Under the Starry Sky

I can still remember what I did back there with Jaz. Slapping him in the face felt better. I felt like I did it for all the girls who had their hearts broken because of him.

You did great Jadis, no turning back.

I felt hungry and went to some restaurant to cool myself up and also to eat. Eating alone wasn't fun but, I guess it's fine since my friends and I just back together.

It's been a while since I ate alone. I was just enjoying my snack when someone stood beside me. I really prayed that it wouldn't be Jaz cause he will ruin the day for sure.

"Karlee! Hi! What are you doing here?" it was Karlee, he was standing there looking tired.

"I saw you, so I went in to say hi." he said then sat across of my seat.

"oh yeah. Alright" I wiped my mouth just to make sure I won't look silly in front of this guy.

"How are you? Jaz really was mad. He was just so pissed off and acted like a big ass jerk again". he took out his notebook and started writing something. I can't see it though."

" Well, it's my fault. I was late. I need to talk it out with my friends." I said while biting into my food.

" Yeah, it's so annoying when he started talking about you though. Bad stuff. He was so mad. "

"what is he saying?" that jerk, he is so annoying.

" Well, he said that you are just new to this that's why you are so unprofessional. You are like a princess and that is something he hates, girls acting like a princess."

"No, I'm not acting like a princess. I just have to do something. "

"Yeah, i know. Anyway, did you see the schedule?"

"Which one?" I was confused since I don't remember getting the memo

"Gig on Saturday night. "

O...O no way

"Are you sure? " I asked , hoping it will change but...

"Very. Is there something wrong?"

"Yeah." I can't tell him though.

"what's up on that day?"

I can't tell him. Don't say anything.

" I have to compete to Taekwondo that day"

Shit. What happened to me? Why did I tell him that?

" Great! I'll watch you then. " He was smiling again. What is wrong with this weirdo. He isn't anything like this in school.

In school, people usually avoid him, even girls. Even the girls who have a crush on him, he looked so serious and all scary because of his stares. But now, looking at him, how he smiles, he could beat Jaz Ford for the most beautiful smile.

"No!" I refuse.

"Why? I want to see you get violent. I still remember how you helped me fight those varsity players. You're too masculine for a guy at that moment." here comes his teases again.

" I said no. So it's a N.O. Entiendes?"

"Woah! You speak Spanish?!" he smiled again. That smile will melt me soon enough if I don't stay away from him.

"No. I just heard it from Dora, the explorer" I was really trying to make a joke to see him smile more.

" Gross! You watch that?"

"No, but my sister does, so I guess, yeah I do."

"You're something....weird."

"You too, you know. "

"Ha.Ha. Weirdo."

Then there was silence.

He was just looking at me as if searching for something. I looked at him with the same intention.

"what are you looking at?" I can't do it long enough.

"I was just thinking about your Taekwondo competition. Can I really not come? I will cheer for you, you know."

I have to make him stop asking me or I just might fall for his trap again. His smile.

"I have a question for you then. If you answer me honestly, I might just let you go." I don't have any question in mind though but I have to ask him this.

"Sure"

"Why do I see you looking so serious and scary in school but you seem to smile a lot when I see you? I noticed it a lot. Like you try to ignore confessions from girls and never date anyone."

He looked serious.

No answer?

" I might not be able to go to your competition... I have something to do that day."

He didn't answer but he stated the obvious. He won't tell me anything.

" okay, then enjoy the gig. " trying to avoid further more conversation about this.

" you better figure out a way to come... Jaz is very strict with time. "

" yeah, sure. I'll go ahead then. " i said goodbye already, he waved back.

We went outside the cafe together and part ways

He doesn't have a car, but I know he's richer than me... Than Jaz maybe.. Why is he commuting and walking.

"where's your car?" I asked, looking around to check of any unusual car is parked around.

" at home.. I like commuting everytime."

"Why?" he really is weird, huh.

"I feel free." Then he started walking to the other direction. I went in the car and drove away from there. As I was driving, I really can't help but think about his way of thinking. I don't think he is really commuting though. Maybe he parked his car far from mine.

I stopped for a while and looked at the stars in the sky. from below, I can see the city lights. We live far from the city. Well because our parents wanted bigger houses so we need to be far from the city, coz there's no more space. I was just there, thinking again. As usual, about stuffs going on. About all the trouble I got myself into. And how much I will regret this in the future.

"Hey, something wrong? Your car broke?" a hear a familiar voice. A voice I just heard a while ago.

"Benz, what are you doing here?" I was curious, this is the road to my house, how come he's also here.

"My house is a few blocks away from here. You? Why are you here? " he have his serious expression on his face again.

I can see his face under the light of the moon and the stars. He still look handsome even in darkness.

"Thinking. I'll head home now anyways. You want a ride?" I offered without thinking.

"Hmmm... Do you have plans on stalking me? Or selling my address to girls in school?" he smirked. a small laughed escape his mouth.

"No, fine, I take it back. I'll be going then." I grabbed my keys and went to car door.

" Aren't you enjoying this scene awhile a go? I saw you... You were just staring on those stars. You seem at peace."

"yeah, I was. But I'm done. So you can enjoy the view instead."

"Will you join me?" he was looking at me now, his eyes are glistening.

Wait! Is he about to cry?

"Please" that made me stoned. Without thinking...again... I went beside him and just looked at the sky. He was just quiet the whole time.

What is going on in his mind?

I can't help but think that he really is a good guy. But why does he pretend to be mean and bad in school.

Doesn't he care about his status in school.

Karlie Benz, you really are something else.