Chapter 7: Annoying

April pov:

I don’t know why I feel like time is running so slow right now. I was uncomfortable in my seat, and most of all I couldn’t concentrate on listening to the teacher because of what the man behind me was doing. I noticed that he was playing my long hair with his fingers and I think he was smelling it. I feel like what he was doing was insulting me. I could still hear his faint giggle like a madman while playing my hair. 

What I hate and most of all is someone touching my hair even the ends and strands of my hair, I really hate that. 

Even though I feel like I'm going to explode with great annoyance, I still need to control my emotion not to make any noise inside my English teacher's classroom. I know, Ms. Sanchez don't want to hear any noise while she was lecturing but how can I control myself if someone ruin my day?

"I can't believe this. I thought when you came from the poverty who's living on a cheap village, I thought  smelling like a garbage, but you're wasn't. For me, you have a perfect scent." it seemed to be teasingly whispering as if it had built up hairs on my body. I felt him parting my hair gently causing me to feel a strange feeling. The fact that his hand touched my skin coincided with the flow of electricity in my body, which made my chest feel very nervous. I freeze for a while as I gently close my eyes while taking a deep breath to suppress the strange awkwardness.

A moment of silent, I came back to the reality when I remember who was the man behind me. I feel at these times craziness thinks than envelops my whole being but this man is so annoying, he did nothing but tease me. I don't even know if he really wants to study or not? 

All I know is, I can't stop myself from keeping quiet while he's free to do what he wants.

"I couldn't imagine that you're damn beautiful but your a low class." that was the last word I heard from the man sitting behind me who warmed my head. I was so annoyed, and out of intense emotion I suddenly got up from my seat and slapped him with all my might that surprise him obviously without even thinking that the teacher was in front and still teaching us.

 “Santisima? What’s going on there?” our teacher's loud shout made me turn around as well.

"This man, he's very rude. He said, that I am, was just from the poor so he could insult my character." I boldly said without hesitation even my voice obvious stuttered and cracked.

“Is that true Mr. Fuentes?” our teacher ask as she step closer in our directions.

“No!” his cold answer. “No? Liar.” I said while I slapped his arms.

“Santisima, stop it.” my teacher command that I agreed.

“I was telling you the truth ma'am, he talk behind me and insulting me.” my accusation.

“What did you say? Can you heard yourself? Hell I care you, you stupid shit.” Mark suddenly stood up from his seat then addressed me as if disappointed with what he heard from me. 

“Why? You denied it? I'm not deaf, I can hear everything you say rude man.” I quarreled with him. "You know, you don't just have a thick face, you are also assuming. How can I talking to someone like you who's not existing my world hu?" he said annoyed while pointing at me but I quickly moved his finger away that was focused on my nose.

 "Are you really going to lie huh?" I grabbed his face.

 "What the- do you think you're the one I'm talking to?" I suddenly realized by the question I heard from him, it was only then that I realized that everyone was looking in our direction.

"I telling the truth!" my courge said even though I feel my face is heating up with so much shame.

“Santisima, Fuentes? Can you two explain what you are arguing about?” we both looked in the direction of our teacher who seemed unhappy with what was happening.

"Because ma'am, what-" we said almost at the same time, we both fell silent when we realized both came out of our mouths, we even exchanged sharp looks as if we had a secret hatred for each other . 

"You go first!" He snobbishly said.

 “No, you go first, you're man right? So pleased, be a gentlemen.” annoyed I said as he stared wickedly at me. "Ladies first." he said calmly as he crossed his arms over his chest. 

“I said, you first. Didn't you hear me? Why are you so naughty? Do you really tend to fight?” I feel so annoyed that my whole being is enveloped.

 "I said, you go first!" his streaked command while he rolled his eyes as if irritated. 

"You-" I didn't finish what we supposed to say when our teacher suddenly spoke at first. “Maybe you want me to explain for you two, what do you think? I do ashamed waiting your explaination. It looks like I ruined your happy moment. ” no emotion said Ms. Sanchez who seemed to be unhappy with our noise.

"I decided, Ms. Santisima explained to me everything." she gave a serious order that I kept quiet. 

I was stunned for a moment before explaining.

Everyone turned to look at Mark when he suddenly burst out laughing and even our teacher was amazed at the behavior he showed. “What's funny about?” Ms. Sanchez rude question as she raised an eyebrow and stared into Mark's eyes evily. "Oh shit, my stomach hurts from laughing." I frowned obvious wonder.

 "I'm sorry ma'am, I was just surprised by Ms. Nobody said she was expecting that she's the one I was talking to." then he picked up the brand new cellphone that was I think was too expensive. He stared at me seriously as if he was telling me that he was talking to someone on the other line which further softened my knees due to extreme embarrassment. 

“Next time, you will ask me first before you judge me. You wish that you are the one I fantasize about? Crazy thought. I haven't lost my mind yet!” arrogantly he said.

The reaction on my face was blank when I faced it. "You're a smart person but you didn't guess that I was talking to someone on the cellphone." he said rudely and then passed me, I could still feel his arm banging on my arm before he finally disappeared from my sight. I feel something pierce my heart at what he did to me. 

I remain standing from where I was standing while let a deep sighed.

“Assuming", "Yuck, what a crazy thought?", “She expect too much eww.”, "The feeling, that she thought Mark Fuentes would like her? In your dreams girl.” those were the words I heard from my classmates. 

I felt the pain in my eyes again as if tears wanted to fall from my eyes but I just held back.

 "Back in your seats, we will continue the lesson." my teacher command.

 I was swallowed by saliva before I slowly returned to sitting as if fainting.

Why do I expect what Mark Fuentes is saying about was right? Who am I to be judged by someone like him? He's right, I'm noting but Ms. Nobody nothing more so I should know, where I should place myself. If I had to avoid Mark or even any of the bad burns just to avoid trouble I would.

My life is so chaotic because of the problems I face right now, so why would I add to my list those like Mark Fuentes who have nothing to say but to insult a me?

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