(The Bell Rang everyone headed to the Assembly)
Before Riya could go to the assembly…principal calls her …
Principal: Riya I need you to help me with this files… arrange them properly okay? Exactly like this one I made for you…
Riya: Yes Mam ….( she begun helping the principal…. )
(As the principal went to adress the Assembly regarding the uncalled behavior that happened at the trip)
Later in class…Riya was done with Principals files then she headed to the class…
As she walked in …everybody’s stared at her like she was a Ghost… everybody knew what happened… but she kept her cool …she did not look at anyone else except The Boy who is her table mate…. surprisingly when she looked at him.. she felt Calmer and Calmer until she sat down…
Riya:… Tumi….
Tumi: you Good? …breathe…look at me…. breathe… I know it’s a lot..
Riya: (Riya looking at him) whispering *…. yeah it’s alot…(teary eyes)
Tumi: ( Held her Hand)..Look… in this entire School..I don’t know a Girl as Beautiful as you, I’ve never seen any girl so Humble..smart , driven and very intelligent as you… I swear you’re the realest in this school and no one can ever take that away from you…now I’m gon need you to Accept that other guys are fools..they are fools that they think loving someone is a literate Game… they don’t recognize what’s in front of them coz they know that it’s always been there and always will be…. he’s a proud boy…with pride… he thinks he’s the shi*t but he’s not….. you made him the sh*t.. ….and now he’s looking at me talking to you… and I swear I’ll break his neck if he carries on with that stupid look…*Riya laughs…. then he kisses her Hand…
Riya: you are such a gentleman …I forget that at times
(As Kenny was Fuming and Fuming)
……
Later at break time…
Kenny Approached Ora and Riya Sitting down….
Kenny: Riy…
Ora: Oh please not you!! Haven’t you done enough already???
Kenny: I need to talk to Riya…please
Riya: Speak and don’t waiste my time….(with solitude)
Kenny: oh ..okay… uhmm…Riya I’m Sorry for the way things ended with us… I know I sh
Riya: ended? Did you say ended? Kenny what about everything? The promises? What was all that??? …one trip!!! OOOOONE TRIP THEN YOU ACT LIKE An animal?? ….* as she raised her voice and everyone was looking at them…..it’s Cool Kenny… you can have NONO…you can have anyone you want…aslong as it’s not me anymore…
Kenny: Riya I’m sorry
Tumi Approaching the confrontation …
Tumi: Boy I think you need to leave Riya Alone…as in now..
Kenny: or else whh..( slap in the face)
Riya: (in shock and grabbing Tumi) Tumi!!!!! No no no don’t do that the principal will see us!!!
Kenny:(Trying to fight back ..Tee came running then stopped him)
Tee: I know it’s worth it but this boy will whoop your As* … and you fu*d up enough bro let’s Leave!!( grabbing kenny) ….
Riya: as she was stunned looking at Tumi…
Tumi: I’m sorry I had to…he’s a complete Di*k…. WTF is wrong with him!! … I’ll sure beat him if ever comes near you Again … he Acts like a solid guy…then he fails at One TRIP???? One fu*king Trip!!!??? Coz you were not there???? Nah Man… that’s Foul!!!!
Riya: (looked at him as he was angry and conflicted defending her)
Riya just looked at him as he was busy talking n talking n talking and Kissed him right there ,that Moment and everyone was looking and cheering loudly…
Ora: yoh exxccuuuuse me!!!!!!! Hello!!!!!( Waving in their face as they kiss) this attention is calling the principal!!! Helloooo
But Tumi then held her waist Abit tighter..and not letting go..kissing Her passionately …
Ora: Riyaaaaaaaa!!!
Riya: *Snaps out of it quickly *…. sorry Friend… uhm…(notices that everyone is looking and cheering) as she held Tumi’s shoulders…. then she leaned in whispering in his ear in a shy manner… ( I think you really need to go now… laughs)
Tumi: ( Letting go of her)…. Er…yeah…I should…But will talk right? After School? In class??( pulling away slowly)
Riya: (smiles) Absolutely…
Ora: (Looking at both of them in disbelief)… Guys?? You know I was right here, Right? Like Riiiiiiight here???? Y’all ddnt have to do me like that Yo the trauma ..
Riya: * Laughs * Sorry Friend.. I just….you know….. ( failing to explain)
Tumi: and that’s my que ladies…( Walking away…laughing shyly)
Kenny turned around… looking disappointed ….
*Right there it was not yet a solid love… but it was a beginning….Riya realized that The person who sat next to her almost the whole year ..was the one who actually paid attention to her more than anyone else..Tumi knew Riya like A book he had read all his life .. he was patient enough to know that some day it might happen and it did …. Kenny And Nono Lasted for 3 months then they broke Up….he decided to focus on soccer for abit.. Tee And Amy were like A candle and A flame ,love at first sight and love for aslong as they lived.
(Our first lovers don’t always end up with us… but they are a path to new relationships and new experiences )