Since today was Tuesday, and they had all made it a point to eat under the Japanese tree, December got her selection for the day and headed out towards the school courtyard.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡnEhX1fypd3 維尼
It was beautiful as ever, especially with her friends conversing in a carefree way, which sort of reminded her of the college advertisement she saw on billboards and brochures. But unlike those, although it was slightly different than the usual ads, this scene did not look superficial to her.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡUhEzMDXwWj 維尼
Brooke was grinning as she pinched Jethro's arm, although her eyes probably told a different story, Jethro was wincing and trying to scoot away from her while blabbering apologies, Serena and Weston were both smiling as they were in a conversation that looked like they could be talking about the weather or the economical state of the country. Raven and Caleb both laughed with tears in their eyes at Jethro's antics.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡpBKICbYlGs 維尼
"Well, what's got you brimming like little miss sunshine now?" Jethro, who looked up and noticed her as she approached, grinned.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡlKEIoheQ3b 維尼
December blinked. She didn't even realized she had been smiling so much, until she felt her cheeks hurt.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡdaoEC89WVL 維尼
She inadvertently let out a giggle when she remembered what the reason was behind it.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6z0CYoKmoH 維尼
Curious at the apparent happiness in her eyes, they were quiet, though all couldn't stop smiling for December had an infectious grin when she was in a jovial mood, as she clearly was. Walking slowly as to not put pressure on her knee, she carefully sat down between Brooke and Jethro and after sipping her strawberry milk, she looked at their expectant faces and said, "Guys, I've got great news."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡa4yo79OpRf 維尼
Instantly, everyone started talking over each other.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡtX4kfgZ1J0 維尼
"What, did you ace History or something?" Raven said, excitement on her face for her friend's achievement.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6tPgeQlDSW 維尼
"Did Ms. McLeod finally stop being a bitch to you?" Brooke quipped with a raised eyebrow.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡb1cNpz9z5S 維尼
"Maybe Karen and her girl gang has finally come to her senses and stop pestering you." Serena wondered.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡNhhC2mv6PI 維尼
"Or move schools." Weston chuckled.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡa0IUWY7Zdc 維尼
"Yeah, that'll be the day." muttered Jethro, to which he received another pinch on his arm from Brooke. "Ow, woman! Cut it out."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡCbtrh4S8AD 維尼
Caleb seem to ponder for a moment, with his hand rubbing thoughtfully under his chin. Then, a teasing smile stretched across his lips.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡC59SxXJHTR 維尼
"Maybe someone ask December out."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡW8xJPhKDhX 維尼
For a moment, in the midst of the courtyard with other students chattering animatedly, they were the only group who had quietened down. It seemed as though Caleb's word were processing through their minds, as they didn't think of that first, and the probability that that could be it.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡtXPVRIyjIx 維尼
As they looked at December, whose face couldn't get any brighter with the sunny smile, as well as her reddened cheeks, it was only a scant second before everyone became raucous.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡxZ3Nw0K3tb 維尼
"Wait, is this for real?" Brooke asked, grinning.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9oYejelhb0 維尼
"Explain yourself!" Demanded Jethro.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡERf9ak9jQV 維尼
As the crowd gets louder, and they were getting nasty and weird looks from people around them, December shushed before beckoning them to come closer.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡdwEGXgekoy 維尼
"Thank you for all your guesses, but Caleb scored a point in this one." At their speechless and gaped expressions, she further added. "I got asked out on a date."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3IqwlsyQs1 維尼
If looks could be any funnier at the moment, the award would go to all of her friends. She was trying to give them some time to process that bit. But little did she know, their minds were way past processing that information. They needed more.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡMnSyFZQpq1 維尼
"Well?" Brooke and Raven said simultaneously.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡY9whYcLptT 維尼
"Who?" Jethro choked, right as he took a sip of his carbonated drink.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡg5dyUlJIN4 維尼
"Oh, right." Her cheeks were rosy as she said, or rather murmured, "Zach."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡLmqXTgTW3O 維尼
"I'm sorry, what?" Caleb interjected loudly, with an astonished expression. "Did you just said," – and he had the consideration to look around before bringing his tone down a notch – "Zach? As in, Zachary Wong? The captain of the archery club?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡW9lbV2y0n4 維尼
