Adventures of Youngsters

Chapter 3

Chapter 5

September 30th, 2017.

Weeks later, the couple's relationship already showed signs of wear, Yasmim was very jealous of his boyfriend, especially when he received praise from Júlia. Although he did not correspond completely, he liked to receive a flirting from his colleagues and, in addition, his inattention also brought moments of tension to the pair of lovers.

The previous day, Artur, totally obsessed with the subjects of Physics, spent the whole night studying the subject, which made him forget a dinner he had with Yasmim at a prestigious pizzaria on Pina beach in Recife. When he realized his mistake, the young man went to apologize to her at her mother-in-law's house.

—Sorry, love. I swear I didn't notice the time passing.

—Always forgetting our commitments, I don´t need to mention that you seems obsessed for these topics of heat, electricity and these boring subjects. Yasmim complained.

— I don't know what happens, when I like something too much, I end up seeing just that in front of me. My mom even compares me, sometimes, with workaholics, these guys addicted to work. Arthur said.

—And your girlfriend  stays in the second plan, right? Yasmim asked , nervous and screaming.

—Don't say that, love. You are my root of lucidity, my air of happiness... what can I do to apologize? Artur asked.

— I don't know, who knows if you stop talking to your colleagues, especially the offered one, Júlia.

— Júlia is just my friend, will you start with this possessive feeling again? Just yesterday there were 100 messages on my cellphone! I already told you, my honey ... I only have eyes for my Yasmim, there is no reason to be jealous. Artur argued.

— I don't know, I'm very upset, it is better you go, tomorrow we will talk better.

The other day, Júlia decided to talk to her colleague.

— Artur, you are who have always been the Best grades in physics, can you help me with this exam next week? I don't understand anything about this topic of thermodynamics.

— Of course, I can. Can you come to school early tomorrow?

— I can´t, because I have to go to the gym. It will be very busy, can you go to my home Saturday? Júlia interrogated.

— I don't know, my girlfriend wouldn't like it.

— No problem, I can talk to her.

—You don´t need to, I´ll see. When I decide, I let you know.

—Okay. Júlia affirmed.

At that moment, Yasmim listened to the conversation between the two discreetly and after the colleague went to the room, confronted the beloved.

—Ah, so you mean you're going to your lover's house on Saturday?

— Yasmim, were you listening?! In fact, I'm just going to help her with the subject.

—Is it really going to be that or are you missing your single life?!

Arthur went to the classroom without responding to his girlfriend's provocations, since he was already considering everything too turbulent.

October 7th, 2017.

Arthur arrived at Julia's house, who was with the books, waiting for him.

-I´m glad you came! Julia said.

-Where are your parents? I'm just seeing you here.

-They went to work, it's better, who knows today, with a lot of silence and concentration, I can learn well.

- Let's start, I have to train the 50 meters in the swimming class in the afternoon. The blonde warned.

— Ok.

30 minutes later, Julia was tired of studying a discipline she hated so much.

—Look, I'm getting confused again! Let's take a break, I´ll go to the kitchen to bring some cookies and then we back where we stop. Júlia warned.

—There is no problem for me. The protagonist said.

However, 15 minutes later, the student still had not returned.

—Julia, where are you? Did something unexpected happen?

—The unexpected is in front of you. - Julia, instead of taking food, had gone to the bathroom and returned to the room completely naked, with an air of malice.

—So, did you like it?  I think I'm in a good shape after I put silicone, right? Do you want to touch? And what about that tattoo of an apple near to my most intimate region, approved ?!

 “What a tense situation! I know I must be faithful to Yasmim, but look at Julia's body... Every perfect tattoo... She knows my most intimate tastes, I don't know if I will resist ”. Arthur thought.

— Julia, you are beatiful, but I have  girlfriend! I better go, it's done. The student reported.

—So what, sweetheart? Nobody will know anything, I promise. — The young woman said while was teasing her friend.

—It´s wrong. Artur said.

— Right and wrong are very relative! - Julia said at the same time as she took off the blonde's pants.

—Do you promise you won´t tell to anyone? Artur asked.

—I promise.

So, Arhur kissed Julia and they had a very intense day, full of s****l tension and bold fantasies. That day would make any s****l compulsive jealous, that was so much, that even Artur, forgot the training.

October 9th, 2017.

Although she promised to forget what had happened, after the end of classes, Júlia looked for Yasmim.

—Yasmim, sweetie, I want to talk to you. Júlia ironized.

— What's it about? I'm in a hurry, the bus will arrive soon. Yasmim emphasized.

—It´s about Artur.

—Ah, by the way, I want you to know that I want you far from him. Yasmim pondered.

— As if he wanted to stay far away from me, do you know what happened on Saturday? After he helped me with some questions, we decided to give ourselves up to chemistry. Look, what a fire he has, right? He´s better than any seducer out there, we made love with a lot of passion.

