The three of us ate at the usual place that we go every time we can’t choose any new restaurants. It’s been hours and the night has come deep and the stars reappeared as we left the restaurant. “At last, weekend, I’m so glad that we don’t have schedules every weekend,” Ciara sighs in relief while we walk to the bus stop. “But we have tons to do because of a certain someone, how is that a happy thing?” James rebutt her and I roll my eyes. “But we aren’t going to campus to see certain people” I looked at James and raised a brow at him and he only shrugged, agreeing, nodding at what I said.
The bus arrived and both of them got in. I told them earlier that I’ll take a taxi to go to my parents house. I waved them goodbye and waited for the bus to drive away until I couldn't see it anymore. I stood there for a couple of minutes until a car stopped in front of me and the driver got out. “Sorry I took too long, I got us drinks” Xian smiled at me as he opened the passenger seat door for me. “You didn’t need to buy one though” Itell him after he got inside as well. “It’s fine, no big deal anyways” he replies and he starts driving.
It was silent inside the car while he drove me to my parent’s house. My parents knew Xian so it’s not a problem if they see him driving me home. The problem is how my parents will think about it. They’re going to make a fuss about it, ask me here and there and won’t shut up about it unless I spill everything to them. I roll my eyes mentally and just prepare myself mentally. I can’t change the future anyways. “Is Sunday still okay for us to go? Or you’re still going to stay at auntie’s?” Xian blurted out while he drove past the cars. I looked at him, “well, I don’t want to cram my activities so Sunday is still okay for us to go to that library, I’ll be going back home by Sunday as well since I have many things to do” I smiled slightly at him.
Xian only nodded at me. I grabbed the drink he bought and took a sip from it. This was what we always were even back then. Silence always wrapped us like a blanket in a cold morning. I looked outside in silence. I feel like I was back from years ago, when I first got inside his car. There’s also a drink that he bought that time and we were filled with silence at that time as well. I turn my head to look at Xian. For some reason, it all feels weird. I feel weird all of the sudden, as if I was back in the past. Even though we didn’t end on such great terms and now we’re back together, it was as if nothing happened at the time when we ended. When he abruptly told me that we should stop seeing each other, for the reasonable reason that we need to focus more on our studies.
He glanced at me when he realized that I was looking at me. “Something wrong?” He reached for my hand and held it. I shook my head with a small smile, “just thinking what if we didn’t end things back then, I wonder what will happen” I tell him. He looked at me and chuckled, “always with the deep thoughts” he smiled at me, making me roll my eyes at me. “I was just thinking okay, I’m not overthinking it” I tell him while I shift my gaze back outside. “Well, we needed that anyways, I guess it was just a passing thought” I added and the car stopped at a red light. “I feel like there is something wrong, did something happen?” he asked, turning his attention to me. “I told you there’s nothing, I just feel lost at the moment, I never anticipated that we’d be back together” I tell him, not sparing him a glance or a look.
Well, it was true that I never thought that we’d be back together. But there’s also something that bothers me and I don’t know what it is. “I never said that I don’t feel anything towards you, all I said back then was we should stop seeing each other because I felt the need to focus more on my academics, and you too as well, I guess it’s a hard thing for me to combine both, and balance both” he confessed and smiled. Such a smart person. “I know you can’t Mr. Overachiever” I chuckle and he rolls his eyes, a laugh escaping his lips as he laughed with me.
Soon we reached my parent’s house. He stops the car and looks at me, “see you on Sunday?” He smiled at me and rolled my eyes playfully at him. “Sure whatever” I smiled as well before taking my things and before I could get out of his car, Xian placed a small kiss on the back of my hand. A kiss on my hand that gave my heart a huge skip. Then I got out and watched his car move and fade in the distance. I turn to see my parents already standing on the doorway and I smile at them while rolling my eyes.
“So, you got back with Xian?” my mom whispered beside me as we walked toward the shrine. Last night when I got to them on the doorway, I immediately kissed their cheeks and gave them a hug and told them about my day, about how tiring it was. It was to postpone their questions and make a big fuss about the obvious. I looked at her and she spared me no glance. I chuckled lightly, my father giving me a look that he also wanted to know if I got back with him. “You could’ve adopted him as well if you like him so much” I joke and roll my eyes playfully at them. “Well, maybe, but he’s so perfect for you, so, if you’re back together that’s good” my mom replies and gives me a glance. I chuckled at them and stared at the scene in front of me.
