Chapter 14
"Well, what can you say, Kei?" I asked with a smug look on my face.
After all, I don't often get to brag, so I should make the most of it!! Wahaha!
"Like I care. For all I know, maybe you forced Drake to come with you. You and your pathetic ways," Kei said.
Sus, your voice is full of jealousy!! Hahaha!
You can't even admit that I'm so awesome because Drake is my partner :> Wahaha!
Even if the fans of Drake almost killed me, I don't care. I'm the queen of the night~
I was still smiling when we entered the AP venue. Kei left with her minions too. Hahaha!
So, I'm enjoying the attention. This spotlight doesn't come often, so I should make the most of it!!
"Next," the photographer at the photowall said.
(-_-) How can I tell Drake that we need to take a picture without me looking at his eyes??
What if I suddenly fall to the floor again? That would be bad!
I think I really need to have my knee checked.
"Ah, Drake?"
He turned to look at me. Good Lord, why does he have to look at me like that?? TT^TT It's like there's always a background song playing, "~~and my knees go weak, I can't hardly speak~~"
The best solution was to look at his shoulder instead. I almost ended up staring at his chest!! I might get mistaken for a pervert if that happens!! Why does his well-toned chest show so clearly through that suit?? It's so unfair!! -//////////-
"Picture?" I said softly.
He didn't say anything, which is obviously expected since he hardly ever speaks!!
We positioned ourselves in front of the photo wall. "Closer," said the photographer. Why is this photographer so demanding??? Doesn't he feel the tension— I mean, the tension I feel getting closer to Drake???
I moved in an inch closer, "Closer, Miss," the photographer said.
I moved in another inch, "Closer" he said again.
I moved in yet another inch. Ugh!!
That's three inches already!
The photographer scratched his head, "a little closer, Miss."
I was about to move in just one more inch when--
What happened???
*click*
What the heck??
D-did he really---
Drake just put his arm around me for the picture?!?!
Aya's Point of View:
This CB is so annoying!! He's leaving me here??
"Hey," a guy suddenly approached me. Who is this? (-\_-)
I ignored him. Duh! Mom always said, don't talk to strangers when your mouth is full. I'm eating!!
He suddenly laughed, "Here," and wiped the side of my mouth, "You're messy when you eat," then kept wiping me.
I glared at him. (>.>)
"Aren't you even a little bit flustered? Tch," he said. Is this guy crazy??
"Who are you?"
He smiled, took my hand, and kissed it, "Kent Justin Valdez, at your service."
(-\_-) THIS GUY IS A TOTAL PLAYBOY!!!
"I just came from the restroom," I said while he was still holding my hand.
He laughed, "Hahaha! You're actually fun to talk to," he said. What's so fun about what I said?? Crazy. "I've been watching you for a while, you haven't gotten up from your seat."
"Are you a stalker????"
He shook his head, "An admirer. I'm handsome, you know."
Aya- (>.>) (^\_^) - Kent
"How shameless. Just get lost," I told him. This guy's so bold!! Who is he again?? Ugh!! CB is the one to blame for this!! Why did he leave me??? Now this guy comes up to me!!
Alys' Point of View:
I was still dazed when I entered the venue. ~~(*o*)~~ I can't believe it!! I really thought he was allergic to girls!! But why did he put his arm around me???
As I entered, I bumped into Sheen.
(-\_-) I'm so annoyed with him. He didn't show up. He's such a tease!
"Alys?"
*walks, walks, walks*
"Alys, hey," he said. He pouted, "Why aren't you paying attention to me?"
I glared at him (a bit hard because he's actually really cute *O*), "Because you didn't show up. You're such a tease!!!"
He looked confused by what I said, "Huh? Aya told me she'd tell you. She said Drake was your partner, so we're good to go…"
That Aya Pineda, huh! She's still trying to set me up with Drake. Grrrr. Doesn't she know that Sheen, my love, is number one in my heart?? Isn't it obvious with all his pictures in my room??? Also, I thought sheen was the one who was going to pick me up, I almost got excited (-\_-)
"Even so. You're such a useless best friend, Sheen. We're breaking up (-\_-)"
Sheen smiled and pinched my cheek O//////o "That's never going to happen, Alys. That's why I'm your best friend, because we can never break up. You're stuck with me forever, so deal with it."
FRIENDZONED
"Alright, I've got some things to take care of backstage. Save a dance for me," he said, walking off toward backstage.
Huhuhu. Being a best friend is so hard. Why did I agree to be Sheen's best friend?? I should've waited a little longer so I could've been his girlfriend instead!! Why did he and Kei have to be classmates last year? They beat me to it!!
