Two

Two...

"Mom, I'm leaving," I shouted as I picked up my backpack. She told me to be careful and make sure I didn't leave anything before I leave.

"Goodbye, honey," my mom, Joanna, added. David was still awake but it was no problem, his school was close to our home, compared to mine which was miles away and I need to ride a bus to reach school.

When I was satisfied that I didn't forget anything I immediately took off and ran as fast as I could to catch up on the early bus.

***

I was heading to school when I saw Nate's car entering the school gate.

"Gezzz!" I groaned and covered my face with my bag, making sure he won't notice me. That nerdy maniac should never know that we were studying in the same school, I didn't want to let anyone know what happened last night. And that kiss... I hardly sleep thinking about that thing, what a jerk I was. Who would forget that easily? The fact that he was my first kiss, dang it! I know it was me who did it first but he kissed me back, and he was enjoying it I guess since he didn't let go of me for too long, and still kissing me.

"Ahem, who are you hiding from?" a voice said as it cleared her throat and when I turned around, I saw Sabrina. Putting my bag down, I stood up properly and acted normal.

"Nothing," I smiled as I tried to stay calm down.

"Hmmmm..." she whispered and I could see in her eyes that she has a doubt- I know she was suspicious. She was about to speak but thank goodness the bell rang. Saved by the bell!

******

Sitting in the bank as I was waiting for Sabrina, I noticed Nate from the entrance hitting someone in the head, when I looked at the guy who was with him, it was the same man he helped last night, the drunk guy.

‘So, they are friends?’ I thought...

Sabrina came and gave me a snack, she always treated me as always, no matter how much I insist, I couldn't win from her. She always told me to earn the allowance that my mother was giving me, and I did, I'm spending it for my brother, and when the future comes, I promised to give back the kindness to her in the future.

I was busy watching Nate for no reason, he was actually handsome, it was just his eyeglasses that hid his beautiful face. He was honestly still looking good with eyeglasses, but it was too big and it made him less cool, I bet.

‘WAIT?! Did I call him handsome?’ I couldn't believe I called him that, but he indeed was.

Staring at his serious face, it was as if my eyes forced me to look at his lips and reminded me of the strange feeling I felt at that moment. Imagination started to spin around my brain and the moment I realize what my mind was thinking about me being with that maniac guy made me choke.

I coughed out loud trying to gasp an air and when I noticed that I got Nate's attention... before he could turn his eyes in my direction, I hurriedly hunched my head down the table. Gripping into my chest as I tried hard enough to gasp some air.

It was embarrassing, it took me a few minutes before lifting my head back, and when I looked at Nate, thanks goodness, the seats were empty.

"What is happening to you? Do you want to kill yourself?" Sabrina exclaimed as she rubbed and tapped my back.

"I'm alright, don't worry..." 

"Hey, that's our seat!” a white yet yellowish tall man, about 6" tall, said. He was the son of the owner of this school, Troy. The well-known jerk who thinks highly of himself, a bully who always scared everyone. If only he was not the son of this school owner, I would absolutely scold him and kicked him in the ass.

Afraid that my scholarship might damage, I stood up, and said, " Yes, my master," I tried to be polite as I could and he just smirked. I wanted to punch those lips until they bleed.

"You can now seat down, babe," he said and when I glanced at the girl; she was familiar to me, yeah, she was Nate's known girlfriend who surprised Nate last year on their anniversary, she even decorated the stage to express her love to him...  But why was she with this stupid guy? I got confused.

But then, Nate was as well a maniac. That may be her reason. That Nerdy-saint maniac deserved it. But then she should choose much better than Nate not the worst than him.

"Come on', why are you still standing there," Sabrina pulled me back.

*****

After that day, I found out that Nate traveled to France and continued his study there. I was glad I didn't have to hide anymore but even after a few years, I couldn't forget that first kiss.

It's only a few months and the school year would be over yet he transferred as if he was desperate to leave the school. If the reason was his ex, if he was that bitter that he couldn't stand seeing his ex with another man... gosh, I wanted to laugh out loud at him. How immature he was. 

****

10 years later...

Nate's Point of View

I couldn't withstand all the girls who were trying to seduce me. Since my appearance, my taste in dress changed, I always encountered some girls who glued their eyes on mine and when I stare at them, they even winked and bit their lower lips, which I couldn't understand why do they had to do that? Was that necessary? Instead of getting my interest, they were just turning me off.

"Oh, that chick keeps staring at you," Ricky said, staring at the girl who was wearing a fitted sleeveless top paired with a mini black short. 

I just drank my beer, couldn't believe I came into this bar, these three jerks pushed me in the car after my job and went here. 

"Whatever, Ricky," I grumbled.

