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"Didn't you tired of doing that?" he asked with a lazy tone.

It's been a while since I was trying my luck to open this damn door! I even kicked and shouted many times for help but arghhh! I think no one's hearing me! This is bullshit! This is the very first time I got locked in here and the worst is, I was with the very annoying I-don't-know-who's-this-guy is! Damn, this is so frustrating! If ever I'll get out of here, one thing I would do is to confront our university guard! He's not supposed to locked it! Fuuuuuuckkkkkk!

"No! If you" I pointed my finger on him "just want to stay here staring while doing nothing to get out, then I'm not!" I shouted at him.

"Woah...easy, your so intense baby, it's like you can eat me wholly with your raging voice" he said, mocking.

"You son of a bitch!" I went to him and pull his damn hair! He's so annoying! I don't care if he's hurting anymore, Gosh! I've never been this annoyed before! He's laughter beaming in this whole storage room while I continue pulling his damn hair. We're like that for almost thirty minutes and I only stop when I heard a footsteps, so I immediately stood up and went to the door.

"Hey! Open this door!" I shouted three times but no one's opening the door. I sighed, feeling hopeless.

"Stop it Sari, let's just wait the cleaning staff to open it" what? He know me?! I turned to him with my narrow eyes.

"How the hell did you know me?!" I shouted on his face.

"Who wouldn't know the infamous Sarielle Forbes who's always savage to all the bullies in this university?" He said and smiled. What the fuck?! he also got a white and perfect set of teeth? Now I realized that God put too much efforts while making him. He could even pass as Greek God! And for the record, his hair was soft and smooth. Agh!

"What the hell are you talking?! Infamous my ass" I said and sat on the floor.

Really, why do I have to be locked in this storage with that guy? How I wish someone will open that door. ASAP. I need to go home in time because Dad will be worried sick! I sighed and bow my head. Fuck. Suddenly, that guy held my chin and to my surprise, my heart started to beat wildly again. "I almost hear what your thinking" he said and smiled again. Damn that beautiful smile of him!

I rolled my eyes "So what? If you don't want to hear them distance yourself" I removed his hand but he immediately back it again. "Don't worry the door will open in no time" he said with assurance. He stood up and winked at me. "Seriously, who are you?" I asked. He laughed again and turned to me "How disappointing, you don't know me?" he answered. "Will I ask you if I do?" I asked again and rolled my eyes.

"Fine..." he held his hand on me initiating a handshake "I'm...yours" he winked. I think my face suddenly turned red because of what he said! my gosh! Instead of accepting his handshake,I just rolled my eyes on him and smack his shoulder. "Fuck you!" I shouted at him. "Be gentle then" he said, mocking. I stood up and stamp my feet, he's pervert! He slowly stepping closer to me, what the hell? Again, he cornered me.

"What the hell did you think you're doing pervert?" I asked.

"I have a name" he said. Yeah whatever. I tried to escape but his built was blocking me! "Get away from me!" I shouted.

"I just need to confirm something" he said and to my shocked, he held my chin and kiss me thoroughly. I swear I think my face just turned red like a fucking tomato! Shit! His parted my lips and bit my lower lip, gosh his lips was so soft and taste like a sweet mint! And surprisingly, my lips started to imitate on what he's doing. I fucking kissing him back. Damn...me.

As I was staring at the ceiling, the memory of earlier keeps on running on my mind. After that kiss, minutes later, one of the cleaning staff finally open the door.

"You okay, Sari? I observed that you're too preoccupied since dinner, what's bothering my princess hmmm?" Daddy asked. I didn't even noticed that he went to my room!

"Yeah...I just" got my first kiss Dad and it's from a fucking stranger who I met in that storage room! "a bit tired because we had a long discussion earlier" I said trying to act normal despite the feeling of my face heated.

He frowned. "Really? Where do you started to get preoccupied in terms on your academics? If I would've known, you just exploring around your university because your escaping your classes!" He laughed. I glared at him, well, he knew everything huh? but he's not even bothered about it? I just shrugged, typical Dad, supporting me in everything. What a lucky bitch!

"Whatever, I'm going to sleep! Goodnight, I love you!" I winked. He smiled and reached my forehead "Goodnight red haired princess! I love you the most" he said before exiting my room.

"Good morning, Sari!" Mr. Suave greeted.

