(Alys' POV)
"Are we clear now, Perez?"
Kei was briefing me about my schedule earlier. I was still a bit confused! I thought NYU was small before, but it's true! This university is like a town! SCA and Brent are all there. I feel like I'm going to get lost here. The buildings are so isolated. It's like I'm in a subdivision instead of a house, with buildings and establishments.
I nodded to Kei even though that was true, I didn't know what to do yet. Hehehe. Maybe he'll scold me if I repeat the instructions again!
We got ready and got ready to go to school. Since Kei is ahead of me in units, we're not classmates. Besides, it's not per bloc here, broken schedule. You're on your own, that's how it is.
I also wore the boots we bought! Hehehe. I just don't know if they suit me and the weather. It's not too cold today because it's only April but why, I want to wear rock star boots!
Since the school is close, Kei and I just walked. I like walking here a bit. It's fun to walk here in NY because there's not much dirty pollution and you can buy something from the vendors while walking. The corndog is a bit of a favorite of mine, eh!
"Look who you're lucky to have," I heard someone whisper. I turned around and saw Tripp!
I ran towards him. It's a good thing I'm used to heels so I don't trip anymore. "Tripp!"
He smiled at me and waved. Thanks, Papa God! I knew you wouldn't abandon me. It's a good thing Tripp and I are classmates.
"Where's your class?" I said happily to him. In fairness, Tripp looks handsome now! He's wearing pants, a white shirt, and combat boots. Hehehe. I think Marco has a thing for boots too!
We walked together. I don't know where we were going. Maybe I wouldn't get lost because Tripp was with me. Tripp is also smart but Drake is different. He's gifted, eh. Tripp, his intelligence is at a normal level.
We were both going to the same school! We went to our room but there was a sign on the board that said 'No Classes Today.' Next meeting, submit a paper about Advertising Schemes. 12 TNR Double spaced. Minimum of five pages.'
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That's awesome! It's like the next meeting is the day after tomorrow, huh! What kind of school did I go to, it can be compared to purgatory!
Tripp suddenly laughed at my appearance. "Hey, are you okay, Alys?"
I was still dumbfounded. How am I going to finish that?!!
"Let's get started. Did you bring your laptop?"
Even though I was still out of my mind, I answered yes. Kei said I should always bring it with me because I need it for studying. It's a good thing my laptop is a Macbook Air. It's super heavy to carry! I'm just scared because it might break suddenly. It's so light.
Tripp led the way. We went to a coffee shop. That's right. We're actually coffee shop buddies, this Tripp Marco Palma! I noticed, eh. We always meet at coffee shops.
He ordered first, he said he would order for me because he knew that. It's touching!
I opened my laptop. Since I'm a sensitive person, I changed the background first. I know Tripp has a crush on me, and Drake is his cousin. I don't plan on being the source of their fight, no! I'm not like Shaira!
I searched the internet. Luckily there's an online library. I just went there to get ebooks about advertising. Lord, I told you I was a bad kid! But your punishment is so harsh on me. Paper!!
After a few minutes, I was able to type my name and student number. In fairness!!
Marco hesitated.
"I've already written three pages. You?"
And we've only been here for 30 minutes, huh! What a lie!!!
When I didn't answer, he stood up and looked at my laptop. "Tsk, Alys. In all the time we've been here, that's all you've typed?"
Tsk. Sorry I'm not smart. And it takes time, no! My brain takes a long time to process!
He pulled out his chair and then typed on my laptop.
I just ate my strawberry salad. Yep! It's so cool here. It's all strawberries in a bowl with syrup and cream. Even my milk shake. Hehehe. That's courtesy of Tripp! He didn't charge me, eh.
Palma suddenly looked at me. "Tsk. How did you pass this?"
"Hey, you're mean, huh!"
He continued typing. "How are you going to pass this if you're not serious, Alys?"
"Sorry, Dad. I was talking to Drake a lot so I didn't have time to review in advance."
He shook his head but continued working on my paper.
After a few minutes, he finished the draft. He gave me some links, told me to read them and then I'd polish my paper. When I looked, the paper was almost complete! The only thing missing was a conclusion. My paper was finished before his...
