BACK OFF MY
GIRLFRIEND

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| All this happened, more or less. |

【 MATT RIDDLE's POINT OF VIEW 】

Sweat. Sweat all over my face, legs were shaking, couldn't breathe properly, as I took a peek from the door of our classroom, that's how I am feeling right now. I'm so nervous at my preparation, bro! But I need to do this before someone steals the spotlight!

Today is a very special day and I ready myself to the moon and back. I looked at myself in the mirror, I'm wearing a navy blue coat, slocks and leather shoes which I'm not used to wear these kinds of clothes but whatever, I'm doing this for her.

I stared at her, walking down the hallway. Her best friend even made a welcome back celebration for her. She's just too precious.

"You ready, Matt?" Dream asked as I grabbed the microphone from him. I took a deep breath and nodded. "Hit the music, broooooooooo!"

The Undisputed Bullies started playing their instruments, Kyle's doing a great job in playing guitar, Roddy enjoys banging the maracas, Bobby's getting himself ready to hit the mini cymbals and drums, as Adam started to beatbox, blocking Dakota's way.

TIME HAS COME, BABY!

"You're just too good to be true...Can't take my eyes off you...You'd be like heaven to touch...I wanna hold you so much..." I started singing with all of my heart and soul, trying not to prance around. I slowly stormed out of the room and revealed myself on Dakota Kai.

"Pardon the way that I stare...There's nothing else to compare...The sight of you leaves me weak...There are no words left to speak..."

I looked at her reaction and she looks stunning in her dress bro! She also looks amused by my singing ability! I think I already found myself being a singer in the future!

"I love you, baby, and if it's quite alright

I need you, baby, to warm a lonely night

I love you, baby, trust in me when I say"

I approached her, grasped her hands, and started swaying it while the audiences watch us in awe.

"Oh, pretty baby, don't bring me down, I pray

Oh, pretty baby, now that I found you, stay

And let me love you, baby, let me love you..."

I gently grabbed her hand and placed it on my chest, letting her know how my heart beats abnormally when she's around.

"Dakota Kai-----"

"Matt Riddle, are you alright?" She asked in confusion, as she cut off.

"I was until you came. Holding your hand is the best medicine, bro. And all I've seen since 18 hours ago is your dazzling hazelnut eyes, freckles, and your smile...I couldn't tell if my feelings were true before until when you flew away, it made me realized how you made incomplete. You're the one I think about each day. I can't get you out of my head, bro...I like you, Dakota Kai. Do you feel the same, too?" I confessed.

She didn't speak a word. She just stared at me moments longer, instead of saying something. Bloody Nora! Is that a yes? 'Cause silence means yes, Bro!

I was about to prance and yelled yes when she suddenly poured me glares with her chocolate syrup eyes.

"You're just too good to be true, Matt Riddle. I never thought you can fall for someone. But what should I expect, I'm Dakota Kai, the prettiest and most attractive woman ever stepped inside this jungle."

"Say yes already, Dakota!" Kay Lee Ray shouted from behind.

Dakota sighed and went back glaring at me, "The feelings not mutual, 'BRO'...Haere ra." She snapped, pushing me away. I heard the crowd started booing at what happened.

"Hey, Bro..." I called out before she could turn and walked away.

It hurts. Getting rejected by your special someone hurts so bad. It made me weak. It loses my energy. But why? Why didn't she likes me, bro? You! Yeah, the reader, can you tell me why?!! HUHUHUHU!

"You may have rejected me, but that's just the beginning of our love story. I won't give up until I get your sweet yes." I exclaimed.

"Goodluck with that, BRO!"

【TOMMASO CIAMPA's POINT OF VIEW 】

"Good game, bro!" Matt Riddle said as he shook Dream's hand.

Our football game just got finished and our team won. I looked on the bleachers to have a sit and I could barely see it's already full but thankfully I saw a vacant spot next to my Japanese classmate, Io Shirai.

"Mind if I sit here?" I asked as I tapped the seat. She slowly looked up to me and she merely smiled, nodding her head.

I sat next to her and started wiping off my sweat. I looked over at Johnny and Candice. they are busy taking care of each other as Candice handed water bottle to my boy, which made me genuinely smiled. They are really meant for each other.

I keep trying to move on from my first love, Candice Lerae, and I guess it's working. My feelings for her started dying slowly. It may be hard at first but that's the right thing to do.

Hoping one day, when I wake up, everything's fine. Hopefully, I could find the woman destined for me to be my fairy tale ending.

Io Shirai immediately looked away when I looked up and caught her staring at me. I wonder why she's gawking at me like that.

I decided to ignore her actions, instead of asking her. I don't wanna assume anything like what most of the characters of this story does. Like what I assume that Candice would like me back.

"Hey hey there, Shirai!" I heard a voice, snapping me out of my thoughts. It was Tyler Bate's friend, Trent Seven, walking towards her.

"How many times I'm going to tell you that I'm not going out with you." I heard Io replied at him in her Japanese accent, as she rolled her dark chocolate eyes.

"Pffft. Stop being in-denial, Shirai. I know how much you want me." Trent chuckled as he mercilessly dragged away the person sitting next to Io, and took a sit.

I looked back at Io and she seems not comfortable. She couldn't help but rolled her eyes whenever Trent Seven run his mouth.

I should stay away from their business but something inside me tells me I didn't like seeing what's happening right now.

I took a deep breath and shoved his arms around her shoulders without a second thought. Io and Trent widen their eyes in confusion as they turned their attention to me.

"Hey, back off my g-girlfriend," I said in a stern voice, glaring at Trent. Bloody hell! Why did I say that?!

But I just received a loud chuckle by Trent, "Oh please, do you think I believe you're dating each other?"

I bite my lower lip, not knowing what to respond back. I knew it! I shouldn't have interjected myself here!

"No one believes but he's the love of my life, right, angel pie?" Shirai winked at me as she slings her arms around my shoulders.

"Y-yeah, angel pie..." I gulped, trying to form a smile across my face.

"I still don't believe in you, guys." Trent laughed wickedly.

Shirai suddenly grasped my neck and slowly pulled my face closer to her before I could reply to something. Hey! Hey! What is she doing?!

"This is the only way." She whispered. My eyes widen in surprise, realizing she's going to kiss me when she zooms in her sight on my lips and was about to reach them.

"Fine! I believe now. Geez! Get a room!" I heard Trent hissed and he walks away.

I glanced at Shirai and she's still gawking at my lips. I felt my cheeks become hotter as hell as I return the stares at her. Trying not to breathe 1, 2, 3. trying not to freak when she looks at me.

And then a song plays on my mind,

♫ I get a little bit nervous around you

Get a little bit stressed out when I think about you

Get a little excited

Baby, when I think about you, yeah ♫

There was sunshine in her smile and her voice went right to my brain like a shot of single malt. Her clothes were so casual, the ubiquitous look all the university girls had: tight jeans, a wide-necked sweater, and cute brown boots, yet it makes her different in my eyes.

"Hey, you alright, Ciampa?" I heard her voice, snapping me out of my thoughts. I cover my face in embarrassment when I found Shirai delivered furrowed brows on me.

"Uh..about what happened earlier ago, I'm sorry. I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable." She sighed.

"No, it's fine." I lied.

"Do you have any plans for recess? Wanna spend lunch with me?" She suddenly asked.

I nodded, as a small smile tugged on my lips, "That's a good idea."

I guess this is it. I guess this is the time to start to make friendship, conquers the socially awkward feeling, rebuild my personality, and to live a better life.

end of chapter seventy-one

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