CHAPTER 3

Just like I expected, Neil didn't even contribute in answering the activities. I answered all the questions alone.

I'm currently walking to the canteen still with my headphone on my head and a full volume. I don't want any connection with my surroundings. 

I just bought snacks and looked for a vacant table around. 

As I looked around, my attention went to Neil. He's sitting alone in a table. A guy went near him, looks like he's a freshman. He did the salute and uttered something. Neil, too, did the salute. Afterwards, the freshman did the push up. What is he doing? 

Afterwards, the freshman walked away. Neil accidentally looked to my direction. When he saw me, he widened his eyes like he didn't expect I would be here. I was about to look away, avoiding his gaze but he uttered something. However, I didn't heard him. I looked to my side, thinking that he's talking to somebody but I saw no one. He shook his head in disappointment so I removed my headphone. 

"Gold! Come here!" he called. 

I shook my head in response. No way in hell! I don't want to join a bully in a table! 

"I said come here!" 

I let out a loud sigh. I guess I have no other choice. There's no other vacant table here anyway. 

I walked to where he is situated. When I sat down, he asked me a question. Geez, haven't I told everyone I hated talking?

"Did you see that?" he asked.

"See what?"

"The freshman that was here a while ago."

"Yeah," was my only response. 

"So, you know who I am?" He just focused on the food that was set on his table. 

I think deeply. 

"Soldier?"

"Uh, no?"

"Police?"

"No."

"Seaman?"

Because of what I said, he let out a laughter. I turned my gaze around the students on the other tables surrounding us. They were looking to our direction. Wait, what is this? I want to leave right now! This is so awkward! I'm not used to talking to someone I don't know very well. And worse, with the bully!

"I'm still studying but you already think I am a soldier, policeman or seaman? HAHAHA! I thought you're smart! HAHAHA!" He's still laughing. I swear, this is awkward! I can't laugh with him! People are already looking at us here.

"But seriously." He stopped laughing. His face became serious. "Who do you think I am?"

"ROTC officer," was my only answer.

I was just kidding earlier. I just never thought that there would be a push up even if we're not on the field. Also, he is an ROTC officer but his skin is white. 

Wait. Why is he asking me this?

I just noticed that he is already smiling and staring at me. This bully's a weirdo! Don't ever think that I will fall for you just because of your smile and stare duh. 

"I'm leaving," I said and stood up.

But I was surprised when he held my hand.

"Wait. Let's just talk first. Our class hasn't started yet." Because I didn't expect that, I forcibly removed my hand. He widened his eyes in shock.

"S-sorry. Were you surprised?" Then he stood up as well.

"Uh, n-no. It's okay. I'm leaving!" I ran and left him there. What was that? Weird.