"Tripp?"
He looked at me. He was still wearing his nerdy glasses that I gave him when we Timezoned.
"Thank you," I said. He smiled. Shaira's stupid, stupid, stupid to infinity! She just wasted this little creature?! That's terrible!
I waited for Tripp to finish and then we left the coffee shop. He also carried my things because my shoulder hurt. We walked through the busy streets of this place. I invited Tripp to take the subway, because I haven't been on it yet! When Mommy and I go, we always take a car or, if we're in another state, we take a plane. The only places I've been to here are Miami, when we go to Aunt Glorie and Andrei and Cutie Pie Allison's and Cali, when we visit Daney Baby and Nana and Dada.
Because Tripp has been a good boy, I treated him to street foods! Yehey!!
"Don't chat with Drake for now.
Finish the paper, okay?"
I nodded. "Yess, boss!"
He smiled again. He said it was cute when I called him boss.
He turned around and walked away. He took me to the dorm, and then Tofer was looking for him. It's a good thing I didn't see Tofer! He's a big, crying creature!
"Where were you?"
"Oh, bye!"
Kei was behind me. Seriously, she was so surprising!
"Ah, I came in earlier?"
She shrugged and started walking out. "Someone's waiting for you."
Okay?
(Tripp's POV)
"Tripp!"
Aish! Christofer Ann Palma, my life is so boring.
He ran towards me. "Oh, what's your problem again?"
He even pouted. Tsk. Sometimes, I really doubt that Tofer is gay. He likes to snore, and he's very gossipy. Sometimes, I only know the news about my cousins in the Philippines from him. That so-and-so got divorced, that so-and-so got pregnant. This slut knows a lot.
I took off my shoes first.
"Drake is here!"
I stopped. Drake? Ah. Drake is here because Alys is here. That's right, Tripp. You're still surprised that the girl you like is your cousin's girlfriend. Tsk. You're such an idiot sometimes.
Tofer followed me when I got water from the refrigerator.
"I told Uncle Steve that Drake should stay here, but Drake said he didn't want to. He said he'd stay in a hotel. Drake is really mean. Does he hate us?"
Potek. Hahaha! I can't help but laugh at Tofer. Seriously? Is he wondering why Drake doesn't like it here? If I had to choose, I'd rather stay at the hotel than here, huh.
"Do you know why he doesn't like it here?" I asked.
He shook his head. "Because you're here. You know you're allergic to it."
He frowned again. He's really gay. It's damaging to the Palma race. "Drake is bad. Alys is good, but Drake is bad. They're not compatible. You and Alys are more compatible."
I choked up at what he said. Tofer was going crazy again!
I went back to the living room and grabbed my laptop. I started typing. I was sure Alys wouldn't be able to finish it, I'll finish mine now and then I'll just help her with hers tomorrow. How can Alys graduate if she's always like that? It would be nice if I could always help her.
(Alys' POV)
"Hi, Girlfriend."
"D-Drake?"
I walked slowly. Oh to the M to the Gee! Is this Drake?!
he smiled and walked towards me. "Stupid. Won't you hug your boyfriend?" Because of that, I ran and hugged him. Gosh, how nostalgic! It felt like for two whole weeks, I only saw him on my monitor, but now, he's here in front of me!
I hugged him for a whole minute. It's so bad. I miss my Drake Sebastian Palma!
We sat on my bed. There are so many questions I want to ask him!
"Why? How? WHY ARE YOU HERE?"
"Easy on the questions, Noob. Can you let me sleep first? My head hurts," he said then lay down on my bed and closed his eyes.
While he was sleeping, I just watched him. His face, his pointed nose, his eyes smaller than mine, and his lips. No, Alys. Avoid temptation! It's your 20th birthday, remember?!
I just sat next to him while he was sleeping. I reached for my phone and took a selfie of him. Hehehehehe.
"You're really a smart guy, Drake. That's why I have so many competitors," I said as I took his fourth selfie. I approve!
Boyfriend took a long time to sleep. I took my mysterious laptop first and tried to read what Tripp had done. Awesome! Marco's smart, no wonder he passed this. I'm really starting to doubt myself. Maybe my mom bribed people here.
