3. Rocky, Being Bold

"Are you done yet?" Asked my friend, and that is maybe everyone's least favorite word today. Who can finish it? It's just crazy... That was also Zetta's saying as soon as I sat down in my seat. She is already in her sports uniform, sitting with a super gloomy face. The same face…with all the faces of the students in my class this morning. We will have gym class in the first hour of the day, so we left already in gym uniforms and with our hair in pigtails. Had breakfast, brought money, had prepared ourselves that Mr. Harold might torture us because there was no way we can finish it in one day! 50 problems that have to be copied into homework books and be done, it just... Impossible. I only rewrote the questions, with a smiley image at the end of the sheet. Peace sign! Peace… peace.

Only magic creatures can solve all of them!

“Just write the question, copying it down.. every word!?" I replied resignedly.

"The same. Eheheheeh… only did twenty questions. For the other 30, I drew a lot of love emotes!” Zetta's answer seemed to betray me. She betrayed me by being able to do it, making me more self-aware, that...I'm not smart.

Mr. Ajay, our sports teacher, is also in a bad mood. He gave a hardcore warm-up! Usually, Mr. Ajay orders them to warm up in the gym, and run five rounds. The most sadistic of him will only give 6 rounds. Now… huhuhuh, ten laps on the school field! In an open space with the scorching sun.

"I swear... I think today is going to be a super sappy day." I whispered Zetta both agreed, and she nodded.

We started running, I'm not very athletic, also Zetta was. We ran at the last row while gossiping about the Korean Drama couple who had broken up. This is our distraction! Instead of thinking about being hot, tired, and embarrassed to be watched by many students and other school residents because we ran around an open field.

"I ship Nam Joo Hyuk the most, I didn't know his face was like that... ugh," I said and she giggled. The others already had two rounds, we were still half the round.

Near the flagpole, I catch a figure I don't want to see. Looking straight at me with a look too deep. I feel like I just want to plug those eyes in. What a teacher! Who else ..if not Mr. Harold! I'd better have to look at a sexy zombie rather than him!

"Who with? With me?" Zetta asked and I pretended to vomit.

“Huwekk… that's right! Nah the actress playing Kim Bok Joo! I don't like her, but I see a different side of her! He's… ugh really.” I blush thinking about the guy named Nam Joo Hyuk's warm gaze and all womenfolk goosebumps because of him.

"Mr. Harold is like shooting you with a dagger...with his eyes." Said Zetta, reminding me again of the existence of the most-anti-good teacher.

“Hum.. but I'm willing to be punished by Mr. Harold. I'm willing to do anything for him!"

“Ieewww.”

In the fifth round, all our friends finished. As a result, the two of us ran together on the field. Ouch.. adding to the embarrassment of this face.

“Oi… those two! What a leisurely walk! Hurry!" Mr. Ajay scolded.

It's not that we don't want to run fast Sir.. we can't! I thought.

In the end, Zetta and I were called the last for the somersault test. Luckily it was somersaults- meaning..it will be held indoors... otherwise it wouldn't be funny rolling in the field.

Two creatures that I avoid the most are hanging out at the gym. I'm waiting for Zetta's somersault, then it's my turn. The question is… why when everyone finished somersaults went straight back to class, and Rocky stayed here? Then… what business does Mr. Harold have in the gym? It's my turn too! Ouch. Mr. Harold and Rocky at the same place.. what a lucky day. note the sarcasm!

"Come on! Lily! You! Now!" Mr. Ajay ordered.

Do you remember when I said I'm not athletic at all? I was told to do summersaults and I failed. Being told to repeat is the same! sucks!

"If you can't, I can give you 6 points!" Mr. Ajay threatened. Instead of me being watched by two people that I avoid in this universe, I'd better just get 6. I'm not going to be able to though.

I stood up and approached Mr. Ajay with a sad face.

"I can't sir. Just give me 6! No problem." I said sadly.

Mr. Ajay nodded and told me to go to class. Then… why did Rocky come to meet me? Hishhhhh.

"Oi... Lili!" he said I pretended not to hear and walked faster. Out of the corner of my eye, I still see Mr. Harold in the audience seats, looking at me. But he's still there. 

Safe. 

The red flag one is Rocky.

If I kick him, will I get a detention?

“Li… Lili….” Rocky is really after me. Yes, I added the speed. Now I'm running down the stairs. Too bad he's a taller, more athletic guy than I can keep up with. He grabbed my hand and pulled me aside at the end of the stairs.

"Hemm ... being called over and you being very difficult! Can't hear me babe?" he said stupidly.

"You- babe me! What?"

"It is cringe but I still like it. Hehehe… Lili, let's make it happen!"

“What the ... Ugh... Whatever!” that's all that came out of my mouth when I heard those words from him. How could… he say that. 

"So you ou accept it? So this is our first day huh!” he's still chasing me. 

“No! Oh me? Going out with you...nah!"

"So. I was rejected?"

"Of course. I refuse!" I said emphasizing the word refuse.

"Okay then. I will continue to try to win your love. I won't give up ever." he said soulfully, with sincere eyes.

"You're welcome!" I cursed then ran back to class. This is crazy! This world is crazy!