"What is the full name of Jose Rizal?"
His partner raised her hand."Jose Protacio y Mercado Realonda Rizal Alonzo."
I immediately covered my mouth to stop laughing. Caseth looked at me with his frowned eyebrows and looked at the 2nd year representatives on the other side. He just shook his head and went back to reviewing while I was still watching the kids review. They're so cute together.
"Damn it! You're wrong again. It's Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda," his partner replied.
The girl just pouted while listening to his explanation. They look good on that. It seems that his partner and Jose Rizal's full name have been practicing a few times but she forgot. Though, we still have 30 minutes to prepare before the contest will start.
"You're not reviewing anymore? Did you already memorize the topics that will possibly come out later?" he asked while still reading next to me.
I laughed after seeing the guy who pushed her foreheads a little."I reviewed so many times so I'm confident later. You should be the one to review because you're stupid when it comes to memorizing topics."
I felt he was suddenly taken a back by what I said so I turned to him. We were both shocked when there were just 2 inches apart for us to kiss. Why does it always happen?! It's also awkward if we stay like that so I'll be the first to look away. I couldn't take it any longer.
"I'm done. I memorized it all."
I winced at what he said."No one is asking."
I almost lost my balance when he suddenly nudged me."Philosopher, tsk. Let's have a deal, okay ?! If I get a higher score than you, you're going to be my slave for the whole day. But if you will get higher score than me, then I'm going to be your slave. Is it a deal?"
"What if we get the same scores, huh ?!" I raised my lower eyebrow and crossed my arms.
He shrugged his shoulders and did the same way too."Well, we're going out together. Though, I know it's impossible to happen. I'm smarter than you."
He's underestimating me, huh ?! Ha! Let's see.
When the contest started, Caseth and I were separated. We were 10 meters away from each other to make sure that neither one of us will cheat. Lander and Cassandra are in the back and they are also far away from us. Only the classrooms to be used for the contest are selected and in our grade, section A is chosen by the principal that we will occupy.
"The criteria for the contest will going to be like this. You guys are going to answer 50 items quiz individually. Even if you're in two teams, you have your own score and will be added later. In team CASHAN, we will pick the partner that has the higher score than his/her partner and so as with the team CASSANDER. And after that, the winner of each team will compete before we will eliminate for the grand winner," the coach explained to us right here in the classroom.
Everything's ready and we're just waiting for the examination papers to be given by the major teachers. I'm still a bit uneasy in the part where our team's name is called. Like what the ---CASHAN?! It's sounds like couples and we're freaking not. He can call us by the name of our section because it's disgusting to call that. I don't know but ... it seems like it's okay with them because they didn't complain. What the heck!
"What's that face ?! Do you have diarrhea? If yes you---"
"Stupid!" I cut him off. "Shut up if you don't want to separate your head from your body," I added and just stared.
"Weh? How come it's apart?"
Just one really ... Just one and I can really kill him. He's really annoying. I even wondered how his friends could stand his attitude.
When the examination papers arrived, we were told to answer it in just 30 minutes. The quiz wasn't that hard since I reviewed for many times. There are only essays that need to be done with 5 to 10 sentences but it is not that difficult. I expected that there would be cases like this because this is not the first time I have participated in such a contest. Being a first honor since the first year doesn't seem to be that easy. There are many activities that need to be handled and you also include the contests that need to be joined. I’ve experienced a lot here in highschool and it’s not new for me. Besides, I don't even feel any single fear nor nervous. Maybe I'm used to things like this.
"Time is up! Pass your papers here in front."
I breathed a sigh of relief because it was finally done as well. After I passed my paper, our coach told us to take 20 minutes break to relax ourselves. We will just be called again later for the results of our scores.
"We're in the cafeteria, there aren't too many people here on Saturday." He walked first while his hands were in the pockets of his pants.
I didn't bother to answer him and just followed wherever he goes. The ground was in peace because there's no students who were running to play 'Hide And Seek'. There is no class and the only ones here are the contestants as well as the teachers who will be holding the event. Though, some students who weren't a participant were still here to support their section. Those who just go with the flow and don't include those nerds and not into activities.
"What do you want---"
"Shara! How's the exam?"
Caseth didn't finish his words when Racer suddenly interrupted. He immediately put his arm around me so I just smiled at him in response. Caseth, in the other hand, immediately looked away and talked to the counter. Maybe he'll buy food for the two of us so I turned my attention to Racer first.
"It's okay, it's not difficult. How about you? What are you doing here?"
He just shrugged his shoulders and still didn't remove his grip on me."As usual, there's a lot of work to do. Vice president of the SSG Councilors."
I just nodded and looked in Caseth's direction. He was looking intently at me but he immediately looked away. My brows furrowed after seeing his reaction. What's with him?!
"Uhm ... Did you eat already? Caseth and I will eat, just in case you want to come along." I sat down when Caseth arrived with the tray of food.
Racer looked at me and then turned his gaze on Caseth who's glaring at him. He seemed angry because he pushed the food in front of me and he didn't even give it to Racer. He didn't say anything and looked at me smilingly. Seems like he's not affected on Caseth's deadly eyes.