I glared at him and rolled my eyes. I just passed at him and continue to walk, I still can't believe that he let that I don't know who to locked that storage room! "Hey! Where's my good morning and my 500 peso?" He shouted. Even if he's in fifties his voice was still very loud and clear. I stopped walking and turned to him "No good morning and 500 peso for now!" I stuck my tongue out and make face. He just laughed and make face too.

So I continue walking towards the campus corridor. I need to distract myself today so I'm going to attend my class. Phew. I entered Room 143 for my Business Law subject. It's going to be a sleepy and boring class for sure. I sat on the back and put my earphones while waiting for our prof.

"Hi" the girl in the thick eyeglasses said. Oooh, so we're blockmates? I just stared at her. "Hello" I said in a cold tone. "Ah, I noticed that you're absent yesterday so I'm here to lend you my notes" she said and smiled shyly while handling me her pink notebook. I accept and open it, her writings was clean and organized. "I'm Sari" I said offering my hand. Her eyes widened and smiled "Ah I-I'm Kate" accepting my handshake.

The whole discussion, as I assumed was boring. A lot of law terminologies was being discussed and my eyes almost fell! If only Kate was not beside me, maybe I am in a deep sleep earlier or until now As soon as I left the room, my head bumped into a hard thing? I looked up and saw a pair of green eyes that slightly illuminated by sun rays. My eyes widened at the sudden realization, the heck? What is he doing here?! He bent down his head and stared at me. Unlike yesterday, this guy was look fresh and clean with his engineering uniform right now, so he's an engineering student huh? I also noticed that besides on his backpack a guitar also hanging on his other shoulder. He's a rockstar too? Cool.

"Let's eat" he said and held my hand. My heart suddenly skip it's beat and I felt a heat on my face. Fuck his effect on me! I removed my hand on him and face him. "No, I don't want to eat with you asshole!" I don't even know his name so why would he? Timing that I saw Kate nearing us so I suddenly pulled his arms and run towards our canteen. We're both gasping when we enter the canteen.

"Uhmm what was that for?" She asked when we finally seating in one of the four seaters table here. I rolled my eyes. "From now on, you're going to be my best friend, so you need to be with me everyday, understand?" I said. Her face suddenly turned red and her eyes were a bit teary, she suddenly stood up and hugged me"Yes, I will. Finally I have a friend" she cried. Wtf? She's weird but then she's cute so it's okay. She back on her seat and smiled.

"Did you know that the encounter with that three girls wasn't the first time you defend me?" She asked. What? I don't remember any encounter with until with that three girls so what is she saying? I arched my brow.

"The very first time is when were in highschool, one of our classmates try to steal my lunch box and started mocking me about my looks and then I'm shocked that you suddenly get up on your seat and punch our classmates straight to his face and said 'Next time, if you do it again I won't hesitate to punch you...thrice' I never got the chance to say thanks because after that you left" she said with conviction. I can't remember that she's the girl but the scene? Oh well...

"Well, that was just nothing you know" I pouted.

"No, for me it's something because after what you did they never mocked me again that's all because of you Sari, so thank you" she smiled. I just smiled at her and we're started to eat.

"Hey" I heard a voice coming from my back. I looked at Kate who's face was red as my lipstick today. I turned to that voice and suddenly regret it because our face was just an inch apart! My gosh...my heart.

"What are you doing?" I asked, almost a whisper.

"You left earlier, I let you but this time I'll make sure you won't escape anymore" he said. What was he saying?! He left and seat in front of me. I turned to Kate and whisper. "Did you know him?" I asked because her face suddenly turned red when she saw him. "You didn't know him?!" She whispered back. The hell? Am I going to asked if I do? "Yeah I get it, you don't him but my gosh! Are you serious? Okay, he's Kieron Revollido the vocalist of The Chase, third year engineering student" she whispered again.

"I guess you finally know me huh? Thanks to your friend" he said. I arched my brow and act coolly.

"What do you need from me?" I asked.

"You need to be responsible from your action yesterday, you kissed me back so that means you like me too. So from now on...youre mine" he winked and stood up "Expect more of me starting today baby, I have to go I have class" he said and left.

My eyes widened and swear my mouth left parted with his sudden sentiment. What the is he talking about? Damn him!

"Oh my Sari! You're lucky and oh you two kissed! Sari and Kier kissing on a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G" she sang. She's crazy...too.

