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"Can I see now where we're going?" Ava said.

"Nope nope! I told you it's a surprise!" JC replied, insisting to keep covering Ava's eyes.

It was Thursday night, almost 2 weeks since the first day of school. Ava did nothing but to do her school works, study, give time for JC and also tried to catch up with Beatrice. She wanted to know what really happened to her best friend, she could still feel the old Beatrice is somewhere there hidden.

Only a person who went through so much would act so strange, Ava is still determined to know her best friend and to do that she had decided to herself that day at the art class that she will be working with Hansen throughout the semester. It was her bright idea, she couldn't help but clap for herself in doing so.

"Okay okay. We are here. Okay, okay. So when I count to three you can open your eyes, alright. One, two and… Three!" JC said.

Ava opened her eyes and they were at the school's rooftop, she had never been here because of the strict rules but she heard a lot of students coming here to either get together or use it as a dating spot. No wonder why they had to walk up the stairs for that long, Ava then saw a picnic blanket on the floor with the fairy lights inside the transparent glass bottle.

A few extra fairy lights were scattered around, a big basket placed on the side and a mini projector was set in the middle. Ava was glad to wear her hoodie at the moment, the wind was cold and so it was the perfect moment for her to wear something comfy.

"What's the occasion, JC? I mean we've been dating not too long enough to celebrate our first anniversary together but what is the occasion?" Ava was questionable. She was speechless because she couldn't believe JC would do this.

She could feel her lips smiling so wide, JC was watching Ava's reaction and couldn't help but become proud of what he had done for Ava. Ava felt really happy, JC was too perfect for her and she had no plans for leaving this boy who gives her butterflies.

JC and Ava sat on the blanket and started opening the basket and ate what was prepared inside, it was their favorites. JC brought a small heavy meal before they started eating the desserts. He played Ava's favorite movie, they were watching the movie while they were eating. They exchange jokes from time to time, whenever they see something funny in the movie.

"How was Beatrice?" JC asked out of the blue. Ava found this weird but she too was curious about what JC would say.

"She's alright, I guess. I mean she still is giving me cold shoulders everyday but I am determined in making that woman soft. Tsk. She's faking all this superior in her." Ava replied. Trying to make a joke out of it.

JC didn't speak afterwards, Ava wondered if JC and Beatrice were close with each other before they became rivals. That's what Ava had heard from few students that JC and Beatrice were rivals all throughout the school year last year and up until now. Ava waited for JC to speak but he didn't so it was her turn to talk.

"JC, what is it? You can tell me anything, remember?" Ava asked.

"Well since, she's your roommate and from what I can recall she was your childhood best friend. I guess letting you know what happened to her is… Your rights?" JC replied.

The curiosity was eating her alive, she wanted to know the other side of this story before she listen to Beatrice and find out the things that these people were saying about her.

"Well, Quinton happened. She met Quinton and basically her world turned upside down. You see Beatrice and I were close friends, we were tight but since Quinton. She fell apart, we had to watch her fall apart when we tried everything we could to save her. But she was just falling too deep." JC spoke.

Quinton. Who the hell is Quinton? This person was mentioned a lot of times and everyone seems to be blaming Quinton for what had happened to Beatrice. Ava was now beyond curious of what really happened.

"I barely remember all the details but all I know is that Quinton is the real reason behind all of this. Lea hated her so much. Everyone just set it all aside but the people who watched Quinton fall apart too will remember everything." JC continued.

Ava patted JC's back, giving him a soft kiss on his cheek as he hugged the boy who felt nothing but sadness regarding the past. Ava was beyond curious now, JC hadn't told her the exact answers she wanted and so she will be sticking to finding it out on her own now.

JC and Ava continued their mini date, cuddled underneath the large thick blanket they have on top of them. They were talking about their plans after college which surprised Ava, JC amazes her more. They were cuddling in there until JC fell asleep and so did Ava.

The next day, Ava woke up with the feeling of the sunlight warming her face. She fell asleep on the rooftop with JC, she turned around to see JC asleep. She admired the boy sleeping peacefully, she slowly took the phone out of her pocket and took a few photos of JC. She took about more than ten photos and then checked every photo where she would smile on them and chose a picture of him as her lockscreen.

"What are you giggling about, hm?" JC asked, his sleepy voice gave Ava butterflies.

"Nothing." Ava replied and smiled at JC as she moved closer to the boy who placed his arm around Ava. She felt warmer this time, JC smelled really good which Ava sniffed. She really loved his scent even though it's mostly identical to some other boy she would walk pass by the hallway and would smell that strong musk perfume.

"What time is it?" JC asked. Ava checked her phone again and her eyes widened.

"JC we're late!" Ava blurted out as she quickly stood up from laying down and JC did too.

"I have free period for the first class, what about you?" JC asked, walking beside Ava.

"I got my major class, I can't miss that." Ava replied, walking down the stairs as fast as she could. She heavily let out a big sign after knowing that they were at the other side of the dorm buildings and that she needed to run.

