Polarized Antagonism

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Lucia

First day of exams namin ngayon ay ramdam na ramdam mo kung gaano ka tense yung atmosphere sa paligid. It feels like the apocalypse but it's not.

It's just the students  losing hope that they will get good grades for their final report card.

Just like Chihiro here who's been doing a lot more crying than actually studying.

" Just calm down, Chihiro. Stop crying para makapag focus ka. " i told her for the nth time. I took the responsibility to teach her dahil hindi ko na naman kailangan mag-aral dahil I've studied already before.

I try to calm my nerves before taking an exam but Chihiro's constant wails is going to throw me off my groove.

" HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO CALM DOWN, LUCIA?! DAD'S GOING TO FREEZE MY CREDIT CARD IF I GET FAILING GRADES ON MY REPORT CARD?! "

" Jesus Christ, you don't have to shou— "

" DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD IS IT FOR ME TO NOT BUY ANYTHING IN A DAY?! BESIDES THE WAY YOU TEACH IS SO FUCKING CONFUSING! IT'S LIKE YOU ARE SPEAKING A SECOND LANGUAGE OR SOME SHIT! "

Now I'm pissed. She's being hysterical.

" Alam mo, imbis na sigawan at sisihin mo ako, mag-aral ka na lang kaya. " i put her pen on her hands at kinuha yung phone niya.

" Anong gagawin mo sa phone ko? " tanong niya sa akin.

" Shut up and study. Grabe, mas matigas ulo mo kaysa kay Cameron, honestly. "

" You don't know my password— "

Pinakita ko sa kaniya na I've already unlocked her phone. I went to her messages and text someone I know who's going to help her sorry ass.

" Paano mo nalaman password ko? " she asked, dumbfounded.

" Duh, it's obviously the day you lost your virginity. "

Chihiro laughed uncontrollably. It certainly earned us concerned looks from our classmates.

May toyo talaga to sa utak.

" Uhh. I came here as soon as I could. "

Bobby appeared in front of us. Mukhang tumakbo siya ng mabilis para lang makapunta dito.

" There you are, Bobby. " i offered him a seat next to Chihiro. " Can you teach Chihiro for my sake? I can no longer dumb down my words for her. "

" Ouch. " Chihiro gasped.

" S-sure. Can I ? " Bobby looked at her expectantly. Wala ng ibang nagawa si Chihiro kundi pumayag.

She knows na kung hindi niya ibaba yung pride niya, babagsak talaga siy ngayong finals.

I can't help but to feel a little giddy seeing them being civil with each other. Bobby was hands-on teaching while Chihiro asked questions about parts she didn't get.

They look adorable. Para akong nanay na proud na nakita na nagkakasundo ang kaniyang dalawang anak.

1 hour before exam, may pumasok na mga estudyante sa loob ng classroom namin. From the way they are dressed, sila yung mga bata ng student council.

A girl with long brown hair gathered everyone's attention in front, except for Chihiro and Bobby who didn't even bat an eyelash when they came in.

" Sorry to interrupt your time. We're from the student council— "

" We know! " Some jackass said from our class. The girl cleared her throat.

" As I was saying, We are here to inform you that there will be a little activity after the final exams which is on February 14. It is approved by the faculty, of course."