Chapter 9 – Green-eyed Monsters“Trixie Yan, in front of everyone, I ask you... will you be my girlfriend?” she heard Calvin say. She was too shocked by his proposal that all she could do was nod her head. Finally, after the long wait, she won Calvin's heart, even though she got him because of lying. Calvin smiled at her, his face moved closer to her. “Can I hear your answer, Trixie?” he asked. Trixie smiled sweetly at him. “Yes, I'm willing to be your girlfriend...” she said. Calvin moved closer to her, and embraced her. Inside his heart, he know he don't love her yet, but he knew he will learn to love her someday. For now, he's willing to take chances with her. He handed her the bouquet of flowers, he watched her as she looked and smelled at it, then she looked up at him. She reached up to him, and kissed him on the cheeks. Calvin embraced her tight, and she put her head on his shoulder.
Meanwhile, Danson and Kit were watching them at the other side of the cafeteria. “Love, you really can't understand it...” Danson commented. Then, he looked at Kit. “Can you tell me what you said to Calvin to convince him to give Trixie a chance?” he asked. “I just reminded him of what he said before when he was still looking for the paper crane girl, that he would accept her no matter what.” she said. “Well, Calvin already got himself a girlfriend. Aren't you envy?” he asked. Kit gave him a confused look. “Envy?”
“Well, Calvin's already in a relationship, and you're still single... you know...”
“What is there to be envy about?”
“I mean, Calvin would spend less time with you since he already got a girl. I think he'll want to get to know Trixie more...”
Kit just shook her head. “I'm not envy. I'm not jealous either. I trust that he would not forget about me even if he got together with Trixie.” she said. “But... wouldn't you like to have a boyfriend as well, date guys, find the one, be in a relationship?” he asked, hinting about he's intention. Now that Calvin and Trixie are together, it would be much easier for him to court Kit. The, Kit looked at him and smiled. “I think you're right. It's about time for me to date guys. After all, I've spent way too much time with my best friend.” she said. Danson looked away from her, and smiled secretly. “So, if someone asks you out, you'll go out with that guy?” he asked shyly. Kit nodded her head. Danson was happy with her answer. “This is my chance...” he thought. Then, he turned to her again.
“Will you go out with me?” Danson heard someone told Kit. He looked back, and saw Chun standing behind Kit. Kit looked at him, and gave him a surprised look. “C-Chun?” she stuttered. “Will you go out on a date with me, Kit?” he repeated. Danson sighed in dismay, he knew that Kit have always liked Chun, and she would most likely go out with him. The smiled on his face slowly faded, as he looked at her staring at Chun. “Are... are you really sure you want to go out with me, Chun?” she asked him. Chun nodded his head. Then, she looked at Danson, and held his hand. “I'm sorry, Chun... but I'm already dating Danson.” she said to him. Danson was surprised at what she said. He looked at Chun, and saw him smiling at him. “I understand.” Chun said to them. He smiled at Danson, and then looked at their clasped hands. Then, he turned to leave to the two.
Danson looked at Kit, confused as to why Kit lied to Chun. “Wei, why didn't you accept him?” he asked her. Kit looked up at him and smiled faintly. “I know he's just doing that because he's hurt about Trixie and Calvin getting together. I don't want to be with someone who likes someone else. After all, he told me he's sorry that he can't love the way that I do love him.” she explained. He understood what she meant. After all, Kit deserves someone who could love her whole heartedly, like himself. “But, you'll really go out with me on a date?” he asked. Kit nodded her head again. “After all...” she said. “It's just a friendly date, right?”
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This was her greatest fear. The lies Trixie made lead to her heartache. She was there as Calvin proposed to her. She was there as she accepted him. She knew right from the start that Trixie won't stop until she gets what she wants. Seeing them together, breaks her heart. She should've been in Trixie's place right now, if only she had the courage to let Calvin know what she feels for him, but she wasn't brave enough to let him know that she loves him with all her heart.
She closed her eyes, trying to keep her tears from falling. She can't let everyone around her see that she was affected with what Calvin did. She can't let this lie affect her, for she only knows the truth. She will always remain to be his paper crane, and she would continue to secretly love him. But for now, she have decided to stop for a while, not because she was hurt and in pain, but because she could see how happy he is now that he found his paper crane girl, Trixie, even though she know that everything is a lie.
