The Jerk is a Ghost

4

"Yes, by the way. I don't know either. I'd like to see tomorrow if I can." He nodded to me again. He was about to leave because I called him that's why he turned to me again.

"A-Ah, what. I'm sorry for what happened earlier." Mira didn't seem to know what I was talking about so I continued speaking. "Y-What, what Andrel did to you earlier."

"Andrel?" He asked another question. Yes indeed, he doesn't know Andrel.

"A-Ah, what. The man b-suddenly grabbed your book while you were sleeping in the f-field. He's really sorry. He thought you were listening to the conversation." I said bowing.

I don't want to see Mira's reaction because honestly it's scary. Mira is kind, yes. But when it gets really serious it's scary.

"Ah. There you go. It's over. Please tell your boyfriend, don't assume too much. He will also be hurt in the end."

I should speak to counter him in case he suddenly left.

Boyfriend! It's the second one. First Glenn, now Mira! Don't tell me, is it also in Pat's mind when Andrel came to our table?

I just sighed and shook my head.

"Andrel? The one who came to our table on their birthday, Josh? So it wasn't gossip that the three Monteclaros came here earlier?"

I was surprised by Brian's sudden speech. I forgot he was with us. He's been quiet since we saw Mira. Maybe it was because of their last meeting.

I just nodded at Brian.

"Did they come here to see you? I see that you're close with the Monteclaro, Iya."

"You know, Brian. Eli texted me earlier. He said you weren't answering his calls. He's looking for you so you should probably leave because you know how to get my twin angry, right?"

"s**t! I forgot! Alright, I'm first. Bye! Take care Iya!" It ran away at the same time. Glenn and Pat arrived just in time. "Wow? Just take care of him? I also exist, hello? Anyway, I'm sorry Brian if there are too many questions. Tell us if you're not comfortable with that topic so we can avoid it." I just nodded and thanked.

"Why, what happened?" Glenn asked curiously.

"Brian had a lot of questions. He even asked if the Monteclaros went to him earlier." Joan explained to them.

"Uh, did Iya scare you?" Pat suddenly asked me. "I mean, were you afraid that we might find out you were one of them?"

At first, yes. I was afraid they would find out. But in the short time we were together, I thought why should I be afraid? If they are really my friends, they will accept me. And they did! I'm actually glad that they did. Because if not, I don't really know what will happen.

I have just started to adjust so I know right away that it will be difficult for me to adjust again if that ever happens.

"I never had friends during my Junior High School year." I started and they immediately looked at me so I smiled at them.

"At first, yes. I got scared. Many what if's entered my mind. What if you don't accept me? What if you suddenly leave me? What if you spread the word and many don't believe? The girl earlier was Eunice. She's one of the people who didn't accept the fact that I belong to them." I will continue but until now they just listen to me.

I just smile when I remember the past. Smiling through sadness and pain. bad? I was really alone during those times, right?

I'm alone but I can handle everything. I could handle it on my own.

"But I also thought, you were my first friends. I need to trust you all. Isn't it unfair that you trust me but I don't trust you? I shouldn't be afraid to tell the truth to my friends. That's why friend , eh." I laughed a little at what I said and so did they.

"So thank you for being my friends. Thank you for accepting me for who I really am. I know, we've only been together for a little while but I feel like we've known each other for a long time." I finish what I say.

"You know that we always got you, right?" Joan asked so I nodded.

"Can I hug you? You just opened up to me." Glenn said that made me smile. Yes, just now. Glenn immediately hugged me when I nodded to him.

After Glenn hugged me, Pat spoke. "I'm proud of you. Also, we can wait, Iya. Remember that. We won't force you to talk about what happened. But always remember that we're here for you. If you're scared to speak up , we understand."

"Wow, Pat! That's English! Wooh!" Joan teased Pat so we all laughed.

Because of what happened, we didn't watch the competition anymore. The whole day we just talked and ate and wandered around the booths.

The four of us were even caught in our own booth because the people who weren't watching were caught. If we want to go out, we pay 50 pesos. But they said don't. So yes, we were in jail for three hours and did nothing but talk and laugh.

The next day I couldn't play anymore. Coach didn't play me either because he said that my injury might get worse if I were to be admitted. I can't even put knee pads on my knee because my wounds are still fresh.

That's why Joan and Glenn were next to me throughout the game and cheered. There is still next year, so you can make up for it.

My team won the first game so we immediately entered the best of 3. The draw was drawn again and whoever didn't get a number would just have to wait for the championship.

We drew the one with the number, so there will be another match this afternoon. Unfortunately, we will not be playing for the championship. But it's okay because we're in the best of 3.

Glenn won chess so we congratulated him while Joan came second.

We didn't finish the program and left because we planned to celebrate outside.

We took a jeep to the nearby Mall because that's where we planned to eat. We decided to have samgyupsal because now we can eat it again.

We agreed on their respective fees. Pat has savings so it's okay for him to spend. He said he had prepared it.

It's the last day of intrams and the battle in the morning is all about the championship. In the afternoon is the awarding.

The medal was handed to Glenn and Joan. The same goes for us volleyball players who are included in the best of 3. After that, the four of us took a picture with medals hanging around our necks. Saturday and Sunday came so fast. It's Monday again and there's no more school but I'm here today and I'm still going to school because we have eight hours of review today.

Intrams is over and it's vacation time because we still have Inter-QB so we're back to reviewing.

Until Thursday, that's all I can do. Because the competition is Friday and it will be held for three days.

T'wing lunch time I eat with Mira. Once we were five STEM students. Because we are always together, they have become my friends.

I often see Brian and especially Kiel because almost every day we go in the same jeep. At first I was still surprised until I got used to always going in together. When I go home, I'm always ahead. Oh no, I'm just letting Manong Lando agree when we spend too much time reviewing.