December brought a finger to her lips and scooted closer until she was practically in the middle of their circle. Their still astonished expressions were starting to irritate her.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡcWbo3RkALK 維尼
"Yes. We're talking about the Zach Wong." She said in a whisper, then after a pause, added, "And please stop looking at me like I made this up. Is it that hard to believe that I'm going out on a date with him?" She couldn't help her defensive tone.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡPcw2yK4EJK 維尼
Some of them looked away as they had guilt on their faces, while the rest looked apologetic.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡYPb8bOb3pm 維尼
"Wow, guys." December looked at them in hurt. "That's really grand to know that."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3XhZUiuVQR 維尼
Raven moved forward and reached out to pat her knee gently. "No, D, it's not like that. We're happy for you, really. It's just…it's not often we hear these sort of things. I mean, what are the possibilities of someone having a crush on another actually getting asked out by said crush? I mean other than our resident couple Serena and Weston..."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡBymfa3JOLD 維尼
At that, the aforementioned couple actually looked a little uncomfortable. Weston coughed slightly as Serena just shook her head hopelessly at a smiling Raven before her gaze flickered to Weston with a bashful smile.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡr03JxCGLNR 維尼
December didn't miss that gesture, and so did her friends. She found that adorable somehow.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ40xNy2NcKX 維尼
She continued, "...it's one in a million, and you're it. This is great." She mustered a grin at December.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡlGFYwNIVB1 維尼
"Yeah, we're just having a tiny bit of a hard time taking this all in. Don't mind your silly friends." Brooke nudged her playfully as the rest of them nodded in earnest.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡqFntO7mzju 維尼
While December was trying not to take it to heart much, she knew she couldn't hold it against them. They had always been there for her and believed in her, and she knew she could count on them.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡDCy24KUHXO 維尼
As December started to say something, a petite student with curly hair approached them and shyly said, "Um, excuse me, I'm sorry to bother but I need to borrow your friends for a while." She then looked at Serena and Weston and said apologetically, "Mrs. Perez needs your help in the library. Apparently there's some problems with the key-in system and filing."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡoQ5XmOUPwp 維尼
Weston frowned. "Where's Daryl? Shouldn't he be the one to fix it since he's stationed behind the desk?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8LwBGB0N1O 維尼
The girl blushed and cast her gaze down. "He's, ah, he's not there right now."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡKfrBPy971t 維尼
Weston raised an eyebrow at that, but while Serena had a confused look earlier, so did the rest of her friends, realization dawned on her as she nodded. "Okay, we'll be there."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡIqpCmdQOAz 維尼
Weston swung his gaze towards her in surprise. "Do you even know how to work that system?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡlEYLNZqL0q 維尼
"No, but you do." She quipped cheerfully.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡtmvGvmiHR9 維尼
"That thing is a nightmare." He relented with a deep sigh as she tugged him up with her.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡruBPbxcdzU 維尼
The blushing petite girl gave her thanks at them before walking off in haste.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡoDrnLTmTF0 維尼
"Well, we'll see you guys later. Don't forget to fill us in on the date, D." Serena winked before dragging her reluctant boyfriend after her.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡVZcuJYH0CQ 維尼
The group settled into a peaceful quiet for a moment.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡvKg7cK1DtP 維尼
Then, Jethro groaned before stretching his arms up, receiving the stinky eye from Brooke which he ignored, and said, "She's cute."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡGUtcsXz3KW 維尼
"Every girl you see is cute." Brooke rolled her eyes.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡTTiyVCuNRH 維尼
"Every girl but you." Jethro muttered, and this time when she went to pinch him, he dodged it and went towards Caleb. "Damn, Brooke. You need to calm down. You jealous or something?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡBbZ0bp83nY 維尼
Brooke's face was indignant as her nose flared. "The nerve to even say that! You wish, Jethro Hunters."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡVKBipaVO3q 維尼
December shook her head at them. "Did you guys see that?" She was referring to the girl's reaction earlier.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡqTjj5p3SF8 維尼
Raven and Brooke both nodded. Even Jethro hummed his assent.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡGiOZUmDavC 維尼
