C42 forty two

"I heard my cellphone ringing right away.

"Cyrus, someone's calling," I said, trying to detach myself from him.

He sighed, as if he heard nothing.

"Cyrus, someone's calling," I repeated.

He loosened his hold on me immediately, allowing me to move and walk to grab the phone from inside my bag.

I could still feel his eyes following me as if scrutinizing my every move.

"Who's calling you?" he asked curiously.

I ignored him and just answered the call. What does this person want now?

"What, El?" I asked irritably.

["Oh girl, Are you leaving?] he asked sadly.

I sighed and sat on the chair next to the study table. I rested my elbows on the table and slumped down.

"No," was my simple reply.

I heard him sigh and mutter softly.

["That Elica is really something! She said you were leaving,"] he said, annoyed.

I rolled my eyes. "I was supposed to leave, but I didn't go through with it," I replied.

I glanced at the guy behind me, who was now beside me. I raised my eyebrow at him.

He's just staring at me as if I'm fragile and he's afraid I'll break if he looks away.

["Ah... I was also going to ask about the PowerPoint? Are you still going to do it?] he asked curiously.

I immediately furrowed my brow at what he said. Why didn't I remember the PowerPoint he asked me to do? We just finished an exam, but there's already a presentation coming up!

"Ah, yeah, sure, I'll take care of it, and just send me the other details via email," I replied.

I rubbed my temples and adjusted my sitting position.

["Sure... Okay, I'll hang up now,"] he said.

I nodded. "Okay, Thanks for reminding me," I replied before ending the call.

I just left my phone on the table and turned back to the guy who was staring seriously at me.

"School work?" he asked seriously.

I looked at him, slightly putting my hand in my pocket and raising my eyebrow.

I nodded. "Yup," was my only reply.

Suddenly, his phone rang, and I furrowed my brow.

Does Akia call him again?

He took his phone out of his pocket and smiled at me.

"It's Wendrix," he said.

As if he knows what I'm thinking. He even raised the phone to show me Wendrix's name that popped up.

I pouted and avoided eye contact.

"Yeah.. Alright.. Wait for me outside.. No, Don't come inside. Y'all just annoying," he said before ending the call.

"I sent Wendrix to buy pizza since I don't know your exact address here," he explained.

I nodded. "He's downstairs?" I asked.

"He's outside," was his simple reply.

"Oh, he's already there, let's go then. It's embarrassing that you're the one who ordered," I teased him.

I started walking out, and he followed immediately. With every step, I could still feel his lingering gaze on me. I didn't bother to give him even a glance because I might get burned.

"I'll go out; you stay here," he stopped me as I approached the door.

I raised my eyebrow and furrowed my brow.

"Okay," was my simple reply.

I sat on the sofa and turned on the TV.

I sat cross-legged. I scratched my head and suddenly stood up. I felt slightly guilty because earlier, I seemed to have ignored Sai. We usually joke around when we see each other at school, but today was different because of what happened.

"Just go!" Cyrus shooed them away.

"Seriously Bro," Sai laughed.

They scratched their heads as they left, pushed by Cyrus.

"This apartment isn't a hangout spot, Yoreh," Cyrus said irritably and pushed his friends out.

"Come in," I invited.

They were surprised to see me, but they quickly recovered and ran inside. They even messed up my hair as they passed by. Annoying!

"What!" I complained to them.

They just laughed at me and flopped on the sofa.

I looked up at Cyrus, who was still standing with his arms crossed and a serious look on his face.

I rolled my eyes. "What?" I asked irritably.

He just shrugged, so I turned away.

"Chips delight?! Cheesy?! Piattos?! Nova?! What should I get?!" I heard Sai shout from the kitchen.

"Damn it, Sai! You guys are going to finish all of Selene's snacks again!" Cyrus scolded and went after him.

I rubbed my temples again. Why did I let them in? I'll be in trouble with Angel and Mawi again because there won't be any snacks left!

When their group of friends stays here, there's no more stock left when they leave. Well, Cyrus bought some of our other stocks, but still... ah!

"They're really annoying, it's like they're not even friends," Sai complained.

I just ignored them and sat on the sofa.

"You idiot! Just get anything," Jake shouted. "Oh," he handed me a box of pizza.

I smiled. "Thanks,"

He just nodded before returning to his seat on the floor. We do have a carpet anyway.

"Here," Hugo handed me a 1.5-liter Coke.

I looked around. Ben had already opened our DVD player without asking permission and put on a CD. Sai was busy making juice. Wendrix was lying down on his side on the floor, with his right elbow propped up and his right hand supporting his head. Jake and Hugo were wrestling like kids. Izi was already munching on Piattos.