DEJA VU

As expected, Edmond and Amy became inseparable at school, during classes, after classes, even on breaks. People noticed and started to speculate...."Are they a couple or just close friends?" Diane was swearing. Whatever it was, she did not like the way it turned out to be. Girls in school do not want to accept and the boys cannot believe the events that are happening. No one would have guessed that the most popular guy in school will be romantically interested with the likes of Amy but to Edmond and Amy, everyone's opinion did not matter as long as they enjoyed each other's company.

The concept of teenage popularity is new to Amy. She had always embraced the life in shadows and now, becoming overwhelmed by the attention she was getting from everyone. Although she welcomed the feeling, fear was still at the back of her mind. Everything came in all of a sudden and when the least expected. It could also be gone in the same way. For now, all that matters is Edmond and the kind of friendship and closeness they share.

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Months passed and they stayed comfortable with each other. The air of mystery has been dismissed. The walls of curiosity have been broken and all questions have been answered.

For Edmond, the challenge has been conquered but for Amy, the challenge to keep the interest has just started.

New semester begins. Amy and Edmond are still classmates and seated beside each other in the classroom. The professor started his lecture but was distracted by the class murmuring and all attention was shifted to a beautiful presence by the door.

Staring at the door number then at the paper she was holding, Valerie was not sure if this was her correct class. Looking tall, lean and very pretty by the door, the entire class was distracted by her presence, mostly the boys. The professor came near her and in a very polite and helpful manner asked "Can I help you?". Val showed the professor the paper and asked if this was the correct class. The professor looked at the paper and with enthusiasm escorted Val inside and ordered the boy at the front to move to the vacant seat at the back so Val can have his seat. Scratching his head, the boy obeyed.

As soon as they settled, the lecture continued. Flashes of the same old scene came to Edmond. He glanced at Amy and remembered how her face lit up as soon as Kevin stood by the door. Amy noticed that Edmond was staring so she glanced at him as well with a puzzled look. She shook her head as if asking what was the matter but Edmond just smiled back. Edmond shifted his stare to Val. He can only see the back of her head and noticed her long flowing hair. Val shifted on her chair that gave Edmond a profile angle of her face. He noticed how beautiful she looks. Her skin was soft and glowing and her nose was cute and pointed. The bell rang and Edmond suddenly woke up from daydreaming. He pulled Amy and made an escape to their hideaway.

Like most stereotypes, Val became an instant celebrity in the university. Her popularity equaled to Edmond and Kevin and everyone would wanted to be in the "seen zone" with her. The instant celebrity status has drawn Edmond's attention and suddenly got interested.