Today, I was early. Which of course was a miracle. I sat in my chair and few minutes later Janan sat beside me.

He stared at me for a long time in a strange way.

"Why are you staring at me like that?" I asked raising my brows.

"You look pretty" he said and I blushed.

Wait...why am I blushing?

"T-thanks"

Wait...why I'm I stammering?

"Janan!" shouted Adoma as she entered the class, pulled a chair and sat by him.

"Yeah" he said turning away from me to it...I mean um...her.

"Guess what?" she said smiling shyly. "I got a new piano!"

Ughhh so?

"Really? That's nice and can you play it well? He asked.

" I'm not sure" she said. "I can tutor you" he offered.

Janan and Adoma have gotten along quite well...I think.

Wait...why did I think?

Because you have a brain stupid!said my inner voice.

"Thank you! thank you!" she said and threw her arms around his neck. I stared at them in...Jealousy?

"Okay" said Janan as he got up. "I'm going for a snack, wanna come Sand-"

"Sure let's go!" Adoma said and held his arms and they walked out. I just sat there fuming.

Few minutes later Greg enters and sits by me.

"Hey" he says.

"Hi" I reply.

"Have you realised that Adoma-"

"Yes Greg, I have".

"And you don't care?"

"Why should I care?" I asked and looked away.

"Sandrah, you can't lie to me. I see it in your eyes, that you love Janan."

Was he wrong?

"So?" I asked facing him.

"So are you gonna let Adoma take him away from you?"

"She can't do that!" I snapped.

"But what if she can?" he asked.

You know, even though he's foolish, he's somehow right too. I can't loose Janan to some boy-minded but like Adoma.

Again, discussing my crush with a boy is weird but with a guy like Greg it's not weird though.

Admit it Sandrah you love Janan!

I do not.

"Sandrah?" he snapped his fingers at my face.

"Yes, yes?"

"You've got to do something" he stated.

"Right!...thanks anyway"

"Ok bye then" with that he left the class. Five minutes later class assembled.

Janan and Adoma were the last to enter and they giggled so hard, it pained me.

We changed lessons and headed towards the library. I sat on the right side of Janan and Adoma on the left. My other friends sat on my side.

We finished the library period and since we had free period we chatted away on so many interesting things.

Janan tapped the back of my hand "Hey Sandrah, do you remember when we went hiking?"

I shook my head. Before I could say anything Adoma shook his arm vigorously. "Yes, yes! I've gone hiking with my sister before!...it was so fun".

Janan felt upset that I couldn't remember, I felt bad too. To add to my misery, "Sandrah, what kind of best friend are you? You forgot the most important moments you spent in your life...if I was his best friend..."

Which of course you'll never be,

"I would have remembered every single moment we shared".

"But it's okay, in fact that moment was not that special. She was still the sweetest best friend ever!" said Janan in my defense.

We walked out of the library as Adoma was holding Janan's arm. Ella noticed this and pulled Adoma away from him pretending she wanted to tell her something.

Janan threw his arm around my shoulder and we left for class.

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The Home Economics teacher entered to give us the recipe for our next practical.

"So class, our next practical is sponge cake and and the groups are listed on the board. Pay your money on time to avoid any quarrels" Mrs. Pum, ths teacher said. We all nodded.

My group had no Janan in it and I was upset. What made me more sad was when I found out Adoma was in Janan's group.

I sighed and left the classroom to my locker, a hand shut it close and caged me to it.

"You've ignored me for too long" said John as I rolled my eyes.

"John let me go" I said.

"Looks like we're in the same my love"

I made a disgusting face.

"I said I don't like that name, stop calling me that!" I retorted.

"But why?" he said as he tried to wrap his arms around my waist and I stopped him.

"I said let me go" I muttered and I'm sure he heard me right.

"Sandrah!" Janan called in a deep voice. John uncaged me and walked away.

"Yeah? " I said forcing a smile.

"Is everything okay?" he asked.

"I think so..."

"You think?...we're not in the same group and I'm upset".

I'm upset too buddy but first of all I do think.

"Aww, don't be sad, it's just a practical" I said and hugged him.
"It's not like we're separating again".

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

We moved the utensils downstairs along with our aprons. We assembled into our various groups and waited for the boys to bring our tables.

John and Gabriel brought our table. Gabriel left to get the other things as John stood beside me and smirked.

"You look cute in that apron" he complimented.

"Shut up" I said as I look around for Janan. I couldn't find him anywhere.

I hope he's not with Adoma.

Gabriel came and we started cooking. Halfway through the, I saw a powdery substance spread on my face.

"Janan!" I yelled and did the same thing to him. I quickly wiped my face and made my escape. He grabbed my hand and spread another on my face.

"Aww, you look cute" he cooed and I glared at him.

"Janan, I am so gonna kill you right now!"

He wiped my face clean. I took the napkin to wipe his as well when...

"Janan!" came in Adoma's annoying voice.

Naturally, I hate her, I just hate her. She was holding a napkin so she cleaned Janan's face which I didn't appreciate even a little.

Why does she always interfere? Ugh.

They walked away and John pulled me to the group.

"Focus girl" he said and I huffed.

We finished off and Mrs. Pum marked our works. We did pretty well though.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

I stood close to the classroom door, listening to what Adoma was saying to my friends.

"Ella, don't you realize something?" she asked.

"What?" Euna asked.

"Isn't it obvious? Sandrah has a crush on Janan!"

"Uhhh,so?" Ella asked. "Does it matter or concern you?"

Ouch

John tapped me and I gasped.

"Stop. doing. that!" I said.

"Sweetheart, you left your napkin behind".

"You can keep it, I don't need it once your hands are on it".

"No problem, at least I'll never f your scent"

I growled and snatched the napkin from his hand and walked away until I bumped into Janan.

"Hey, what's the rush?" Janan asked.

"Nothing" I mumbled.

"I need to ask you something" he stares at me.

"Is something going on between you and John?"

"N-not really"

"Are you sure? I saw him cage you to your locker".

"Yeah, I'm fine"

"Sandy..."

"Oh it's true, he's a just a jerk"

"Should I beat him up?" he offered.

"No no, please don't" I pleaded.

John came and stood beside me and placed his hand on my shoulder. I look up at him and glare at him.

"Hands off..." I gritted.

I smiled uncomfortably in front of Janan.

"Take your shitty hands off her dimwit!" Janan said.

"Or else? What's wrong with putting my hand on my girlfriend's shoulder?" he asked.

"I'm not your girlfriend, hands off me!" I retorted.

I shove his hands off and Janan pulls me to the side.

"Don't touch her again else I'll punch you"

John huffs and walks away.

"Thanks Janan"

"Why didn't you tell me?" he asked.

"It's nothing really" I said.

"Are you sure?" he asked looking worried.

"Yes, I'm exhausted. I need to go home, see you". I said and walked away.

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Heyya, I updated again. Hope you enjoyed it.

-Anne💕