Truth or Dare-ing?

CHAPTER 6

Katherine Whitlock

I’m with Miles, my co-partner at the science presentation we are about to have this coming week and I somewhat feel that he likes me, the way I saw him staring at me. But I don’t mind it at all. We’re at the garden sitting at the empty bench, planning for our project. “ So, what do you think about this one?” he asked me while presenting the volcano explosion in his notebook.

“ I think it’s a nice idea. We’ll talk about it soon and plan before the presentation occurs, shall we?” I said and stood up from the end when he held my hand. I raised my eyebrow but he lowered his head. “ Uhm.. K-Khai.. Are you free tomorrow?” he asked before letting go of my hand. I bet we’re about to go to a park, eating together and taking memories. I’m so bored about it. He’s cringing. I opened my mouth to answer when I felt a hand run my back.

“ She’s not free. We’re going out,” a cold familiar voice spoke in and as I turned to face, his staring dead serious at Miles. I saw how Miles' face turned in shock seeing Austin holding my waist. I had to admit, it’s giving me goosebumps. The way he tightly holds my waist makes my heart skip. “ I- I see. I should get going then. Pres, Khai. See you at the presentation” he said leaving us two alone, I immediately stepped back at Austin while crossing my arms. What is he thinking now? Controlling my personal life?

“ So? Are you planning on dating me now? Mr. President. I would take that as a yes though” I tease him with a wink yet he just looks at me with those stolid utterances. What’s wrong with this guy? I wonder why girls are so obsessed with him. “ Obviously, No.You’re my secretary, I don’t want any guy meddling with you. I claimed you now. Understood?” He spoke coldly while holding my elbow. His blue eyes were staring deadly at me.

A smirk escaped my lips and I ran to catch up with him. “ Really? Mr. President… or you’re just denying.. “ I tease while I tried my best to catch up with him, he slowly stopped causing my face to fall in his chest. Gosh! I like the way he smells. I immediately stumbleed away when I heard him clear his throat. “ What do you think you’re doing huh? Enjoying it?” he teases while he leans his face in front of me. I remained calm despite the racing heartbeats of my heart. “No- no obviously Mr. President… Will you marry me?” I said out of nowhere. He raises his eyebrow and I notice how his ears turn slowly to pink. I gotcha Mr. Marshall!

“ What’s wrong with you Katherine?” he coldly said while avoiding my gaze. I smirk seeing how I manage to turn his ears red. “ What? Nothing’s wrong with me. Maybe something’s wrong with you. Your ears are turning red Mr. Pressy.” I tease as I point at his red ears. His demeanor changed and I felt my lips smirking at his reaction. I’m getting the way of it Mr. President. He stood there watching me with his blue eyes. “ Will you marry me? Simple yes or no?” I crossed my arms waiting for his answers but he started to walk away.

“ No, you’re not ready”

“ Then, will you be my boyfriend?”

“ Katherine” he mutters my name and I love the way he spoke my name when his mad.

“ Should I do courting…. Or something to claim your heart?”

“ No” He firmly said and walked away. This time I didn’t run towards him. I’m winning this game. You’ll be mine, Austin Zayne Marshall, mark my words.

Just as his figure disappears from the distance, I make my way to the students office. I’m in the middle of my daydream while looking at the trees when a familiar voice shouted my name from behind. I stopped and turned to face Jay running towards me. “ What the heck? Why are you shouting ? “ I said annoyedly while crossing my arms. “ Just wanna tell you that 3 weeks to go…” he winked at me before walking away. Is that all he has to say? Such a stupid boy. I rolled my eyes and continued to walk to the office.

I stopped when I reached the front door of Austin’s office. I took a deep breath and entered his office. The room was not dim as it is from the last time I entered. I called his name but no response. I wondered where that guy went. I tried searching my eyes for a sign of his figure but none. I sat on his swivel chair and looked at the files on his desk. It’s all for school’s task. The preparation for the graduation and prom. God! This guy is always busy doing this. Does he take a break? I opened some of the drawers on his desk, expecting to find something unusual that would let me know why he seems so cold and distant.Yet, my whole body froze when I heard a growl at the side. I slowly turn the chair to face a dog. Dog! Right! It's chow-chow. How cute but I think it’s gonna eat me alive. I stood up and made my way to the door. “Hi… I’m K-Khai. Do-nt b-bite m-me” I left out stuttering, my heart is beating so fast. I wanted to run but if I ran I couldn't run as fast as the dog, it might bite me all. The dog made its way closer to me. Crap! Not this time please! I thought to myself when I felt my allergy arising from my throat and to my whole body. It’s itchy.

“ P-please D-don’t c-come n-near me” I make out even though I’m having a hard time breathing. Then I found myself leaning against the door frame and my eyes seemed to blurry. Pickled tears ran to my cheeks and the last thing I remembered was the dog running towards me. Everything turned black.

Austin Zayne Marshall

Before heading out to my office, I decided to grab a snack and just as I was walking to the office, a group of girls stood, looking at me with their eyes full of excitement. A girl with blonde hair walked towards me giggling. “ P-President A-Austin.. Can I take a photo with you?” she left out stuttering while lowering her head. What the heck is she doing? Can’t she stand up properly and face me? I walked past her and I heard the murmurs of her friends. God! Dang itt! I turned towards them.

