※ C L O U D ※

♬♪ My heart beats like a drum
A guitar string to the strum
A beautiful song to be sung
She's got blue eyes deep like the sea
That roll back when she's laughing at me
She rises up like the tide
The moment her lips meet mine.♪♬

I rub my eyes as I was awaken by an upbeat song. I know it's Lauren who's responsible for this again. I open my eyes and furrowed my brows as  I heard the faint sound of some chopping coming from the kitchen. I lay still for a moment and I realize I had a blanket wrapped around me. So I really fell asleep here on the couch last night? I got up and rotated my neck trying to give it a stretch as I walk towards the kitchen. I found Lauren chopping some onions while swaying to the rhythm of the music, I cleared my throat to get her attention and she smiled shyly at me clearly embarrassed of her dance steps earlier. Haha!

"Yo."

I said casually as I sit on a chair in front of her.

"Good morning, I guess you had a good night sleep ey?"

She said clearly teasing me.  I scoff as I run my fingers through my hair.

"Your method of lulling me to sleep sucks."

She raise her right eye brow in response as she grab some garlic and started peeling it.

"Oh really? That's the reason why you were drooling like a tired dog last night?"

Ok I did not see that coming. I felt my cheeks heating up because of what she said and I cleared my throat trying to shrug it off and stay cool about it as much as possible.

"That's definitely a lie I don't drool!"

She responded with a short laugh before putting the knife down and look at me.

"Yes you do! You're even snoring while drooling.  I found it cute so I took a video of it last night."

My ears vibrated because of what she said that I slam the table with my left hand.

"You what?!"

She was startled for a moment but then her expression went back to normal as she gave me a smirk.

"I took a video of you snoring while drooling last night. How much money do you think I could get if I would sell it to the reporters from class B?"

Hoho! Is she threatening me now?!

"Don't you dare Lauren."

She scoff as she started to saute  the garlic and the onion giving a mouth watering scent across the room.

"You better start being a good boy now Cloudy."

She raise her brows twice still with a sly smile on her face while mixing the ingredients on the pan.

"You're a trickster. "

She gave me a short laugh before pouring the chicken meat into the pan creating a steaming sound.

"I ain't a trickster,  I'm just clever."

Then she wink at me before taking his apron off. Can't believe she got me under her control right now! I need to get her phone and delete that video! But wait, am I really drooling and snoring at night?

∞L A U R E N∞

Cloud has been sneaking around my phone lately because of the video I told him.  There's no such thing as a video of him in my phone honestly, I was just making fun of him. He's also not drooling and snoring in his sleep.

As I walk pass cloud's bedroom I stop for a moment as I heard some groan. What is that? I open the door and saw Cloud struggling with a sweatshirt.

"Do you need some help?"

I ask but he turn his back from me and started pulling the shirt down but it won't easily slide off because of his right arm. Ugh! He's such a brat. I went near him and pulled his shirt down.

"I can han--"

"You can't so shush ok?"

I said stopping him from whining like a child. He obediently stayed still as I fix his shirt for him, he's a little bit skinny but I have to admit that he's got firm muscles especially on his abdomen.

"What will you say?"

I said as I step back waiting for a thank you from him but he just raise his brows and walk pass me.

"I didn't ask you to do it."

He said with a cold tone. I scoff as I slap his butt making him stop and look at me with disbelief.

"You're so sassy you know? A simple thank you won't hurt you. Psh!"

He's clearly speechless right now and this is the second time I slap his butt. It's no big deal for me, I used to do this to my friends before but I don't think Cloud is comfortable with it. Haha! I went out of his room and head straight to the living room to find something to do.  

I'm bored,  really bored. I don't want to ask Cloud for something to kill time because his ways of spending time is way too different than mine and it always results to something unpleasant like that ki-- ugh! Lauren you have to remove that from your memory!

"Lauren your phone is vibrating."

Drey said as he pointed my phone on the couch. I was ecstatic for a moment when I saw Frost's name on my phone screen trying to connect for a hologram call. I swipe the answer button and placed my phone on top of the table then I excitedly  wave my hand at him as an image of him appeared right in front of me. He was wearing a black sweatshirt paired with a black hat.  

"Hey."