— Stop, girl! Artur wouldn't cheat on me like that.

— So naive, did you really think he would be faithful? And if you think I'm lying, ask him. A woman always knows when her partner lies.

— Tomorrow, as soon as I arrive, I will get this story straight, if it is true, I will break you both face.

—Oh, I´m afraid. —Júlia ironized.

In the next day, Yasmim confronted her boyfriend.

— What's this about you and Julia having s*x in her apartment?

—Who told you that?! —Artur asked, nervous and shaking hands. His expression of astonishment, looking away and biting his lips, made Yasmim no longer in doubt.

— Your lover, baby.

At that moment, Júlia arrived with a mocking tone.

—So, have you already accepted that the betrayal is real?

Yasmim had a furious attack. She pulled Julia by the hair and  hit her boyfriend.

—i***t, asshole!  You never touch me again.

The fighting drew the attention of the other students, who filmed everything to post on social networks. Afraid of the scandal to get even worse, Aurélia pulled Yasmim and intervened.

—Calm down, Yasmim, otherwise you´ll get things worse.

— If your friend hadn't cheat on me, I would be calm,! I want them both to die. — Yasmim shouted, while Aurélia held her.

The director called Artur and Julia into her office and asked to speak to Yasmim alone afterwards, as she would announce the suspension of the three.

— But, Director, I was the one who was beaten, I didn't have to get suspended. Julia argued.

— This institution has an image to watch over, it is better to suspend the three of you to calm the spirits, and it will also be the example to learn  how to behave and not to get in to confusion, I hope you reflect. The Director spoke.

—And now? My father will want to kill me. — Arthur regretted.

—I just hope they'll throw Yasmim out of school, she's a scholarship holder!  She should set an example and not attack me. I don´t need to mention that I'm a cheerleader, a popular girl shouldn't go through this situation.  Julia pondered.

— Director, I don't want Yasmim to lose the scholarship. It was a moment of anger. She is super hardworking, it is unfair to be expelled bcause of that. – Arthur commented.

—I don't believe what I'm hearing. Artur, your girlfriend is a neurotic, she has to be expelled.! Julia exclaimed.

— Stop arguing! I ask you to leave my office, I want to speak to Yasmim now. The Director ordered.

—Okay, just don't precipitate.  Artur asked.

—Come on, Artur. Whatever has to happen, it happen. — Julia said while she pulled Arthur by the arm.

Minutes later, Yasmim went to talk to the director, Monique.

— I´m sorry, director, it wasa furious attack, Julia always provokes me, insinuating herself towards my boyfriend, I mean, ex boyfriend, Yasmim said, trying to defend herself.

— Look, Yasmim. I should expel you, however, as your grades are high, I will not do that. But you will have three days of suspension, like your colleagues. Do you believe that Arthur even asked me not to expel you?

— It must be remorse after the stupid thing he did. Yasmim reviewed.

— Anyway, I thought you would like to know.

— For me, he no longer matters. — Yasmim spoke before go to home sad and upset.

Once arriving home and reporting the facts, Gabriel scolded his son.

— You don't keep any relationship, do you? Do you know why?  Because you are not able to live a routine, or have responsibilities, you always act like a kid! So many dating, and none of them were solid. The truth is that no one can stand you anymore, boy, when will you live correctly? Gabriel shouted, visibly annoyed.

—Yasmim also exaggerated a little.  Isabel said, trying to defend her son.

—She is right, if our son had been quiet... but no, he always has to do something! You will be grounded for two months without money from me or your mother. And if I know, Isabel, that you been pampering him, I leave this house, do you hear me? Gabriel threatened, his voice was visibly altered.

—You don't have to be so drastic. Isabel judged

—This time, he's right, Mom. I was an i***t. I got carried away by the impulse... I swear I didn't want to hurt Yasmim, I'm very ashamed. Arthur blamed himself.

—Don´t be like that, son. Soon you both will talk and everything will be alrigth. Isabel twisted.

—I doubt she wants to see you. — The father opined.

October 13th, 2017.

Upon returning to school, Artur tried to speak to Yasmim, however, she ignored him completely. So, he went to his study cabin, an individual space reserved by the school for each student, a place he always liked to go when he wanted to be alone. However, Aurélia went there.

—You here? The young man asked.

—I know you very well, you always come here when you want to forget a little the world around you. Despite you saying the opposite, I know you are suffering a lot from all this, you didn't want to hurt anyone ... do you still love her?  Aurelia asked, concerned about her friend.

—Telling you the truth, it was a strong chemistry at first, but then I was already divided between her and another girl, we fought often, even if that episode hadn´t happened today, I know that our relationship was not going very far.

—And that other girl is Julia? Aurélia asked.

—No, with Julia it is something more carnal, that other person is a great friend who has always been by my side in bad and good times. I see it as a fortress, a unique solidarity, I feel even more protected with her.

—Do I know her?