I tried to edit Tripp's work but it only seemed to get worse.
"What are you doing?"
I was startled by Drake. My mysterious boyfriend was awake!
I closed my laptop. It had been three hours! It was already late, it was already evening. "Oh, nothing. Is your head okay?"
He nodded then came over to me and put his arm around me.
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When will I get used to it~~~
"I missed you, Noob. Let's eat outside?"
I nodded. Hey, Alys Perez. Even if you fail in academics, you're still a passerby in love life!
That's okay too!
We ordered. We ate at a pretty fancy restaurant. Drake doesn't like diners, he says they're noisy and crowded. He won't let me. My boyfriend only comes here once. It should be for Thanksgiving, right? How are you? When was that, it's only April now!
"What's up with you? Since when did you start wearing boots and... make up?"
I just smiled. Hehehe. Because, after all, all the people here are wearing make up. Even Kei, my girl crush, wore make up. I think I'm the palest person here so I'm going with the flow!
Sister Karen accompanied me to buy a make up kit and she even taught me. My fav is smokey eyes! Strong like Kim K! :>
Our food has arrived. We ate first but of course we chatted first.
"Drake, why are you here? I mean, I'm so happy but it's surprising!"
He just shrugged. "My conscience tells me you're missing me too much so here I am."
"Oh, that's terrible! Please tell your conscience, super thanks!"
He shook his head. That's true. But the truth is, I was just watching him eat. I miss him so much! I miss the whole week we had dinner together because we were 'secret lovers'! We went to bed almost at dawn because he would come to my unit at 12am and then we would eat and talk until 3am. So the next day, Drake and I were both crazy.
We also ordered desserts and then we went out for a walk. It turned out that Drake was staying at the hotel.
"Just stay in the dorm, Drake..."
He tapped my forehead. "Are you suggesting pre-marital sex, Alys?"
"No! You're so terrible! Just sleep there because I miss you!"
He smiled and then kissed my forehead. I felt like Drake loved me so much when he kissed me on the forehead. Mommy said that a kiss on the forehead is more special because you know.The guy respects you. I said, doesn't Daddy respect her because Daddy always kisses her on the lips, my retard?
He took me to my dorm and then he kissed me on the lips. Mehehe. But just for a moment.
"See you tomorrow, Girlfriend?"
I nodded even though I wasn't sure. My class is full tomorrow. Batman will take care of it!
(Tripp's POV)
"Perez, Alys."
Where is Alys? We are classmates now but she's not there.
The professor finished checking attendance but Alys is still not there. The professor finished discussing but Alys is still not there. Where are you, Alys?
Before the professor left, he told us.
"To those who are absent today, tell them to submit a five pages worth of essay about the reason for their absence. Don't come in my class without that."
She's gone. Come on, Alys. You've already started class, and you're already counting the headaches.
I'm going back to the apartment because my next class is at three o'clock.
If you're lucky.
"That's ice, Alys. Put your boyfriend before your class."
(Alys' POV)
"Are you sure, Noob? I could wait."
I shook my head at Drake. I probably wouldn't die from just one absence, right? Besides, he's only been here for three days! Today is his second day. Tomorrow is his last day. Now, my class starts from 9 am to 7 pm. What am I going to do after 7?!
Drake said he'd wait until my class was over. So, I had to say that I announced that there was no class today. Sorry, Mommy and Daddy. It was just a one-time big time, I swear!
Drake and I went to the cinema house and watched an old movie. He's so cool because he's black and white!
"Alys?"
"Oh?" I said while drinking some kool aide.
"I moved back to the house."
"Really? It's okay!" I said. Uncle Steve already misses him so it's okay, right?!
He nodded."And Katrina's there. And I am telling you this because I don't want to keep things from you. I hate secrets."
I smiled at him. "Good, Boyfriend. I don't want a secret either, eh."
We finished the movie and then we went out. There is so much that can be done here to the point that I don't know what to do!