“ Give it to me” I ordered and the girl’s face brightened up. I took the camera and took a photo of us. “ T-Thank y-you” she said while stuttering. I don’t have time for this drama. I walked away without saying anything to her. Just as I opened the door, a familiar body greeted me. Katherine I muttered to my mind as I rushed to where she was lying. She’s unconscious and the dog is sleeping peacefully beside her. Right! She’s definitely allergic to dogs. What the heck is she even doing here?

I carry her towards the nearby couch. Still unconscious, I search for her face. Still gorgeous as ever, I mutter while staring at her sleeping body. I instantly straightened myself when I heard a knock on the door, revealing Mrs. Hart. “ What happened to her?” she asked with concern as she held the dog in her arms. “ She’s allergic to dogs. She’ll be fine. I’ll call the nurse” I assured her, advising me how to help Katherine. She stayed with me helping Katherine, but not a minute later the nurse went to my office along with Mrs. Hart and exited the room. She checked for any signs of injuries and thankfully there was none. She injected something on her before she left and assured me that she’ll be fine later.

I watched on the side of the couch, one hand on my nose bridge as Katherine’s breathing began to return to normal. Please, wake up! I thought to myself while closing my eyes. I stood up from the couch and grabbed water for her, just in time that I returned her eyelids slowly opening. I made my way towards her. “ What- w-what happened?” She asked while trying to regain her composure. “ You’ve been unconscious”.

“ The d-dog,” she says as she starts to sit. I helped her lean on the couch.

“ That’s Mrs. Hart’s dog. She already got it. What are you doing here in my office?” I explained and she’s somewhat processing what I utter. A shocked expression crosses her face. “ What? What are you doing in my office?” I repeated myself again.“ I-I just missed you…. Can’t I miss my President.” she said with those puppy eyes. Darn! You’re making it hard to deal with Katherine! I muttered to my mind as I sat beside the couch.

Katherine Whitlock

“ Why so grumpy lately… Mr. President?” I teaseed seeing how his face changes into a stoic expression. Here we go again to Mr. Cold-Hearted Man activated. I felt myself regaining strength and I was about to stand up when he grabbed my wrist causing me to sit on the couch again. “ What the- Austin!” I annoyingly said as his grip firms but not too tight. “ Don’t try to leave… you need to rest” He said in his authoritative voice but I let my stubbornness enclose me. I can’t let my hand off his grip while I was focusing on loosening his grip, a soft chuckled escape from him. I glared at him seeing how happy he is right now. Is he testing my patience? This guy is so cold. Let’s see where you’re going then. My body shudders when his blue eyes lock with mine. The game is on.

“ You just want to be alone with me? Huh?” I sarcastically as I let myself sit on the couch. I feel his grip loosening on my hand but his blue eyes are still staring at me.I’ve been like stuck each time he looks at me, I can never think of anything yet his blue ocean eyes. “ I know you do like me?”

“ Nah,” he said before breaking eye contact with me. I look as he pinch his nose bridge while closing his eyes. Dang! I gulped seeing how hot he is! Katherine Whitlock, focus. You’re on a mission to capture his heart not to fall for him. Just played with it.

“ Denial won’t solve your problem…. You like me… Will you accept my proposal now?

“ You’re giving me a headache”

“ Austin…I know you already like me, stop denying it. . Should I court you then to make you mine?” I walked in front of him, then my eyes widened to his unexpected doing that I myself can't believe. He pulled me by the waist and his lips brushed against mine. His lips are so soft that I feel like I've melted on it. I need to stop this! This isn’t on the plan! I thought to myself but my body didn’t have the guts to move. I feel like I’ve been magnetized by Austin’s touch. I wanted it to last long, savoring the moment I got with him. Dang! Katherine! Don’t let your guard down. This is a game, don’t fall for it.

“ Enjoying yourself already huh?” he said, breaking the kiss. I felt my cheeks burning, I looked away and sat not far away from him on the couch. I wanted to melt right now or just disappear. This can’t be happening. I should be the one playing him. Being the center of the game, not to fall for him. I took a deep breath and turned to face him yet my voice betrays me. “ W-why did you do it?” I left out stuttering. My mind still lingers on how the kiss went. How his soft lips touch mine. How I wanted it to last longer, to be in his touch forever. Dang! Austin, what the hell did you do to me? Why am I so attractive right now? You’re just a cold-heartless man! Katherine, this is a game, all is fake whether you like it or not. I reminded myself.

“ You’re too noisy” he spoke in his casual tone and walked away from the couch. I wanted to stop him but my body couldn't do anything, I was too drawn from his soft lips. I ended up biting my lip while leaning on the couch. I wanted to forget all of this. That this is just all fake, nothing’s real. I felt a figure not moving at the back, when I turned to face it. Austin was staring deadly serious. I search who he was looking at and spot Jay and Gabriel at the door frame with their shocked expressions.

Panic rushed through me, I walked to where Austin is standing. “It’s not what you think” I explained while looking at both sides. I’m doomed. “W-what? Do you mean? We saw it? He just-” Jay was interrupted by Gabriel’s question. “ Are you guys together?” I wanted to laugh seeing the curious and shocked look on their faces. I watch to see if Austin would react to their expression yet he remains cold and distant. Can’t this guy feel anything? We’re in so much trouble? Yea! He’s such a cold-hearted man, I forgot to remind myself.

I took a deep breath and slowly turned to face Jay and Gabriel. Well, let's just play the game then. “ Austin and I are in a relationship. Is that a problem?” I confidently said while holding our hands up. I feel that Austin didn’t react or avoided my hand. Thanks! Cause I’m winning this game.