"I'll see you during practice, yeah?" JC asked. Ava nodded and quickly gave JC a quick peck on the lips before she started running.

"I love you, Silva!" JC shouted from behind which caused Ava to look back and laugh out loud as she kept going. She only have 45 minutes before the bell starts ringing, she couldn't believe that she will be late for the first time. She started coming up with different excuses at the same time.

She saw a few students looking at her as she ran passed by them, she would say excuse me every now and then. She would apologize to the people she would slightly ran into, she continued running until she reached the dorm building and quickly got up to an elevator.

Ava was really hoping that Beatrice wasn't in the dorm room anymore, she would not want to be questioned by the president of the council. What type of lie would she tell Beatrice if she ever asked her where she went? Despite being childhood friends, Ava is starting to have the sense that Beatrice is different from before but the way those brown eyes would stare into hers, she knew she could still see the soft, sweet Beatrice in her.

Although, the superiority of Beatrice kind of surprised Ava. Not to mention, she finds it really cool to watch Beatrice become superior and professional with her position. Ava continued running until she got to her dorm room, she quickly looked for her keys and unlocked the door.

As soon as she pushed the door open, she felt herself trip over right before she would fall on the floor, Beatrice happen to be there standing in front of the door with her bag on her shoulder, ready to leave the room when Ava opened the door first and eventually tripped over. Beatrice catched Ava, the cliche of getting caught when you almost fall on the floor.

Ava was surprised, both of her hands were resting on Beatrice's chest, Beatrice was staring down at her directly in her eyes which made Ava feel the shivers down her spine again. The younger girl didn't notice as well that she felt herself getting nervous. Beatrice had both of her arms opened and did not touch the younger girl, she waited for Ava to get back from her feet.

Ava was staring back at Beatrice a little too long, she quickly separated herself from Beatrice who pretended to not panic and kept her usual self. Ava cleared her throat while Beatrice adjusted her coat.

"Where were you?" Beatrice asked.

"I overslept, I didn't realize that I fell asleep so yeah…" Ava replied, avoiding Beatrice's eyes as she lightly bit her bottom lip.

Beatrice watched Ava does that habit whenever she would lie, Beatrice knew Ava was lying but she wasn't in the mood for any of these as she is needed in the council meeting to talk about the upcoming events. After the exams, the first event will take place and a lot of the clubs wanted new participants and new recruits to volunteer.

"Dress up, you'll be late." Beatrice spoke and calmly walked out of the dorm room and close the door behind her. Ava quickly did what she had to do as she was running late.

Her ten minutes was her quick shower and dressing up, she was doing everything in a fast motion, she estimated her time five minutes for running to her respective class. She grabbed everything she needed and started running out of the room, making sure she had locked the door first before she continued running towards the elevator.

As she estimated it, she finally reached the building, she quickly ran up the stairs and just like what she did earlier, saying excuse me to the people she would bump into. She checked her watch and saw that she only has five seven minutes left before the bell started ringing. She was so glad that she had done everything in just a short amount of time.

She will not do that again and will remind JC that they should be really aware of the time. Ava continued walking until she got to her major class, she was glad that today was just pure discussions because the teacher wanted to just focus first on the texts before they went to the actual projects.

The bell started ringing and the class had started going, she took notes every now and then, she was beyond excited for the things she really loved doing. She was glad her parents never questioned her passion about photography and becoming an author herself. She had plenty of writings on her files that she hasn't finished doing so, although she would when she weren't so busy with trying to get the attention of her best friend.

She missed Beatrice so much, she couldn't hide the fact that she really missed her. She misses those times where they would play around and talk about anything. She suddenly remembered that one silly memory of her telling Beatrice that she will marry Beatrice because she loves her.

She was lost in her own ocean thoughts when she glanced to her right and saw Beatrice walking on the hallway, the room has a glass window where you could see anybody passing by the room, she saw Beatrice holding something that she could not describe. She just watched her walk without her realizing that Beatrice was approaching the door of the room. A loud knock echoed through the room and Beatrice opened the door.

"Excuse me, Mr. Bryce. I am here to take Ms. Ava Silva with me as she is requested to be present in the office." Beatrice said. Ava's eyes blinked a few times before she stood up from her seat and followed Beatrice on the way out. Was she in trouble? What did she do? Did someone caught them at the rooftop?

Ava was really thinking about the what ifs and such, she has been avoiding other problems that might get her expelled. Beatrice wasn't saying anything at all, she kept walking while Ava follows her from behind.

"Um Bea, what did I do?" Ava asked. The way she wanted to slap herself for asking that question in that kind of sentence.

"Someone saw you leaving the rooftop, Ava. That's a strict rule, no one is allowed to enter the rooftop. If you were to access it, could have at least made sure no one would have seen you." Beatrice replied. She didn't glance back at Ava while talking as she kept walking instead.

Ava was now nervous to face the office, it hasn't been a month but she is now violating the school rules to which she didn't have it in her mind to do so but here she is facing it.

"Way to go Ava Silva." Ava thought to herself as she kept following Beatrice.