Since there are many boutiques here, Drake and I just did the thing that would make us both happy. Hehehe. We went shopping. :>
It's tiring but fun. Terrible! We went shopping for hours and then my professor texted me. I don't know where he got my number from! Maybe in the form? I don't know! He texted saying that he came in because he was going to drop it when I was absent today. Yes!
"Drake, I'm coming in. I have a class. Hehehe."
He shook his head. "Tsk. Bad girlfriend. You lied to me?"
"I'm sorry! I just want us to bond now," I explained.
We were walking now and then he suddenly grabbed my hand. "Why do you always act like I'll be gone? I'm not going anywhere, Alys. I'm here, beside you, holding your hand. I won't go anywhere."
I smiled at him! TDPW hasn't really faded yet!
"I love you, Drake," I told him. It's the first time! I haven't told him I love you yet. It's just on skype.
He stepped forward and then bowed because he was a little taller than me.
"My love for you is crazy, and I don't like crazy. Being in love with you makes me do crazy things, makes me go to different heights, and to be honest, it's scaring the shit out of me. But I love being in love with you, Alys Perez. And so long as I live, I'll continue loving you. To the moon and back, Alys."
After that, he hugged me. It seems weird that we are hugging here in the middle of Madison Square but who cares! Drake loves me!
"Good morning, Sunshine!"
After Drake's cheesy confession. Ahihihi. I entered school. Lychee it's a good thing I came in! The professor gave a quiz and I answered! Because I read what Tripp did for my paper and almost all the questions were there. Tripp is really my savior!
I hurriedly left the classroom. I'm a bit rude because I didn't get to say goodbye to Tripp, because Drake is leaving tonight, so today is our last bonding day!
My heart almost dropped when I saw Drake enter the taxi. Where is he going?
"Drake?" I said as I walked towards him. I'm slowly getting nervous. Will he leave? Maybe not. Why would he leave me, right? He just told me last night that he loves me. To the moon and back, Alys. Stick to what he said.
He said something to the driver and then the driver got inside but the taxi didn't start yet.
"Are you leaving?"
He just nodded. Why is that? It's like he's Drake again who doesn't care about me?
You're just overthinking, Alys. You are really paranoid.
I smiled at him. "Where are we going?" I said then I clung to him.
He just stared at me and then removed my hand from his arm. "I'm going home."
"I thought it would be tonight? It's annoying! Did your flight come early??"
"Stop acting stupid, Alys. You know what I mean. I'm heading home."
Little by little I started to cry. Why again? What did I do wrong?! I tried to smile even though I looked like a fool because my tears were falling. Well, Alys! Why did you choose to cry now?
"Why... Drake? Did I do something wrong?"
He didn't answer me. He just looked at me.
"I'm not good for you, Alys. I won't lie to you since I hate lies. Stop thinking about me, stop wasting your time on me. You're here. Study. Make your parents proud, make me proud."
"I'm a student! Why do you have to break up with me?!"
I don't even care if people look at me here. The person I love is breaking up with me!
"Lower down your voice, Alys."
I didn't listen to him. "Drake, I'm going to study, please, don't do this, huh? Don't leave me..."
Do I still have the pride? I will beg only once in my life. Maybe, it's now. If Drake is the replacement for my pride, who am I to say no?
"I have made up my mind, Alys. Let's call it quits."
He turned his back on me and started walking towards the taxi.
"Try to get inside the taxi, I'm going to forget you, Drake Palma."
He stopped and faced me. "You can't forget me, Alys. Deep down, you will always love me."
I cried even more. He knows but why is he doing this to me? Because of studying? Is he cheating on me?! Because I was absent yesterday? Is he a joke?!
"Even if it's hard, I'll forget you, Drake. Leave me now, I promise you, you'll never get me back."
My tears flowed one after another. People were looking at us, some even managed to take pictures but I didn't mind.
He grabbed my face and lifted it up. "I'll wait for you, Alys. Maybe we're not together but you'll always be my Alys."
"You're bad, Drake! You're bad!"
Even though he's breaking up with me, he still treats me like this! How can I forget him like that!
He smiled at me. "Study hard, Alys. Go back to the Philippines and make me regret letting you go. Show me. Show me the retard that I am for breaking up with you."
After that, he got into the taxi. You'll regret it, Drake.