Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Trojan Horse
Chapter 3: Trojan Horse
Glory's POV
As the sun is being settled to say goodbye along with the purple pink sky, I'm walking with Andrew from school. The past few days were really busy for the music club, yes a lot of practice for our school's annual sports festival is needed, I don't know how my throat was able to survive the tremendous vocals and rehearsals and also the callouses on my fingers, as an evidence of practicing the guitar strings. It's weeks before the exact day of event and I'm already excited because I know there will be a lot of programs that will be going to held but enough about that, the man beside me is the absolute opposite of me.
I let my eyes to his direction.
Andrew, he is the president of the music club of our school, he is really good at playing his acoustic guitar and he had also the tone of being a good singer.
"What do you think we should add? Do we need to have a mini concert for raising our funds? Or should we do a music drama for the visitors?" He asked while reading the papers in his hands, He's always like this. A busy man in his own sleeves. I always wonder where his determination and motivation is coming from? I really should need to ask him about that. He sure had a lot of dedication when it comes to school in and out.
"To be honest, I really don't know. All of your suggestions are pretty good," I replied while still looking at him.
"Really? Then which of it shall we do?" He stopped and asked me again. I sighed.
"Either the two of your suggestions are really good but maybe we should choose the most beneficial? Since most of the visitors are families," a bit of confusion was painted on his face after I said my suggestions.
"Oh? Don't make such a face, no pressure. The decision is still yours," I awkwardly said. Geez, this guy.
"I know, but the thing is, both plans are good, it's hard to pick." His brows met as if he's making a decision for the sake of the whole world.
"Then that's the reason why you are appointed as the president of the music club, because most of our co-members believes in you," I tried to motivate him, he seemed confused but then he quickly changed into his charming smile. I suddenly felt a rush of heat up my face. The exact feeling when you see someone who keeps revolving your planet or as if your day is not complete if you're not with that person. I admit, I have this feeling for him, ever since I joined the club I conclude to myself that I have a crush on him but it's a secret. I don't have the courage to tell it to him. I often overthink about a lot of things and the worst thing is, I am not good at playing games with love. But I think since this feeling of mine is a secret then I think I can handle it, even between the word 'us' and being 'friends'.
What am I even thinking?
"Are you okay?" I came back to my senses and I didn't noticed his handsome face is inches from mine, oh no! How could I get myself caught up in a situation like this?! I jumped off like a cat. "W-What are you doing?!"
He just laugh. "Seriously what are you thinking? Is it too deep?" He said with a smug on his face. 'What if I say that it is you that I'm thinking of?' What will be your reaction? Now I'm acting like Pearl. I frowned and I touched my necktie... Huh?! Where is it?
That is when I found out that it is missing, I just noticed he already has it!
"Give it back!" I warned but he shook his head along with his olive and medium long hair.
"That is your punishment because you're out of this world," I always forget that this guy has an impish attitude sometimes. I tried to get it from him, but he's fast and I'm wearing this skirt so I can't move freely! He's not that tall but my height is just ugh! Where am I when the gods showered the blessings for being tall?
I keep on chasing him, yes I'm chasing him. He is too far away from me, he is famous in school, everyone acknowledged him and treat him as a special person. And I am one of them. Sometimes I wonder, what does he think of me? What could be an Andrew Floyean think to a girl like Gloryjane Deveraux?
I kept on getting my necktie but he hide somewhere and I couldn't find him.
"Andrew?" I spoke. Where is he? Come on, this is not the time to play finding someone. We're in a hurry to get his guitar from the repairing shop.
Seriously? I scanned everywhere and look around but he's not here, it is full of people, cars, and skyscrapers. That guy! I swear I'm gonna be mad! I run to different places and check him, but there's still no sign of him. I joined the sea of people, everyone here have their concerns, some are going home, others will hanging by and use their time to shop, eat and do stuffs that I don't really care though. Others will be at their work and a lot more countless of concerns on every corner of this city.
And mine? I'm searching for a guy who's playing around, I know he is somewhere making fun of me, maybe he's laughing so hard to see me getting worried for him. As much as possible I don't want to show my feelings.
I went like almost everywhere. I'm sitting on a bench and trying to call him, but great! He's not even answering his phone! Ugh. "Where is that guy?" This is not funny anymore. I put my hands on my face and started to act like a problematic and helpless girl, well I really look one right now. I'm getting tired of this. While being alone, I started to remember.
It was two years. Yes, two years when he asked me to join music club. I'm hesitant to his offer but then I also thought. This could be a chance for me to show my talent. So I joined the club and I met a lot of people, my co-members are people to be with. They're fun, crazy and good, especially Andrew.
I learned a lot of things from him; be with the instruments or about life and that is to do every right thing and enjoy. He became my strength. He didn't know but I really admire him.
I was thinking it, when I noticed the beautiful sky is being covered, I looked above and all I can see are packs of dark clouds. Seems like a heavy rain. Ugh! Okay so what am I going to do now? Andrew is not here and we're not done yet with our business. Or maybe he already did? But he is not that rude to left me. I was in the middle of arguing with my inner self when I noticed I am the only person here.
Eh?!
I looked at the highway and there are no cars either, seems like all of the people disappeared. I suddenly felt the chills.
And where could all the people went?!
The cold wind run through me and I hug myself. I can feel the shivers. What should I do? Maybe I should go home? But Andrew? Where is he?
In the end I decided to go home. It's very quiet that the only noise that I can hear is my heels touching the street. I can't stop but to feel anxious. Am I really the only person here? I was walking when it started to rain, oh great! I quickly look for a shelter and lucky there is one. I'm running fast when I bumped into someone. I was about to yell but I stopped when I recognized who it is.
