Beth is restless as she periodically glances at her classmates who are busy doing their science experiments.
She rummaged through the contents of her bag again, though she had just finished looking through all her eight notebooks, she still couldn't find what she was looking for.
She sighed heavily. She just sat there but as if she was in a physical education class because she felt tired now while searching through the contents of her bag. She's mentally tired too.
Next, she looked at her books. Even though she couldn't let that thing get stuck in there, she still looked for it carefully with the hope of finding that thing, but to no avail. Frustratingly, she messed up her hair. She was already feeling annoyed at the same time.
She sighed again, stressful this time. Her heart was beating so fast and her palms were sweating as well. She's too worried now and frustrated as well. Classes will end sooner, so she had to find it no matter what.
"Where are you?" she asked in her mind as she tried to remember what she had done this morning and thought of where she had gone the entire day. She was already feeling very anxious. What if someone would found it?
In their final subject that afternoon, her mind was preoccupied and she learned nothing. At a young age, her brain was busy imagining various frightening scenarios.
This is not a normal day for a girl like her. The normal day for her was to secretly keep an eye on Kian.
Kian being the most handsome man in their whole school. Ever since the boy transferred to their school, when they were only in the fourth grade, he never left her mind. Kian was the only one in her dreams.
He was her first crush or puppy love as everyone would describe it.
She came back to her senses and was even slightly surprised, when the bell rang. With her thoughts drowning in the depths of the sea, she didn't realized that their class was over. Their teacher is now leaving the classroom. Her classmates are busy arranging their things and ready for going home or others would stay a little longer for some errands.
She reluctantly arranged her belongings inside her bag. When she's done, she begin to search again in every corner of their classroom, with the hope of finding it now.
It seems she had lost in a gamble when she can't find it. She's praying that she just left it in their house, and that it she didn't lost it like what she's been thinking since earlier.
She decided to leave and fortunately, Kian is leaving too. He glared at her and smile timidly. In an instant, all her frustration disappeared. With a smile from the man she admires, everything light up. She had temporarily forgotten that she was lost something valuable.
She was surprised when she arrived at the gate of their school and could not see his father, who always pick her up every afternoon.
"Beth, come with us. Your dad asked me to pick you up," Kian's father said.
Beth smiled and nodded quickly. Kian and her live opposite each other's house. So it won't be a bother if they take the girl home with them.
"You seat next to Kian at the back seat," Kian's father said. Beth's heart leaped with joy. Not only she'll be with Kian while going home but she'll also be sitting next to him. What a lucky day for her.
"Even if Daddy doesn't pick me up every day, it's okay," she said to herself as she restrained from giggling because of the things she was thinking about.
Kian's father ushered her as she gets into the car. He also put her bag in the trunk before getting into the driver's seat and start to drive.
She and Kian are now sitting with just inches apart. Kian, with a headphone plugged into his ear and the music was at full volume because she can also hear the music.
Beth felt a thrill inside her. Knowing she's now with Kian. It was even better for her father not to pick her up.
He noticed Kian remove the headphones. He glanced at her and gave her a boyish smile. Her heart jumped. She can even feel blood rushing to her face.
Kian opened his bag and pick up something from inside of it. He pulled out two pieces of chocolate bar. The young man smiled at her before handling her the chocolate bar.
Beth was surprised and did not move immediately. She can't believe that Kian would gave her a chocolate. For Beth, it was like a miracle had happened.
She immediately reached out for the chocolate that Kian was giving her. She smiled and thanked him.
Kian just nodded.
After that, Kian put on the headphones again. And she on the other hand, was just about to hug the two chocolate bars she was holding now.
Secretly, Kian is glancing Beth every minute. He even let a sweet smile after seeing Beth reaction earlier.
"She's so cute," he said to his mind.
"Thank you," Beth shyly thanked Kian's daddy. She simply turned her gaze to Kian who went straight to their gate. Kian's daddy just nodded and smiled as a response.
Beth immediately walked to their house just the opposite opportunity of Kian's house.
The moment she entered their house, made her remember the thing she's been looking for the entire day.
"I'm already here!" she shouted then she went straight to her room. She dropped her bag on her bed and immediately explored her study table near the window.
"Where are you now?" she asked as she looked at the small drawers one by one.
"Nothing!" she screamed sharply. She already tweaked her hair out of frustration. She then approached her bedside table. Unfortunately, she found nothing.
She searched on her bed. Under the pillow, even under her mattress and under the bed but still nothing.
She had searched everything but still, nothing. Her eyes widened when something went through her mind. Could her mama have seen it firsthand?
Without hesitation, she hurriedly walks her way to her mother in the kitchen, busy cooking for dinner.
"Mom!" she called her.
"Yes, dear, what's up?" her mother asked her while chopping the vegetables.
Beth scratched her head a little. She felt nervous, undecided if she would continue to ask her mother.
"Did you see any pink paper?" she asked his mother with crossed fingers at her back.
Her mother stopped for a moment and gave her a look that made her more nervous.
"Pink paper?"
