Between I Hate You's.

04📂Here.

04. | Here.

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I was about to argue back again, but before I could say a word this time, he looks to his right and says, not to me, but to someone else. W-what?

"You're here?"

What? W-who?

I realised that we were in a toilet. As well as me realising that we don't have a unisex bathroom... which means... one of us could be in big trouble.

"Daniel.. Daniel?"

A-a.. g-guy's voice. We're in the men's... b-bathroom.

Seriously Daniel!!! He really has no care for me at all!!! Why did he bring me here?!!!!

"What are you doing here? didn't you know class is going?"

"I peed. What else?" He replied arrogantly.

I couldn't see who the person was, since Daniel was blocking my way, and hopefully the guy also coudn't see me, or anyone at all.

"I see... what's with your position though? and now you feel like pooing? Is that it?" Now from the way he talked sarcastically, as if trying to make rumours already, I'm kind of having an idea who this is.

"Maybe.. who knows." He plays along, trying to get rid of him. But he replied so cooly, it was nearly impossible that anyone would believe that he really will, which only gave anyone one choice, he was hiding something, but is so cool.. he wasn't even that bothered.

"Tss." The guy replied irritated at Daniel's sarcasm and coolness.

And I heard footsteps, which meant that he already started walking towards the cubicle or one of the boy's toilet, which also meant that he could get a chance to glimpse a little to see if there really is a person there.. which clearly there is, me.

But Daniel obviously wasn't going to let that happen. So he moved his body to his right to cover me up more, leaving the guy no chance to see me. And instead of giving me a relief, my heart only beats more, as Daniel and I's body are just a few inches apart, which I don't know why... but I feel an incredible electricity everywhere. And our face, so close that I could feel his cool breath hit my face for a second there.

I turn my head away so I could escape from my own heart attack. Because obviously, I'm always the first one to notice that we were indeed so close.

From the way I looked, it was obvious something was off, which finally made Daniel realise that we were more closer than we were already. He backed away slightly, and the awkwardness filled the bathroom, and now I wished the guy stayed longer, because now all I could focus on was the heartbeat of my heart. What the hell?!! It's definitely not because I like Daniel... I-it's normal that my heart beats because of our position. Yes it is stop it.

"I-I.... I... I... I.... I-I... I-"

Before I could continue saying 'I' for the 100th time, Daniel stops me and says "You what?" His eyes so charismatic. He was definitely making fun of me.

"I-I'm... I... I-I-I... I.... I-" but it didn't end there, my tongue continued to struggle. Poor me.

He smirks and repeated his question "You what?"

"I-I'm... I-I'm.."

I covered my mouth now, because it was way way too much. And all I could see was the ridiculous insulting smirk in Daniel's face, which pushed me to my limits.

"I-I'm o-out of here!!" I managed to finally say, and I needed to cover my mouth again before it continues to stutter more and embarrass me in front of this ridiculous creature. I really don't know why he's making me stutter so much. That was too much seriously. Somebody explain please. I'll do it, it was because of the distance which can you even call it distance? There was no distance okay?

I pushed away from him to save myself and got the hell out of there for real.

⏱T he N e x t D a y..

It was the next day, and it was lunch again just like a repeat from yesterday. The only difference may be that it was peaceful today, or maybe I thought too quickly on that.

Just as I was peacefully eating the food that I'm no way enjoying, I see Verona with her two dogs and seemed to be looking for someone around the cafeteria, as if their in some kind of movie. I already knew who their target was.

Just like that, I quickly bobbed my head down and tried to keep a low profile, hiding myself obviously. Why? Trouble. I want this to be different from yesterday. All I want is peace.

I was trying my best to hide away to avoid drama. Doing the best I can, my hand going everywhere to cover up, as well as my hair itching my face to hopefully do the same, and I never dared to look up.... Until I had no choice....

"Am I so handsome to the point that you're hiding your face already out of embarrassment?"

My head shots up in a second when I heard the familiar voice. Welcoming me with someone so familiar too, Daniel was sitting casually across from me, obviously in the same empty four seated table, but not anymore.. there were two of us now.

I couldn't help but scoff naturally, as if awhile ago I was never hiding myself away, forgetting my mission.

"Or better protecting my eyes from being damaged from the view of you." I made a remarkable come back.

But he was way way better...

"Light... I know I'd damage your eyes from too much shine. Don't mention it."

I just sighed in defeat. He was a pro.. he was a pro at irritating people. I couldn't deal with that.

As I looked up, I finally got reminded again of what was happening after Daniel played his part in this stupid drama.

Verona has her eyes on me already, and her two dogs paused waiting for the ball to be fetched, which I'm guessing somewhere close to me, which is why there is a big chance that I'd be bitten, which, again.. made me quickly hide again as soon as our eyes met, and as if I was never found.

. . .

"They're gone.. you can act normal now please."

I slowly lifted my face up to finally look, but still not quite sure if I should be because I'd be meeting another two pairs of eyes which I no way want to connect with.

