Love Me Like You Did

CHAPTER 23

Amelia’s POV:

I was about to stand up when Quiel stopped me. “Actually this seat is perfect.” He said as he puts his thing on the table. “Perfect for what” Alexa asked with a confused looked. “It’s perfect for studying.” Quiel said in a duh tone as he looked at me. “Remember Amelia” He asked me.

Wait? Studying? As far as I know he declines my offer so studying is he talking about? “Studying?” I asked Quiel with a confused looked. I don’t get me. “Don’t tell that you’ve forgotten about it?” Quiel asked me again. What is he saying? I was about to asked another question when I notice his face giving me this “Just play with it” look.

Just go with the flow Amelia, just played with it. “Ohhh, that. I remember.” I said, pretending to remember. “Where are the pointers to review?” I asked Quiel with a sweet smile on my face. “What pointers?” Quiel asked. This time, he was the one confused.

Seriously, I though he got. So much for go with the flow. “You know the pointers that I told you to write down. “ I said giving the look. “The pointers” Quiel smiled. Finally he got it. “I lost it.” And, there we have a moment of silence. He did not get my point.

“I guess we have to start all over again.” I said, pretending to be mad. “I’m sorry. I’ll be extra careful next time.” He said as he took out his notebook and started to write something but then stop to look at Alexa. “Do you mind finding another seat? Quiel smiled. “We are studying here.”

Alexa was about to open her mouth when Madi beats her. “We will just find another seat.” She said. “We could share the same seat.” I offered. “NO!” Quiel and Madi said at the same time. “I mean, Quiel is studying. How can he focus when we are loud?” Madi said.

“Madi has a point.” Quie said. “How can I focus if Alexa and Madi are noisy?” As if Quiel is going to study. He won’t, believe me. “See you later Amelia and study hard Quiel.” Madi as she grabs her stuff and went to look for another seat along with Alexa and her minions,

I playfully slap Quiel’s arm the moment they were going. “What was that for?” I asked. “What do you mean, what was that for? You could at least say thank you?” He said. “Thank you for what?” I asked with a confused look. “I’ve just save your butt from them.” Quiel answered back. I really don’t get him.

“I don’t get you.” I said. I really don’t. “You were about to find a new seat even though you’re the first one who got here?” Quiel explained. “It’s just a seat. Besides, they need to prepare for the singing competition.” I defended. And speaking of competition, what is he doing here?

“Not to be rude but what are you doing here?” I asked. “Like I’ve said before, I’m studying.” He answered back. He is serious about it. “So you are really serious about studying?” I asked, making sure I heard it right.

“Did you still have the chocolate bar I gave you?” he asked. “I already ate it.” I said. “You already ate it?” He asked as his eyes went wide and nodded. “Did you even read the note there?” What’s with the chocolate bar with the word sorry on it?

“Sorry?” I asked but Quiel didn’t get it. “You didn’t read the note. I spend 30 minutes looking for that note and you will just throw it.” He said. “What are you saying?” I asked. “You gave me a chocolate bar with a sorry word on it.” I clarified.

“Sorry was not the word written on the chocolate bar.” He said. “That’s what it says.” I said as I show him the wrapped. “See.” Quiel must have given me the wrong chocolate since he too was shocked. “I did gave you the wrong chocolate bar didn’t I?” he asked and I nodded. “Sorry about it.” He said, embarrassed while I laugh at him.

“It’s fine don’t worry about it.” I said. “But what’s the note all about? Quiel grab the correct chocolate bar and gave it to me. “I flip the chocolate bar to see the note. “Help me” I said as I read the note out loud. “You wanted my help? I asked as I looked at him and he nodded. “I need your help so I can pass this week’s exam in order for Coach to let me play. “He said with a serious tone.

“I thought you don’t want any help.” I asked him. “I thought I did but I was wrong. I really need your help.” He said as he looked down. Quiel really do need my help and besides, I was the first one to offer so why turn him down.

“I’ll help you out.” I smiled. “Really” Quie asked as he looked up to face me. “Yeah, I’ll help you.” I said as I nodded back to him.

“Thank you so much.” Quiel smiled. “You’re such an Angel.” Enough play, we need to focus. Quiel must know that I’m very strict when it comes to studying. “I’ll help you out, but one condition.” I said with a serious tone. “Anything, just tell me.” He answered.

“I’m strict when it comes to studying, meaning no phone or any gadgets. We will do it after school. I’ll give you some pointers to review and you need to study them and because I will be asking some questions from there. That way we will see what subject you need to improve on. According to the teachers, Thursday will be the exam day. They will let us know what subject for this week’s exam. We will focus on that first.” I said. My voice is more serious than ever.

“You are very strict.” Quiel teased. “I’m serious Quiel. If you wanted to play for this week’s game and for the next week’s game, you need to pass the exam. In order for you to pass the exam, you just need to focus. Just like in basketball, you need to stay focus so you can win.” I said.

“You are right” Quiel said. “You maybe strict but you just yourself a dea,” He smiled as he reaches he hand out.

“Deal” I said as shake his hand. ……