People got in and out of the temple and there are also on the near side of it where the shrine resided. I frown at the sight of it, I don’t really believe in things like this but my parents bring me here so I come and just pray to whoever or whatever thing or being that can hear my prayers. I stood in between my mother and father, our hands clasped together and I muttered my words of prayers silently, copying what I had learned from my parents back when they first brought me here.
Back when I was a kid, back when they adopted me.
After praying for almost thirty minutes, the three of us got inside the temple to offer another short prayer as well and went out. Both my parents got inside the car but I excused myself to go to the site where we will get some documentation. It was a small European-themed museum, replicas of artworks and sculptures were showcased inside. I walked to the place since it was pretty near the temple. I got inside after paying the entrance fee. Different artworks were displayed when I got in and there were different rooms for different themes. Mainly, they focus on religious-themed paintings and sculptures. The paintings between the angels and the demons, and the humans. Every painting was dated back to the 17th century. I let my eyes roam, taking pictures of the artworks that could help. Certain artworks definitely can help us. A certain room caught my eye. The last time I was here it wasn’t here, most probably it was new. I went straight to it and there were only a few people who had ta
The drive on the way to the library was the average distance. It wasn’t that far and it wasn’t that near either. Me and Xian passed by a lot of shops, we had few stops due to the traffic and had one drive-thru while enjoying the music that was softly playing in our background. Soon, we reached the place that Xian was talking about. There are only a few buildings and the place seemed peaceful and calm. Fitting for a café place. He turned and parked the car on the available space that he found before turning the engine off and let out a sigh and turned his head to me with a wide smile plastered on his face. “We might wanna wear this, for some precautions” I look at his hand and see a mask. I let out a small laugh, “talk about no one is going to see or even notice us” I mutter as I wear the mask. I look up at him and playfully roll his eyes at me, his eyes were turning half-circles, letting me know that he is smiling underneath the mask that hid half of his face. We got out of the car a
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Pit-pat-pit-pat-pit-pat-pit-pat.Pitter-patters of rain, I suppose since it was cold as well, had woken me up from my deep slumber. Despite being awake, I refused to open my eyes. Laziness kicking me around, mostly on my head, which has been throbbing. I don’t know for how long I had slept but I can tell that it was a bit long now since my arms and neck feels sore.So, it is raining, the rumble that echoed told me so. My brows twitched at the sound of the knock on my door and them opening and closing the knob. Light footsteps careful not to awaken me, and comforting crackles had surrounded the room briefly and it had gotten warmer than it was earlier.The person that had entered my room continued to wander my room. I felt them walk near me. Shuffling around something before I felt the presence just beside me. “My Lady, it’s time for you to wake up from your afternoon slumber” the soft tone, carefully not to anger me, full of respect, rang in my ears.Should I open my eyes now? I battl
Buses. Stupid buses are always late making me take the taxi. Fuck, I’m not going to make it to the stupid orientation today. Just why would we need to attend this yearly? We’re fourth-year seniors, we don’t need this, in fact, what we need is a rest. From the university, from the activities, tasks, and, of course, we need to get a life. I could feel the glance of the driver at me, maybe because I have been rolling my eyes non-stop while typing away on my phone.No, Jamie Lia Choi, all you have to do is add more patience. I took a huge breath, and just in time the taxi stops in front of my university where students are already entering. I paid and flew away inside the campus. I was greeted by familiar and new faces. They must’ve missed each other by the way they hugged and smiled at each other. Oh, how touching. Not really, my block almost met every day so we probably don’t miss each other, rather than missing, I’d say that we are getting done with every one of us. But that aside, I s
I was dumbfounded, standing outside the office. I smiled and nodded at Mr. Lee while I reached for the papers and bowed before walking out. But as soon as I got out, I knew I was fucked. No, we are, not just me but James and Ciara as well. I sigh before starting to walk.Students are walking in the same direction as I am. Everyone walking outside the campus. As soon as I reached the bus stop, I stepped on the bus, I paid, and sat on one of the remaining seats. I opened my tab to take notes and reminders to as what I need to do tonight and tomorrow. If the proposal went well, we would have more time to gather documents and research for our paperwork.I nodded to myself, adjusting the headphones before tapping the stop button and getting off the bus. I entered the building where I live, greeted the ladies in the lobby, and went straight to the elevator. I stood in silence, tapping on my side, growing impatient each second the lift stops by a floor.I sprinted off as soon as the doors op
