[[*Endless Road_______Endless Journey]]*

Monday, February 21, 2005

[[The Last Chapter V]]

The school would never be more happening each year than on February 14th. Each year, a charity bazaar would be set up at the foyer not only for students to put their entrepreneurship skills to use, but also raise funds for the school needy fund.

"Any roses for your girlfriend, sir?"

That was about the hundredth time Jaime had heard that phrase since morning. He and his friends were looking around the bazaar, curious as this was the first time they had seen such an event in a school.

Jaime politely declined the offer, though he was scorning inside. Can't they see I have no girlfriend? I'm walking around with four guys, for goodness' sake! Do they have to rub it in?

"Jaime, not giving your cookies yet?" teased David.

"Yeah, go on! You biased chap, we haven't got any!" added Harry.

There was still about an hour before the next class. Come on man, it's now or never. Jaime had been telling himself that for the last ten minutes.

"All right, I'll go now. Erm...Will, come along with me? I'm scared of going alone..."

"Come on! Be a man! She won't eat you up! Though I know you'll love it if she did!" joked Ivan.

The four guys roared out in laughter. Clearly, Jaime didn't quite enjoy that joke.

Will finally gave in. "Ok, I'll tag along. But just as a spectator, huh?"

Jaime nodded. At least that is better than nothing.

"Good luck, Jaime! Bring us some good news!" the rest of the three cheered.

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"Get your legs moving, Jaime. You aren't such a slow walker!"

Five minutes had gone by, but both Jaime and Will were not even halfway through the journey to the next canteen.

"Hey man, it won't take five minutes to reach that canteen. We have taken five but we're not even halfway there!"

Jaime's legs were wobbling. His heart pounded harder with every inch he got nearer the canteen. He was wondering how he should give the box to her, what he should say, whether his hair was in a mess...

"Can you help me pass it to her?"

Will gave Jaime a knock on the head. "Pick up some courage! It won't take a year to pass her the cookies."

"But..."

"All right. I'll call her to meet you outside the canteen? That is as best as it can get."

Jaime nodded his head. At least I don't have to face the other girls. You can do it!

Ten minutes later, Jaime finally met Celine.

~~~

*the first present*

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