Beth nodded and averted her gaze. "Yeah, a scented paper."
Her mother shook her head. "I did not see anything."
Beth nodded and was about to turn around when her mother talk again.
"Maybe you're not looking for a love letter," she said that making Beth's eyes widen. She shook her head gently.
"Okay," her mother said. "You're too young to exchange love letters, okay?"
Beth nodded, "Yes, Mom."
When the morning comes...
Beth's classmates were so noisy as she entered their classroom. Laughing and some are screaming.
She sighed and walked to her assigned seat. When her classmates noticed her, they suddenly fell silent. And just a few seconds later the noise came back again. She just ignored them. She went straight to her seat because it was only a few minutes and their class was about to start.
She looked around and noticed that Kian was not yet in his seat. She opened her bag and pulled out her notebook. They have an assignment in their first class this morning.
While she was busy, silence again enveloped the whole room. And in a moment Beth's attention was completely taken away.
"Kian, do you know I had a crush on you for a long time."
Beth's eyes widened when she heard her male classmate Alden. The pink paper she has been looking for since yesterday is now in the hands of her classmate. The whole class shuddered. Alden hushed them so he could continue reading. As usual, Kian ignored them, thinking it was just a nonsense matter. He went straight to his seat.
Beth didn't know what to do. She didn't know if she should yell at them. She was wriggled down on her seat. She bent down her head as her fist clenched tightly.
"It was summer and the sunshine was so beautiful. I was outside our house watering the plants when a car stopped in front of our house, " Alden continued reading what was written on the pink paper. Her classmates were already in a commotion.
"Who wrote that?" others asked but Alden only laughed at them.
"That's where I first saw you. You're wearing a red marvel t-shirt. You're so handsome in your outfit. I felt that you're my hero who will rescue me against monsters."
Beth couldn't stand it anymore. She stood up and quickly approached Alden who was in front and holding her letter. She was about to grab it but Alden avoided his hand and just laugh at her.
"Oh, why?" Alden asked her smiling.
"Stop that. That's mine!"
"Why, Beth? Do you own that?" asked one of their classmates who was immediately followed by the other. Beth was taken aback and did not answer.
They have already started screaming. Something made Beth's face blush. But she ignored it. She turned to Alden again and the latter just laughed.
"Give me that!" Beth shouts out loud.
Instead of giving it to her, Alden just continued reading.
"I look at you out of my window every day. I think I love you, Kian." Beth's face turned red now. Ashamed, nervous, and anger filled her being.
"Love, Beth," Alden read the last part of Beth's letter.
"What can you say, Kian?" Alden turned to Kian and asked him who is now also had a red face.
Kian did not know if it was because of embarrassment or because of anger toward Beth for letting him involved in this embarrassing moment.
Kian walked quickly out of their classroom. Beth's anger rose even more. She could feel like smoke already in her ear and nose stuff in annoyance for Alden.
The love letter is a personal matter and should not be exposed publicly. Alden doesn't have the right to reveal her letter to Kian.
Yet only Kian should read it.
"I hate you! I hate you!" Beth shouted at Alden.
Since then, Kian ignored her. Not even a glance did he laid on her.
Even if they are neighbors there is not a single chance that they will even be able to talk again.
Beth thought that perhaps his anger against her was high than the heavens. So, she decided to just ignore it.
They were now both in high school and still attended the same school. She knew very well that Kian is a certified playboy and changes girlfriends like changing clothes.
As Kian grows older, he becomes even more handsome. Beth tried to ignore and just forget about Kian.
BETH'S POV
"Hi, old maid!" my classmates teased.
Today is the first day of class. I'm in my second year in college, but they still haven't changed their treatment of me.
They are no longer fed up with the bullying they have been doing to me. That they grew up and used to call me names in a negative way.
I'm also used to that. At first, I was still crying when they started to bully me. But later on, I just ignored them.
Until our first year of college, nothing new. But I learned to fight them. I don't indulge in fistfights but I show them that I'm not happy with what they're doing. I just rolled my eyes at them and even looked at them in a scary way.
And the initiator? Kian.
His day would not be complete without seeing me bullied or criticized.
He seems to be a baby that was not being cared for. Not knowing he also had a mother and made fun with helpless girls.
And what's even more annoying is that I'm the only one he's having fun with. he was handsome, yes, and he was a fantasy of every woman.
He doesn't have a serious relationship but he has a lot of flings. We have been in the same class since elementary. We had never been close, and we didn't pay attention to each other either. But when we entered high school, he started bullying me and the others.
That's why I always sit in the farthest seat in the classroom to avoid any bullying. When I'm in front of them they will throw papers or whatever at me.
I sat on the sofa when I got home. As usual, I was alone again. Mom and Dad are in the province to take care of their poultry business.
I had closed my eyes for a few minutes when my cellphone rang. I smiled when I saw who the caller was.
"Dave," I said cheerfully as I answered the call.
"Hey," he replied. His voice is really handsome. I've been chatting and calling Dave for five months. I met him once when I was at a party my cousin attended.
