Love Me Like You Did

Chapter 8

Amelia's POV:

"What did just say?" I asked my professor.

Earlier I received a text from our professor that we will have a meeting regarding the singing contest that my PROFESSOR ACCIDENTALLY inputted my name. I already told my professor that I'm not into singing and wanted to back out; however, she told me that since my name was on the list, my grade would be affected.

I have no choice. I wanted to back out but my grades would be affected; however, if I don't back out, I could humiliate myself in front of the whole school. Which one is which? Humiliate myself or my grades.

So, me being an i***t, I chose to humiliate myself in front of the school. At least, my grade won't be affected. I need to have a good grade so I can have a bright future. I'm planning to study abroad. Shhhh, that's our secret. Don't let anyone know.

Anyways back to the present; remember what I've said about having a great day today? Well, it's not today. Today was worst. I've already spend too much of my time looking for the perfect song to sing. Now, there's a twist. What the hell is the twist; we would each pick a category from that fish bowl that my professor is holding.

"Inside this fish bowl is your category song." Mrs. Cookers said. "You mean, the song we chose will not be good?" One contestant said and Mrs. nodded. WOW! UNBELIEVABLE! Just to let you know, she IS the reason why I'm here.

Mrs. Cookers passed the fish bowl and we each took a category. What I got is, "Duet with a male" This is not so my lucky day. "What is your category Ms. Royale?" She asked sweetly. "I got duet with a male." I smiled as I kept myself composed and trying not to strangle her. Even though, I wanted to.

"Who here has the category duet with a female," She asked. "I do." Alexa said as she raises her hand and show her category. "For this category, you will have a duet that isn't part of the competition. Ms. Diaz, you need to have a duet with a female while Ms. Royale, will have a duet with a male." she explained.

"So, we can choose anyone we like just as long as I will have a duet with a female while she will have a duet with a male?" Alexa clarifies and Mrs. Cookers nodded. "Before I forget, there would no be switching of category. I have that documented. Try changing your category, you will be disqualified and you may say goodbye to your grades." she added. "By the way, you will not reveal your partner, it must be a surprise."

Welp, there goes away my plan B. Goodbye!

"Duet with a male, Duet with a male, Duet with a male. Who the hell should I asked. I'm not that popular. My only friend is Madi, which is a female is not considered. Another thing to worry is the song. Which song am I going to sing? More importantly, who will I be singing with?

I was thinking so hard, didn't notice that I bumped into someone. Ouch! That's gotta hurt. "Sorry." I said, not looking at the person and just focused on picking up my stuffs. Once I have my stuff, I got up and dust myself. I looked at the person whom I bumped into and to my surprise, it was Quiel. Believe me, I always gets surprise every time I saw him.

"Sorry again." I smiled but he just walked away. That's not the Quiel that I was able to talk to via paper plane. I stood there as I watch my walked away. "You could have said sorry." I said. But he didn't say anything. He just stops and continued his walked after a few seconds.

What the hell was that about? I know that his is my crush but I don't know what's happening to him. He is not like that last night. But since his my crush, I'll let it slide.

"How did it go?" Madi asked while I gave her a glare and didn't answer. "It's is that bad?" She asked again. "I need to have a duet with a male." I said, bluntly. "That is bad!" She said. "I know. I can't believe that I spent too much time selecting the song just for nothing." I burst out as I sat down.

"Plus, you need to find a male singer." Madi said sadly as she sat beside me. "That's another problem." I said, looking at her. "Who do I know in this school, besides you?" I asked. "No one, I know no one but you." I said to her.

"How about Nathan?" she suggested. "How about Nathan?" I asked as I didn't get her point. "You know Nathan." She smiled. "Maybe he could help."

For the record, I only know him but I don't think that he'll consider me as a friend. "We are not even friends." I reason out. "You could friends with him." Madi smiled. "I'm not sure that is a good idea." I said, honestly. "I'm sure it is." she said.

The way she said it, it's like she is assuring that Nathan would say yes. "I don't know Madi, I'll think about it." I said so she wouldn't push anymore. "Okay. You need to think about it." she smiled.

"It's sounded that you wanted me to get close to Nathan." I joked. "It is simple. You get close to Nathan then I get close to." I answered. "So, I'm like your bridge?" I asked. Madi puts her hands on her chin, pretending to think. "Yeah, you might say that." She said.

I looked at her eyes and mouth wide open. "What the hell." I said, as I playfully glared at her and starts laughing. "You think that's funny?" I asked as tickled her side. "Hey stop it." she said as she tried to tickle me too.

Our tickling moment was interrupted when Quiel walked by, looking so pissed, so angry and so frustrated.

"What was that all about?" Madi asked but I shrugged it off. "I don't know."