I met with James on the way to my room. We have three classes with the same time and professors, unlike Ciara, we only share two classes together. One is the historical subject that was newly added. “Didn’t sleep well enough?” I chimed, looking at them both, exhaust was clearly evident in his eyes. The dark circles didn’t really hide well enough. The concealer must’ve run out, or it wasn’t enough anymore.“Fuck off, why would you tell Mr. Lee that we are starting the proposal early? Now we have to finish it within this week” James grumbles at me. Of course, he had to stay awake through the night, maybe a lot more than I did. By the looks of the color of his coffee, he definitely ordered an extra shot.“I don’t know, it was the first thing that came to my mind when he asked. Why? You want me to tell him you don’t want to see him that’s why you let me take your syllabus?” I sipped on my coffee while chuckling slightly at him. James looks down at me and rolls his eyes. It definitely made
“We used one of the studies that studied both ethnology and ethnography, we found some pieces of evidence relating to religion, those, that are not included in their previous research but can be considered and proven, those all occurred in European countries,” I answered him briefly about the topic we chose. “That’s why you’re going to do it early” he asserted.“Well, yes, since it won’t be an easy task, proving that there is more to that study is harder than making another one, but seemed to be easy as well,” I told him. He nodded, pondering about the study we are proposing to him. “I know a library that can help you with this, you won’t mind if I accompany you, right?” he muttered, more silent this time.I frowned at him and took glances at other students who are on the second floor as well. “You know that teacher-student relationship is banned and we can be both expelled, well me, and you can lose your job, you accompanying me to that library is basically helping us as well in our
The drive on the way to the library was the average distance. It wasn’t that far and it wasn’t that near either. Me and Xian passed by a lot of shops, we had few stops due to the traffic and had one drive-thru while enjoying the music that was softly playing in our background. Soon, we reached the place that Xian was talking about. There are only a few buildings and the place seemed peaceful and calm. Fitting for a café place. He turned and parked the car on the available space that he found before turning the engine off and let out a sigh and turned his head to me with a wide smile plastered on his face. “We might wanna wear this, for some precautions” I look at his hand and see a mask. I let out a small laugh, “talk about no one is going to see or even notice us” I mutter as I wear the mask. I look up at him and playfully roll his eyes at me, his eyes were turning half-circles, letting me know that he is smiling underneath the mask that hid half of his face. We got out of the car a
After praying for almost thirty minutes, the three of us got inside the temple to offer another short prayer as well and went out. Both my parents got inside the car but I excused myself to go to the site where we will get some documentation. It was a small European-themed museum, replicas of artworks and sculptures were showcased inside. I walked to the place since it was pretty near the temple. I got inside after paying the entrance fee. Different artworks were displayed when I got in and there were different rooms for different themes. Mainly, they focus on religious-themed paintings and sculptures. The paintings between the angels and the demons, and the humans. Every painting was dated back to the 17th century. I let my eyes roam, taking pictures of the artworks that could help. Certain artworks definitely can help us. A certain room caught my eye. The last time I was here it wasn’t here, most probably it was new. I went straight to it and there were only a few people who had ta
The three of us ate at the usual place that we go every time we can’t choose any new restaurants. It’s been hours and the night has come deep and the stars reappeared as we left the restaurant. “At last, weekend, I’m so glad that we don’t have schedules every weekend,” Ciara sighs in relief while we walk to the bus stop. “But we have tons to do because of a certain someone, how is that a happy thing?” James rebutt her and I roll my eyes. “But we aren’t going to campus to see certain people” I looked at James and raised a brow at him and he only shrugged, agreeing, nodding at what I said. The bus arrived and both of them got in. I told them earlier that I’ll take a taxi to go to my parents house. I waved them goodbye and waited for the bus to drive away until I couldn't see it anymore. I stood there for a couple of minutes until a car stopped in front of me and the driver got out. “Sorry I took too long, I got us drinks” Xian smiled at me as he opened the passenger seat door for me. “