"Poor girl." Jethro said.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡkmeXpDflai 維尼
"I wonder if she knows." Brooke sighed.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6emjJXa4Sl 維尼
"Know what?" Caleb was at a loss.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡe9WKzH90ZS 維尼
"She must have been so embarrassed. I don't know what I'll do if it were me." Raven added.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6g7ryav64R 維尼
"Guys, what are we on about now?" Caleb tried again, a little vexed at being ignored.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡpas5an1eIo 維尼
December took plight on Caleb and said, "She was crying earlier. Her face, eyes and nose were red. What do you think happened with that Daryl guy?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Z7X4fMGXy 維尼
Caleb took that in and as the cogs of his mind worked, he blinked in realization. "Oh."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡa26pYwYvYE 維尼
Then, a thought occurred to December and she looked around, as if seeing her surroundings for the first time. "Hey, have you guys seen Max and Katya today?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡVMsMxH9q8n 維尼
Raven shook her head. "No, and they weren't in Chemistry either."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡtQuAl7Y5v7 維尼
"Maybe they're playing hooky."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8iMUE5iNOw 維尼
"From what I've seen when you introduced them to us all, they don't look the sort, especially the girl, Katya." Caleb said. Then, he tested her name again on his lips, and wondered, "Man, such an exotic name, and she's smoking hot too."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡqe3dXJ8Uog 維尼
Unaware of Brooke's scowl and deadly glare directed at him, he continued, "I dare say she's even hotter than Karen. And I've always thought she was a goddess." before shrugging to himself. "She's still one to me, though."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFGH83To1B 維尼
Jethro and Caleb paused in thought before looking at each other as if they had the ability to communicate telepathically, nodding with a grin.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡY2TJtt7t7i 維尼
December frowned at them.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡpmTt6bTYta 維尼
Despite being friends with the guys, she knew they didn't really know about the bad blood she had with Karen, other than usual dislike shown outwardly at times. And would it matter, considering how head over heels they were about Karen? She didn't like hearing her friends gush about her nemesis, but she couldn't just tell them that now could she - what right did she have over that?8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7b2m78iE56 維尼
Raven glanced at December before shaking her head and sighing at them. "This is why we can't rely on them. They change their mind so quick when it comes to the female population."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡRKzPN27WKp 維尼
Brooke only muttered with a scathing look at them. "God, they're such idiots."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡmhfOWyWDaa 維尼
Pierre walked to his lockers, his eyes were still unfocused. He had stayed up late last night, video-calling his cousins in Scotland who were curious to know how he was doing in the States. Time was forgotten as they reminisced their childhood together, and the next thing he knows, it was close to 4 in the morning.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡfXxZtFdyDz 維尼
Waking up late for class hadn't bothered him before, since his attendance outweighed the times he was absent. Still, he didn't want to start making a new habit, despite desperately wanting to sleep in today.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡI2wpMwk6bz 維尼
He wanted to attend a class, even if it was in the afternoon, because there was only one class which he liked on that Tuesday.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ88gV2qXZIq 維尼
He took out some materials from his bag and stored it in the locker, and just when he was about to close it, a face beside him appeared and startled him.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡXwzRRHTddR 維尼
"Oh, fuck." He murmured to himself in surprise, taking a step away from the close proximity of the person. "Karen…right? Can I help you with something?" He said politely, even though he was a little curious in what she wanted from him this time.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡPSZYTVCUGK 維尼
Karen giggled.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡaaYRjZG2dK 維尼
She would never get tired of the way the 'hottie' – as she dubbed him – said her name; there was some edge to her 'r' when he said it, like a thick accent to it and he looked damn cool, too. Thinking back to the word he said to himself - which she was sure wasn't intended for her to hear - made her a little out of sorts and she imagined all kinds of dirty things possible with him being the main star of her fantasy – well second, since the main star would be her.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7UAZN4VSYu 維尼