He said with a smile on his face. Did I ever tell you how mesmerizing Frost's smile is?

"What's up?"

I said as I lean my back on the couch. Frost shrug his shoulders as he twisted the camera to show me the park.

"Just strolling around to kill time. You?"

A groan escape my lips as I drop my body on the couch.

"I'm so bored right now. I got nothing to do! Literally.  I read all your books and I'm not in the mood to bake so yeah."

A smile form at the corner of his lips as he touch his nose with his index finger. That's one of his mannerisms and I really think it's cute.

"So you uhm---you wanna join me for a stroll here at the park?"

I automatically sit down as I heard his offer.

"I won't say no. I'll be there in 15 minutes. "

I did not wait for his response, I immediately ended the call and happily skipped towards the stairs when some brat block my way. I look at Cloud with a frown on my face.

"What's the rush?"

He said as he cross his arms on his chest.

"I'm going somewhere, fun."

As soon as I said that I immediately made a side step and run upstairs. I'm so glad Cloud purchase a house that has stairs instead of elevator.

I slip into my favorite blue skinny  jeans and light blue long sleeved shirt. I stop for a moment in front of the mirror and brush my hair, I also applied some powder and lip tint and a little bit of my favorite watermelon perfume. I look at myself with a satisfied smile on my face. With my wallet and phone I walk towards my door and as it slide open I almost drop my things as soon as I saw Cloud standing in front of my door while wearing some faded jeans and blue shirt. A frown form in my face as I stared at him.

"Where are you going?"

A minute ago I can remember he wasn't dressed this way.

"You ain't going alone with that Frost ok? "

I groan as I slouch my back. I can't believe this! I'm a grown up woman, definitely no longer a teen and yet he's treating me like one. But you know what? It's hopeless to argue with Cloud. He's as stubborn as a rock planted on a hill.

"Ok fine."

I said with a sigh. I was a little bit  conscious  when I observed that cloud was staring at me intently.

"W-what? Do I have something on my face?"

I hold my breath as he draw nearer his face only an inch from mine. Is he going to kiss me?!

"Is that lip gloss?"

He said, I tried to step back but he's also moving forward! He started sniffing me and a frown form on his face as he stand straight.

"You even sprayed some perfume? You wanted to smell nice when you're with Frost, you even applied some makeup but when you're with me it's ok for you to dress and look like a  homeless beggar? Wow just wow Lauren."

My lips parted as I stared at him in disbelief.  I tried opening my mouth to reason out but he shush me with his hand wiping the lip tint away.

"Nope you ain't going out with this. Or this either."

He grab the hair clip and started rubbing my hair like I'm one of his pets. Now I look like a lunatic. He take a step backward and tried to study my look as he scratch his chin like he was some judge.

"Perfect. Let's go."

What?! Argh! He started marching downstairs without even looking back!

"Such a jerk."

Oops, did I say that out loud? He gave me a sharp look as he stop halfway down the stairs.

"You were saying something oldy Laury?"

Oldy Laury?! Ha! I can feel my nose trills flaring but I still managed to  to calm down.

"Nothing."

He nod his head with a Sly smile on his face and started walking. Sheesh! If only I could punch him on his face!

Cloud wanted to use his car but I insisted to use the public bus. He was quiet while standing on the waiting shed with me. I'm aware that some people are taking candid shots right now and I feel sorry for it. I'm the reason why everyone knows Cloud Madrigal, I hope Cloud could go back to his quiet life once I'm finally back to the past.

The bus stop right in front of us I was quiet surprise to see Cloud waiting for me to take a step. He usually gets in the bus without looking back at me but right now he was waiting for me to take the step. I can't help but smile before taking the first step. Three steps upwards and Cloud was following close behind.

"No vacant chairs."

I heard Cloud mumble under his breath. I know he hates this, I grab his wrist and led him towards the very back part of the bus for a comfortable spot. I lean my back on the corner and watch Clouds reaction and it took him seconds before joining me in leaning. The bus is still not moving which makes me wonder since all the seats were already taken. After a minute a group of boys came, around 16 of them and since there were no more seats available they crowded towards our direction leaving a tight space. I can even feel them watching me with amusement sparkling in their eyes. Probably wondering why am I dressed this way or why is my breast, thigh, and butt not exposed.

