Chapter 17: Chapter 17
But no matter they look in any direction, they yet don’t see Alex. They highlighted all corners of the field while squinting their eyes, but they even couldn’t find Alex’s figure on the field. Helena also took a deep breath as if she was already disappointed because the hope she had built up in her mind had to be dashed. Meanwhile, Natty who saw that embraced Helena and patted her shoulder so that her friend felt better.
“Straighten your shoulders, don’t get sluggish like that. We just practice and pretend we are making preparations. When Alex came to this place, he wouldn’t have thought we’d come to this club on purpose to chase him. Don’t be discouraged, you are the most beautiful girl in school. Whoever owns you will surely be the luckiest man, and I’m sure Alex will absolutely not miss the opportunity to be that lucky man. “ Said Natty.
“I hope so ...” replied Helena
Natty, who could not stand seeing her friend so lethargic and not excited like that, held Helena’s face with both hands and then stared at her with a gaze as if the gaze connected their hearts. Helena could only be silent as she looked into Natty’s eyes because her best friend was holding her face so it was difficult for her to look away. Even when all views were on them, Natty still stared at Helena without caring about her surroundings as if only the two of them were standing on the edge of the field.
“You are the most beautiful and most precious girl. Always remember that. Alex will choose you if he finds out you like him like this, otherwise, he’s an idiot. “ Said Natty praising her friend.
Helena nodded her head, but in her heart, there was still a big doubt haunting her. Although she kept trying to think of good things, no matter how many positive possibilities she thought of, problems always came and filled her mind. Whenever she fell, Helena would sigh and lose her focus on her surroundings.
She was so lost in thoughts and problems that she didn’t notice a tennis ball rushing toward her., Helena was with Natty who caught the tennis ball and it spared Helena from the tennis ball which would hit her head very hard.
Helena regained consciousness when she heard a loud voice coming from Natty’s hand that caught a tennis ball that was moving right behind her head. Helena also raised her head and observed Natty’s face, who looked severe with sharp eyes looking at the direction of the ball. Helena turned around, and she immediately saw Drake who was walking staring at them with an alarming face while holding a tennis racket.
It's obvious that Drake was the one who knocked the tennis ball that nearly hit Helena's head. But he also looks very panicked and surprised, as if he didn't expect the tennis ball he hit would fly and aim at Helena's head. Helena wasn't blaming it, but it seemed Natty couldn't just let it all end.
With a sharp gaze as if flames were burning in her eyes, Natty walked over to Drake, clenching her fists. Drake realized that his life was in danger. With a frightened face and trembling body, Drake continued to pull his feet and stepped backward. It terrified Drake as Natty drew closer to him. As soon as they got so close, Natty grabbed Drake by the collar and pulled him so that their eyes stared at each other closely.
Drake's body was shaking and even his legs lost strength. Drake rolled his hands backward and grope for some grip. Until Drake grabbed a basket overflowed with tennis balls and gripped it. But his legs had fallen energy and his body fell stability and went down and the tennis balls rolled to the ground.
Natty, who was still held with anger, yet gripped Drake by the collar of his shirt and stepped on the tennis ball, which was rolling until she lost her stability too. They also went down to the ground in a very wearing position. Their eyes widened in shock as their lips stopped with Natty, who landed on top of Drake.
Natty looked up, and they screamed. They stood up and rubbed each other's lips with their hands as if they had tarnished their precious lips. They glanced at each other with disgust.
“Really, unclean playboy ...” said Natty
“ What? You, you ugly and annoying girl! You have stained my precious lips! “ Said Drake furiously.
They fought so that everyone noticed the two of them were fighting. Helena who could not stand to see the childish argument that was going on decided to intervene and stop the argument. Helena grabbed Natty's hand and pulled her away from the field. Meanwhile, Drake could only snort in annoyance and watch the two girls leave.
Memories of that accidental kiss kept coming to Drake's mind, and every time he remembered Drake brushed his lips with both hands. He hated remembering the kiss because Natty was the girl he hated the most in school. He hates Natty, not without reason, but because Natty is the one who always spoils his mood every morning when he walks down the corridor to enjoy the sight of cute girls together with Alex.
Everyone also knows that Drake is the person who likes cute girls who are innocent and also cute. Meanwhile, Natty is a girl who is far from the type of girl he likes. Natty is far from perfect, she doesn't have a cute or innocent side at all, she is a very independent, strong, and very firm person. That's why Drake always feels annoyed whenever he sees Natty, even when he is drunk in the charm of the innocent and cute girls who admire him. His mood would change immediately if he saw Natty. He hated what just happened even more because it was his first kiss. Drake hates the fact that the first kiss he has always kept so cherished is even taken away by Natty, a girl he hates the most in school.
“Ah, you're an annoying girl! My first kiss… ” Drake muttered irritatedly as he rubbed his lips.
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Meanwhile, Alex has just returned to his house after spending time with Ruby. Even though Alex kept reassuring himself that nothing had happened and everything was fine until he hung up on his father's incoming calls, he still ended up feeling very scared and standing in front of his doorstep staring at the doorknob with doubt.