10

"Craig, you need to stop being a kid," Genova said coming back to him.

He leaned in beside him and Craig opened his eyes.

"Get up, will you? Genova said and Craig slowly stood up.

"You don't know what I'm going through right now," he said.

" What?"

"I remembered everything that happened on orientation day when I got drunk," Craig replied.

" SO?"

"I really kissed Izzy," he replied and Genova smiled before bursting into hysterical laughter.

"It's not funny Genny" Craig said with a pout.

Genova continued to laugh so hard.

"If I'm right, this is your first kiss," he said.

"Of course I've never kissed a girl, I can't believe I was drunk on my first kiss, I'm so useless, kill me," Craig said as a kid.

"Why would you kiss her in your drunken state?" answered Genoa.

"I don't know," Craig replied.

"should I start calling you Craig-kiss?" Genoa smiles.

"Genny, stop making fun of me," he replied as Genova walked towards the class.

"Craig-kiss" said Genova.

"Genny stop calling me that," he said, rushing after him.

"Kissy-Craig" Genova laughed.

"Geny!!" He yelled at him and Genova rushed into the classroom.

He entered with him and stopped shouting immediately, the lecturer was already in class.

They settled down quietly.

Mr. Bong's class arrived after that, he smiled brightly.

"Welcome to Rihanna Norbert School," he said.

"Yes sir" Riri replied calmly.

"And the mission, I'm going to announce your scores now, Genova Alejandro, full marks as usual, love you," he said and Genova scoffed.

"Reece, you didn't return it...you got a penalty point"

"Never mind," Reece muttered.

"Molly Kang, full of points... Polly... You didn't return it... A penalty spot is waiting for you"

"Craig Lee, almost complete, 80, carry on," he said.

"I haven't gotten full marks yet," Craig muttered.

"Try harder if you want to beat me" Genova winked.

"Izzy Roberts, 80"

"What!, She's also my competitor?, Oh Craig, you're dead," Craig said.

"Linabae Jang, more than average 75"

Bae smiled.

"And...Rihanna Norbert...

Quincy held her breath.

"Zero I guess," Molly muttered.

"95"

"OH MY GOD!!!!" she cried, getting up from her seat.

"After Molly and Genny, it's you...you should try harder and join them in the exams," Mr Bong said.

"Of course, I'll do my best…god, I can't believe it," she exclaimed as she sat down.

"She's cute, isn't she? Craig said, nudging Genova.

“Are you just aware? Genova replied, staring at Quincy who was still smiling at her new achievement.

"Of course I…wait! You just admitted she's cute? You just admitted a girl is cute?" Craig said shockingly.

Genoa looked at him. "What? I'm a guy too" he winked and Craig blinked.

“Did the sun rise from the wrong part of the sky today? Why is it so different,” he wondered.

Mr Bong's lesson lasted an hour...

"And to the essentials," he said after class.

The students were worried.

"Mid-term test is coming soon, get everyone ready, but a week before the tests, something is brewing, an all-night party until mom calls" he announced and the class was almost broken by cries.

"I love parties!" Bae said out loud.

"I hate parties," mumbled Genova.

"I can't wait," Craig said.

"I'm in on it," Izzy said.

"I want to go," Quincy said.

"So it was just planned suddenly? There must be a reason" Molly asked.

“Our first major contributor, the main owner of this school is coming back from England after a long time,” Mr Bong replied.

"You mean... Mrs. Maybelline?" Bae said.

"Of course, many of you haven't met her in person, she left Korea a very long time ago but she's coming back that day, so the school will throw an all-night party for her, every department will have something to do to help or entertain, and this department got stuck in dancing and singing,” Bong replied.

“WHOOPPEE!!! I gotta dance,” Bae said.

“It will be very big because the school is planning to host it in a big way, so SUGAR BOYS, the school was able to enter Big Hit...You will be performing with TXT,” Mr. Bong said.

"Joke" Reece muttered.

"I'm serious, don't act like you don't know this is the biggest and most influential college in South Korea, you'll meet them next week, the school will have a meeting so you should prepare- you, ok enough about the main thing, i'm leaving," he said as he rushed out of the classroom.

The students kept shouting so loudly.

"It's like a dream, pinch me," Genova said and Craig traced her cheeks.

"That's fucking real bro," he said.

Genova smiled broadly.

"So the singing part has been cleared, the dancing will be handled by the girls," Molly said.

"I should be number one on the list, I want to dance," Bae said.

"Me too," Izzy replied.

"I'm kind of into dancing," Polly said.

"I'm going to dance" Quincy said.

“So, do we dance disco or K-pop? Izzy asked.

“K-pop all the way, LALISA by Lisa,” Bae said quickly.

"No, MARIA by Hwasa" replied Izzy.

"LALISA!

" MARRIED !

They started arguing and Genova had to leave the class.

Quincy noticed him and followed him.

He walked into the empty classroom at the end of their pad and sat down, resting his head on the table, his headphones on.

"I'm going to get some sleep before Craig finds me," he said closing his eyes but the door opened immediately.

