Chapter 3: "Help him make her fall in love 2"

Theo: You're.....

Aki: W-what?

Theo: Too close...

(Akiyo quickly stepped away from him then Theo finally was able to breathe properly. )

Aki: Ah! I'm sorry.

Theo: It's fine... So—

(Celine finally arrived and ran towards Akiyo. Theo was about to leave because he felt shy seeing her but immediately calmed himself and got into character.)

Celine: Aki!

Aki: Celine!

(They both hugged each other tightly as if they didn't see each other for years.)

Celine: I missed you so much! How did your weekend go?

Aki: Me too! It was great.

Celine: Anyways I— Oh! Sorry, I didn't see you there.

(Celine faced Theo and he smiles shyly.)

Celine: Wait... you look familiar.

Theo: I-I do?

Celine: Yes! You were that guy from the fountain last time! Theo.

Aki: You've met him before?

Celine: Yes,once. What were you going to say that day?

Theo: It's nothing.

Celine: Oh, alright. By the way, you look different now from last time.

Theo: Yes, I decided to change my style. How different is it? In a good way or not?

Celine: In a good way! You look good!

(Celine gave him a thumbs up and winked. Theo's heart was about to burst and his mind just couldn't process what was happening. Talking to her was already a big achievement, what more getting a thumbs up and a wink from her. Despite that, he remained calm.)

Theo: Thank you very much.

Aki: So, do you guys wanna go to class together?

Celine: What's your first period?

Theo: I got Math.

Celine: Oh, mine's Science.

Theo: Then our classrooms are just beside each other, do you want to walk there together?

Celine: Uhh... sure! Will you come, Aki?

Ako: Nope! I have to go the the restroom. You guys go first.

(Akiyo pushes them away and they finally start walking. Theo looked back and smiled at Akiyo as a thank you for what she did.)

Aki: Finally.... My first job here is done.

(Meanwhile, Celine and Theo talked about each other.)

Celine: So, you're Aki's friend?

Theo: Yes, I recently got to know her.

Celine: That's great. Anyways, I'm really sorry for last time. You couldn't finish what you said because my ex suddenly came.

Theo: N-no, it's fine. It wasn't that important anyway.

Celine: That's a relief.

Theo: So, I heard you like picnics.

Celine: Yes, I do! How'd you know that?

Theo: I just heard it from somewhere. Maybe we should have some picnic some time!

Celine: That's a great idea, we'll bring Aki too!

Theo: Of course!

(Theo and Celine passes by the hallway, and at that very moment Masha and Christian came out of a classroom.)

MASHA: Hey, I just saw someone who looks like Theo talk to Celine.

CHRIS: Yeah me too.

(They were about to walk away when suddenly they realized and turned back.)

CHRIS: It's actually Theo! H-he's talking to Celine!

MASHA: But that's impossible! He couldn't be Theo. He dresses differently and acts differently too.

CHRIS: But he actually is Theo! Just look at his hair and face. It's exactly him.

MASHA: What has gotten into him? How could he finally talk to her? Could it be that he got possessed by a handsome ghost?

CHRIS: Seriously Masha? You better read and study some more if you want believable reasons.

MASHA: But really! It's been years and Theo just keeps chickening out.

CHRIS: What other reasons could there be? Right! Akiyo! Akiyo probably helped him.

MASHA: Helped him what?

CHRIS You know what, figure it out yourself. I'm going to buy water.

MASHA: Hey! Wait!

(Meanwhile, Theo and Celine was almost near their classrooms when suddenly a guy blocked their way.)

GUY: I guess me cheating wasn't the only reason you broke up with me huh. It seems like you have found another guy already.

Celine: Get out of the way Felix.

FELIX: I won't, not until you tell me who he is.

Celine: I don't think I should explain my relationship with people to you, after all we have already broken up. So now get away!

(Celine attempted to walk away but Felix grabbed her arms. Theo felt angry and immediately moved his hands away from hers.)

Theo: She said GET. AWAY.

FELIX:Who the heck are you anyway!? Are you really her boyfriend?

Theo: And if I am? What would you do?

(Felix grabbed his collars and looked at him straight in the eyes. He was burning up with anger.)

FELIX: You idiot! Then fight me!