"Nate, Nate, Nate... you're growing older, seriously? You can't just stay single... don't tell me you're still into Zoren's twin sister? Right, Zoren?" he said and looked at Zoren.

Zoren just shrugged his shoulder and grinned. “I don’t want to comment,” he said.

"Of course, not, that's years ago, Ricky. Besides even if I met her again since I'm staying here for good now. I didn't care... I just want to focus on my business," I answered and they just looked at each other.

"Alright, so, how is your business going?" Peter asked.

"Fine, but I'm still looking for people who want to invest in my business," I said and took another shot.

Ricky placed his hands on my shoulder and smiled, "Why don't we have a bet... If you are going to date one of the women here, we will invest in your company? Bet?" he said that made me look at him. 

"Seriously, Ricky, that a stupid..."

"Deal..." Peter interrupted me.

"See, Peter agreed, and how about you, Zoren?" Ricky glanced at him.

"Well, I guess, I can't say no..." he chuckled and I glared at him... Even him?

"Alright then, so... we will invest if you agree..." Ricky was confident.

‘This is a crazy bet! Why can’t just invest and help their friend?’ 

I was silent for a long time, but moments later I sighed and said, "Deal!"

All of them shouted in chorus and I chuckled. Ricky immediately pulled me and the two followed.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

He just winked at me and said he got it. And I didn't insist and just followed them just to find out that we were outside the girl’s comfort room.

 ‘No! What is this man’s game?’

"The heck, Ricky... what are we doing here?" 

"Well, here is the bet, the first girl who will go out in that door will be the one you will date and make it your girlfriend," he said.

"Wait what? You only said date and now girlfr..."

"You already agreed, no backing out..." he said.

I wanted to punch my friend real hard, they tricked me again. What a life and friends I have!

"Fine, but at least let me choose, not like this! This is cra…"

"Shhh... here it is..." Peter hissed and desperately waiting for the door to open and see who would be the woman who will come out of that damn door. I just praying that this never happened.

"Just wishing she's not ugly," Ricky whispered with a laugh.

Groaning, I wished I didn't say yes. 

As the door creaked open, it was too tense that I couldn't wait to see who it would be as well, the feeling was awkward. I somehow felt nervous, thinking who would be the woman?

Later on, a woman came out but her face was covered with her hair. She couldn't walk properly due to drunkness I guess. She was walking like crazy.

‘I shouldn’t really agree with this bet!’ I sighed as I rubbed the middle-upper part of my nose with my two fingers.

The jerks laughed as she was approaching us, and I was shocked when she suddenly lost her balance and I immediately grabbed her shoulders. Sliding her hair behind her ears, my mouth fell when I saw a gorgeous drunk woman.

"Not bad, she's pretty," Ricky teased.

I didn't know but she looked familiar to me. 

"So, what are you planning to do, now?" Peter asked.

"This is ridiculous, I shouldn't agree with..." I paused when I remembered who was the girl. 

Chuckled escaped from my mouth when I remembered who she was, she was the girl who got my first kiss. That girl on the rooftop. I couldn’t believe that I was going to see her again, and her face didn’t change, just her hair that grew longer and her height, she was taller than before and skinny.

"Oh, I think our guy is in love," Ricky laughed.

"Shut up!" I groaned.

"Alright, so what are you planning to do with that girl? Just take her home," Ricky was pushing me to take her home. 

 “Yeah, and tell me what you do did tomorrow, I’m gonna teased my evil twin sister,” Zoren smirked.

‘Nah! What is he talking about? Suddenly, mentioning Loriegn, it was 10 yrs ago!’

Well, I didn't know but no one was looking for her, we came back to our table and I carried her down to the seat next to me and no one approached us to say she was their friend or what. The club closed and I had no choice but to carry her and found a taxi for her, I tried to ask her where was her address but she wasn't responding. She has no consciousness and Rick pushed us together in the taxi and told me to just bring this girl in my home.

 I really hated him. 

“Go on, boy! Good luck, hope to hear some good news tomorrow, virgin guy!” Zoren teased. Damn! This guy became different from 10 years ago. It’s funny I didn’t know how much each of them changed.

As the taxi started the engine, he asked what address he would take us to, and at that moment I had no choice but to give my address. I didn't know this girl address. What am I supposed to do?

The moment we reached my house, I carried her in my arms and sauntered straight to my room. I gradually lay her down on the bed but I accidentally slipped, lose my balance, and I almost kissed her when we fell on the bed. 

"Geeez!" I spoke. I got apprehensive about what might she think, but thankfully, she was too drunk and her eyes were still shut.

I was about to pull my body up but my eyes caught her lips, the kiss we had years ago flashback in my head. I gulped and pulled myself together.

"Come on', Nate!" I was trying to snap my brain out of my head.

I am not a man who would take advantage of a drunk woman. But damn! This girl was driving me crazy.