Chapter 04

VANCE'S POV

I can’t say that I never thought I would want to taste their body.

Wena asked me, what if there was a man who knows that Im a gay and like me then seduce me and undress in front of me as well? What will I do?

My only answer. I will walk out of course!  I will stand by my position as a man because I am not yet ready to reveal who I am.

I didn't hesitate to answer like that because I honestly haven't been able to figure out the man who will do that.  But now that I think Steven will undress in front of me just so I can give up?

I was swallowed.  I felt my face turn red and I felt warm.

I close my eyes and feel my chest. I remember Steven applying his hand there earlier. There was some heat in me.

I was slowly shivering in my seat when I was suddenly awakened by the heat of the milk that spilled on me when I drank it.

I suddenly woke up to the present. I slapped myself.

How far was it when I thought it would happen?

I gasped as I stared at the moon.

I never blamed anyone for why I became like this?  But since I confirm to myself what I want.

I began to pray and hope that someone would also be there for me.  Not a woman but a man.

Steven came to my mind.

I just hope he's the one for me...

I hope what he says is true...

But if that is true, am I ready again?

Will I follow my heart?

Will I meet the needs of my personality?

Because when the first time I saw him, I already liked him.

WE are now in the audio visual room at the University. Me, Wena, Braxton, Calvin, Davion and Delsie. Delsie was one of the fraternity investigators of which Braxton was one of the leaders.

We are here to talk again about the incident that happened to Steven and me yesterday which is now a big issue on our campus.

I was nervous when Delsie’s presentation flashed on the screen.

Delsie began the presentation by providing some personal information about Steven and me. Then, she added what the people at our University knew about us.

Vance N. Haidezo, 2nd year Journalism student. Hard working student. Writer and Photographer of the Journalism Club. Known as friendly and one of the heartthrob guy who belongs to the famous group of friends here at the University.

Yes really, our friend group is famous. Because my friends are popular or talked about often. I was the only one who seemed ordinary to them all.

Braxton, is fraternity leader. Recognized and feared by many. He is studying Business Management.

Calvin, is a student council officer. He is studying Architecture.

Davion, theater actor, dancer and singer. He is studying Film Director. 

Si Wena, is a human rights advocate and writer. She is studying B.S. Pharmacy. 

I, on the other hand, I am simple and just a handsome.  Ha!  Ha!  I am also a often emcee or host in our University events. Many people encourage me to join a pagent like Mr. University but I am not participating. I’m not a straight guy so I want to give that kind of competition to straight guys.

I was excited when Steven’s name appeared on the screen.

Steven Kiazxon, a tranferee 3rd year Business Management student. Well known as a fraternity man, bad boy, certified hot guy and even has a fan club at the University.

I smiled because of what I learned about Steven. On the next slide, pictures of me are shown were obviously shot by other people. The photos was taken while I was walking, chatting, eating and so on.

I was disappointed with the photos of me that they used for the presentation. Because I only have two pictures that looks me beautiful. Ooops! Okay. I mean, I’m handsome. The others are ugly, I'm frowning, the size of my mouth while I'm eating what I'm eating, gaping while I'm stunned and then I'm almost fell to the ground.

Braxton, Calvin and Davion laughed while Wena slapped me with a laugh like she's tickling.

"Ah. Ha. Ha," I pretended to laugh.

I hold back to shout them because of Delsie.

I sneezed before I spoke to Delsie, "Why you used ugly pictures of me for this presentation?"

It's like I want to pull the hair of the one who did that. Why they don't even take good pictures of me?

"Actually, that's from Wena's publication."

Ah, it was probably taken by their new photographers and included in their collections. The photos seem to have been taken on different occasions.

"We also showed your pictures to Braxton and that's what he chose," Delsie explained.

I just nodded. I stopped talking. I restrained myself from looking at Wena and Braxton because I might not be able to stop myself to rolled my eyes at them.

"I actually realize that you're still handsome no matter what you look like," Delsie smiled at me.

Sorry girl, I don't care about your realization.

I just forced myself to smile at her. I'm used to being told that I'm handsome but I am not happy when a girl tells me that with a seductive look.

"Eeehhh..." Calvin and Davion tempt us.

I tightened my grip on the chair as if I wanted to fly it into them.

Like fools! Stop teasing me! It gives me goosebumps!

"Go on Delsie."

It was as if a thorn had been pulled out of my throat when Braxton said that.

"Vance is blushing because of your stare!" he added.

Huh! Braxton is another one who teasing me, so annoying!

"I'm sorry, I can't help it," Delsie glared at me.

Hays! this woman is also consuming my patience!

I rolled my eyes as Delsie faced the screen. My mood changed when Steven's pictures appeared on the screen.

Wow! he is so handsome!

Obviously he was also not prepared and knew that he was being filmed, so how can he be so handsome in the sight of his poses while to me it seems ridiculous?

He also took pictures of him eating, frowning, gaping and then stumbling, but he was very handsome.

I hung up after showing pictures of it. I didn't object anymore because they might even notice me, especially since I couldn't stop myself from being stunned.

Suddenly I felt Wena's finger simply pushed my chin up, I was stunned without realizing it. He motioned for me to straighten up before Delsie notice me.

"Is that also from your publication?" I whispered to her.

She nodded, "Why do you want a copy?"

I felt my cheek blush before I replied, "No, thanks."

Wena simply laughed, "Let me know if you want a copy."

I bit my lip so hard to I stopped smiling and pretended I didn’t hear her.

I arranged my seat and focused on the screen. Flashing there are the spreading and rumored scenarios that allegedly took place between Steven and me.

Scenario one: 

Vance watched the rehearsal, when he didn’t like the scene of Steven and Wena he accuses Steven of intentionally hurting Wena and then Vance punches Steven. Steven avoided the mess but Vance didn't stop. Vance chased Steven and challenged him to a fight, so Steven pushed Vance away. Vance threatens Steven to beat up by Braxton and its fraternity members. Vance also threatened to tarnish Steven's name and those who would help him with the influence and popularity of Calvin, Davion and Wena. So Steven punches Vance because it doesn’t stop. Steven showed no fear and told Vance, "I don't care if you complain to your friend. I will wait for our fight."

Scenario two:

Vance accidentally punches Steven when he sees it hurt Wena. When he found out that the two were just acting, he immediately apologized but Steven pushed and punched him. Vance fell to the ground, Steven approached him and choked him while uttering a threat. "Next time, identify who you are colliding with. Choose an opponent if you don't want to hurt you and your friends."

Silence.

No one can speak immediately. I even read those scenarios over and over again. I can’t believe that’s how the news spreads.

No one can speak immediately. I even read those scenarios over and over again. I can’t believe that’s how the news spreads.

“Students’ suspicions of what happened remained so much because nothing has yet come out clearly and tell what really happened,” Delsie said.

No one was still speaking until Delsie showed the screen shots of some comments on what happened.

There are those who defend me but there are also those who are angry at me. The comments also mention the names of Wena, Braxton, Calvin and Davion. Also the name of Steven and Braxton’s different fraternity. Some members of Steven and Braxton's fraternity are arguing.

No one is speaking yet. We all just kept staring at the screen.

I was surprised at the next slide before Delsie read it.

Result:

1. It could possibly be the beginning of a fraternity war between the fraternity involving Steven and Braxton.