It was noisy when I came inside. There are no professors present and it was the large hall designated for the last class. He must’ve been a very busy person to host a lot of students in just one class. I spotted James and Ciara waving at me, three rows near the front. I frowned a bit before going down to meet them. “Why the seat near the front?” I asked as soon as I reached them and placed my bag down.“We just want to take a clear look at the new professor, I heard that he is young, probably the same age as Mr. Lee, and a foreign” Ciara replied. “And where did you hear that?” I raised a brow at her before shifting my eyes to the silent James. He looks back at me with his arms up. “I only overheard from the other students he holds. Apparently, he has other classes with other majors, so I had a brief intro of him” he spouted, and I nodded slowly.I let out a small laugh, “so, what is he like?” I questioned, curious about the new professor. “Told me he’s the same age as Mr. Lee, tall, a
“We used one of the studies that studied both ethnology and ethnography, we found some pieces of evidence relating to religion, those, that are not included in their previous research but can be considered and proven, those all occurred in European countries,” I answered him briefly about the topic we chose. “That’s why you’re going to do it early” he asserted.“Well, yes, since it won’t be an easy task, proving that there is more to that study is harder than making another one, but seemed to be easy as well,” I told him. He nodded, pondering about the study we are proposing to him. “I know a library that can help you with this, you won’t mind if I accompany you, right?” he muttered, more silent this time.I frowned at him and took glances at other students who are on the second floor as well. “You know that teacher-student relationship is banned and we can be both expelled, well me, and you can lose your job, you accompanying me to that library is basically helping us as well in our
I met with James on the way to my room. We have three classes with the same time and professors, unlike Ciara, we only share two classes together. One is the historical subject that was newly added. “Didn’t sleep well enough?” I chimed, looking at them both, exhaust was clearly evident in his eyes. The dark circles didn’t really hide well enough. The concealer must’ve run out, or it wasn’t enough anymore.“Fuck off, why would you tell Mr. Lee that we are starting the proposal early? Now we have to finish it within this week” James grumbles at me. Of course, he had to stay awake through the night, maybe a lot more than I did. By the looks of the color of his coffee, he definitely ordered an extra shot.“I don’t know, it was the first thing that came to my mind when he asked. Why? You want me to tell him you don’t want to see him that’s why you let me take your syllabus?” I sipped on my coffee while chuckling slightly at him. James looks down at me and rolls his eyes. It definitely made
I was dumbfounded, standing outside the office. I smiled and nodded at Mr. Lee while I reached for the papers and bowed before walking out. But as soon as I got out, I knew I was fucked. No, we are, not just me but James and Ciara as well. I sigh before starting to walk.Students are walking in the same direction as I am. Everyone walking outside the campus. As soon as I reached the bus stop, I stepped on the bus, I paid, and sat on one of the remaining seats. I opened my tab to take notes and reminders to as what I need to do tonight and tomorrow. If the proposal went well, we would have more time to gather documents and research for our paperwork.I nodded to myself, adjusting the headphones before tapping the stop button and getting off the bus. I entered the building where I live, greeted the ladies in the lobby, and went straight to the elevator. I stood in silence, tapping on my side, growing impatient each second the lift stops by a floor.I sprinted off as soon as the doors op
Buses. Stupid buses are always late making me take the taxi. Fuck, I’m not going to make it to the stupid orientation today. Just why would we need to attend this yearly? We’re fourth-year seniors, we don’t need this, in fact, what we need is a rest. From the university, from the activities, tasks, and, of course, we need to get a life. I could feel the glance of the driver at me, maybe because I have been rolling my eyes non-stop while typing away on my phone.No, Jamie Lia Choi, all you have to do is add more patience. I took a huge breath, and just in time the taxi stops in front of my university where students are already entering. I paid and flew away inside the campus. I was greeted by familiar and new faces. They must’ve missed each other by the way they hugged and smiled at each other. Oh, how touching. Not really, my block almost met every day so we probably don’t miss each other, rather than missing, I’d say that we are getting done with every one of us. But that aside, I s
Pit-pat-pit-pat-pit-pat-pit-pat.Pitter-patters of rain, I suppose since it was cold as well, had woken me up from my deep slumber. Despite being awake, I refused to open my eyes. Laziness kicking me around, mostly on my head, which has been throbbing. I don’t know for how long I had slept but I can tell that it was a bit long now since my arms and neck feels sore.So, it is raining, the rumble that echoed told me so. My brows twitched at the sound of the knock on my door and them opening and closing the knob. Light footsteps careful not to awaken me, and comforting crackles had surrounded the room briefly and it had gotten warmer than it was earlier.The person that had entered my room continued to wander my room. I felt them walk near me. Shuffling around something before I felt the presence just beside me. “My Lady, it’s time for you to wake up from your afternoon slumber” the soft tone, carefully not to anger me, full of respect, rang in my ears.Should I open my eyes now? I battl