“What is your problem?” I asked the girl who bumped me and glared at her and her minions.
Back in France, I can just pull her hair and wipe her face on the floor, but it’s different here. I can’t be too aggressive.
“Nothing, but I can give you one if you want,” she sneered.
I’m holding my temper as I don’t want to hurt anyone. If I can use judo for violence, I would have thrown her without saying anything.
“As far as I know, I don’t want any problem too and I bet you wouldn’t want to have a problem with me,” I smiled as I send her a warning.
Fear crossed her face but it only lasted for a couple of seconds. It was immediately replaced by annoyance when she heard one of her minion's chuckle.
“You can ask trouble from us if you want broken bones,” Kekang added, crossing his arms over his chest.
Both of us took Judo classes in France. We also did swimming and gymnastics. I guess we got so much free time back then so we get to do lots of things.
“Stop trying to scare me. You’re new here yet you’re already acting like you’re somebody,” she almost yelled.
“Scare you? It’s too early for Halloween Miss. Besides, it’s not our style to act like somebody because we are indeed somebody whether you like it or not,” Kale responded as he eyed the girl from head to toe. “You stop with the attitude, you’re not even pretty!”
“Gay!” Tanya shouted, looking like she already run out of things to say. She then turned around to leave after saying that.
“Since birth!” Kale yelled back and those who heard it laughed. Kellen and Audrey then pulled us into the cafeteria.
“The heck is wrong with her?” Kale asked, obviously annoyed, as he sit down near the entrance.
“She’s always like that, to literally all transferees. It’s a disease she’s born with,” Audrey informed us.
“I understand if she’s insecure, we’re all beauties anyway, so she should be threatened because she didn’t even meet the standards,” Kale ranted as he laugh out loud.
I shook my head in disbelief. In disbelief that we’ll encounter something like this on our first day. I normally see this on teen flicks but not in real life.
Regardless, all I know is that Kale and I got each other’s back when it comes to situations like this. We never leave each other behind, in words and acts.
“Hi to my beautiful partner!” Kevz greeted me as he place an arm on my shoulder. “We thought you went to Batibot so we headed there from the gym,” he pouted as he sit next to me. He’s referring to the mango tree Kellen showed us earlier.
Sitting in front of me were Kellen and Audrey and they were both blushing. Seeing that alone, I didn’t have to turn around to know that Kip and the rest of the group has already arrived.
“Your hand! Don’t’ forget that’s my cousin,” Kip called Kevz off as he brush his arm off my shoulder.
“She’s your cousin but she’s my partner too. You’re too dirty-minded!” Kevz rebutted with a chuckle.
“You can put your arm on my shoulder Kevz,” Kale offered, causing everyone at our table to laugh.
“You can ask Drew to do that for you. He’s next to you anyway,” and the laughter grew louder.
However, Kale can’t even turn his head to look at Drew. He knows the guy is a snob and he’s afraid to play jokes on me seeing how he’s frowning at the moment.
“Let’s eat!” Homme exclaimed and everyone stood up.
“I’ll buy your food Partner! Since it’s your first day here, it’s my treat,” Kevz told me so I sat down again.
“Thanks, Partner!” I yelled as he walk towards the food counter.
“What about you Kel? Aren’t you going to eat yet?” Kip asked his twin who just smirked at him.
“We’re buying too, let’s go, Aud!”
Before Kip could walk away, Drew called him back, “Buy me some too, my feet hurt,” he said and Kip nodded at him.
I suddenly realized that it was just the two of us when I turned to look at him as he was humming to a song I’m not familiar with. He noticed I was looking so he faced me and smiled.
“Is Kevz courting you?” he asked frankly. I creased my forehead as I shake my head. “I see, I thought he’s already courting you.”
“We’re seatmates, maybe he’s just trying to be comfortable,” defending my newfound friend, and Drew just gave me a shrug.
After a while, Kevz came back with a tray of food. “Beefsteak for my beautiful partner,” he announced. “Kale told me that’s your favorite,” then he placed the plate in front of me.
“Thanks!” I said as I help him take the rest of the plates off the tray.
After a few more moments, Kellen and Audrey came back too, along with the rest of the guys. They were eating and conversing at the same time and our table was filled with indistinct chatter and laughter.
It’s the same back at the billiard hall and I can’t help but enjoy the moment. If it’s always like this, it’s only a matter of time before I become as crazy as them.
“I wanted the vendor’s banana,” Kale said pouting as he points at the guy behind the counter. “But it’s too small and it looks like it’s been pinched several times,” then he let out a hearty laugh, causing the students inside the cafeteria to look at us.
“Do you want my banana Kale? It’s big and it looks fresh,” Roj offered. He said it with innocence so I already know he has no idea that Kale’s being naughty.
“Really?” the pink exclaimed. “Are you really offering me your banana Roj?” he tried to confirm and it was only then that Roj realized what he was actually referring to so he blushed.
“You silly! I’m talking about this banana!” Roj spat at him as he points at the poor fruit on his tray.
Kale suddenly roared in laughter, “I’m referring to that banana,” then he pointed at the one on the tray. “What banana were you thinking? Roj~ I didn’t know~” he teased and Roj turned tomato red out of embarrassment.
“I didn’t know you got hidden desires towards Kale. Imagine, you’re even offering him your banana!” Kevz teased but Roj just scowled at him.
Our lunch ended with nothing but laughter and teasing. We rested for a bit then Kip bade us goodbye as they have basketball practice.
Me, Kellen, Audrey, and Kale went to Batitbot to continue resting before we start touring the campus. We were even singing while passing time.
After having enough rest, Kellen pulled us toward the AVR which is closest to the mango tree. Then we headed to the library and then the auditorium.
And of course, our last stop is the gym where there is an Olympic size swimming pool. According to the duo, this gym is being used by college students as well, though they have their own which is often used exclusively for basketball and volleyball matches.
When we came in, we headed straight to the bleachers, right behind the players. They’re busy with their practice and their coach even shushed us when Kale tried cheering for the band.
“10 minutes break,” said the basketball coach, and the players dispersed towards the bench to drink. The rest of them laid down the court while the others run towards the comfort room.
“You skipped library period?” Kevz asked me but it was Kellen who responded to him.
“We asked to be excused because we’re showing them the campus,” she explained and Kevz nodded in understanding.
“Who are they?” one of their teammates asked Kevz.
“Kippler’s sister,” he quickly responded and the guy frowned.
“I know Kellen, I mean her,” he replied as he points at me. I felt Kale’s nudging and saw his teasing smile but I chose to ignore it.
“Oh, she’s my partner, why? Do you like her?” Kevz asked straightforwardly.
“I was just asking!” the guy snapped.
“Fine! This is Lemon and Kale, they’re transferees from France. My beautiful partner, meet the oldest player on our team, Rawbin,” Kevz continued and Rawbin gave him a good smack at the back of his head.
He then faced us and extends his hand, “Rawbin Llamansares, Miss,” introducing himself. I was about to reach out for his hand when someone took it.
“Mikale Felipe,” my friend butted in followed by a cutesy laugh.
“You can just call me Lemon,” I said timidly then I reached out for his hand to shake it.
He just nodded at me and it took him a while to let go. Thankfully, their coach called them back to continue with their practice.
But of course, the pink can’t settle down. If he’s got a pompom, he would have started cheering for the guy we just met.