She drew closer and said in a sweet but breathy voice. "Well, I'll let you know later if I needed anything." She shifted her body then so she was fully facing him, her back against his locker. "Actually, I was thinking, do you wanna hang out with me this Friday? There's a party going on at one of my friend's house." She gave him a sultry smile, one that accentuates her slightly pouty lips. "What do you say?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡbpkLiZY8qC 維尼
Pierre had to admit, she was really gorgeous, and by the looks of it, definitely knows how to get her way. Although this was the third time they talked, this was also the third time she had asked him to hang out with her.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡvDfSdZyCKY 維尼
The first time, he had acceded, thinking there's no harm in that, but he soon found it boring – how she had talked to her girlfriends and pretty much left him sitting beside her like a dumbfounded person.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡBfhIKQwYIq 維尼
Even some of the guys, who either weren't making out with their girlfriends or talking to their friends had looked impatient and eventually left the table. One of them who followed suit had given him a nod – a chance to escape the apparent boredom. He hadn't hesitate, and they were too engrossed in a conversation about fashion to notice him. He also learned that day that the guy's name was Blake.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡeT31j5w0p4 維尼
He wondered what the purpose was in inviting him, when all she was going to do was ignoring him and acted as though he was just there just for the sake of being another addition to her group.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0bSHmZUnCF 維尼
The second time she asked him, he was saved by the bell, and he never thought he would ever be in a hurry to get to class.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Zcqx4C4n5 維尼
And now, just as he was about to give his answer, someone else had already beaten him to it.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡGaInNqfaet 維尼
Putting an arm each on both of his shoulders, Caleb and Jethro grinned at Karen Joyce.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡAtGfRcvNPf 維尼
"A party, Karen? I'm kinda bummed I haven't heard anything about it." Caleb started, his grin never falter. In fact, he looked quite smitten with her beauty.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3HCn56hxyn 維尼
"Yeah, I hope you're thinking of inviting the whole team." Jethro said, suggesting that both the archery and football team be included.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡWjPNKlXuLy 維尼
Getting invited by the hottest girl at school to parties were every guys' dreams – Jethro could vouch – but he also thought putting a word for his club could essentially boost their status among the high ranks. He never understood for such a cool sport, it hadn't always made the talk of the school (of good things!), unlike the football and swimming team.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡdyIDEgPLb3 維尼
Karen was taken aback when they appeared beside Pierre and although she was annoyed to have someone else interrupted them, she plastered on a pretty smile. "Oh. Well, I must have forgotten to send the invites. We just started advertising it, after all." She giggled in a way that prompted people to understand the situation, but also that it wasn't a big deal.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡUUdp9pRRxv 維尼
It might be an actual reason, but somehow when he heard that, Pierre thought it was a lie which could have been better. It didn't make sense to him.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡwFnfbmUTmH 維尼
Unfortunately, Caleb and Jethro ate her words like lovesick fools.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ndmI6Zyt8 維尼
A glint glittered in her eyes as she thought of something. "Actually, why don't the two of you come along too? Bring your friends, or girlfriends even." She was beaming at them now, though her smile was mostly directed at Pierre, who was pondering again on his thoughts.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ00E2KtbtOc 維尼
He had been to parties before, back in his hometown and even crashed some, courtesy of Oliver and his friends. It hadn't been all bad, but he wasn't in a hurry to jump into the next wagon of parties.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCqIsjjrul 維尼
He already had an answer on his lips, but as he shifted and made a move towards the other direction, he spotted Katya walking towards him, her soft eyes making direct contact with him, as if imploring something.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡu3BtJ1AhiM 維尼
And just like that, he broke them and turned to his companions, saying, "Yeah. Why not?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvSyA4hQnp 維尼
Jethro and Caleb grinned as though they just hit a jackpot, while Karen looked like she just saw gold.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡr2VPjIcndf 維尼
"That's great! I'll text you guys the address later." She added a little wink at Pierre before sauntering away when the two guys were busy talking over each other.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4IEMfCuQyk 維尼
Pierre glanced at her briefly, momentarily ignoring his two friends who were seeking his attention, before looking at the direction he saw Katya disappeared to. He hardened his gaze and shook his head at no one before sighing quietly to himself.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡKyezRr7R2H 維尼
