Chapter 44: Too
Zein's Point of View...
My forehead instantly creased when I noticed that everyone was acting differently. Most of the girls were giggling as if they were infatuated.
I glanced at Supremo, who was just looking straight ahead.
"What's going on?" I asked myself.
I excused myself from Supremo because I still had class. When I entered the classroom, I saw the same thing, most of them giggling. I sat next to Vanessa who was playing with her ballpen but squealed softly when she saw me.
Confused, I watched the two of them, Mia and her, adjust their chairs and face me. The boys were talking and occasionally bursting into laughter.
"What is it?!" Mia asked, clearly excited.
What is really happening at HU and why do I feel outdated? I mean, I am the SSG Secretary, I should be one of the first to know the news before it spreads like wind.
"What 'what is it'?!" I asked, slightly irritated.
Mia and Vanessa looked at each other as if talking with their eyes. I just stared at them bored because I really couldn't understand anything.
"You don't know?" Vanessa asked. I quickly shook my head, making her eyes widen as if she couldn't believe it. "Really not?" she repeated.
"Really not! What is it then?!"
"She really doesn't know.." Mia whispered in amazement before giggling.
Psh.
"You're probably the only one who doesn't know," Mia added.
I winced in annoyance and stopped myself from hitting them with my bag. Why can't they just tell me so I know what they're referring to? Don't leave me hanging. Damn! Curiosity is killing me.
They both laughed, which made me wince again.
"We won't tell you..." Vanessa said with a grin, making my jaw drop.
Like, What The Fuck?! They really know how to annoy me.
"Come on! Tell me now!" I said irritably.
Mia shook her head and folded her arms but couldn't hide her sneaky smile. These girls! UGH! What is it really?
"What are you talking about?" Matt asked, looking at me.
I laughed when Vanessa pulled his collar and whispered something. Mia did the same to Dave and Jerome who were both grinning now.
Ok?
"D-Don't you really know?" Matt asked in amazement.
"If you tell me, maybe I will know," I said irritably, which made the five of them laugh.
GHAD! This gang is trippin' today! What is really happening? I can't ask others either because they seem intimidated when I'm in front of them and stutter.. sometimes they even move away from me.
Son of a- Calm, Zein. You'll find out eventually. Easy.
"I like your face..." Dave cleaned up, high-fiving Jerome.
"Like your face!"
I folded my arms and turned my gaze to the front, but I could still feel their teasing eyes on me.
"Supremo?!"
I quickly looked where Jerome was looking but my forehead immediately creased when I saw that Supremo wasn't there.
I raised an eyebrow at him. They all laughed now and were delighted that I was annoyed.
The five of them were still laughing.
I quickly slung my bag over my back and smirked.
I was at the door when I met our Teacher.
"Where are you go-"
"Somewhere!" I answered rudely.
I heard them laugh again so I quickly left there. They're too much! They chose me to prank.
I couldn't hide the irritation on my face and took it out on a stone. I sat on the bench here in the wide space and looked at the empty place because of class hours.
I covered my mouth when I remembered it was class hours. I can't stay here, Supremo might see me. Even if I'm already a senior, I'm still not exempted from the rule.
I quickly left but froze when I heard Supremo's voice behind me.
"Where are you going?"
I gathered all the strength in my legs before running away and ignored Supremo calling my name. I just ran and ran until my feet led me to the secret garden.
Panting, I sat on the root of the big tree.
"That was close!"
"Meow."
Tangina! I glared at Hoy who was rubbing his fur on my leg.
"You are not helping, Hoy." I said irritably before picking him up and putting him on my lap.
"What's going on today?" I asked Hoy, hoping he would answer, but I didn't hear a single meow from him. I don't know why, but I got irritated again.
"You're not going to answer?!" I said intensely.
He remained staring at me.
"Are you also going to keep a secret?" I irritatingly picked him up and put him back on the ground.
"I hate you! Find a new owner!" I shouted.
I folded my arms and calmed myself down. They are irritating! Annoying! Infuriating!