"Here he is, Craig, please get out of my life," he said without looking back.

"Sorry," Quincy said and immediately recognized the voice.

He turned around quickly and was too surprised to see her.

“Laugh? " he said.

"Yeah, that's me," she answered flatly, walking towards him.

She sat down in the chair next to him and was silent for a minute.

"I'm sorry if I intruded on your privacy," she said.

"No, it's nice to have you here," he said, studying her facial features elegantly.

"You know, if there's anyone I have to thank all the time, it's you... you warned me individually but I was blinded by lust, I didn't listen", did she say.

Genova continued to stare at her as she stared into space.

"I'm sorry you were hurt because of me and... sorry for making your warnings useless, sorry for being stupid and sorry for being gullible, sorry for thinking badly about you, thank you for always saving me too," she said. immediately.

"It's good" he replied.

She took a bottle of juice out of her sweater pocket and pointed it at him.

"My apologies and thank you," she said and he smiled before taking it.

“Why the smile? She asked.

"You're something else, saying a lot of forgiveness and thanks with just a bottle of juice, just a bottle?" " He has answered.

“Should I have bought a pack?, you are amazing too,” she replied.

He kept staring at the juice.

" You do not want ? So bring it” she said and tried to take it but he hid it behind him.

"No" he said and she smiled.

“Did you cry a lot? he asked seriously.

"Of course I cried for a whole week," she replied.

"Sorry" he said and she laughed.

"Stop being like that, I hate it when people pity me" she said standing up.

" See you later!" She says.

"Wait" he replied and stood up.

"What?" she replied, facing him.

"We can talk more often like this, right?, I mean...friends," he said cautiously and she smirked.

"I don't want to be a guy's friend so...no" she replied and left immediately.

Genova slumped back in her seat, running her thumbs over the juice.

CAFETERIA**

It seems like partying all night has erased everything from Riri.

Everyone is talking about the party and many can't wait to see Ms. Maybelline in person.

Riri spotted Izzy and Bae on their table as soon as she entered.

She walks towards them when Molly appeared.

"Hey Molly" she waved.

"Hey" she replied dryly and left.

Ever since the incident in the cafeteria, she's been avoiding him.

She went to her friends and Bae went to get her meal by herself.

"Bon appetit," she smiled and Quincy chuckled.

"So the three of us are dancing, but more seriously, is it Lisa or Hwasa?" Bae asked.

“Hwasa” Quincy and Izzy responded in unison.

"So I'm the only one who wants Lisa?, that's unfair" Bae pouted.

"Seriously, I can't wait to meet Mrs. Maybelline, I heard she's a beauty," Izzy said.

“I too can't wait, and also my bright future, TXT,” Bae replied.

"Beomgyu" Bae said.

“Yeonjun or nobody,” Riri said.

“Sobin! Izzy winked.

"Are you qualified to attend the SUGAR BOYS fan sign?" Bae asked.

"Of course, I bought every one of their albums," Quincy said.

"Me too" smiled Bae.

"Too bad I only bought a few, I'm poor you know, I'm not qualified," Izzy replied.

Bae wanted to speak but when she saw the necklace on Quincy's neck, she stopped.

"This necklace" she said looking at him.

"Eh?" Quincy said, noticing it too.

"Shit," she thought.

"I bought it with Quincy before the holidays, they're the only two in the store, I'm talking about Lotte," Bae said.

"My dad...gave me this...someone sent it yesterday," Quincy replied.

" Really?"

"Of course" Quincy smiled.

"Oh…okay" Bae said, still looking at the necklace.

The last class ended at 2 a.m. and Riri left class before Bae and Izzy.

Genova followed them discreetly until they arrived in front of the school where Kimberly was waiting with the car.

Quincy came up after smiling at her, Kimberly left.

Genny also got into his car and followed them as quietly as ever.

They entered the street next to Cosmos Estate and he followed them.

The ride took ten more minutes until the car pulled into a large mansion.

Genova stopped her car not too far away and got out, watching Kimberly walk in with Riri.

He decided to wait a while and after about an hour Quincy came out of the house with Kimberly.

He quickly rolled up as they walked past him.

"I was right, it's Quincy," he thought, taking a deep breath.

**"*****

EVENING, ALEJANDRO'S HOUSE**

Genova kept staring at the juice, he didn't want to open it or drink it.

He smiled every time he saw her but when he remembered her refusing to be his friend, he was sad.

He thought about the reason why she disguises herself as Riri but he couldn't understand.

"Rihanna Norbert, Quincy Norbert, same girl" he thought smiling.

"Whatever the reason, I hope it's worth it" he smiled and looked at the juice again.

"Sounds good," he smiled.

He left his room and encountered Reece who had just come out of his own room, dressed to kill.

It looks more beautiful and flat.

"Newsflash!, I'm going on a date with Quincy Norbert" he said and Genova stopped.

"Have a coffee and rest bro, I'll be right back." Reece winked and left the house.

"Quincy?, he broke her heart as Riri and now...wait...does the game turn around now?, whoa!, that'll be so much fun to watch. au jus."