"Hey," I heard from the side.
"You're such a tease," I said, rolling my eyes. This Aya!! If she wasn't my best friend, I'd probably think she had a thing for love if she keeps pushing me toward Drake like this!! She might as well tie me to Drake's side at this point!!!
"Hehehe, come on bestie" she said, hugging me, "Have you eaten? The main dish is so good. Let's eat?"
I shook my head, "Not yet."
"So where's your date, by the way?"
Oh yeah, where is my quiet companion??
(>.>)
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Oh no!! Drake's being swarmed over there!! Oh noes!!!!
I ran toward our table, ugh! It's so hard to run in heels!! And it's all Mom's fault! I'm not a model, but she always makes me a Barbie (-\_-)
"Dance with me?" -girl1
"Have you eaten? Let's eat together," -girl2
"Dessert, Drake. You like?" -girl3
And various pick-up lines from other girls. t(-\_-t) Oh please, it's so embarrassing. Don't they realize that Drake is ignoring them??? D to the U to the H. DUH!! I, self-proclaimed girlfriend, only get noticed once in a blue moon! How about them, who Drake doesn't even know exist?? Oh please.
"Excuse me!!" I said, and they all looked at me, "He's my date."
Marking my territory, bebe!! Dad says this is how it's done so no one steals him. Mwahaha!
The girls just glared at me. Should I poke their eyes out??
"Drake!! Aren't you my date????"
"Tss," he said.
The girls laughed. What was that, Drake Dalma?? Did he just— 2-////-
I left.
*walk*
*walk*
*walk*
My feet hurt... my heart hurts...
Eydee's Point of View (aka Third Person's Point of View *u*)
- I don't know what it is that you've done to me... but it's caused me to act in such a crazy way. Whatever it is that you do when you do what you're doing...
it's a feeling that I want to stay-
Alys was surprised when Drake suddenly pulled her to the center of the dance floor. She was even more surprised when Drake placed his hand on her shoulder and the other on her waist. What just happened?!!!
"Uh, Drake," Alys asked shyly. D to the U to the H, DUH!! This was her first dance!! Didn't Alys already mention how she's kind of aloof and doesn't have many friends? She even blamed it on her squinty eyes. Wahaha!
-'Cause my heart starts beating triple time, with thoughts of loving you on my mind. I can't figure out just what to do when the cause and cure is you.-
"Ssh," Drake said.
The real reason Drake asked (or more like dragged) Alys to dance was because of how noisy the girls were at the table. They've been talking to him for a while now, and he didn't even know them! He was getting annoyed! He especially couldn't stand those girls who acted too familiar with him... Well, except for the girl with a speech defect (Alys) and the weird girl (Aya), because his dad and Kat already knew them. But still! Alys was the only girl Drake allowed to annoy him (though it wasn't obvious). Now that's an honor! No one else is close to Drake except for Kat. That's how much of an introvert he is! So it's an honor that Alys can talk to Drake ^U^
- I get so weak in the knees I can hardly speak. I lose all control and something takes over me. In a daze, your love's so amazing, it's not a phase. I want you to stay with me, by my side. I swallow my pride, your love is so sweet. It knocks me right off of my feet. I can't explain why your loving makes me weak.-
Alys went quiet... she was getting all giddy. D to the U to the H, DUH! If you were dancing with your crush, wouldn't you feel giddy too??
"Ah, eh, the people are staring at us," Alys said. The girls were staring at them. Death glares *\_* coming from Drake's groupies.
"Don't mind them," Drake said. Three words, dudes!! What happened!! That's the longest phrase he's said tonight!!
"But---"
- It's time after time after time I've tried to fight it. But your love is strong, it keeps on holding on. Resistance is down when you're around, starts fading. In my condition, I don't want to be it. But your love is strong, it keeps on holding on. Resistance is down when you're around, starts fading. In my condition, I don't want to be alone.-
Alys was about to say something, but... she was speechless!!
BECAUSE DRAKE HUGGED HER!! AS IN LIKE IN THE MOVIES!! THE LEADING MAN AND LEADING LADY HUGGING WHILE DANCING!! Sorry for the all caps, it's intense!! Alys could feel Drake's heartbeat!!
- I get so weak in the knees I can hardly speak. I lose all control and something takes over me. In a daze, your love's so amazing, it's not a phase. I want you to stay with me, by my side. I swallow my pride, your love is so sweet. It knocks me right off of my feet. I can't explain why your loving makes me weak.-
"Uh, can I ask something?" Alys said. She had almost forgotten that there were so many eyes on them. This feels like the part in the song where you make me feel like I'm the only girl in the world\~
Alys suddenly felt Drake shrug. Well, according to how to decipher..Drake Palma 101, which means yes A
"Uh, why did you ask me to dance?"