I felt Hoy rub his fur on my leg again so I kicked him... just gently though.
"Meow."
"Sorry... I need space. Just leave me alone for now, Hoy."
"I want to think you're not going crazy but are you crazy?" Supremo asked, laughing, with his arms folded in front of me.
"Am I really affecting you this much that you're going crazy like this?" he added with a grin.
Aba! Matinde! (Wow! Intense!)
"Naku, Supremo. Move away from me a bit, I might hit you with my fist."
He laughed and came even closer to me. My cheeks puffed out in annoyance. Is he doing this on purpose?! GHAD! I can't take it anymore. This day is irritating and I just want to lie in bed and sleep.
"Why are you so hot-headed?" he asked again, laughing.
I was shocked when he hugged me. I think I forgot to breathe and got goosebumps.
"Better?" he whispered in my ear.
OMG!
"S-Supremo... do you want a punch?" I asked with difficulty. I gasped for air because the remaining air inside me was really depleted.
"Can you do it?" His grip on me tightened and I can do nothing but to feel him.
I don't want... I really don't want... I don't want him to let go of me.
We were in that position for a few minutes until I just felt his grip on me loosen. I couldn't help but smile... Now, I feel better.
"Feel better?" he asked.
This time I quickly nodded. "Yeah..." I repeated
.
"That was my yakapsule..."
"Y-Hugs- What?!"
He laughed and I didn't quite understand what he said.
"Let's just say... Supremo's hug is the most effective medicine ever... it could ease any kind of ache."
I swallowed and raised one finger. "Can I have one, again. Please?" I requested but he quickly shook his head.
"You might overdose."
"It's okay."
"You might get addicted. There's no rehabilitation center here."
"It's okay."
"Bu-"
I smirked when he froze because I was the one who hugged him. I felt the weight of his breathing, as if he was short of air. I subtly moved my nose closer to his chest mark while closing my eyes, smelling his perfume.
It is addictive.
"You're taking advantage now."
I quickly pulled away from the hug and rolled my eyes at him.
"As if." I whispered.
Damn! It smells so good, I want more.
"Was that a 'Hugsule'?" he asked. "The effect seems reversed on me... I might get heart disease because of your hug. One more." I quickly moved away from him in surprise.
Damn! I shouldn't have backed away if he hadn't surprised me! GHAD! One more 'Hugsule' there, Supremo.
We returned to the SSG Office where we found Vice Ty and Teacher Kath talking. Supremo went straight to his table so I just went straight to mine.
"What's your plan for Sunday, Supremo?" Vice Ty asked, looking at him.
Supremo just gave him a glance before returning his eyes to what he was doing.
"I have a better plan." Teacher Kath said with a smirk.
I wanted to ask what they were talking about but shyness immediately consumed me. Is this the reason for the giggling and excitement throughout the HU? What's happening on Sunday?
Supremo looked at me. I avoided his gaze because it was awkward. Why is he looking? When Vice Ty was talking to him earlier he couldn't even look at him, but he stares at me intensely when I don't even need anything from him.
"Don't be complacent, President Ace." Teacher Kath warned. "Let's just be thankful that you are still in your position until now..." he added.
"Well, Thank you then."
Vice Ty just cleared his throat before returning his attention to what he was doing.
"If others find out that you saved Secretary Shion from the punishment she should have received when she violated rule number 1, I'm sure... the others you've punished before will be furious."
I just looked down after hearing that.
"Could you please, stop bringing that topic again?" Supremo requested somewhat irritatedly. "Miss Shion is right in front of you." He added.
"It's better that way so she knows the bad thing she caused..."
"Oh fuck!" I just felt Supremo cover my ears. "Don't listen, please." He whispered to me.
I want to push Supremo's hands away and listen to what Teacher Kath is saying, which undeniably has a point. If anything bad happens to Supremo, it's my fault.
"This is not a joke!" Teacher Kath shouted. "I just want Secretary Shion to be open-minded!" He added.