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Kit saw at the other side of the cafeteria, and saw Hannah watching at the happy couple. Though she is far, she could see the sadness in her eyes. She wanted to run towards her, and comfort her, but as she stepped forward, she turned to leave. Though she does not say anything, she could feel that she was hurt with what had happened. Though she have not admitted it, she could tell that she is in love with Calvin. If only Trixie didn't came in the way, and if only she wasn't too late in calling her, then maybe Hannah could have her chance with Calvin. Maybe, Calvin would've proposed to her today. Maybe, she would've not seen the sadness in her eyes.
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“I could not believe just what happened, Trixie.” Ashley, Trixie's friend, told her as they were walking to their class. She knew that her friend is rejoicing because she is now Calvin's girlfriend. “Well, I guess luck is just at my side.” she said boastfully. Ashley just smiled at her. “But aren't you scared that your boyfriend would find out that you're just lying?” Trixie paused, then she gave her a smirk. “Calvin saw me putting that stupid paper crane at his locker. There's no way he'll 1think I'm a fake.” she said. Ashley just nodded her head in agreement. “But still you should be careful... you don't know how Calvin would react if he found that... you know.” she said, giving her a warning. Trixie just shook her head, and ignored her friend's warning. “No one will know, unless you guys spill out this little secret.” she said, then she looked at Ashley. “Unless you betray my trust.” Ashley shook her head, and Trixie could see the fear in her eyes. No one dares to betray Trixie, or else they would feel her wrath. After all, she came from a very influential and rich family, and she could do anything bad to them and their family with a snap of her finger. “O-of course not. We'll keep your secret, of course.” Ashley said.
“So, now that you're dating Calvin, does that mean that you have to be in good terms with the BFF?” Ashley asked, referring to Kit. Trixie shook her head. “I will play my part of a goody-two-shoe girlfriend, but behind him, I'll make Kit pay for all the things she have done to me.” she told her. She have been planning this all this time to separate the two, and now that Calvin's her boyfriend, it's much easier for her. Ashley gave her a confused look. “What do you mean?” she asked. Trixie looked at her friend, and gave her a devilish smile. “I'll make sure she and my boyfriend would be on bad terms, and then, goodbye to Calvin's little BFF.”
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Jiro waited for Joy that afternoon at the school's parking lot. As he waited outside his car, he held on to his shell necklace and stared at it. Lately, his thoughts are filled with Tin, the one who gave him the necklace. Almost every night, he dreams of her, of meeting her again. It has been ten years now since he last saw her, he thought he would be able to see her again the next summer, but that didn't happen. She never came back, although they promised each other to meet.
“Where are you, Tin?” he thought. He wanted to find her, but he doesn't have any clue about her to start. All he knows is that her name is Tin, and she have this beautiful almond eyes, and a warm smile. All he remembered is that great feeling when she hold his hand, and when she kissed him goodbye. He grew up, and he thought he would be able to forget her by dating other girls, but as the saying goes, first love never dies. When Joy came into his life, he thought he could finally forget all about Tin. After all, she and Tin have similarities, but still her memories haunt him.
Joy, who was standing at a spot not too far from Jiro, watched him as he gazed into the shell necklace again. Her heart ache every time she sees Jiro holding on to it, because she knew that he's missing his first love. She could not even ask Jiro to throw that necklace away, because every time she does, they always end up fighting. That shell necklace means so much to him, she knows, because it was given to him by his first love. Sometimes, she wonder if he really loved her. She wondered if he loves her, and if it was her that's inside her heart. Jiro didn't know that she's already hurting simply because he can't let go. Her greatest rival for Jiro's love is a ghost of his past, and it's difficult to compete with someone that does not exist anymore.
As she took a step towards him, she composed herself. She took a deep breath, and smiled as she walked towards her. “Jiro...” she called. Jiro looked back and saw her. He immediately put the necklace on his pocket. “Hey, honey!” he said, smiling at her. He put his arm around her, and kissed her on the lips. “I missed you...” he said. Joy just smiled at her boyfriend. “Is it really me that you miss, or is it Tin?” she thought. “I... I missed you too...” she said in a low voice. Jiro pulled her close to him, and hugged her tight. “Thank God, the campaign's over, I could spend more time with you...” he said. Then, he let her go, and looked down at her. “Can I ask my honey to go out on a date tonight?” he asked, giving her puppy eyes. Joy simply laughed at his facial expression. “I would love you go out on a date with you, Jiro...” she said. Jiro kissed her on the lips again. Then, he helped her get inside the car, and then they drove to they drove to their favorite restaurant.
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The next day is Saturday. Calvin went to Kit's house that morning, and found her sitting on the swing just outside the terrace. He saw that she was in her deep thought, and judging from the way she looks, it seems that something's worrying her. “Kit?” he called her. Kit looked at him and smiled. “Hey, Cal!” she said. Calvin walked towards her, and sat beside her. “I haven't seen you yesterday after we came back to school...” he began. “Actually, I decided to let you spend some time with your girlfriend, so I didn't show up myself to you...”
