"Class dismissed!" said our teacher. Jaz immediately stood up, and so did I to follow her. "Hey! Are we fighting?!" I asked, holding her hand. "You're the one who started it, Anika!" Jaz insisted, then turned me away. My grip on her loosened. I followed her with a grumpy face. "Why are you like that?!" I shouted again. "What's wrong, Anika?!" She responded, stopped, and faced me. "You! You're the problem. You weren't like that before. You even do not like men teasing or talking to you but now.." "Now what?! Go on, Anika. Go on with what you want to say," she seemed angry. "This argument is nonsense! Fine, do whatever you want. Besides, my opinion does not matter to you anymore. Go ahead."[JAZ AMANDA] Arrrggg!! I frowned. I don't know why Drake's hand on my shoulder is such a big deal to her. Even though I was annoyed, I still couldn't bear it and chased after her. "ANIKA! Hang on!" I shouted while running. She didn't even turn around. "ANIKA, WAIT!" Finally, she stopped.
[JAZ AMANDA] Will I be happy that Anika is in the house and be with me later in my bed? While eating, I felt the need to go to the bathroom. "Excuse me, guys.." I utter, getting off my seat. In my way, "Jaz! My dear!" My head tilted on the call. It is Nanny Cynthia."Oh, Nanny?!" I said, curious about what she was going to say. "Why you don't seem happy?" Nanny Cynthia asks with a broad smile. "What do you mean, Nanny?" I needed clarification on what she wanted to convey. Until I just nodded, perceiving that She was talking about Anika being here. "It's just now, nanny.." I whispered as if it would be forever. It's not! Perhaps in my dream. "But at least you can be with her tonight. Don't you want that?" I just shook my head, disagreeing. Nothing will change in my situation. "You're at the right age. Why don't you test Anika?" I frowned at what Nanny said. "What do you mean, Nanny?" My mind was full of curiosity at her words. Or maybe I realize already but turning a blind eye.
A long whining came out in us as we reached indescribable satisfaction. Both are wearing nothing, chasing our breath. Sweat is all over our naked bodies. "What just happened?" Jaz uttered. We just did it, not drunk. I was still on her top and could not think of a good word. "Are you into me?" She added. I don't know what to say. Do I fancy her? That can't be. Commitment is not my thing. "I don't know, Jaz. You are my friend, and I care for you. Only that, I am sure." I said with hesitation. "How about you? Do you like me?" I return her question. Our eyes are still on each other. Jaz is, beyond doubt, gorgeous. "No! I'm already in love with somebody else.." She replied. I just nodded, leaving on top of her and then lying down. "Yeah, right. I almost forgot.." I managed to say. Why do I feel despondent? Do I expect her to like me? I guess what happened between us was lust, but my mind could not stop thinking. Jaz is straight, but why did she allow me to have her? [JAZ AMANDA] I
[NARRATOR] ANIKA was restless in her seat. Jaz was occupying her mind. She constantly looked at her watch, waiting for the following subject to talk to Jaz. The professor noticed Anika was not focusing on the lesson, so she was put on the spot. "Ms. Hodgens, can you answer problem number one from the board?" it said seriously. Her subject is Calculus 1 today, whereas Jaz is on a different schedule because she enrolled late. Given the X, what is the value of the Function? f(x) = -x with the exponent of 2 + 6x - 11.f(2) Even though Anika was shocked by the sudden call, she didn't get nervous and went to the board. The problem written was solved quickly with her intelligent mind. f(2) = -2 with the exponent of 2 + 6 (2) - 11 = -4 + 12 - 11 = -4 + 1 = -3 is the answer. Her fellow student applauded, cheering her up. It was her first time in school to receive such appreciation from her classmates, but their teacher was unhappy. "Okay, your answer is correct, but when you are in m
[JAZ AMANDA] If Anika was earlier annoyed, now it is the other way around. I saw her talking to Gwen after the class discussion. What are they chatting about? A few moments later and they left the room together. I'm upset that I don't understand. My knitted eyebrows didn't disappear, and I went to the cafeteria alone with my heavy legs. Breathing deeply, I sat at the end of the place. I don't feel like eating but can hear my stomach rumbling. What if they become close and Anika falls for Gwen? "Fuck!" I cursed at that thought. That's not far from happening, and what about me then? They will have a happy ending, while I will marry the person ... Hmmm.. I bent down, fidgeting my fingers. I feel a strange fear that seems to dominate these times. Gwen has been deadly in love with Anika since high school. The situation worsened when they sat where I could see them and they could see me. My inside began to boil out. And I can sense how they are delighted with the company of each o
[NARRATOR] Three days passed, and Anika and Jaz still ignored each other. Both are keeping their pride so high. No one wants to put down their guard. Jaz followed Drake's advice to avoid Anika for the time being. "Anika, how is your friend? Jaz? Why don't you invite her to dinner sometime here at home." Alejandro's statement to her daughter while they shared a meal in the dining. "She's busy, Dad," Anika responded modestly without even looking at her father. She didn't expect him to visit her. Meanwhile, Jaz was at her house, her parents asking the same question. "Anika is busy," Jaz answered, not showing interest in talking about Anika. They are also currently having dinner. After dinner, Anika is currently in bed, and so is Jaz. They looked at their cell phones at the same time. Think about whether to message each other. Jaz let out a sigh, and so did Anika, thinking never mind because they might end up fighting. On the other hand, Anika couldn't stand it and was about to ty
[ANIKA HODGENS] It's like losing my whole bet in a gamble when Jaz did not choose me over Drake. Her arm clutching to Drake's nape became slowly in my eyes. My body stiffens for a second, trying to control my emotion. I stand, total effort, accepting my forfeiture as I gulp to lessen the tension. While they were walking away, my eyes were rooted on them as my heart seemed to tremble for a reason I was unsure of, just filling my whole system. I despise admitting it, but Jaz got me there. "You don't seem cool," turning my sight as Gwen spoke. "What made you think of that?" I sputter as lines on my forehead appear. "You are so into her, Anika. So visible even if you won't say or acknowledge it. "Gwen's voice is like a sound from an empty can. "What?!" blowing up in my disbelief. She chuckled in a low tone. "Whatever, Anika," Gwen said as she vacated. Another suspire from me as my mind can't clear up. Why Drake?! And why not me? A sudden thought crops up. Is Jaz referring to Drake a
[ANIKA HODGENS] "Are you sure about this, Gwen?!" I asked her, clarifying things that might happen in the future. This show will be all about pretending nothing less or more than that. "Yeah, Anika. Better me than a random girl, right?" I slowly nodded, agreeing with her. She knows very well my heart's sacred secret. It's been a goddamn week since the last time I had sight of Jaz. She is still on my mind day and night or, most likely, all the time—more than torture and crucifixion in the Calvary. That's how I can describe what I am feeling right now. "Let's go in the canteen, and I'm starving.." Gwen complained, caressing her tummy. We just finished our two consecutive subjects. We settled on our seats after buying. I snort, looking at my food. Honestly, I don't have the appetite to eat, but even in the worst scenario, we must act like everything is going fine. That's the reality we have to face every day. Revealing what's troubling me is not my thing. I would rather be grumpy th