"Man, not gonna lie, I did thought you were gay at some point." Jethro grinned, lounging on the sofa.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡZqjDZRXVbU 維尼
The three of them were hanging out before their classes at the library, the place that was quite hidden in the alcove. Pierre, Jethro, and Caleb met with Sid, who had been taking naps before being rudely awaken by Jethro making inappropriate noises in a high pitched voice.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡd2n2LsZbcf 維尼
The ploy had worked but Jethro paid the price when Sid tackled him onto the couch and locked him in a chokehold, making the air rushed out of him until he admitted defeat.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡIG0m72Z6y6 維尼
With a pleasant looking Sid on the couch, and a disgruntled Jethro on the other end, Caleb only said, "What? Don't look at me like I should have saved you. You should know better than to mess with his nap."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡCq7bdR1Spv 維尼
Jethro only grumbled, before his demeanor changed and he spoke his thoughts.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnOaYVnnHz 維尼
Pierre looked amused as he said, "What makes you think that?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡvqN6y9QEUz 維尼
"A normal hormonal guy wouldn't ever avoid the hottest chick he wants to get it on with. And you did that several times."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡh1YsMnTSkV 維尼
"What makes you think I would even want to, as you put it quite loosely, get it on with her?" Pierre raised his eyebrow. He didn't know whether to be amused or annoyed that they would simply assume what he wanted.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡc6qfiLpXu1 維尼
"Like I said, a normal guy would. Clearly you hail from some outer space ship since you don't seem to have the hots for her." Jethro replied hotly.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡLVvJEgSO4s 維尼
Caleb raised an eyebrow at Jethro. "Okay, man. I know you're frustrated with him but don't project your needs on Pierre. He probably has a girlfriend. Or he's asexual. Don't judge." Then, after a pause, he continued. "Be that as it may, I don't get it either since you never tell us almost anything! I told you this before, and I'll tell you again. I don't know how you can avoid such an angel. You must be an idiot to refuse the goddess that has graced this earth with her presence in our school."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVdkM9Bbeq 維尼
Pierre chuckled deeply before smirking. "That sounds poetic, Caleb. I think we've all just found out your hidden talent."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡx9aUntOCfz 維尼
Sid half grinned while he yawned before saying, "Uh, wait, what's going on?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡgYZeNSFNWe 維尼
"Didn't you get the text? We're invited to Karen Joyce's party. Well, it's her friend's but who cares." Jethro said, eyes lighting up like he saw Santa on Christmas.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡCc39AAJttj 維尼
Sid paused in thought before his eyes went wide. "Karen? Our Karen Joyce?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1f4ffR8H2Z 維尼
"Fiona better not hear you say that." Caleb muttered.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡKRhK7QqXEq 維尼
Sid looked dejected before he shrugged. "We broke up."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡI3DCwrT0VQ 維尼
Everyone went still.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡmMIC2Pix6z 維尼
Then, they exclaimed, "You broke up?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ9fOfdKf9Q 維尼
"That's right."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡcTvZgfYAHy 維尼
"How…did we not know this?" Caleb frowned at him.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡWnnipXhypb 維尼
"When?" Jethro asked, stunned.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡWKUE3PF6dw 維尼
He didn't consider himself as someone who believed in love, considering all the romantic crap he pulled to annoy his friends. But out of all the couples that he knew, including Weston and Serena, Sid and Fiona were so compatible with each other that it was hard to imagine them not being together for a long time.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1z7WokUQkQ 維尼
Sid looked a little uncomfortable as he cleared his throat. "Over the break. And…well, I just don't feel like telling everyone about it." He shifted his body so he could lean against the couch comfortably. "Besides, we've got our own issues. Too much to handle, so we just broke it off."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡntJF8Lhzyp 維尼
Pierre observed him. Sid hadn't been as energetic as he always was today, and he also saw a difference in the guy's appearance. His eyes had dark bags that was apparent and a dull complexion. And looking at his even skinnier frame than before, he'd say he might have lost a few pounds. These could explain why he slept in soundly earlier before Jethro woke him, and his slightly grouchy attitude.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡOnsw8mvRTh 維尼
"You still like her, do you?" Pierre asked, more like an affirmation to which he nodded slowly.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡaq2JlD6wcE 維尼
