[Chapter 5: CONFESSION]
The bottle slows, clicking to a stop on Sandra.
Leonardo
Ohoho, Sandy’s up next.
Maro (Daniel)
Truth or Dare?
Maro (Daniel)
Alright. Who's your crush?
Leonardo
*laughs* You’re asking something that serious with a straight face?🤣
Maro (Daniel)
Chill. It’s just a stupid game.
Maro (Daniel)
Does it really matter?🤨
Leonardo
I guess... 😮💨fine.
Leonardo
Sandy, answer the question — and that’s an order.
Leonardo
*grins* C’mon, San.
Sandra
*eye’s twitch* Don't ever call me that.
Sandra
Only Maro gets to call me that.😒
Leonardo
*grumbles* Ugh, territorial much.
Author
Don’t be childish, Leo.🙄
Sandra
*smirking* Good one.😂
Leonardo
Mind your business, you two.
Leonardo
Doesn’t matter. It’s OUR story.
Maro raises a hand with mock authority.
The trio glares playfully at him in unison — exaggerated sulking commences.
Even the light scratching of pencils pauses.
Sandra
*sighs* My crush is in this school.
Maro (Daniel)
*tilts head, playful glint in his eyes* No shit. But that wasn’t the question.
He leans forward slightly, the mischief unmistakable.
Sandra
*face reddening, eyes shifting nervously* I… uh…
Leonardo
*nudges her with a grin* Come onnn.
Sandra
*mutters* It’s… Maro.
She looks away quickly, cheeks burning.
Her voice trembles just enough to make the silence feel louder.
Maro blinks, slowly tilting his head in mock surprise.
Then his tone lowers, voice dipping smooth and quiet—like velvet laced with steel.
Maro (Daniel)
I figured that out already.
But something twisted deep in his chest — brief, sharp, and unspoken.
Leonardo
*wincing* Damn, dude… that was cold.
Author
You ever watch someone toss their heart off a cliff and pretend it was no big deal?
Author
Yeah… this is it😶🌫️
Just then, the classroom door opens.
Bill
Good afternoon, class.
James
Dammit… it was just getting good!😮💨
The class chuckles but quickly straightens up.
Class: Good afternoon, sir.
Maro (Daniel)
*raises hand* Here, sir.
Bill
Good. You’re needed in the office.
Bill
A man’s asking for you. You’re excused.
Maro (Daniel)
Thank you, sir.
He remains unfazed, standing to leave.
Leonardo
What’d you do this time?
Maro (Daniel)
*offended* Wow. The slander.
Maro (Daniel)
*sigh* I’ve done absolutely nothing.
Sandra
*smirking* Because you usually are the problem.
Leonardo
*mock gasp* You wound me.
Sandra
*sigh* Once again enfoiré {fucker}
Maro raises a brow, exasperated.
Maro (Daniel)
You three act like toddlers.
Maro (Daniel)
I'm leaving before I lose brain cells.😮💨
They collectively grumble, throwing mock glares.
Sandra
*softly* Be careful.
Maro (Daniel)
I’m always careful.
He pauses, briefly ruffling her hair — a rare, gentle gesture.
Sandra
*under her breath* I know.
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