True to himself, starting that day, he started to annoy, eat and talk with me every time he have one but of course always with Kate. The storage room we're locked permanently because according him, he won't ever tolerate me to escape my classes anymore because he knew that it was the reason why I stayed to that room, why he new? he said it's from his 'source' and he even talked to Kate to make sure that I attended all of my classes. He suddenly had the authority to control me which I don't understand to myself why I'm letting him! Daaamn, I'm doomed. It's been four months since then but I admit that I slowly liking him not just because of his looks nor talent but because of his personality and principles in life. He wants to become an engineer and he's very dedicated to reach it. Kate, on the other hand, we get closer and comfortable to each other. She still wears those outfits but it's perfectly fine for me, because the truth is, I started to find her outfit cute for her.

Also, unlike before, I become more productive in terms of my study and starting to enjoy it. Kieron and I still not officially together but we're fine with that. And because he's the vocalist of The Chase, I'll become one of the Chasers too, only for him. The first time I heard his voice I got goosebumps for REAL. His voice is very husky and manly! And girl, now I know why those students before we're like that towards them because that band was very worth to stan.

Kieron:

Where are you?

Me:

Omw :)

"Good morning, Sari!" Mr. Suave greeted. I smiled at him and greeted him back. "I knew it! You're more beautiful when you smiled!" He said. I just shrugged and walked.

A warm bear hug suddenly approached me, I looked up on him and smiled. "Good morning, baby" he said and kissed my forehead. "Morning!" I said. He get my bag and started walking towards our classroom.

"I'll see you later, baby" he said and gave my bag.

"See you" I tiptoed and kissed his cheek that leaving him stun. I laughed and waved my hand before finally enter our classroom.

After three straight subjects, Kate and I decided to just seat here in our classroom to rest for a while. What the fuck? All of those subjects we had test and activities! So here we are, drained. "I'm tired Sari, can I just graduate without experiencing it?" She asked, also look like a hopeless kid.

"Same, but we need to get through on this Kate, remember no pain, no gain" I said trying to lift her mood.

"Wow!" she amazing exclaimed. I just shake my head. She stood up and held my hand. "Oh gosh! I forget to tell you Sari that Kier said that they have a performance today! Let's go!" She said.

Thank God we aren't late but there's a lot students already around the stage and Kieron and his band mates on the other hand starting to organize their instruments. As soon as he saw us, he stared at me and winked. I smiled and winked at him too. "Gross" Kate's whispered. I just glared at her and she make a face.

“You've got that smile"

My eyes suddenly went to the stage where Kieron singing. His eyes were staring at me intently, too. And girl, his voice was way better than the originals! my gosh! Look at the stage, that's my man y'all!

"That only heaven can make

I pray to God everyday

That you keep that smile

Yeah, you are my dream

There's not a thing I won't do

I'll give my life up for you

'Cause you are my dream

And baby, everything that I have is yours

You will never go cold or hungry

I'll be there when you're insecure

Let you know that you're always lovely

Girl, 'cause you are

The only thing that I got right now

One day when the sky is falling

I'll be standing right next to you

Right next to you

Nothing will ever come between us

'Cause I'll be standing right next to you

Right next to you"

He slowly going down to the stage with his microphone, damn he-he's going to me! Oh my gosh! I almost pinching Kate's arms because I can't contain this feeling of mine. My heart started beating wildly, I felt my face so heated that I can actually interpret it as a fever! The original beat of the music stopped.

"Smile for me baby" he said and winked. He held my hands and put it in his shoulder and locked me in his arms. The music turned into slower one. He continue to sing, this time slowly so his husky voice were more emphasized.

"And baby, everything that I have is yours

You will never go cold or hungry

I'll be there when you're insecure

Let you know that you're always lovely

Girl, 'cause you are

The only thing that I got right now"

He started swaying me so I interlocked my hands on his nape. We're literally in the center of the crowd dancing slowly not minding anything else but two the heartbeats becoming one. He loosened his hug then face me.

"One day when the sky is falling

I'll be standing right next to you

Right next to you

Nothing will ever come between us

I'll be standing right next to you

Right next to you"

He said like he really meant that words. I don't know but my eyes suddenly got watered...I just really appreciate what he's doing to me. Please Lord, I know that of all of this was new to me...this was the first time I felt it...so I beg...please I've never been this motivated and productive before...Please...make this man be the one...

"You've got that smile

That only heaven can make

I pray to God everyday

To keep you forever” he smiled and hugged me tight.

After that beautiful song, the crowd started to cheer and shout different words. There are some cheering for us but some are saying different bad words saying that I steal Kieron from them. Suddenly, Kier knelt and get something on his pocket, my eyes widened when I saw a white diamond ring with a little pearl on it.

"Will you be officially mine?"

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