9. The Sem Starter

“Hey, JV,” Flint greeted cheerfully. I quickly looked away and read the menu instead. I don’t think giving him attention will do any good to my mood.

“JV? Why is he calling you JV?” Taylor asked. I just shrugged at her. Although I know why it’s JV- Jasmine Victoria. I don’t prefer to be called that way. I’m Jasmine!

I heard Flint’s chuckle and that made me roll my eyes. “Do you mind?” He asked. I saw him pointing at the vacant chair at our table. We occupied the table with six chairs.

“No,” Taylor and I quickly replied in chorus.

“Wow, that was quick,” the guy in glasses commented laughingly. Can’t they feel we don’t want to share the table with them?

“Look, I know we started rough, but can we start over?” I heard Flint ask. I scoffed.

Maybe this is me being judgmental, but this is also me being careful. I can’t just let these strangers continue forcing their presence in my life.

“You’ve been annoying me the entire week,” I finally said. I looked at him and maintained a straight face.