Move up in Rank
Seeing Qiara nervous, Demian smiled as he stood up with Qiara's help.
"Looks like it's not that sick anymore. Thank you for caring for me!". Said Demian sincerely.
"You're welcome". Qiara replied, looking at Demian.
"Alright. Let's go!". Qiara said as she supported Demian.
Even though Qiara's body was smaller, Demian felt a little helped.
The streets that were bustling with vehicles couldn't stop the beating Heart that was beating fast when they were this close.
"How are you coming home?". Qiara asked when they reached the bus stop.
"Don't worry about me, I'll call Giorgi to pick me up later". Demian replied while pretending he was still in pain.
"Do I need to accompany you until Giorgi comes?". Qiara asked doubtfully.
"Yes, if you don't mind". Qiara smiled then sat beside Demian quietly.
"Qiara?".
Demian's voice calling out Qiara's name broke the silence between those who had been silent for a long time because they were confused about what to say.
"What's wrong?".
"Look, we will soon have a day off, do you want to spend it with me even if it's only a day?". Demian asked hopefully.
"Hemmm ... I can't promise. But, I'll try". Qiara replied, trying to cover up the truth that she had an appointment for a vacation to a country even though it was not clear.
"Alright, I hope you can!". Said Demian while nodding his head.
"Yes. Hehe ..".
They fell silent again after that short chat. For a moment the state was quiet again.
"After graduating from high school, where do you want to go to college?". Demian opened the conversation again because he felt strange sitting together but not talking.
"I Don't know. Hehehe ... How about you?". Qiara asked.
"I got an invitation to study in the city of C. But, I don't know whether I will take it or not". Demian replied seriously.
"I wish you a good university. I pray for that".
"Thank you. But, you have to go to college too".
"I'll think about it later. Oh yes, that's Giorgi". Qiara said when she saw Giorgi's motorbike almost approaching.
"Yes, then I'll go home now. But, if you want me to accompany you by bus, I'm ready". Said Demian who was not yet willing to part from Qiara.
"No need. I will wait for Valen and Jesica, because we promised to go home together and play at Valen's house". Qiara said with a smile.
"All right. See you at school!".
"Yes. I'll go first". After saying that, Qiara immediately ran because she was starting to feel uncomfortable with her heart that was constantly beating.
"Semester Holiday"
After the thought-provoking semester was finally over, all students could breathe a sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, Qiara felt happy for the first time, because this semester she was free from cheating because it was all thanks to her perseverance in studying with Demian.
Even though she wasn't sure all the answers were correct, at least she could answer all the questions from her own thoughts.
Qiara felt even more happy when she received her report card. She felt proud of her achievement, which was always in the last rank now jumping to 25th rank.
"Qiara .... Congratulations because you are not in the last rank anymore!". Said Valen, who of course still remains in the 40th position. She also blew the trumpet as a sign of being happy.
"Yes, I also did not think that my ranking could be increased by my own efforts". Qiara replied proudly.
"Rank 25 alone you are proud. How about you are in second place like me. Maybe, you will jump around like crazy". Laurent said, which suddenly appeared between Qiara and her friends.
Hearing that arrogant voice, Qiara and her friend immediately turned their heads with cynical eyes.
"Is it a problem for you?". Qiara said with a wry smile.
"It's not a problem, it's just that I feel sorry for you who will not possibly pursue my intelligence". Laurent replied, pushing Qiara's shoulder with her forefinger.
Qiara sighed softly to see what Laurent had done to her.
"Watch your words, even though Qiara may not be as smart as you, but she never insulted other people. So, who really deserves to be called smart?". Valen replied who wanted to defend Qiara.
"You should watch your mouth, not Laurent who is a woman who comes from the upper class". Said Adelia who tried to find a face in front of Laurent.
"Hey look. It turns out that this semester Demian still ranks first. He's great". Said Jesica interrupting Qiara and Laurent's feud.
"He deserves it". Qiara answered with a big smile while staring at the screen that showed the overall champion in the school.
"Hemmm ... The one in second is Laurent, did I see wrong?". Valen said after seeing Laurent's name written under Demian's name.
"You didn't see anything wrong. It is indeed my name, this means that Demian and I are destined to be a great partner. So, don't dream of getting Demian". Laurent said while pointing at Qiara.
After that, she just walked away leaving a feeling of annoyance in her heart and so did Valen and Jesica because they didn't accept Laurent's attitude.
"I hope that Demian will not fall into that woman's arms". Valen said as she gritted her teeth.