I Was A Coward

Stephan's POV

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***7 am***

I woke up late as always because I'm a man and a man wakes up late. Do you get what I mean?

That's just me. I'm fast so, I don't have to wake up early. I guess a lot of men can relate to this.

The first thing I do in the morning is washing my face, and so I did. After that, I picked my up uniform and went to shower. Guess what, I showered for a maximum of 5 minutes, and smell so good. I'm not bragging but, if you think I am, then you're right.

I live on my own because mom and dad are both living abroad due to their assignments. They are doctors and have foundations they own to help people who are poor and in need of medication.

I miss them sometimes, but I always think of how good people they are, besides, they see me once a week and always make sure they come home to make time with me. They are responsible and loving parents.

I grabbed 2 pieces of bread, put some mayonnaise, got some corned beef inside, flipped it, and put it inside the toaster. The consumed time is probably 5 minutes.

After eating, I changed into my uniform clothes and went out to the garage. Now is my time to drive my baby. I own a Toyota 86 car and well, that's my favorite and what I want to ride for today. I love Japanese cars so much and collected some of them like Honda, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Mazda.

Not only that, but I packed up my things and hopped into my car. The sound of the engine gives me chills. I like how it catches attention, and it looks cooler because I was the one driving it. Just kidding.

****Vellshore International School****

I arrived at the school exactly at 8:40 am. So, I've got twenty minutes to stroll around or have some fun.

***Blink Blink***

Notifications

1 unread message from Eve

Eve:

Hey, are you already at school?

received at 8:42 am

Me:

Yes.

sent at 8:43 am

I have no idea why she texted me about arriving at school since she has never done this before. Well, people change. Maybe she got clingy because of what happened between us.

He-he. Remembering what happened yesterday electrified me. It felt like there are butterflies in my stomach and I couldn't resist that feeling. This was also my first time feeling this way.

People were looking at me as they were always like that but today seems different, they have gotten weirder because of the way they look at me. I didn't mind them and walked away from the corridor.

****KRRKKKKKK*****

****Stomach Growling*****

DAMN, NATURE IS CALLING!!

I ran my way to the restroom and went to the closed cubicle to let out this disaster.

Thank God, it didn't sound crazy. I folded a tissue beside me and wiped it on the area.

EW!

I was about to get out, but then, "Isn't it that guy?" said a man's voice.

As much as I don't like to gossip because I don't talk that much, I'm such a listener and I couldn't help it.

"Who?" Another man's voice.

"That MVP, that uhhh, Stephan guy?" I was alarmed, but I didn't make any sound because I want to hear more.

"Do you think so?" Whatever it is, I don't think I did it.

Besides, I didn't know guys like to gossip about me too. I know that I'm handsome, but this seems over.

"Yes. It was their room too." He sounded confident. And I'm curious about what this is all about. I don't think I made a mistake.

I went out even though I know they were still there in the washing area, so it would look like I didn't care what they talked about. They were surprised. The man they talked about was there all this time.

*****8:53 am******

I still got less than ten minutes, so I walked like a prince toward the classroom.

I was about to open the door, but it surprised me when it was Eve who opened it and faced me first. Furthermore, I didn't know she was already in school, so it was normal for me to get surprised, right?

"Hi--hey what happe--" I didn't finish what to say because she just looked into my eyes, crying, and left me.

I wanted to chase her, but Nick stopped me. "Bro, you were something." He smirked and tapped my shoulders as if I did something amazing.

"Why?" I said with my brows furrowed.

"You did a great job!" He complimented me and smiled wildly, which made me more confused.

"Seriously, what is it?" Now in a more sincere tone.

He tapped my shoulders with both of his hands and Aaron came along. "We watched the video."

Now I get what he says. "Well, yeah, I was superb at it, ain't I? Do you want to hear me again growling?" They laughed so hard that they couldn't believe me.

"You are something! HAHAHAHA!" Aaron said.

"So, you have already seen the video?" Nick asked.

"Of course, I made it." I proudly said, and he waved his head, which I doubted.

"Oh, hey Eve...." Nick said.

She was behind me and her eyes looked furious. Her hands were trembling, and her gaze never left my eyes. She looked like she wanted to kill someone, and it was like that someone is me.

She came towards me and

*****PAK****

"What the heck?"

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"What's wrong?!"

****PAK****

"Hey!!!"

What's wrong with her?! She slapped me three times and just walked out?! Has she gone mad?! What did I do?!

Those questions wandered into my head and I don't know why did she act that way.

****SCHOOL BELL RINGS****

I placed my mind and focused on the class.

But thoughts about her bother me.

"Mister Stephan Macholmm, would you like to give us a symptom of Alzheimer's disease? You look like you have something on your mind."

"I'm sorry sir." Sir Alec was still not convinced, but he let out a deep sigh.

"He must be lusting right now," Chad said.

"What did you say?" I said with my brows up.

"I said, 'He-must-be-lusting-right now." He repeated with clearer pronunciation.

I stared at him and waited for him to say something, but he also stared at me and waited for me to say something. His eyes were as emotionless and cold as usual.

I breathe heavily, chinned up, and took the courage to ask. "Was that meant for me?" I tried to sound calm.

He looked directly into my eyes and giggled.

"Are you dumb?" He asked like it was just a pointless question and anyone must not get offended.

"What's your problem?" I stood up.

Now, he looked serious, and his eyes were burning.

"Did you watch the video?" We were glaring at each other, and then he came back to his emotionless eyes, which made me calm down.

"Nick--"

Stunned by my calling, "Yes! Why am I in this conversation?!"

"Show me the video," I said.

I knew there was something wrong with my singing in the video, but still, even though I don't have the talent, I did my best.

I chinned up and proudly stood up there.

"Did you not see the video?" Nick asked, hesitating to give me his phone.

"What are you so afraid of? It's just a video of me singing!" Everyone looked at me like they were confused.

"You haven't seen this. You shouldn't see it." Now I'm getting more annoyed by these people playing me.

"I said show me!!" I shouted as I lose my patience.

He reached for my hand and gave me his phone.

*****SILENCE*****

I was furious. Now I get what they meant and why Eve was mad at me and slapped me three times.

"Who filmed this video?" I tried to be calm, but my body was already quivering, and my bones get numb.

***SILENCE***

"It seems like you guys didn't hear me. Let me repeat what I said. Who-filmed-the-video?"

...Still, no one answered.

"Who filmed us doing this?!" I lost my patience.