Chapter 6: Peed in Pants

I woke up early the next morning. I heard a loud snore next to my bed, there lies Cody in his deep slumber. I turned my gaze on the other side of the room where Austin's bed is located. Did he really get up this early? His bed was made just like no one slept there. Or did he even go home last night? Were must he be? I asked myself.

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After having lunch, I went to the library to borrow some books that I’ll be reading while I am observing some of the target respondents for our survey. I am about to get my bag from the baggage counter when I saw Cody. He was busy talking with his friends. I guess they are talking about musical stuff since they are confidently bragging their instruments with one another.

I decided to get out of the library to look for a perfect spot where I could observe these students properly. I found a place under a huge shady tree in front of the soccer field. It is indeed a fine day, but I’ve got nothing to do today and I don’t feel like doing something as well. I just watch the students pass by.

Minutes passed, I almost forgot about the party tonight. I’m not really in the mood to come. My mind is still occupied of what could possibly be the reason for Austin’s reaction when I mentioned Mr. Jerk’s name. I can sense that there is something behind that. Austin might not be ready yet to tell us anything. I know that he has his own reasons. Maybe I should let it be in the meantime until he is ready to share what’s on his mind.

Spending the past two days with these two boys is productive for me. I learned a lot about how men act when they are around their friends when they are experiencing problems with a girl and I have also seen how they comfort one another during these times. I guess those last two days are not enough for me to fully unravel their personalities well. The stuff that I might learn from them can help me assess why Mr. Alcantara acts that way as well. I might have an idea why he is such a childish, lunatic.

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I was busy with my cellphone when I smell a familiar scent. A lady suddenly sat beside me. Her hazel eyes met mine. I met a lot of people with eyes just like hers but what she got there has something that I can’t explain. She is smiling at me. Her dark brown curly hair smells like flowers. She has a perfect figure. I can't take my eyes off her. I was starstruck with her presence. I felt something new. Something that I cannot understand. I am sure that I must not feel this way. I tried to persuade myself that it might be because of her oozing beauty.

She started to move her lips. It seems like I cannot hear anything because I dived far beyond reality because of her perfect, plump, kissable lips.

"Err Are you a new student?" she repeats herself.

"Hey?" I snapped back to reality when I heard her soft and sweet voice. She might saw how I drooled with her gorgeousness.

"oh, I'm sorry. What is it again?" I asked. I guess I’ve already humiliated myself in front of this lady.

"Are you okay?" She asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine." I immediately replied. I don’t know what is happening to me. I’m not usually like this. I can't think naturally. She suddenly held my hand, I don’t know what’s got into me when I immediately stood up.

She was surprised by how I acted. ‘what the heck is wrong with this woman?’ I asked myself. I started to feel annoyed with her gestures towards me right now.

"Hey, I just wanted to make sure that you are okay." Suddenly I remembered who this lady was. She was the one that I bumped into yesterday, outside the restrooms. She is Camilla.

Austin's got a huge crush on her for years. What did he see from this woman? Though she's indeed beautiful, unique, humble, has a great sense of fashion, and I can say that she is well mannered as well. However, she is a bit unreserved because she holds someone’s hand without knowing who they are and not asking for permission to do so.

Suddenly, my phone vibrated. I received a message from Kyrus.

"Hey babe, how’s your day? sorry I’ve been busy these days that I can hardly find time to be with you. It’s just that it is the first day of school. I’ll be free this Saturday, let me make it up to you. I love you. I miss you :)" I smiled with his sweetness. I thought that he already forgot that he has a girlfriend.

“it’s okay babe, I understand. I miss you too. Take care :*” after typing those, I sent it to Kyrus immediately.

"Are you sure you’re okay? You’re not speaking when I am asking you and now you are smiling?" What the hell?! She’s still here?! I almost forgot about her.

"I'm fine, it’s just that I received a message from my boy..." I'm stuck with what I'm about to say. I’m about to say something wrong again.

"Boy? . . " she asked. I don’t know how to get away with this. I have to have a perfect alibi for her to not ask more questions.

"M-my sister's b-boyfriend, yes my sister's boyfriend," I stammered, it’s freakin’ hard to pretend.

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I don’t want to talk not her any longer, so I stood up and tried to leave that place, but she grabbed my hand and started dragging me somewhere. To my surprise, I noticed that we are already outside the school’s premises. She stopped when we reach a convenient store across the university. She was so strong that she had dragged me all the way here. Although we are both women, her grip is different from mine. It was too tight.

“What do you need from me?” I asked. I’m afraid that Austin might see us and he might get the wrong idea about what’s going on with me and this lady.

“Austin is your friend, isn’t he? Could you please give this to him?” She handed a box. Does she like Austin? Do they feel the same towards each other? I asked myself. My friend doesn’t have to exert so much effort on her. I guess, he already has a chance on her.

“What is this?” I asked her. I want to make sure that he likes Austin as well. I pity him for admiring this lady from a distance for years.

“Just give it to him. By the way, can you be my date for the party?” My eyes widened at her question.

“Why me? Why don't you ask Austin?” I replied. I’m pretty sure he’ll be happy to be her date.

“If you don't want to, it’s fine with me. I'll just look for someone else.” She is about to leave. I thought Austin had his chance to be her date.

“Fine," I said. She stopped and looked at my direction.

"I'll be your date tonight,” I added. She smiled then handed me a piece of paper.

‘I wanted to take back what I’ve said, but she already left. What am I going to do now? What will Austin say when he finds out that I am Camilla’s date? I’m dead meat.’ I hysterically said to myself as if it will change anything.

I started to walk back to our dorm. I reached our room without knowing because I was busy thinking of a way to stow away from this trouble. I headed towards Austin, he was sitting on his bed doing nothing but blankly staring somewhere. I approached him with a smile on my face. I am excited to give the box and tell him the good news.

I handed him the box, but he just stared at it. He looked at me afterward. He doesn't seem to have anything to say. I was so frustrated, so I slowly lowered the box to his bed. I went to my bed and dropped the bag I was carrying. I almost forgot about that piece of paper that Camilla had given me. I opened and read what’s written in it. My forehead was wrinkled when I read the inscription.

“Hey Austin, you have something to tell me. And you too Kai.” I was surprised when Cody suddenly arrived. I hid the paper in my pocket when he passed by my bed. He sat on Austin's bed however he just ignored him. 'just what is going on with him?' I asked myself.

“are you Camilla's date?” Cody asked. I felt the urge to go to the restroom amidst that situation.

“What?” Austin finally talked.

“Camilla is announcing that she already has a date. The entire campus knows about it.” in that instant, I suddenly felt like I really need to get out of here with what Cody stated.

“I haven't seen her the whole day, there’s no chance that it’s me.” Austin said.

“Wait, where were you last night by the way? You did not go home, did you?” Cody added. I'm just looking at the two of them.

Seems like I really need a bathroom this time. I am still pissed off with what’s written in that paper. I rushed out and head straight to the restroom

“Next week's the tryouts for the basketball team.” I noticed a familiar scent. A man came up to me and showed me a flyer. I took a quick glance at that flyer then continued with what I am supposed to do. I never got to see his face since I am really in a hurry. One thought slipped through my head. Is it Kyrus? I shooked my head with that thought.

Finally, I reached my destination. I cannot use the urinals since I cannot pee while standing. I checked all the cubicles first, but when I was about to enter one, two men came out of the cubicles opposite to mine. I just ignored them and continued inside that cubicle. I quickly took off my pants but it was too late. I already peed on my pants.