CHAPTER 2

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WE'VE GOTTEN TO OUR FLOOR, BUT Xander's brow is still furrowed. Because this was the first time anyone had fought an Alexander Montero, the three of us just laughed at his introduction on the first day of class.

That girl is really something.

Yeah, I'm his best friend but when you're a real friend, you won't allow him to do anything wrong. But, for Xander's part, I'm sure this day won't end until he gets revenge on that woman.

And there is nothing we can do about it.

"What an unlucky day," Xander murmured, so we looked where he was looking and found Miss Montero standing across from our classroom, his Aunt, whom he regarded as a dragon, staring at us.

"You've come inside first," Miss said authoritatively, so we kept our heads down as we entered the classroom. Those in attendance were deafeningly quiet; perhaps they were also aware that Miss Montero was the day's first lecturer.

"Good day, Class!" She shouted loudly, which surprised us; her ability is so unique that you'll be surprised even if you know she's there.

"Good morning, Miss," we said as we stood together. We had a weak reaction because she was extremely frightening.

"Montero?" When Miss called Xander, we all turned to look at him, but he didn't seem to mind because his brow remained furrowed.

"Montero!" The volume of her shout startled us all once more.

Why is she so terrifying? It's a good thing I didn't grow up to be his nephew.

"Y-Yes, Miss?" Xander replied, looking surprised.

"Won't you even greet me?" Miss asked, but Xander just stared at her.

"Montero ?!" I even saw her sigh, seemingly holding back his anger.

"S-Sorry Miss."

"I'm not requesting an apology; I'm commanding you to greet me." Miss stated in a monotone tone.

"G-Good Morning, Miss." He response with embarrasment.

For sure, this man is furious in the world again.

"Sit down." Miss ordered, so we sat down together. "Not you!" Miss yelled again at Xander, who slowly stood up.

"You don't know how to be respectful, Alexander!" She yelled again, but Xander simply stared and grinned.

Hold on, bro.

I'm just glad Miss didn't see Xander's grin anymore, because it would have irritated her again.

"That boy was so—-"

"Good morning, Ma'am." Someone from outside interrupted Miss's speech.

I looked at Mike and Lucas, then at Xander, who was now staring towards the door with a frown on his face.

Is she a classmate of ours? What a synchronicity!

"Transferee?" Miss inquired, her brow furrowed.

"Yes ma'am." The woman replied politely.

"Where did you come from?" Miss asked further.

"From South Ma'am."

"Just, Miss."

"All right, Miss," she replied flatly, then proceeded to enter the classroom despite the fact that Miss had not said anything, so even she was taken aback by the woman's demeanor.

"Did I tell you to come in?" Miss said with annoyance on her voice, so the girl stopped walking and then looked at Miss without emotion.

"You didn't say anything about staying out either." She muttered something casually before putting both hands in her jeans pockets.

I just noticed now, why is she wearing pants?

Miss looked at her in disbelief, "So you came in?" Miss's arm was crossed and an eyebrow was raised.

"Yes."

"And why?"

"To study, Miss." There was no trace of sarcasm in her voice as if that was really the answer.

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Napailing-iling na lang si Miss, nauubusan na ng pasensiya "Umupo ka na nga lang."

Napatingin muna siya kay Xander, "Ako po ba, Miss?"

"Yes. You." Ramdam ang pagkairita sa tono ni Miss.

Di na siya sumagot saka maangas na naglakad papunta sa bakanteng upuan, at sa tapat pa mismo ni Xander.

Masamang tingin ang ipinukol ni Xander sa babae pero hindi naman siya tinapunan maski kaunting tingin ng babae at dere-deretso lamang sa pagpunta sa upuan niya, ngunit bago pa man siya makaupo ay hinila na ni Xander ang upuan niya dahilan para bumagsak siya sa sahig.

Anong..

"Alexander!" Lahat kami ay nagulat sa biglang sigaw ni Miss, saka kami napatingin kay Xander na prente paring nakaupo sa upuan.

Mabilis akong tumayo para daluhan ang babae, saka inilahad ang kamay sa kaniya, "Need help?"

Tinignan niya lang ang kamay ko, saka nag-kusang tumayo at pinagpag ang sarili.

Wow, ako na nga ang tumutulong.

Isinara ko na lang ang nakalahad kong kamay saka napatingin kay Xander na masama na ang tingin sa akin. Pero hindi ko na lang siya pinagtuunan ng pansin at dumeretso na sa upuan ko.

"What's your problem, Montero?" Namalayan ko na lang ay nasa harap na pala ni Xander si Miss.

Nagkibit-balikat siya saka sumagot, "None. Hindi ko lang napansin na may uupo."

Typical Xander. Halata namang sinasadya niya pero nagmamaang-maangan pa siya. Yes, I am his friend pero hindi talaga ako natutuwa sa ganito niyang pag-uugali. Hindi maganda na nang-titrip lang siya ng kung sino-sino lalo pa ang isang babae.

In short, I hate his immaturity.

Kung hindi ko magagawang pigilan siya sa mga ginagawa niya, tutulungan ko na lang ang mga taong pagtitrip-an niya.

At least there, I can be a good person.