Waiting For You

Chapter 20 (The Party - Part 2)

~ELY'S POV~

"Congratulations, Luis Jay Valdez and Kean Crisostomo!" Ms. Sarah exclaimed.

"Whoaw. Congrats, L." Aya told LJ as she patted LJ's shoulder. He smiled at her and walked towards the stage. I just gave him a thumbs up.

I looked at Aya and she was taking picture of her buddy LJ who was currently receiving his 'sash' together with.. That GUY.. Kean.

"Congratulations, gentlemen.. Just stay there as we call on for the other winners..
For the ladies, our runners-up are.. Janice Vergara and Michelle Tan! Please come up on stage, ladies!" As Ms. Sarah mentioned the runners-up, I immediately looked at Michelle. She was in disbelief. She and her minion, both JUST runners-up. Sorry, Michelle but tonight was definitely NOT your night. She grumpily walked up the stage and received her 'sash'.

"Congrats, ladies.. And now, for the most stunning gentleman and lady.. Our Mr. Acquaintance for 2014 is.. Ely Francisco! And our Ms. Acquaintance 2014 is.. Aya Rodriguez! Congratulations!" Ms. Sarah exclaimed.

I was more than happy. I was ecstatic! I stood up and offered my hand to still stunned Aya. I called for her name once but she didn't respond.
"Hey. I can carry you if you like." I smirked at her and she snapped out of her thoughts.
"Come." I took her hand and we walked towards the stage.

We were congratulated by Ms. Sarah, our dean and some of our professors. They gave us our 'sashes' and trophies.
After the picture taking, Ms. Sarah informed us that we all need to dance.. All the winners.

We went to the dance floor and they played mellow music. I danced with Aya, Michelle danced with that guy, Kean and LJ danced with Janice, one of Michelle's minion.

After few minutes..
"May I dance with her?" Kean decided to RUIN my moment with Aya.
I looked at him sternly and said, "NO."
Kean scoffed. Michelle came to us as well and asked me to dance with her.
"NO. Why don't you two just leave us alone?" I said annoyed.
"Oh come on, BABE. Quit the drama. I know you want to dance with me." Michelle answered in a 'seductive' way and I felt like throwing up.
I scoffed.
"Don't make a scene, Ely. I just want to dance with, Aya." Kean said 'cooly'.
"Uhm. Ely, it's ok. You can dance with her, I'll dance with Kean." Aya said lowly. The way she was looking at me was like saying that she doesn't like the 'attention'. I just nodded even though I hate the idea of Kean touching her and me with Michelle. I hated her ever since. It's like she doesn't know how to respect herself and others as well.

I let go of Aya's waist even if that's the last thing I want to do at the moment. But before 'that' Kean can even touch her, I kissed Aya on her forehead. You know, just to 'show' everyone including HIM that AYA IS MINE. Aya shyly smiled at me after I kissed her.

They were dancing, so do we (Michelle and I). My eyes were focused on Aya and and 'him'. That guy was trying to make a conversation with Aya but I can see that Aya wasn't that much interested. (That's MY girl).

I felt something in my chest. I looked down and saw Michelle's head pressed on my chest. I tried to move but she trapped my body with her hands. Oh God. This was a 'killer hug'. I kept my hands down on my sides just to show her that I don't like what she was doing. If I will push her really hard, maybe I'll end up in the dean's office. My mom will get disappointed at me or I'll be out of the varsity. Who knows.

I glance at Aya and she was.. Laughing?! Smooth move, PLAYER.. Smooth move!
The song was almost finished and my feet's itching to get Aya away from that player.

As the song ended, I held Michelle's head and moved it away from my body. But her hands were still on my body.
"Let go." I ordered.
She tried again to seduce me as she moved closer and tried to smile seductively but it failed. I gently shoved her away and made my way to Aya. I hooked my hand on Aya's waist and took her away from the player, Kean and we went back to our seats.