Love Or Friend?
Accept or Reject?
POV Author
Gaby's eyes were open. He glanced around and found Alvin sitting by the bed, "Where am I?" gaby asked as he held onto her aching head.
"UX. You fainted when the basketball hit your head." replied Alvin, looking at Gaby with relief.
"Yes, about that..." Gaby remembers Livian.
The man makes Gaby disappoint Jenny...
Gaby continued, "Jenny must be disappointed. I really suck! I shouldn't have gone to a basketball game! I should have listened to my two best friends!" Gaby swore at him.
"Hey, calm down, Girl!" said Alvin trying to calm Gaby down, "You're not letting Jennifer down.''
Both beads of Gaby's eyes twinkled staring at Alvin, No?'' Gaby repeated what she had just heard. Alvin nodded, The ball bounced back into the ring after hitting your head, and you scored 1 point. Congratulations, Gaby! You and your team managed to beat me.'' said Alvin with a genuine smile.
''Thanks, Vin!'' the blue haired girl smiled, ''Well, even though I only scored one point.'' Gaby continued with a crisp laugh.
Alvin laughed, but only temporarily, ''Although only 1 point but still valuable, Gab.'' a moment later Alvin's eyes on Gaby turned serious, ''I don't know what's going to happen next, but let it go. I... I love you, Miss Bloom! ''
Moments of time it stopped. Gaby didn't dare say anything. What am I supposed to do? Saying that 'i love you too', while I love others? Ugh, seriously? I need a little help right now, Gaby's inner scream.
''It's okay if you don't answer me now. Consider it first, let me know if you're ready to tell me." Alvin got out of his seat and left the UKS.
...***...
Jenny has to see Mr. Wild for the basketball game Gaby won, Congratulations to you once again, Miss Lucas! You and your team must have worked very hard to achieve this victory. Wild for the fourth time.
Ms. Polly chimed in, Good work, Miss. Lucas! You and Ms. Bloom has proven that you deserve this victory.'' he continued, ''Next time, don't embarrass me again by pranking Ms. Roland.''
Ugh, why did Miss Polly bring up the matter again, Jenny's inner.
''Easy, Ms. Pollys. That incident is over. I'm sure Mr. Roland had also forgotten Jennifer's treatment of her daughter.'' Mr. Wild spoke up for his favorite student, Jenny.
While Jenny suddenly focuses her attention on Andy waving at her from a distance. It seems she called me, Jenny's inner.
Jenny turned her back to make sure that Andy was actually waving at her. Then he said goodbye to Mr. Wild and Ms. Polly before approaching Andy.
''What's the matter, Andy?'' ask Jenny.
''Sit down first.'' Andy replied and then sat on the floor while crossing his legs. Jenny did the same thing, including removing her legs.
''Honestly, I want to ask you something, just this time.'' Andy started their conversation.
''Okay, I'm listening!''
''So, you know for yourself that I like Alexa...''
How could I forget that, Andy, Jenny's inner.
''...and I just found out that you, um, have feelings for me. So, can I ask you to''
''Sure, I'll do anything for you!'' jenny replied firmly.
At first Andy was surprised. She did not expect that Jenny would be willing to fulfill her request, even though Jenny knew that her words would hurt herself, Okay, you asked. I want you to stay away from me.''
Jenny didn't expect Anndy to ask her about it, But, I can't do that! I love you, Andy!''
''This is for your own good, Jennifer.'' said Andy softly, throwing his face away from Jenny. She can't bear to tell Jenny this, but she has to be straightforward so Jenny doesn't misunderstand.
''That means you don't love me? And that means, I've wasted your time just so you know about my feelings.'' Jenny smiled wryly, trying to hold the tightness in her chest. Tears will come out of the corner of his right eye.
''I'm so sorry, Jenny.'' that's the only word Andy can say. He saw with one eye, the brunette girl was about to tear down her defenses with tears.
Soon Andy opened both arms and pulled Jenny into his arms, If you want to cry, just let it go.'' Andy whispered.
Jenny sobbed, but she kept herself from crying in front of the man who had rejected her, Why do you care so much about me? Didn't you tell me to stay away from you a moment ago?'' Jenny pushes Andy away from her harshly. Without thinking, Jenny ran off the basketball court, going nowhere.
A mysterious man wearing a black hoodie was leaning against the wall, apparently spying on Andy and Jenny earlier, "Poor Jenny." said the mysterious man with a slanted smile, then walked to the cafeteria to spy on his second target.
...***...
''Alexaaa... Hurry on! I was tired of waiting.'' Fiona grumbled that had been leaning against the wall, carrying Alexa who was changing her ballet dress.
Alexa managed to make Fiona surprised by the sky blue sweater she was wearing, Hey, just relax looking at me, Fi! You look like a ghost." Alexa said and chuckled.
Fiona cleared her throat, "Livian is waiting for you in the cafeteria" she said, switching the topic.
"really? Then see you!" alexa said, then rushed to the cafeteria.
"Hey! I waited for you for a few minutes here and you just left me?!" fiona's screams that Alexa doesn't care about.
In one of the canteen chairs, Livian was waiting for the girl of her heart. Today I have to tell her about my feelings, inner Livian.
"Hey, Liv! Have you been waiting a long time?" Alexa surprised Livian by patting both her shoulders.
Yes, of course the man was shocked because Alexa patted both of his shoulders, "Can't you say 'hello'?" livian said sarcastically.
"You should see your face." said Alexa who tried to hold back her laughter.
Livian was speechless to see Alexa laughing, her blond ponytail falling onto her left shoulder, making Livian smile warmly.