"Yeah. But we gotta have our own spaces for now." Then, he cleared his throat again to which they all got the hint that he wanted to stop talking about it.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡe6GzhpDb1h 維尼
"Right. Well, like they used to say, there's plenty of fishes in the sea." Jethro tried to make a joke.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡZnP9ZDW0zA 維尼
Caleb hit the back of his head. "You're so fucking insensitive." Then, to Sid he said, "Uh, don't let it get you down, man. Who knows, maybe you guys will get back together someday."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡlBZezVfCHC 維尼
Sid, with his hollow eyes only nodded a fraction.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡeeaDFTW6SH 維尼
Not knowing what else to say, Caleb nudged Pierre to say something.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡJLHpY1UTaX 維尼
Getting the message in a few seconds, he nodded.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6A9I6bepnn 維尼
But wracking his brain for some uplifting message strangely had never been so difficult at the moment, and so with a lack of anything better to say, he just blurted out the one thing he could think of.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡMeZuRjBQPA 維尼
"So, uh, I'm not gay."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡtOGsI4RWJg 維尼
They all brought their gazes slowly to him.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡkTaExTcZKu 維尼
Then, Sid laughed. "That's so random."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡbAvXfdQ6SI 維尼
"Unexpected, but okay. Thanks for letting us know, man." Jethro moved forward and patted Pierre's back.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡKG2z0GXCUN 維尼
Caleb looked at him in a brotherly affection way before he grinned. "No matter what, you're still one of us and we love you."8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡBQZiu4m80b 維尼
"Good to know." He muttered. They're making me feel like I just came out or something. Pierre shook his head with a small smile. At least the tension's dispelled.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡSSzu9raAFA 維尼
There was still time to kill before the next class would start. The air-conditioner wasn't working well against the sunlight that brightened the room. Caleb went to turn the lights switch off while Pierre was conversing with Sid about archery and the correct postures when aiming.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbiEnoQyuX 維尼
Jethro had stood up earlier and got himself comfortable on the couch by the window pane. He closed his eyes for a moment, basking in the sunlight as his friends talked amongst each other. After a while, a frown passed his features as he thought of something.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQdvrg930k 維尼
"Hey Sid," he called out, eyes still closed. "Did you know that Zach's into December?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡvqJITY44C3 維尼
The peaceful murmurs amongst them dissipate when they heard Jethro's question.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡlRcuGKWQdQ 維尼
Sid tilted his head, thinking about the matter. "Well, I don't know for sure, but I did teased him about it. He wears his heart on his sleeves sometimes." He chuckled.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ91uslTBx8x 維尼
"He has that in common with December." Jethro glanced at them and grinned.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡxaU5xPFI1a 維尼
He chuckled. "Why, did he finally asked her out?"8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9cuFQLTRE7 維尼
"Apparently. We just heard about it from her at lunch earlier." Caleb said, his expression though pleasant was somehow unreadable.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡRtrkfPOpZd 維尼
While they all seemed to take that information in stride with cheerful and pleasant remarks, Pierre was the only one who was quiet as he ponder on his thought.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnlH8cDcQk 維尼
So, the president of the archery club seemed to be going out with December…8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡzzIlRYYudY 維尼
He didn't think she would have a crush on him. Nay, he backtracked, he didn't think she would have a crush on anyone at all. And why would he? He didn't know anything about her, especially since they just made some peace.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMWl8dU5ga 維尼
Nevertheless, what she does in her spare time wasn't even his business, if they were going out, then that means the feelings are mutual. He should feel fine about this news.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡZKNKF0YI48 維尼
At least, Pierre would like to think so.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2jDIqUY8KF 維尼
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She had very important news to impart; after all, what she has to say would play a huge role in what could happen to her future…as well as everyone else.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡowUU3nhmhX 維尼
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A thought kept replaying in her head, even a while after the conversation ended. She thought no words could ring truer than that, especially with the things she had planned in her mind.8964 copyright protection483ＰＥＮＡＮＡrxPsTZSVlJ 維尼
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