The bell rang, as the clock's hand strikes twelve. Several, senior high students burst out of the doors, after the teachers left their classes. "Don't forget, Cherisher - the script and the lyrics must be submitted two weeks, before November 4." says the serious and studiuous guy, wearing a grey polo and a pair of glasses. Oh, wait - that was just Leon, our Team B director of our second quarter's school performance.

"Right!" I respond, as I sling the strap of my purple backpack on my right shoulder. Now, to meet outdoors and my packed luggage. Before I stride my way outside, ready to grasp my freedom, someone's hand took hold of my arm.

Making me face him, Leon's face moved a bit closer to me. "And one more thing, before you leave - Jane." he whispered, with his trademark 'predator-charm' in display.

"Uhh. . .what?" I asked, with an arched brow. Sometimes, I don't like the way he looks at me. It kinda' disgust me. Unless, he's among the adored, bishounen hotties in anime - I might just consider.

Letting go, he made a few steps backwards and held his arms open. "Where's the hug you're speaking of?" he, then, remind me, with a playful grin on his face.

I stood there, blankly. "Errr. . ."

I almost forgot - I'll be doing my dare, before we leave. Not wasting any time, I walked towards him and did my so-called 'tender hug'. It's by wrapping my arms around someone, with my face resting on his/her chest, while breathing in the well-suited scent and relaxing my body, as if I am comfortable in his/her arms.

It took me a minute, as the timer (one of the responsible witnesses of the truth-or-dare game) speaks, before I let go of him.

"Take care, Jane. See ya- -"

Waving a hand to him and to our frassmate (friend-and-classmate), I left, walking through the halls, and to the staircase. While waiting for the tricy to arrive outside, I lay my hand on top of my forehead, and rubbed the spot - where Leon layed his lips on earlier.

Feeling awkward, I stated, "That wasn't part of the dare." Well, whatever - - I'm going home.