"Sure! I'll just buy food because it looks like the one with you is saving money," Racer said and left to buy food at the counter.
"Why did you let him eat with us?! Do you know that his an ugly roommate?!"
I gave him a bored look."You too. It's good that he has a sense to talk, unlike you."
He was about to talk back when Racer suddenly arrived. He pursed his lips, not planning to say anything. I just ate chicken wings and rice and then pork soup. I'm really hungry, super.
"Hey, eat slowly. You're overeating." Racer was about to wipe something on my lips when Caseth throwed a handkerchief right on my face.
I slammed my spoon on the table and looked at him wickedly."What's the matter with you?! You're really an attention seeker."
"You might as well want me to wipe the edge of your lip, Caseth." Racer was about to do so when he violently shook his hand.
They look like kids. Ugh.
"You guys look so stupid. You're not in a romantic movies to do that. It's disgusting." Caseth blinked and continued eating.
Racer put back the tissue and shrugged his shoulders. "Just say that you're jealous. I can do it---"
"Oh shut the fuck up! How gross!"
After their fight, we immediately separated from each other to mind our own businesses. Racer's gonna do his job as a member of the SSG Councilors while Caseth and I were heading back to their room. We haven't been called yet but it would be better if we were there before that happened. I don't even know if he's mad or what because he's not talking ever since Racer left. Does he miss him?!
"Hey! You're okay?"
He looked at me for a moment and looked back at the road. "Why do you ask? Do I look like one?"
"You're not talking. Are you dumb or do you just miss Racer?"
"What the fuck ?!" He was suddenly cursed and even stopped.
I raised my eyebrow at him."What?! Are you cursing at me now?! I'm just asking but you look so obvious. Do you like him?"
He was even more disgusted because of what I said."What are you saying?! Why the fuck are you ---"
"What?! Curse again and I'm going to---"
"To what?! Will you kiss me?"
My eyes widened because of what he said."Jerk! Do you want me to hit you?!"
I did what I said because I was disgusted with what he said. What kiss?! Did he eat something that made his brain go crazy?! Why would I do that for goodness sake?! He's not even my type and I'm not a bitch to do that. Hmp!
After the announcing of winners, it was turned out to be Lander in the other team. Our coach haven't said the result in our team and seems like he's having a hard time on saying it. Later on, he just let out a sigh and placed the folder in the table.
"The winner in CASHAN'S team was the both of you. So, since it's not qualified to have two winners in a team, you two should choose who will participate. It's either you'll decide directly or you'll play paper, scissors, stick, and stone. " The coach sat down in his chair and humbled himself.
Caseth and I looked at each other and both raising our eyebrows."Seems like it's going to be me, Shara. Just sit there and watch me compete."
"Ha! Dream on! We're going to play a game, Caseth. No cheating."
He put his hand on her lower lip as if thinking."Well, it's not a bad idea. All right, if you can."
We started playing the paper, scissors, stick, and stone, but unfortunately he won. My shoulders dropped when I didn't win and he grinned. I don't know if he's just teasing me or not but he stuck his tongue out to me before we settled down. He's really childish. Tsk.
"So, it's settled then. Cahleen Seth Monteserio and Lander Oxford will be going to compete. And whoever wins, he and his partner will fight for the division contest on the next Saturday," the coach explained, so I was even more upset.
Amp! I hope it's just me.
"'Don't worry, you look ugly. Trust me, we'll win."
He tapped me on the shoulder and squeezed my cheek so I moaned.
I narrowed my eyes at him."Promise that. If we don't really win, I'll break your leg."
I just sat on the hallway bench while waiting for their exam to end. Cassandra was just sitting beside me silently while I'm so nervous thinking about the result. She had no problem as I almost fainted from nervousness.
"Calm down, Shara. I know you and Caseth would win so relax. Trust him, that one is smart."
I stopped walking back and forth after hearing those words from her."Huh? You're not bothered if you and Lander won't win? 'Shouldn't you fight me because you want your team to win?"
"Nah. I know that Caseth was better than my boyfriend. But I still cheered for Lander because he also did his best," he replied to my amazement.
"B-Boyfriend?" I can't believe my question.
"Ah yeah ... We've been toge ---"
"Sorry babe, we're not in. Caseth was really smart." Suddenly the door opened and Lander spat, scratching his neck.
Is he calling Cassandra, b-babe?!
"It's okay, babe. At least you did your best and I'm proud of you." Cass grabbed his arm and looked at me.
"Congrats for both of you. Win the division. We're counting on you guys," he added and then they left.
I was left dumbfounded with Caseth. "I-Is that true? P-Panalo tayo?"
He looked at me and just nodded. "Yeah. I told you, right? I'll win for you---I meanso we can go to the division."
"Yay! But is it true? Cassandra and Lander were together? Shocks! I felt so happy for them." I even jumped and played with the pebble in my shoe.
"You're numb."
"Ha? What again? I couldn't hear it clearly, eh." I looked at him with a frown.
He immediately looked away, avoiding my eyes."Nothing. Come on, let's go out. It's my treat."