"Andrew?!" I said so loud. "Where have you been?! I'm trying to call you but you're not answering! Then you just disappeared! You made me worry!-" I suddenly stop when I realized what I'm saying to him. All I can see is his faint smile. We're under that rain, both being soaked, I can feel the chill and the strong wind blowing anywhere. But I stood there, all I knew is that I'm gazing at his silver orbs.
"I'm sorry. I just," I can see how unfeigned his face is, from all of this sensation my clouded mind seemed to be intensify by my drum beating heart, this is the first time that I've been so close to him. He's making me to feel like this. Making me to fall for him even more.
"Here," and he gave back my necktie.
"Let me," he said then he placed himself behind me and it fix it like a necklace. It felt so very uncomfortable because it is raining and here we are standing under it's full shower.
"You don't need to do that," I whispered.
"It's fine. Let me make up for what I've done," he said. I was just looking down, never expecting every single of this. It felt very innocent. After fixing it we both looked at each other. His olive hair being soaked and the water dripping around his face, I can look at it forever.
"I'm sorry if I made you worried," it sounded so apologetically which is how it should be, but I felt it's not because of what he did to me earlier. It felt something.
I shook my head. "Just promise me next time, you won't do that again," then I broke from his stare. Mixed emotions are flowing inside me. What if he know that I have a feelings for him? How would he feel?
I was surprised when I felt it. He is hugging me tight and the coldness I felt earlier was slowly erased by his warm hug. I couldn't react, my mouth can't speak and I can't even move. The only thing I knew is, I let him do the thing, I was moved by him.
Why is he doing this? He stopped the hug and he stare at me with his eyes full of concern and weariness. I felt unease but then he smiled at me and looked up the sky.
"This feels good, isn't it? Being under the rain," he spoke. I nodded, I couldn't agree more, mostly the rain is bringing me the feel of sadness and alone but this time, it's different. It's surprisingly warm and, a twist of fairytale. So this is it how it feels, I hope it never end. We searched for a shelter and spent the time there. The rain doesn't stop as it is creating a mist. It's making the place hardly to see.
"I am happy we've had this moment," I was surprised to what he said.. What does he mean by that?
You're not the only one.
Those are the words I wanted to say but I decided to shut my mouth. I blush a bit but I make sure he didn't notice it. I'm just happy.
We're in that state when I noticed a figure coming from the narrow street. I'm having the hard time to see it cause of the mist but I'm sure that's a who. The sound of mad thunder roared throughout the dark sky and I closed my eyes by the surprise. When I try to open, the figure just stay on its position.
"Andrew?" I pointed out. He is just looking at it too.
"Weird guy," he whispered to me.
Janine's POV
I am busy doing all of the assignment with Edward; I am currently here at his apartment. I am quite confused because this is too big for a person like him living alone. Well, what can you expect from an apartment? I am currently cutting some glitter papers; it is quite relaxing doing things like this. My eyes turn into his direction. He is sleeping? Seems that I didn't noticed it, he must be tired because of the works we had in school and worried sick since Noctis and Yujin just disappeared for a good three days.
I shrugged, I can feel the little bit coldness around the room. I looked at the window and noticed that it is raining, I look back at the clock saying that it's five in the afternoon. It's been an hour, but I am not still done on cutting these papers? I looked at the floor and I sighed out of frustration when I saw more papers are still needed to be cut off.
I need a little help but I don't want to disturb sleeping beauty. I stared at his pearly white skin.
Edward, he is my partner. I never thought how we became to what we are now, I am a person that is covered in silent. I didn't talk too much unless when I am facing my friends, I'm only comfortable with them.
He became my seatmate and he is always talking to me, which I found a little bit annoying, but time passed, he and I became closer. And then everything started for the both of us. Now I am here looking at him sleeping so quietly. I was staring at him when he suddenly woke up.
"Good morning," I sarcastically said. He fixed his position and stretched after that I noticed he is staring at the window glass.
"Is it raining?" he suddenly asked. I nodded. This is the big question mark inside my head. Every time when rain falls, his face always looked like a child losing his chance to go outside and play. Whatever the reason is, I don't have any idea. I wanted to ask but I decided that I'll wait for the right time.
He went to the window and stood there, staring at the rain. I stopped on cutting the papers and I walk towards him. "I always hate that expression of yours."
"Why?” he looked back.
"I don't know. It seems you're always bothered when it rains. Come on, rain is not that bad. There are creatures who love it, the plants and some animals. There are also beautiful sceneries you can see, like how rainbow appeared," he's still looking at the window. I gave him a smile and he just nodded. I'm still not convinced of his smile, he still had that hidden sadness that only he, himself knows.
I was about to go back on what I am doing when his expression changed. Now there is something really bothering him. "Can we go to the park now?" he faced me like he is rushing into something.
"W-Why?" I looked at him with a big question in my eyes
"Let's finish the homework later," and before I could ask something he already went to his closet. What is with him?
I cleared the things that are scattered, the papers, scissors and everything. I took my coat and wear it then Edward shows. He didn't waste any time and grabbed my arm.
"Wait what is happening? Why are we rushing?" Now I'm getting worried. Really what's with him?
"I just need to go to the park immediately," he answered but I still don't understand everything. We took the elevator and his rapid tapping of his foot being impatient really bothered me. The elevator opened and he grabbed my arm again.
"Can we run?" He asked. I just nodded at him. The heavy rain welcomes us and we started to run like it's not a hindrance for us. I thought his strange actions are enough for me to be bothered but I was surprise when he turned around and-
"Keep this," my eyes widened and felt so scared. It is a gun! My thoughts quickly became clouded. Why does he have this kind of thing?! I looked at him and his expression. I can't tell it with words. He seems like a different person now. What is really happening?!
Gifts
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received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
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