He stood up from his chair and looked at Alexa fixedly, "Alexa.." he called out softly, both hands grabbed Alexa's hand and held it tightly.
Alexa's laughter stopped when she saw Livian's serious facial expression, "... Looks like I have feelings for you, even though you like Alvin."
"Livian, you-"
Livian hugged her suddenly, making the girl's head hit her chest. Alexa was surprised, she could hear Livian's heartbeat speeding up, "Liv, are you okay?"
There's no answer. Livian just clenched the girl tighter, as if unwilling to let go, "You didn't hear? I love you, Alexa. I don't want you to get hurt because of Alvin."
Alexa let go of the man's embrace and was silent for a few minutes, "You know I can't accept your feelings. Why do you keep doing this, Liv? Why are you expressing your feelings? We're just friends, you know that, right?"
Alexa's words are like a sharp knife through the heart of the man in front of her, "I know... At least, think about accepting my feelings. I'll treat the wounds caused by Alvin. I-"
"That's it, Livian Carter!" alexa snapped, "I don't care what Alvin or anyone else says, my feelings will stay the same. You're my friend, and Alvin's the one I like but can't have. Catch that!"
"Sorry, Alexa. I didn't mean to put any pressure on you." Livian finally said. Just this time he saw Alexa's deadly side, "You'd better see Gaby. He's gonna need you right now." continued Livian.
Ah yes, how can Alexa forget her best friend who was hit by the basketball? She must be waiting for me, inner Alexa. He walked away from Livian.
"Their love is full of twists and turns" said the man with the black hoodie again, he had finished spying on his 2nd target, "Just wait until I bring a hot news." the man continued to show his slanted smile before leaving the cafeteria.
Gaby POV's
Why is destiny so strange? Someone expressed her feelings for me and I accepted the rejection on the same day. What the hell does this mean?
Coinciding with Alvin leaving the UKS, Livian came and saw me, "How's you feel now?" ask Livian.
"It's good enough." I said.
Come, Gaby. It's time you were honest with Livian!
"Hey, Livian." call me, "I... Want to say something."
He looked at me with a warm smile, waiting for my confession, "I... Actually I'm... Maybe I-"
"What's up, Gaby?"
Are you kidding me? There's no way I could say directly that I like Livian, my inner self.
"It looks like the ball hit your head too hard" Livian continued, chuckling. I didn't respond, just took a piece of paper and a pen from the nightstand.
Immediately I gave the paper to Livian, then propped up my cheeks that would soon be red.
Livian looked at me with a guilty look, "Let me guess.." I spoke up before Livian let out a voice, "You can't accept my feelings, can you?"
He nodded, "But I can explain."
"There's nothing to explain anymore, Livian. Everything is clear. Now, go away from my sight."
"But-but"
I looked at Livian with a sharp look, honestly I tried to hold back my tears that would come out. When I felt my defense start to waver, I threw myself down and turned my back to Livian.
Flashback...
The door of the UKS room opens, Alexa looks in the doorway, "Hi, Gaby! You feeling better?" ask Alexa while approaching me.
"Yes, yeah. I've been feeling good."
Alexa sat down near me and told me about the basketball game. I'm glad my best friend is there to cheer me up when I'm sad, but I don't have to tell Alexa that.
"You're coming tonight, aren't you?" my many. She smiled sweetly, "Sure. I want to see you sing one of my favorite songs."
"I'll do my best." I said with a smile.
"Good girl." Alexa ruffled my hair, making me grumble at her. But a moment later we chuckled together.
POV Author
Alexa sat on her living room couch feeling uneasy. She was waiting for Thomas to drive her to WHS to support Gaby in the singing race.
Actually, Livian had offered the blonde girl a ride. But remembering the incident in the cafeteria this afternoon made Alexa feel awkward.
Shortly thereafter, Thomas appears before his daughter, "Let's go, Alexa!"
"Come, Dad! Now that it's 20:39, Gaby must be on stage right now." replied Alexa and walked first to the main door of her house. Thomas and Diandra looked at each other, then shook their heads to see the behavior of their only child.
...***...
"See you later, Dad!" Alexa ran out of her father's car.
"Call me if you wanna go home, Honey!" exclaim Thomas.
"Yes, Dad!"
So in a hurry, Alexa did not see Livian and hit her. Fortunately, the man's hand quickly caught Alexa's left wrist so that she did not fall.
Livian also helps Alexa stand up, "Alexa... I-"
"Thanks." said Alexa quickly, lowering her head and avoiding Livian.
Alexa's guess is right, Gaby has been singing the song 'Real Friends' since. He can only listen to the 'bridge' part of the song.
I just wanna talk about nothing'
With someone that means somethingin'
Spell the names of all our dreams and demons
For the times that I don't understand
Tell me what's the point of a moon like this
When I'm alone again
Can I run away to somewhere beautiful
Where nobody knows my name?
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
And I let somebody in
But I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town, yeah
A standing ovation rang out as Gaby finished singing. Not wanting to be left behind to congratulate the blue-haired girl, Alexa immediately approached her.
"Congratulations, Gabriella Bloom! You make me proud!" exclaim Alexa enthusiast.
Gaby hugged the girl briefly, "Thank you!" he looked to the left and right sides of Alexa, as if looking for something, "Where's Jenny?"
Alexa flicked her shoulders and would answer Gaby, but Andy's heavy voice made the two girls freeze in her place, "She couldn't come. He's sad."
Alexa and Gaby looked at each other confusedly, "I reject her feelings." Andy clarified.
"How dare you do that!" gaby was getting angry.
Without answering Gaby, Andy instead looked at Alexa, "Because I have feelings for her." said Andy without giving up his eyes on Alexa.