— It's you, Aurélia. Since the day you defended me in the competition, I realize how much I can't live without you. After all that, I think Yasmim was more of a passing passion. We already have a greater involvement, we know each other well, I don´t need to mention that we are great partners.

Aurélia, then, suffered ambiguous emotions. For a moment, it was all she wanted to hear, but in her heart, she was afraid of being disappointed with the way things could go.

—Stop it, Artur. Few days ago you were dating another girl.

—It´s true, but you know i wasn´t happy. Artur claimed.

—But you said you even asked to director to not expel Yasmin.

              —I asked because I don't like to see anyone get hurt, I want her to find someone and be happy, but I really love you. Let's forget about all that, Aurélia. Give me a chance, I see in your eyes that you want me too.

—Artur, we are friends. Aurelia pondered, very confused by the statement.

—And how many friends didn't become couples afterwards? Artur interpolated, trying to convince her that they could have a solid relationship.

—I don't know, it's different... what if it doesn't work? If you cheat on me, how did you cheat on your ex?

—I guarantee it won't happen. After that problem, I will try to be mature, I give you my word that I will do it rigth. The protagonist promised.

—I don't know, to be honest, I really think you're handsome, but I'm very afraid to be disappointed. Aurelia confessed.

—We can try little by little, how about going to eat a sushi in a luxurious restaurant on the coast of Boa Viagem?  Artur invited.

—But didn't your father cut your allowance?

—Which doesn't mean I don't have my savings. I always kept it from previous allowances! So are you in?

Aurélia smiled and accepted the proposal.

While Aurélia and Artur were getting well, Patrício decided to surprise Yasmim.

—Yasmim, I heard about what happened, Julia is very easy to get. I even got off her. I heard that her father is so upset that he will send his daughter to study in Rio de Janeiro next year. Patrício commented.

          — For me, she could go to hell. Yasmim said, still with a lot of hatred for her classmate.

—But Arthur, he only can be crazy.. betray a charming princess like you.

-What is it, Patrício, are you kidding me?

— No, I'm really impressed by what I see, your perfume, your eyes... Now that I see you closer, I realize that you are even more beautiful than when you entered this school.

Yasmim revolted with her ex, partly for ‘‘ revenge ’’ and partly for the attraction he was starting to feel for the athlete, she decided to give Patrício a kiss, and Júlia watched everything from far. Later, she spread the gossip around the school, surprising all the colleagues.

— Artur, did you know about Yasmim and Patrício? — Aurélia asked.

—That they kissed each other? Yes, and sincerely, I hope they be happy.

—Aren´t you jealous?

— My queen, ex is ex, she is in my past. My present is being incredibly wonderful with you around me. —Arthur said, leaving his beloved deeply melted.*

Chapter 6

November 9th, 2017.

Surprisingly, Yasmim and Patrício started to get along well and were already seen as a couple by their colleagues. And Aurélia and Artur were even more in love.

—Arthur, love,  what are we going to do this weekend?

—My parents are going to a conference in São Paulo, but as I have a second biology exam, I won't be able to go. Then Aurélia you could go to my home and make me company.

—I'll be there at 9, right?

—It's all right.

When she arrived at her boyfriend's home, Aurélia was surprised by a romantic and impeccable breakfast with hot chocolate. Her pictures were scattered around the room with romantic declaration, paper hearts, a table full of flowers and a beautiful poem that he had prepared for his love.

—Oh my God, I'm very emocional, I don't even know what to say.

—You don't have to say anything, just stay here with me, if you want, we can have lunch at that 5-star shrimp restaurant, overlooking the beach where you love. Artur invited.

—Of course I agree, that shrimp gum with a cold Coca-Cola sounds perfect.

After lunch, they decided to have a serious conversation in the protagonist's apartment.

—Artur, my love ... I've been thinking a lot these days and I'm so in love that I want to make a revelation to you. I'm still ashamed to say that, but I know that  shouldn´t have secrets between a couple.

—Say iy, my flower.

—It's just that, despite my fun and easy way, I am still..

—Are you still what?

—I´m still a virgin.

—No problem. This is very personal, only you can tell when the time is right or not. It doesn't matter to me, but what about your ex? Has anything ever happened deeper?

—He wanted to! Despite his attempts, since that time I already loved you in secret, and besides that I decided  I want to try something deeper with you.

—If you're doing this to please me, I don't agree, I prefer to wait until you feel safe and prepared.

—The point is, yes, I´m ready, I would like to try. - Said the young woman as she started kissing her boyfriend.

—Aurélia, are you sure?

—Yes.

Arthur and Aurélia gave themselves up to passion and made love in his room. That afternoon changed him a lot. Different from his past relationships, he did not see that moment as something purely physical, but as something special. He felt love and wanted to protect his girlfriend. In addition, he was beginning to think about a prosperous future with her, he felt confidence and tenderness that he had never experienced before.*