Chapter Three: Sorry
Sai
"Could you call an Uber?"
Sai asked, glancing at his watch with a frown.
Noah responded, his voice filled with faux excitement.
Sai was shifting uncomfortably, swatting away bugs that seemed determined to make a meal of him.
Sai
"Ugh, the bugs are biting me."
Sai
"Is the Uber on its way?"
Asked, his voice laced with irritation.
Noah
"Just be patient, the school isn't going anywhere."
Noah replied, his tone soothing.
Once they were settled in the Uber, Sai turned to his brother.
Sai
"Noah, can you make your own way home this afternoon?"
Sai
"I'm going to the bookstore to pick up some manga"
Sai
"Then I'll meet Perth and Kira."
Noah
"Blah blah blah, yada yada yada, whatever."
(Noah gets a slap on the head)
His words were cut off by a sharp slap to the back of his head.
Noah
"Ouch! What was that for!?"
Noah complained, rubbing the spot where Sai's hand had landed.
Sai
"You're not listening!"
Sai
"You're just mumbling to yourself"
Sai grumbled, crossing his arms over his chest.
Noah protested, his eyes wide with innocence.
Sai
"I just don't want mom to worry about me."
Sai sighed, his anger dissipating.
As they neared the school, Noah perked up.
Noah
"Hey, I heard there are a lot of handsome guys at Jose Dim Ho University"
Noah
"I bet some of them are g..."
The Uber driver cut him off, pulling up to the school gate.
Driver
"Kids, we're here."
Noah
"For your information, we're not kids!!!,"
Noah retorted, his tone defensive.
The driver just smirked at Noah, glancing back at them in the rearview mirror.
Driver
"Alright, I won't argue. Better hurry or you'll be late."
Sai said, offering the driver a warm smile.
Sai
"By the way, what's your na..."
Noah cut him off, his patience clearly worn thin.
Noah
"Ugh, can we go now? That guy is annoying."
Ignoring Noah's interruption, the driver winked at them before pulling away from the curb.
Sai
"Always interrupting me, this brat!"
Noah
"He's trying to court you!"
Sai was greeted by his friend, Perth.
Noah
"There he goes, talking to his boring friend."
Noah rolled his eyes, mumbling under his breath.
He waved a dismissive hand at his brother.
Sai
"Study hard, darling,"
Sai
"And don't forget what I told you."
Noah
"Stop calling me darling!!"
Noah
"We're not lovers you're creeping me out!"
With Noah gone, Sai turned his attention back to Perth.
Sai
"What section are you in, Perth?"
Perth
"Good question. I don't know."
Perth shrugged, a sheepish grin on his face.
Sai groaned, pinching the bridge of his nose.
Perth just laughed, clapping Sai on the shoulder.
Perth
"How would I know? I arrived at the same time as you. Let's find our room number."
Sai
"Here it is! Our names are on the list, and so is Kira's."
As Sai was about to comment, he was suddenly pushed forward, stumbling with a painful grunt.
Sai
(Painful groan) What happened?
Sai
”I care about my face!!"
Sai
If you damaged it, would you pay for it?
A tall, muscular guy turned around, an apologetic look on his face.
Ace
I promise it won't happen again
Sai crossed his arms over his chest, his expression stubborn.
Sai
I won't tell you unless you help me.
Before he could stop him, Perth blurted out,
The big guy smirked, his eyes twinkling with amusement.
Annoyed, Sai shot Perth a glare
Perth just shrugged, a teasing smile on his face.
Perth
He asked for your name
Perth
Can't you be a bit nicer?
Perth
And stop being feisty.
Perth
I know you like him deep down from the moment you saw you
Sai
And who cares if I'm not nice!
Sai retorted, turning his back on them.
The big guy held up his hands in a placating gesture.
Ace
It's my fault. And my name is Ace.
Sai's eyes widened, his annoyance momentarily forgotten.
Sai
Wait, did you say Ace?
Ace just nodded, a knowing smile on his face.
Sai frowned, a strange sense of familiarity washing over him.
Ace just shrugged, glancing at his watch.
Ace
We can continue our chat at lunch. See you, Perth and Sai.
As Ace walked away, Sai found himself lost in thought. He was interrupted by Perth's teasing voice.
Perth
How long are you planning to stand there?!
Perth
Or maybe you're in love with that big guy, Ace like I said earlier?
Sai's head snapped up, his cheeks flushing a bright red.
Sai
No! And stop teasing me!
Perth just laughed, shaking his head.
Perth
You're not funny, you know.
Sai
Let's go! We're gonna be late!
Sai
(But I'm curious about that guy)
Sai
(Should I ask him again?)
Sai
(Ugh!, I was so rude to him.)
He couldn't shake the feeling that he knew him from somewhere.
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