MY LOVE. MY CONTENDER

HELP

Singto's POV

Woaah. Where did that come from? I was trying to look for it while I was scratching my head. Then I noticed someone getting closer to me. Before I could utter any words, his fist was already right in front of my face. Shoot! That hurts a lot.

"What's your problem?"

I tried giving him a good look. Now I know where that pebble came from and why he suddenly punched me. It's Nam's ex-boyfriend. Why do I have to deal with him right now?

"Watch where you going?!! Fool!!"

If only I hadn't had a meeting with the school admin. I would've kicked his ass. Huh? As if I can do that. I just inhaled deeply, then looked at him.

"I'm not going to argue with a short-tempered kid."

I emphasized the word short because I'm taller than him and a year older. Plus, I think that is the best I can do to get back at him. Well for now. So I just left him, while he kept on cursing. I am running late for the meeting.

"Good morning Ma'am. I'm sorry if I was late."

"No, you are good. But what happened to your face?"

"Oh. This is nothing. I was just in a hurry and I bumped into a short tree."

Very short and short tempered, that is.

"Why are you so clumsy? Sometimes you just make me laugh. Anyway. Do you remember the program that you suggested?"

"Yes, did we get approval for providing free tutoring for my fellow students?"

"Well. Here's the case. If you want this to be an official program in the department, they are asking for a trial on this project."

"What do you mean?"

"They want to check if this program is actually gonna work. So here is what I have in mind. I know someone who badly needs tutoring right now. And if you make it work with him then this is our proof that this can be a good program"

"But tutoring one person does not prove anything"

"Oh it will. Since I am talking about the archery team's team captain, and once you succeed the president would gladly sign it right away."

"Huh? Why is that?"

"This is just something between us but Krist is his son"

"Tss That silver spoon"

"Well young man, I don't think you should react that knowing that you are also one."

"Alright. Anyway I'll do my best to teach him for the sake of this project. By the way I would also like to get an approval of some ground rules that I need to impose"

"What do you mean?"

"I need to make a contract on what I need to do to teach and discipline him"

"Singto-"

"Ma'am you know very well that no one else can teach him like I can. I am not bragging or anything but I am the best student right now in our department. So if the president would agree with my terms and conditions then it is going to be much easier for everyone. it is going to be a win win situation."

The dean agreed to it. She would talk to the president about it after I send the terms and conditions. I know that the president would agree since I am going to help his son be a better man. And I am pretty confident I can do it.

This is going to be a bit of work but I need to come up with a good contract since it is hard to deal with that person. Knowing that he is really mad at me. It was not really my fault though but oh well I need this.

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Krist and his friends are practicing archery, because the competition is just 2 months away. Everyone is focused on training, they look exhausted already but now Krist. He has been an archer since he was very young. Even if the practice has been going for hours he still holds the bow and arrow gracefully. He shuts one eye to focus on his target, he watches his breathing then when the right time comes he smoothly release the arrow. As expected he hit the highest score. Bullseye.

"10"

"Ai' Krist. no wonder why you're the captain. We've been practicing so hard but no progress has been made" Off said

"Krist is talented and you are just stupid. So don't compare him to yourself." Ice said.

Everyone laughed so hard, then their happiness ended quickly when they saw the dean walking towards them. They all wait at the her presence.

"Good afternoon guys. Looks like everyone are working hard but make sure to study hard as well. Ok?"

They all answered yes except for Krist who just rolled his eyes.

"By the way Krist. Your tutor would meet you tonight after your practice and he is going to be waiting in the library."

He is very pissed about this. It feels like he is being humiliated in front of his team. but he didn't say anything anymore since his father is going to be scolding him non-stop again. He never liked the dean because of how close she is with his father. He thinks that the dean is trying to replace his mom. Not knowing that is never her intention to do such a thing but then Krist is clouded by all the anger that he feels in his heart. First was the time that his mother left them without a word and his ex-girlfriend just left him too. he has a lot on his plate.

"Ai'Krist. Are you okay?" Ice said

"I'm fine"

"Wanna grab something to eat?"

"Nah. I'll meet the tutor"

"But you don't want to have a tutor"

"Do I have a choice. Plus I'm just going to meet him and make sure that he quits right away"

"Ei relax. Don't be too hard on that person. Whoever that is he was just assigned to be your tutor. he probably didn't have much of a choice"

"I don't care"

"Look we still got some extra time since we finished early. You better drink some pink milk first to ease up your anger"

"Well that sounds a good idea"

They all went to the canteen and ate. Krist felt a lot better while drinking his favorite drink and hanging out with his friends.

"By the way Krist. Wha time do you need to be in the library?"

"Around 6. Why?"

"s**t. it's already 7pm. You better run or you will have an earful form your father"

Krist started to pick his stuff from the table and started running.

"Run fast Krist!! And say sorry to your tutor! Be nice!!" Ice screamed as they bid farewell.

"As if Krist would be nice to him" Gunsmile said

"I know he won't but at least we told him what to do?'

Singto is a little bit irritated right now. He has been waiting for almost an hour from the agreed time. But to be exact he has been waiting for more than 2 hours since he went there early. He is very tired since he has been doing a lot of things since this morning. Singto is not sure if Krist would actually show up. He wonders if Krist already know that he is going to be his tutor. He wants to leave and take a rest already but he can't. He just decided to read some books again. After a while he started to doze off and fell asleep.

While he is sleeping. Krist arrived. He doesn't know who he tutor is. The dean did not tell him who it is, but the dean provided Singto's phone number. And he decided to text him.

Krist; Where are you? I'm here already"

Krist sat in the table across Singto's table. He kept texting but no response. He thought of leaving but he remembered his father. So he decided to call the number. While he is looking around his attention went to the guy sitting across the table since his phone was vibrating

Singto slowly moves his head up and answered the call.

"Hello"

Krist was surprised. He felt his anger growing again. His cheeks turning red.

"Are you my tutor?!!"

"Keep it down. We are in the library. And to answer your question. Yes I am"

"What the hell?"

"You got a problem with that?"

"WELL OBVIOUSLY!!!!!!"

They got everyone's attention since they are in the library and Krist kept on shouting.

"I told you to tone it down. Didn't I? Can you just calm down?"

"How can I? I need to talk to the dean about this. I'm leaving"

"Look, no one else in this department have the guts to teach you because of your attitude. You are lucky enough that I ll teach you"

"Lucky my ass!!!. The guy who stole my girlfriend will be my tutor. You stupid or what??!!!!"

Because their voices are getting louder and louder the librarian stepped in and ask them to get out. Krist rushes to go out. Singto followed him and grab his hand.

"Let go"

"Listen up first"

"Let go before I hit you again"

"Fine be stubborn about this. I won't tutor you. Make sure to pass all the examinations so you can maintain being the team captain. But if you fail don't blame me."

"Why would I blame you?"

"Well you are pretty good at that. You blamed for every bad thing that happened to you ever since we met. Even when I am not involve and try to explain my self you don't listen. You lost your girl which you considered your everything and this time you will lose you beloved team because you don't want me to tutor you plus your father would be upset by your actions . So again you are going to blame me. Think about it? Grow up id!"

Krist kept silent. Singto notices the tears forming in his eyes. He didn't mean to hurt his feelings but he knows he need to say those things so he can convince him to agree.

"You know my number right. Save it or add me on line. I will give you 3 days to think about accepting me as your tutor. Call me, text me. it doesn't matter just let me know and if you continue being stubborn then just say goodbye to your team."

Singto left him and Krist was left there thinking of the things he said. He feels lost right now. He doesn't want to let his team down specially when the competition is getting near plus he don't think he can afford disappointing his father again.