*****

A PRIVATE RESTAURANT**

Reece waits for an hour and a few minutes before Quincy arrives.

Her outfit is chic but dangerously sexy, hugging her curves and making it all visible.

It's a black, backless, clingy short dress and this time, she's not wearing a jacket over it.

Her heels took hold of her and Reece stopped breathing as soon as he saw her.

She is breathtaking!

"I made you wait, didn't I?" she said taking her seat.

He kept looking at her like she was a lion.

"Hey Reece" she waved her hand in front of him.

"Oh…Quincy," he smiled, coming to himself.

“How long have you been waiting? She smiled, her black earrings sparkling.

"For an hour but it's ok, seriously you look hot" he said and she smiled.

"I know... thanks anyway," she replied.

"This place is the best place to dine in Gangnam, they have the best dishes but you might want to go get their signature dish tonight," he said.

" And it's?" She asked.

"French macaroons" replied a waiter.

" Is it good?" She asked.

“Yes, prepared by our best French staff, it is seasoned with vegetables and accompanied by barbecued tuna,” replied the waiter.

“Tuna?, I would love to taste the dish,” she replied.

"Two servings of that and the best wine here," Reece said and the waiter left with a smile to get it.

“Do you like tuna? Reece asked.

"Of course, a lot," she replied.

"Reminds me of someone," he said.

"Who?" She asked.

"It's okay" he smiled.

"But seriously, you're really beautiful, I love your look tonight" she said and he blushed.

" THANKS"

The meal arrived and they ate in silence until he broke it.

"It's like a dream come true, having dinner with my celebrity crush, I can't believe it," he said.

"Really? It's nice to be here with you too," she replied.

"My brother and I will be collaborating with TXT soon," he said and she gasped.

"Really? I can't wait, I have to attend," she replied.

"I'll specially invite you to the party," he said.

"Okay" she replied and continued eating.

"I need to say something," he said.

" What?"

"We can get closer, can't we?" He asked and she smiled.

" What do you mean?"

"I mean…closer…like…" he said and Quincy cut him off as he stood up.

She took only four steps to his side and pulled him out of his chair.

"Closer? Like this?" she said and pulled him dangerously close to her.

His lips stayed in front of hers and Reece swallowed nothing.

She kept moving closer, pretending she was going to kiss him, he closed his eyes and she smiled.

"How silly," she thought and gently touched his face, caressing his cheeks.

"You're so...hot," she said, still stroking.

“Do you want to kiss me? He asked and she smiled.

"You're too forward," she said and nudged his chest with just one finger.

He opened his eyes and she is already carrying her bag.

"Are you angry against me?" He asked.

She spread her hair and looked at him.

"See you another time" she winked and started to leave, making sure her ass was shaking perfectly well.

"We're just getting started, Reece Alejandro" she thought, grinning like a badass as she walked.

Reece watched her back until she was out of sight, then he came to his senses.

"Quincy is waiting! I'm sorry if I drove you crazy," he said running after her.

He almost fell at the door but he straightened up and kept running after her.

*******

THE NEXT DAY, MAYBELLINE COLLEGE**

Genova felt it was unusually inconvenient to reschedule a class, but nonetheless, went for it.

The class was supposed to be at 9 a.m. but he suddenly received a text from the class representative informing him that it had been postponed to 8 a.m.

He got out of his car quickly because it's already 8 minutes before.

He rushed to class and only met one person, Molly.

She wears a lot of makeup, she also changed her hairstyle and she dresses warmly.

Genova entered slowly and stood up.

“Why do I only see you? " He asked.

She continued to walk towards him without answering and as soon as she reached him, she hugged him.

"Are you crazy?" he asked, remaining motionless.

"I texted you alone because I wanted to meet like this," she said.

"Let go of me," he said sternly.

"Why don't we just date, we're the brightest in our department anyway, we match up a lot and...

Genova pushed her away before she could finish.

"Go for a checkup, your brain is malfunctioning I think," he said.

"I love you Genny, I love you so much and it's already driving me crazy, I've been in love with you ever since we started going to this school, Genny I love you so much, why can't you just tell me love back" she said and Genova sighed.

“Why did you push Riri into the swimming pool and even post his posters in the school? He wondered.

"Because you're starting to like her!, The last time Polly pushed her in the library, I saw how you got her to safety, you saved her from me in the cafeteria at the time too and you stopped her from falling down the stairs, you even asked if she was okay and I know you hate contact with girls but you had several contacts with her Genny, you even saved her from the pool and gave him mouth to mouth!"

"It's none of your business!, I didn't know you were a demon, it's just been confirmed and you better stay away from me" he said seriously.

She rushed to him and hugged him again but he pushed her away again.

She started crying, releasing tears from her eyes.

"I love you Genny, please let's just go out for a day, I love you very much" she cried.

"I hate you Molly, please let's stay away from each other, I hate you a lot, and speaking of Riri, get close to her and it won't end well... desperate devil " he said and left the class immediately.

"Genny please!!" Molly cried.