect you no matter what happened. I promise that."

He patted my head and that's how our conversation ended. I was so confused that even during the class until I went home, I'm still thinking about it.

He's too nice that it's making me more uncomfortable with it.

"You're finally here.."

I immediately turned my eyes up as soon as I heard his voice. What is he doing here?

"Jacob?"

I gave him a questioning look but he just placed his arms around my shoulder and ask me to open the unit.

He's here to bother me again. What a cockroach!

"You should've went home straigh--"

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

I immediately held my chest as soon as the light opened and my friends screams greeted me.

My mouth parted as I scanned the whole room. I didn't expect them to prepare this kind of surprise party for me. Damn these girls..

"Fuck! You should've just put a lot of money on my bag, I'll be more happy for that," I joked.

Shit.

I didn't really expect this. My eyes watered so I immediately wiped it. Jacob was also there to embrace me so I just rested my head on his chest.

"Don't cry birthday girl. This is your day.." He whispered and kissed my forehead.

"Jacob's right. Okay, next time I'm going to put some bucks on your bag. So stop crying bitch!" Sam said and comforted me.

Geez.

The party started and the whole room filled with laughs and screams. All of my friends are also there for me and gave their gifts one by one.

My mom also greeted me through video call with my siblings. She even cried that she can't be here to celebrate it with me. But it's fine with me, this is just a birthday.

"Thank you so much for all your efforts guys. Be careful on your way home!" I said as soon as the party ended. My friends hugged me before they bid their goodbye's to me.

I'm so happy to celebrate it with them.

"My gift is inside your room. Check it when I'm gone," Jacob embraced me tightly before leaving.

"Thank you,"

I waved my hand at him and watched him start his car and drive away. Damn. They're too much of a gift for me. I don't know what to do if they leave me.

"Happy birthday.."

I froze on my position as I've heard his baritone voice. Oh my god. Is he here for my birthday?

"I would be happier if you accept this baby.."

He showed up in front of me and gave me a small box. My eyes turned to it and surprised when I felt his lips against my cheeks.

My mouth parted to what he did and before I could react, he's already gone. I bit my lower lip and cried instead.

That jerk. Why would he give me a gift like this?

Damn you, Noah.

To be continued..