Chapter 100 - 100: Ballpen

(Michelle POV) 

I covered my mouth muffling the giggle trying to escape me as I read Andy's text. If he were to really fetch me every time my class ends, I think Angie's eyes would bleed! Just imagining her dumbstruck and envious face… hehehe ah! I feel so childish!

Then, I turned to look at Anthony who I saw was taking down notes seriously. What if Anthony were to fetch me from class? He might not be as popular as Andy, but the caliber of the impact should not be that far. In my eyes, he was even more handsome! 

I imagined Anthony waiting outside my classroom, then when I exit, he would ask for my bag to carry it for me. Wah!!!! Just the thought was already making me like this, what more if it were the reality!? I took a deep breath to calm my palpitating heart.

I looked at the screen of my cellphone again and drafted my 1st reply, [Who dares bully me?] 

Then the second, [Then again, if you were to really fetch me from class every time, I think your fans will bully me to death! I dare not receive your thoughtfulness no matter how tempting. Though if you were to do it from time to time, I won't complain. It would be satisfying to see that look on Angie's face again. Haha!]

Hmm… do I sound like a user-friendly person? I shook my head, based on having known Andy for almost a month, I could say that his personality is quite easy going.. I pressed send.

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(Third POV)

Andy could not stop the laughter that escaped him after reading her text. He figured that Michelle can be very humorous. He knew that girls would think that way, but Michelle telling him straight on about it, despite her romantic interest, he found it funny. Maybe, no, he definitely should do it tomorrow after her 7:30 class. 

[It's settled then. Tomorrow, I will wait outside your Math 11 classroom. Make sure you don't cut class alright?] 

He read the message again before hitting send. While waiting for her reply, he wondered if Michelle would attach meaning to what he's doing again. Yesterday, she tried to probe his intentions when he gave her driver the shopping bags. He did not deny it straight on, but he also made it look like there was nothing to it. 

Honestly, he was confused with himself. He resolved to be her friend first and not to pursue her just yet, but the way he was acting now, it's like he was already doing so and only the words were missing. 

His phone vibrated and he saw her reply. [Ok, my classroom then is at Sec A 202. See you tomorrow!]

He smiled again as he keyed in his reply. [See you tomorrow!] As he did not expect a reply anymore, he kept his cellphone in his pocket and decided to go inside Tianhao building. Might as well start catching up to his lessons just in case he decides to stay in this university rather than transferring to country A for the acting school.

His parents would be pleased if he were to stay. Though they were supportive of his career, he knew that they prefer for him not to go far away. 

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Anthony's gaze would land on Michelle from time to time. It's not that he was being deliberate but she's just in his line of vision if he were to look away from the whiteboard. He noticed that she was still busy with her phone. While reading what he assumed must be a text message she would smile or cover her mouth as her shoulders would shake, as if trying to contain her laughter. While typing something, her eyes would be in crescents as if she was very delighted. He smiled seeing her that way, was she also like that when they texted? But then, he frowned, who could she be texting with?

Ugh. What was he thinking? He looked at the board again to jot down some notes. Distracted as he was, he could not really follow what the professor was saying. 

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(Michelle POV)

I checked the time on my cellphone's screen after I read Andy's text saying that he'll see me tomorrow. It was now 11:30 am. Just 20 minutes before Anthony's class ends. I looked at Anthony who seemed to be focused on whatever his prof was saying. I bit my lip trying hard not to make a stupid looking face. He's so perfect! 

Anyhow, my feet were aching from standing in the same position for long, also, I noticed that some of Anthony's classmates were already looking towards my direction. Ugh, did they think that I was a weirdo? I suddenly realized what I was doing and told myself not to do it again. Well, I could but perhaps not standing outside waiting like an idiot. I can always opt to just come back. 

With that, I took another peek at Anthony before leaving. Well, just leaving the spot I was standing on not the building. I mean, I don't want to come back late and miss Anthony. I actually just went to the restroom at the end of the hall of the 3rd floor to check my appearance and find myself a seat. Since there were no chairs inside the restroom, I entered a cubicle and sat on top of the toilet bowl which I closed. Ah. Better at last.

After a few minutes, I heard that there were others that entered the restroom. From the sound of it, there were two of them, not that I care but since they were talking, I unintentionally eavesdropped on their conversation. 

"Did you see the girl standing outside earlier? She kept on looking at Anthony and blushing like an idiot. Say, do you think she's Anthony's stalker?" Girl 1 said.

Hearing those words, I couldn't help but swallow. Did I look that way?

"Nah, she is his friend and our classmate in English. Yesterday, I thought they were more because she clung on Anthony's arm like a koala, but when I asked him, he said that they were just friends." The other girl whose voice I recognized as Loraine's said. I saw that she was also Anthony's classmate for the class he was in earlier so I think they must be blockmates.

Well, it was true that our label has not levelled up just yet, but I'm sure Anthony did not mean it that way and Loraine was interpreting it her way. If she thinks she has a chance, she's being delusional.

Girl 1 giggled, "I see. Anyway, are you inviting Anthony to lunch later? He's never said no to you before."

Huh? Did Anthony have lunch with Loraine many times before? Wait, maybe he's just being a friend to her. 

"Hey, don't make it sound like I'm the only one inviting him, sometimes it's him inviting me." Loraine replied teasingly.

Excuse me? Hmpft! Really delusional. Maybe I should show her later how much hold I have on Anthony! 

"Ok, if you say so. Come on let's go back to class." Girl 1 said.

"Alright." Loraine replied.

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I remained in the restroom so that I won't be labelled as stalker while waiting for Anthony's class to end. When it was 11:47 am, that was the only time I exited and went back to my spot. Curiously, I looked inside the classroom and saw the girl sitting beside Loraine. Ah, she looks like a standard DUFF and I wanted to giggle evilly. DUFF, distinguished ugly fat friend. Hahaha! Wow, very mature Michelle, but she called me a stalker first!

In a minute the bell rang and finally it was their dismissal. The classroom in front of me were dismissed first and I suddenly recalled the excuse I gave Anthony. What something did I lose? Should I just come up with the silly excuse that it was my heart and while he's helping me find it, I'll just say that apparently it was with him all along? Hahaha! Ok, stop Michelle. 

As the people inside the classroom I intended to find my imaginary lost item exited, Anthony's class was also being dismissed. Quickly, I decided to pull my ballpen with a heart design from my bag and shoot it through the window of the other classroom. Then, I returned to my position. 

In a few seconds, I saw Anthony's class professor exit. Finally, they were dismissed. I saw Anthony stand up from his seat to leave the classroom, but Loraine stood in front of him. Huh!?!?!?!?!? Will she be inviting him for lunch? I know Anthony won't abandon me but maybe he will go with her after helping me! NO WAY! 

Thankfully, before I could attempt to enter the classroom, I saw Anthony shake his head while smiling. Did he turn her down!? Good. Good. Good.

Loraine nodded her head while making a sad face, and I don't know what Anthony said but she smiled at him again. 

Then, Anthony turned away from her and he looked at my direction. Our eyes met and he smiled at me. Did he just reject her because I was already his girl!? Hehehe… I smiled back.

He walked to where I was, and when he finally stood before me, he said, "sorry for the wait. So, what is it that we'll be looking for? I forgot to ask earlier."

"Ah, my ballpen…" 

Anthony looked at me as if wanting to laugh, but then he just nodded his head. 

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TBC