(Theo scoffed and smiled at him. He still stood up calmly with his hands on his pockets.)

FELIX: Did you just smile? Do you think I'm an easy opponent?

Celine: Stop it Felix! Let go of him!

(Felix held onto his collar tightly.)

FELIX: I said fight!

(He punched Theo in the face and everyone else gasped. He fell down the floor and Celine quickly went to help him)

KAGAMI: Theo! Are you okay!?

Theo: Yes, I'm fine.

(His cheeks were swollen but despite that, he still stood up and looked at Felix.)

FELIX: What? Aren't you gonna fight? Ha! What a coward.

Theo: I don't want to fight you.

FELIX: See everyone? Celine replaced me for a chicken! But seriously why? Is it be—

Theo: Because I don't want to look pathetic like you are. I'm way better and ahead of you, so why should I stoop down to an idiotic level where you are in?

FELIX: W-what!?

(Felix was about to punch him again when finally the teacher arrived. They were both sent to the principal's office.)

[ A FEW MINUTES LATER ]

Theo finally went out from the office and saw Celine waiting for him. She quickly approached him with a worried face.

Celine: How did it go? Are you alright?

Theo: Everything is fine Celine. He'll get suspended for a few days because of his behavior.

Celine: That serves him right. Your face is already swollen, let's go to the clinic.

Theo: No, you better go to class now Celine.

Celine: But I caused this and—

Theo: I swear, I'm alright. Go ahead or you'll miss class.

Celine: A-alright.

(She walked away but suddenly she stopped and looked at Theo.)

Celine: Thank you for what you did Theo. Thank you.

(She smiled and went on her way. Theo felt so happy after Celine smiled at him.)

Theo: S-she smiled at me. W-we talked and I didn't stutter. I was able to walk by her side and— YESSS!!

(He started jumping around happily until he accidentally hit his face.)

Theo: Ouch! I forgot, I still have this one.

Aki: What a day Theo. It's still the first day of you talking to her and you got hurt already?

(Akiyo came from behind Theo.)

Theo: Akiyo! You're here. Did you see that? She was awesome~

Aki: I know, your voice can be heard throughout the hallways and you were jumping around like a kindergartener.

Theo: I can't believe this. I'm not dreaming right?

(He smiled and smiled as he starts recalling every moment with Celine. )

Aki: Your face must be treated. Let's go to the clinic.

Theo: It's fine—

(Akiyo dragged him towards the clinic and got him treated.)

[ A FEW MINUTES LATER ]

They walked out of the clinic and to their classrooms. Along the way, they planned their next step for Theo.

Theo: So, what should I do next?

Aki: How about asking her to teach you a certain subject?

Theo: But that's boring! I hate studying.

Aki: Well... don't you think it'll be nice for the two of you to study in the library where it's quiet. Then as she teaches you she looks you in the eyes and maybe intimacy might be formed..... But, since you don't like it,let's not—

Theo: I-I'll do it!

Aki: Okay! Make sure you don't get into any fights anymore. Right, how did you remain all calm during the fight earlier?

Theo: To be honest, I wanted to run away and act all scared. But I simply looked at Celine and that gave me the inspiration to act like you said is her type.

Aki: Woah, your feelings are way more deep than I thought so.

Theo: *chuckles* Yeah.

[ LUNCH ]

Theo asked Celine if she would help him on his History homework since he doesn't understand it. Celine agreed and they both went to the library.

Celine: So as you can see here...

(Theo just stares at Celine lovingly and smiles.)

Theo: Beautiful....

Celine: What was that?

Theo: N-nothing.

Celine: *laughs* Focus Theo.

Theo: A-alright. Sorry.

Celine: Wait, we need one more book as a reference. I'll go get it.

(Celine stood up and went to find the book. Theo followed her. They finally found it and it was on the upper part of the shelf, so Celine had to climb up the ladder to get it.)

Theo: Be careful. Are you sure you can handle it?

Celine: Of course! I do this all the ti—

(She was out of balance and was about to fall. She fell, but luckily Theo caught her within his arms. It was more like a princess hug actually. At that moment, Akiyo came in to look for Celine)

Aki: Where is she? Are they still not done?

(She looked everywhere and finally found them in that position.)

Aki: You're......here..

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