I felt Supremo remove his hands from my ears.
"What do I need to do?" I asked, which made Ace's jaw drop. "How can I save Supremo?" I asked.
I heard Ace curse repeatedly and grab my arm to stop me. "You won't do anythi-"
"Limit yourself." Vice Ty cut Supremo off. "I know you know that Supremo can't be involved with anyone. He can't show any emotion... weakness." He added.
Limit myself? Is it just limiting myself or do they want me to stay away from Supremo? Why is everyone against us?
Shit!
"Stay away from Supremo." Teacher Kath said directly.
I bit my lip hard. If I stay away, will Supremo be safe? Do I really need to stay away from the man I really want to be close to? Do I really need to sacrifice one thing for another? Is this the right decision?
"Zein won't stay away." Supremo said firmly. "Even if I lose everything, she won't stay away." He added.
Do I really deserve this kind of treatment from him? Even if I only bring pain?
"So, Zein should have been gone a long time ago?" I froze when I saw Roxane at the door, smirking. "But Supremo saved her. How unfair," She laughed softly.
"I wonder what everyone's reaction will be if they find out that Supremo has favoritism?" She threatened.
"Don't you dare." Teacher Kath warned, which Roxane just laughed at.
"Of course, I dare. Oh wait... do you have a relationship with Secretary Shion?" She asked Supremo.
"No-"
"Yes." Our jaws dropped at Supremo's firm answer where you couldn't trace any joke.
Oh My Ghad! This is not happening! Wake up, Zein!
"The President has a relationship with the Secretary?" Roxane said in amazement while looking at me. "Do you know that was the reason why the former Supremo was expelled?" She asked me.
I quickly stood up and knelt in front of her while my tears flowed.
"N-No, please." I pleaded.
"Don't do this, Zein. You don't need to kneel." Supremo tried to make me stand up but I resisted.
If I need to swallow my pride and beg, I will.
"Please, I beg you."
"Too late, Queen Zein." She turned her gaze to Supremo. "Sooner or later... you will lose everything, Supremo." Those were the last words she left before leaving.
I could do nothing but cry and blame myself for what happened. Am I really just a pest? Maybe I am a pest in Supremo's life. He was fine before, but I ruined everything since I arrived.
"This is all your fault!"
I closed my eyes when Teacher Kath tried to slap me but Supremo quickly pulled me away from there. I let him pull me.
We stopped and caught our breath. My tears had subsided but the fear continued to grow.
I pushed Supremo's hand off my arm but he tightened his grip.
"Don't you dare leave me."
I closed my eyes tightly in frustration. Why is Supremo like this? He's the one in danger but he's still thinking about me!
"If I stay away, everything will be fine." I said unintentionally.
I heard Supremo's loud curses. The subtle clenching of his fist, his narrowing eyes, and the movement of his jaw.
"I can live without anything but I can't live without you."
"Yes, you can! You lived without me and you can live without me!"
He smiled even though I know he's having a hard time. "I was alive but I didn't feel it. You made me feel how happy life is, how good it is to wake up. You taught me to love you but you never taught me to stay away from you... so I can't." His eyes reddened and his lips trembled.
I felt my eyes heat up again.
"We need to set each other free." I whispered.
"Damn it, Zein. You're the only thing I have, don't deny yourself to me. I need you more than what I have."
I didn't know that this would be too hard yet painful. I don't want to stay away but I have to. Supremo deserves what he earned, and I don't want him to lose all of that because of me.
"Darling, don't do this."
I sobbed when I felt him wrap his arms around me. I couldn't literally breathe. I admit that I can't either. I can't be away from this man.
"Stay with me until the last. Please give it to me, give it to me as a gift on my upcoming birthday."
His hug tightened, which I now returned. I want to be selfish... I want him... I don't want to be away... I want him beside me.
"You already took my heart, don't take it away." He whispered.
GHAD! SHIT! DAMN!
"I love you more than who I am and what I have. Don't leave me breathless, darling."
I am more than in love with you, Ace.