"What are you doing?" he asked.
"Sitting, just got home from school. Alone and bored," I lazily answered with a sigh.
"Mind if I join you there?"
I smiled at what he said.
"Hmmm," I only said.
"Be there in fifteen minutes."
I was surprised by what he said.
"Seriously?" I stood up and felt excitement.
"Yeah, if you want me to."
"O-Of course. You are welcome here," I replied nervously.
When he dropped the call I quickly went into the bathroom to take a shower. Just as I came out of the bathroom, I heard the doorbell ring. I didn't even bother to wear clothes. I immediately headed for the door to open it for Dave.
"Hi," he greeted while lifting his food and wine. I opened the door widely so he could get in.
When he landed what he brought on the center table, he immediately grabbed me with a kiss. I smiled and immediately responded to his kisses.
I like Dave. I have also been able to call him for a long time and often talk to him online. He's kind and sweet. He's perfect to be my boyfriend.
He stroked me on my back down to my waist. My one hand gripped his jaw while the other hand gripped his shoulder tightly. I hear his sexy moan when I gently bit his lower lip. He hugged me even tighter and caressed my shoulder and arm.
He is a good kisser. I have nothing to compare with because he is still the first man I have ever kissed. But as my body heated, I knew for sure that he has a lot of experience in kissing girls.
I hugged him tightly as we continued our passionate kiss. I was relieved when he caressed my waist.
"Ah!" I moaned as his kiss went down to my jaw, down to my neck. I'm getting hot.
I immediately touched the hem of his t-shirt as he continued to give a warm kiss on my neck as his warm hands caressed my skin. He stopped on what he was doing and looked at me with longing. I smiled at him. He was about to take off his shirt when my cellphone rang.
Dave and I looked at each other. I didn't want to pay any more attention to the call but Dave told me to answer the call. He smiled and give me a peck on the lips.
My cellphone stopped ringing but it rings again. I lazily approached the phone to answer the call. Maybe it's my parents and I'll just say hello.
"Hello," I said as I answered my phone. No one answered immediately on the other line so I'm sure it wasn't my Mom or Dad.
"Hello," I repeated.
"I'm watching an exciting show, right now," he said on the other line. I know that voice. It's Kian.
I blinked. He laughed which annoyed me. I hung up the phone when I was stunned by what he said next. I was too shocked. My heart beats faster because of what he said.
I could not answer immediately.
"Hmm. The nerd and her video scandal," he said sarcastically.
No! This can't be.
"What do you want," I answered lazily and did not let him know that I'm in fear and nervous right now.
"First, I want you to send your boy away." What? I turned to Dave who was sitting on the couch. There was a smile on his lips as he looked at me.
"What else?" I asked but he dropped the call. I held the phone tightly because of the annoyance I was feeling.
"Are you, okay?" Dave asked.
"Ah, yeah. I'm sorry, Dave. It looks like you can't stay overnight. I'm going to my aunt's house, " I expertly lied.
"It's okay," he said and nodded. He stood up and approached me. He grabbed me with a kiss again.
I had to respond and I didn't know if I would push him but I was very grateful when the phone rang again. Dave stopped and smiled at me. He stroked my cheek. I never answered the call and let Kian get bored on the other line.
When Dave left I leaned against the wall. I feel weak. I was shocked to notice that the window was not very closed. That's why we're caught kissing.
The phone rang again. I didn't answer it so I felt annoyed when he called my phone and cellphone at the same time.
"What do you need?" I asked irritated.
"Come here," he said and turned off the call. I rolled my eyes and lazily entered my room to get dressed.
I rang the doorbell of his house twice. I was bored standing here outside their door while waiting for him to open it for me. Finally, Kian, naked, opened the door. I looked away but I was able to fully saw his abs.
I heard her grin. He suddenly grabbed my hand and pulled me into their house.
"What the heck! Why do you even have to touch me?" I said irritated.
"Nerd," he said and I just frowned.
"Why did you ask me to come here?" I asked and looked at him seriously.
He looked at me with his goofy aura so I was stunned. "Don't show me that kind of attitude. Be good, or I expose your video," he threatened.
I sighed. I could already imagine myself walking across the campus while students were feasting on my scandal exposed by Kian.
This is not possible. I might be suspended from school.
"What do you want me to do in exchange for deleting the video?" I asked and hide my fear. Though I'm afraid of what he might ask me to do. Maybe he planned to enslave me.
"Be my woman," he replied. I almost choked with my own saliva after hearing those from him.
What did he say? He wants me to be his woman? Why me?
I was being called an old woman and I was being bullied by him, then why ask me to be his woman?
Hmmm. I may have misunderstood it. There are only two possible meanings of what he said.
Woman as in girlfriend.
Or woman as in, his sex slave.
We were both fell silent. I want him to clarify what he said. But a few minutes later he just kept staring at me.
"What does your woman do?" I asked.
He grinned and looked at me as he raised an eyebrow.
I averted my eyes from him. I silently cursed myself for what I am thinking right now.
I think, he'll be the one who will get my virginity.