My whole body went back to its normal function and finally loosens up, as I was welcomed with a grumpy Verona who already took a sit grumpy in a table maybe 3 table away from ours, and back facing me, seemingly in no way intending to come anyway near now, in total defeat it seems. And of course her two dogs followed along as if she has their snacks.

My eyes then averted to the one in front of me now, Daniel who seems to be so relaxed and chilling welcomed me.

I already knew that he was the reason why those dogs ran away, but what I don't know is...

"Why are you here?"

"What? Is this table yours? Just because you scare everyone away which makes them not sit here... and you're now officially the daily here... doesn't mean it's yours. It's for everyone."

I rolled my eyes dramatically, and he knew I was waiting for his real and serious answer.

His eyes left mine, and answered while reading a book? Since when did this dude start reading?

"What else? I'm here to save your ass what else?"

I was lost in my own thoughts after hearing that. R-really? That's two times in a row now... is he?... b-being kind for actually once in his life right now? Or he drank something that made him lose himself completely?

I was so lost that I didn't even realised that I was already looking at him for too long.

He finally looks up again and met my eyes "You can stop admiring me now."

And I couldn't help but roll my eyes all the way down to my food, finally having nothing to do but accept the fact that my enemy is eating with me?

After a few seconds, I couldn't help but lift my head up to look at him again. And without realising, my lips managed to smile without my permission. Maybe he still has a heart after all.

"You're really not done yet? That's enough." Then Daniel probably has felt my eyes on him which made him connect with mine again, and ask so arrogantly, yet so chill, which panicked the hell out of me especially that I realised that I had a little smile on my face.

I couldn't help but glare at him after all that. The guts of his really... but under all that... maybe I am a little touched.

I finally started eating again comfortably... and before I could get any more comfortable with my seat.. Daniel decides to interrupt.

"Go get me extra vegetables."

Why did I think he had changed again? Tsk tsk tsk tsk. I'm so easy to fool.

I raised my head up again, and didn't say anything but was about to argue, and maybe my eyes were already arguing with him, which made him explain further, but it totally didn't make everything any better...

"What? You think you get to sit with someone as handsome as me for free?"

My eyes were about to go wide from shock at how confident this man is.

"No, of course not.. you get to do some chores. Come on."

I just scoffed in return feeling a complete disbelief. Then I stood up still feeling the same, and finally went ahead to get more vegetable for this unhealthy dude. Who likes vegetable anyway? He seems to be so healthy on the inside now that I think about it, but I think he should feed himself vegetables more... because it missed some important parts.

I came back with a thud, obviously throwing a tantrum.

I place the plate of vegetables so very not carefully in front of the man who was chilling, with a glare and a frown on my face. The man go shocked a little.

"Yah.. Where are your manners?"

I had my hands on my jacket's pocket as I answered without a pause.

"Yah! Where are your legs and hands?! Couldn't you get it yourself?!!"

That silenced him, and made his face soften, loosening up. I won.

Or maybe I thought too quickly on that again...

"Yah why would I use mine when I know you have them too?"

I scoffed in disbelief but gave up because I'm tired of him. That actually makes sense, but his logics are dead bros. I sat down finally, still seemingly throwing a tantrum, still hands on my pocket.

I was eating peacefully now, but my mind is still bothered by Daniel's attitude, which my face couldn't hide as I kept on scoffing and smirking in disbelief while I stuffed my mouth with the food I got.

after a few seconds, Daniel suddenly pushes the plate of vegetable that he made me get for him gently, moving it closer to mine.

I look up to him and stopped eating, still, my face scrunched in annoyance.

"What now? You want me to feed you too? tss you're really lazy aren't yo-"

Before I could finish my demand, and before the temperature in my blood actually reached full tank, he doesn't let me finish...

"Eat."

My face only continued to scrunched mixed with total confused this time,

"Huh? you want me to eat? Didn't you just asked me to get this some for you? Daniel what the hell?"

"Who told me it was for me?"

"T-then... it's.. it's for me?"

"What? You really think I'm obsessed with vegetables? I just know how to eat it unlike you.. I can barely finish mine. It's for you.. you idiot."

The silenced filled the table we were in, even though the cafeteria is mixed with noises from people.

Then I suddenly spoke out of no where, finding everything completely unbelievable. And everything he's doing right now is filled with big questions marks.

"B-but why?"

He meets my eyes again, and answers..

"Like I said you're unhealthy. Since when did you last eat these kind of things? In fact you barely eat. I'd mostly see you eating chocolate or chips on lunch or recess. I'm just taking the opportunity to actually feed you something that'll make you healthy..."

Okay I've got to admit. M-my heart.. fluttered. Wait what?!!! No way. I mean.. okay at least my heart.. softened at that. That's it. T-that's the right word.

No matter what, what the hell has gotten into this creature? But whether I admit it or not.. my heart tightens and my whole body is stiffed all thanks to this Daniel who has a change of attitude. What has gotten into him seriously?