“So you just hang out with Danson yesterday?”
“Well, there's Hannah as well... we're becoming close recently...”
Calvin nodded his head. “So, what brings Class Rep Chen here in my humble abode?” she asked. “Nah, I lost to Selina Ren. I guess it's good at least I could focus more to things that really matters...” Kit gave him a confused look. “Things that really matters? You mean Trixie?” she asked. Calvin smiled and nodded his head. “I want to get to know her more. I want to make this relationship work this time...” he said. Kit slowly looked away from him, but Calvin saw the sudden change in her expression. “Is there something wrong?” he asked her. Kit just shook her head. “Wei, Kit... I know everything about you. I could tell if something's bothering you or not. Speak up, OK?” he said. Kit looked up at him and forced a smile. “I'm OK, really...” she lied. “Liar, liar, pants on fire. I know if you're worrying about something or whatnot. You're not the only mind reader here...” he said. Kit just laughed at what he said. “Best friends really knows best...” she said. “Are you worrying about me getting together with Trixie?”he asked. She looked up at him, surprised at what he said. Surely, Calvin really knows what's in her mind. “How can you be such a mind reader?” she asked. Then, Calvin took her hand and put it on his chest. Calvin looked at her lovingly into her eyes. “I know. I can feel it. I can feel your heart.” he said. Kit felt her heart beating faster as he held her hand. Even with the way Calvin looked at her, it was different. She swallowed hard, as she felt meting in Calvin's gaze.
She slowly removed her hand from his chest, and looked away from her. She heard Calvin snicker at her. “What? Did I get you at that, Katherine?” he said. Kit glared at him. “Not funny, Calvin!” she hissed at him. “Just tell me what's wrong, then maybe I could help you.” Kit took a deep breath, and decided to let Calvin know what she was thinking about. “I'm... I'm scared....” she began. Calvin looked at her, he could understand what she was scared of. “Scared of what?” he asked. “Well, now that you and Trixie are together...”
“I know you don't like Trixie... but can you try to be a little nicer to her? After all, she's already my girlfriend...”
“Of course I will be. I don't want to have conflicts with her and with you...”
Calvin put his arm around her, and smiled at her. “I know you would.” he said. Kit smiled at him, and put her head on his shoulder. “And you don't have to be scared of losing me, Kit. Just think of it as gaining a girl best friend. No matter what happens, you will always comes first, because you are my best friend. And I would never, ever leave you. Nothing could separate us. Always remember that, OK?” he said to her. Kit looked up at him and smiled. She felt more secure with their friendship now that he assured that nothing's going to change between them. “I know...” she said to him. Then, Calvin pulled her closer to him and embraced her tight.
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“There goes your boyfriend with his BFF...” Rina whispered to Trixie. Trixie looked up, and he saw Calvin and Kit walking towards them. “Nothing ruins my mood but Kit.” she said. She rolled her eyes as she saw Kit laughing with Calvin. “Look at that bitch flirting with my boyfriend. As if Calvin would fall for her!” she exclaimed. “You don't have to be jealous, Calvin's your boyfriend now...” Rina said. “Well, too bad for Kit. She will have to say goodbye to their friendship It's time to break them apart.” she said. She saw Calvin and Kit look at them, then, she smiled sweetly at them “Hey, Calvin, hey Kit...” she greeted. She kissed her boyfriend on the cheek, and then she smiled sweetly at Kit. “Hi Trixie, hope you don't mind me tagging along with you guys...” Kit said as she smiled at her. “Of course I don't mind. I want to hang out with you as well...” Trixie lied. Calvin smiled at her, then looked at Kit. “See, I told you she won't mind.” he said. Then, he turned to her girlfriend. “She wanted to be friends with you, but she's shy.” he said. Then, Trixie walked towards Kit, then hugged her. “Of course. I want to be friends with you... I want to be best friends with Calvin's BFF.” Trixie said. Then, Trixie turned to Rina and winked at her. “Hey, I gotta go. I'll see you guys tomorrow.” Rina said, then she left the three.
“So, you want to hangout at the cafe? My treat...” Kit said. Calvin and Trixie nodded their heads. “Sounds like a plan. Let's go.” Calvin said. He put his arm around her girlfriend, and went on their way. As they were walking, Trixie glance at Kit and let out a devilish smile. “If only you knew what I'm planning for you...” she thought. “then you wouldn't want to be friends with me...”
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