RING! RING! RING!
The unmistakable sound of the school bell echoed through the hallway, signaling the end of the school day.
Students began to gather their belongings and make their way towards the exits. Some were headed home, while others, had commitments to various clubs and extracurricular activities.
"Hey, Alice, do you want to come with us to the karaoke?" a friendly female student called out to Alice as she hunched over her bag, attempting to fix a stubborn zipper.
Alice looked up , with curiosity dancing in her eyes. The invitation to go to the Karaoke was an unexpected proposition, a tempting diversion from her typical routine. She had been immersed in her studies and various club activities for a while now, and a time with friends sounded like a fun way to unwind.
"Come with us, Alice. It's been a while since we hung out," another girl, a short one with brown hair, chimed in. Her voice was warm and friendly, indicating a close friendship with Alice.
A thoughtful smile formed on Alice's lips as she considered the offer. Her friends had a knack for coming up with spontaneous plan that could brighten up even the dullest of afternoons.
As she zipped up her bag with a satisfied nod, she responded, "You know what, Amy? I'd love to come with you guys. It's been a while since we've had some fun!" Her enthusiasm was met with cheers from her friends, and together, they made their way out of the school building.
Alice was typically a reserved girl, but this was only the case when she interacted with boys. She was quite outgoing when she was with her close friends.
The karaoke bar wasn't too far away, so they decided to enjoy the walk and engage in lively conversations, sharing stories and laughter .
"By the way, Alice, you were close with Mr. Zyn, right?" Amy inquired with a curious voice.
"I wouldn't say we were that close," she replied. "But why do you even want to know?"
"I'm just curious, you have to admit that Mr. Zyn is really good-looking, right? And he was really impressive when he took on the basketball captain. It was pretty cool, don't you think?"
Alice couldn't help but roll her eyes at Amy's enthusiasm for the topic.
However, his occasional narcissism did put her off. While he might put on a facade of a good and humble teacher in front of others, Alice's did not believe it at all.
Furthermore, she already had someone she loved. She was planning to visit him over the weekend to apologize for a mistake she had made in the past. Her heart was already taken, and she intended to make things right with the person who truly mattered to her.
'That's right, I should forget about Mr. Zyn and focus on Zyden,' she muttered to herself.
"Do you like him or not ?" Amy asked again.
Her voice brought Alice back to the present. "Sorry, what were you saying?"
"I'm asking if you like him or not ,"
"Oh, I was just thinking about something else. Anyway, back to Mr. Zyn .I don't know him well enough to say if I like him or not. Let's just leave it at that, okay?" She hoped her friends would drop the subject .
"Then, can I have him?" Amy teased her with a playful glint in her eye.
"What do you mean?" Alice asked with puzzled look.
"I like Mr. Zyn, and I heard he likes to hang out with his students. There are even rumors that Ayumi from class C is dating him. So, I was thinking about giving it a shot. Do you happen to have his phone number?"
Alice couldn't help but chuckle at her friend's boldness. "Sorry, I don't have his number," she replied. "But good luck with your plan!"
"Stop lying, Alice, just give me his number, please," Amy pleaded, her expression changing as she playfully begged for the information.
"I really don't know his number, you can check it if you want," she raised her phone to emphasize her point. However, before she could explain further, a man suddenly appeared and snatched it away.
"No! My phone!" she exclaimed in shock.