Drake shrugged again, "Those girls are annoying," he said.
"So, I'm not annoying???" Alys asked happily. If Drake came to her, it must mean she's not annoying, right?? Yes!!
"You're annoying... but that's fine."
Alys didn't know it, but... she was thrilled by what Drake said. We're in trouble! Just "You're annoying but that's fine" and she's already swooning! What if he says "I love you"? Would she faint?? But then she thought... no, no. There's Aunt Katrina. She shouldn't get her hopes up.
The entire song played while they were still hugging. Alys's excitement faded a little when she remembered Aunt Kat... She just had a crush on Drake. Period. There's Aunt Katrina in the picture.
Alys' Point of View:
Woooh! Finally, I got away! Ugh, Drake's such a tease!! He knows how to make a girl's heart race!!
I went to the buffet table to grab some drinks. I was sweating!! It's weird. I'm wearing a tube dress, but if I get hot, you'd think I'm in scuba diving gear!!
Loves saw me, so he came over, "Alys," ^
"Tss. Don't start, Sheen. Go back to the stage, just because you're the president, you're taking me for granted..." I pretended to be upset. Hihihi. Come on, loves, cheer me up!!
"No way! You're the one who looks like you've swapped faces with Drake... You've already replaced me, huh?"
Oh noes!! Is Sheen getting jealous?? *confetti explosion*
I playfully slapped his arm *flirty effect*, "No way! I'd rather choke on my own spit than even look at that guy!!"
Suddenly, another song started playing, "Shall we dance?"
I couldn't help but smile. Eep!! So thrilled. "Sure."
- I've known you for so long, You are a friend of mine, But is this all we'd ever be? I've loved you ever since, You are a friend of mine. And babe is this all we ever could be?
Wait, why does the song feel like this??
Is it intentional?? -////-
"Alys, I want to ask you something..." Sheen said seriously. Why do I feel nervous?? "Do you think I should still chase after Kei?"
- You tell me things I've never known. I show you love you've never shown. But then again, when you cry. I'm always at your side.
I went silent at his question... What should I say? That he shouldn't chase him because Kei doesn't deserve him? That he's always the one getting hurt? That I'm here for him? Or should I say it's okay because he still finds happiness with Kei, despite the pain? Sometimes I just forgot that I'm Sheen's best friend... It's really hard.
→ I smiled, "Do you love her?"
→ He smiled, "Of course. So much."
I hugged him—I didn't want him to see I was about to cry. It really hurts. Even though I always look happy in front of him, deep down... I really like Sheen. He was the first one who talked to me when I transferred to St. Claire's. I didn't know anyone because I had been homeschooled, so I really treasure what we have. Sheen is very important to me. So, it doesn't matter what I feel, as long as he's happy...
"Then go for it, best friend. Fight for her," I said. I hope he didn't notice I was tearing up. "I'll just go to the restroom. I've been drinking a lot."
I rushed to the restroom. They were right—tears are traitors. They just start falling without warning.
Eydee's Point of View:
Since Alys left to go to the buffet table to get a drink, Drake was left alone at the table…
Drake (>\_>)
Drake could feel that the girls were about to approach him again, so he acted first. He left the table.
"Why is it taking so long to reach 5 a.m.?"* Drake said to himself. It was only 11 p.m., and his driver wasn't picking him up until 1 a.m. Tito Steve specifically told him not to go home early—otherwise, say goodbye to Japan.
So yeah, Drake just started walking around, heading to where there weren't too many people. He didn't like attention—well, attention from Katrina was okay. LOL. Haha!
He was walking down the hallway when he heard—
"Who the heck is that Alys Perez?!"
– Girl 1
"Like I don't know, girl! She's such a snake!! She danced with Drake, then now with Sheen!! She's so freaking annoying!!"
– Girl 2
"OMG!! With Drake?!!"
– Girl 3
"Like yes, girl! They even hugged in public. The nerve!!"
– Girl 1
Drake could only let out a deep sigh. Gossipers—one of the top things he hated about girls. Get your facts straight before jumping to conclusions—that was his belief. Haaay. That's why he didn't get close to girls much. It always turned into drama.
"That girl!! I have something in mind, girl!!"
– Girl 3
"What??"
– Girl 2
"Let's trap her in the stock room. She deserves it because she's such a flirt!!"
– Girl 3
"Sounds fun, girl! I'm in!!"
– Girl 1
Drake walked away. He didn't know whether he should ignore what the girls had just said. Girls really do complicate everything.