The bus started moving causing some of them to lean towards us because of the sudden movement of the bus.

"Sorry."

A guy said as he grab my shoulder for balance. I nod my head as a sign that it's ok but I was surprise when Cloud stood in front of me with a frown on his face.

"You really are naive, aren't you?"

He whispered. What? Why am I naive?! What did I do? Cloud raise his left hand and put it on the side of my head pinning me on the bus wall.

It was a smooth ride when the bus made a sudden stop causing the guys to push Cloud even closer towards me. I felt a sudden churn in my stomach as his nose touched my left  cheek. I stayed still, I was so scared to move or even breathe because he might hear my heart beating like a wild drum. The bus began to move once more and Cloud started to draw his face away when there was another sudden stop. This time Cloud look up trying to avoid the sudden contact of our faces. I gulp down my nervousness as I saw Cloud's Adams apple that is visible every time he swallows. I can't believe I'm saying this but is it weird if I find it sexy?!

"Lauren."

"Sexy apple!"

Oh crap! I close my eyes as I bow down my head as soon as I realized the stupidity of my act. I was so startled by Cloud calling my name that I said my thoughts out loud! I slowly open my eyes saw Cloud staring at me with a cocky smile on his face which made me feel like my cheeks are on fire! I avoided his gaze as he began to chuckle like I said something interesting after 200 years.

"I know it's sexy alright? But you don't have to be so obvious about it."

Oh crap! This is so embarrassing! I take a deep breath and look at him before talking.

"Duh! I was not talking about your Adams apple. I was --I was talking about something else."

He nod his head as if he doesn't find my reason convincing.

"Oh so you were staring at my Adams apple and you found it sexy. That's odd but thanks anyway. Do you want to touch it?"

He said teasingly as he look up exposing his neck and bringing it closer towards me.

"Cloud!"

I hissed and gave him a quick punch on his chest.

"What?"

He said laughing at my reaction.  He knows I'm flustered right now but he's making me feel worse!

"We're here."

We are? I Look around and saw the park from a distance. He grab my wrist. Making his way through the isle. Woah, I totally lost track of time.

As soon as we're out of the bus he let go of my hand and started walking. I guess he's back to being a jerk again.

"Hey wait up!"

I run after him and tried to avoid some  people who are busy with their phones.  The park is oddly filled with people today buy it wasn't hard to find Frost. I spotted him standing near the large tree. I wave my hand to catch his attention and he smiled in return. I heard an audible groan from Cloud as he turn towards the opposite direction ready to leave the park, but I was quick enough to grab the back of his shirt.

"Uh-uh you ain't leaving. You said it yourself, I ain't going with Frost alone."

I heard him sighed as I pulled him towards Frost.

"Hi, sorry Cloud insisted to join us today."

Frost glance at Cloud for a moment then nod his head at me with a smile.

"What happened to his arm?"

He said referring to Cloud. I can feel my cheeks heating up as a memory flashed in my mind.

"He ah--fell down on the stairs yesterday."

I was about to ask him about his plan when a loud scream echoed from behind.

"Frost!"

I turn around and saw a tall guy running towards us with his arms spread wide ready for a hug. He was wearing a black hoodie paired with with ripped jeans and he's wearing a face mask exposing only the half part of his face which is his eyes.

He was only five steps away from us when he tripped on his shoe lace falling flat on the ground. That sure hurts! I went near him to check if he's ok.

"Are you ok?"

I saw his eyes widened as soon as he saw my face. He stared at me from head to toe then his brows began furrow as he clutch his chest.

"Oow! It hurts!"

He said in pain curling like a ball still holding his chest. I kneeled down to feel his pulse which seems pretty normal. Frost stand up beside me together with Cloud and I can't see the word concern on their faces right now.

"W-we should help him. Cloud call an ambulance."

I heard Cloud groan as he place his left hand inside his pocket like he doesn't give a shit about what's happening right now. I hopelessly look at Frost and he too put his hands inside his pockets as he  push the guy using his right feet.

"Stop the drama Mhyco."

Mhyco? The guy stop groaning and took his face mask off. He was still holding his chest while staring at me.

"I think I just got shot by a love arrow."

He said with a smile as he grab my hand placing it on his chest.

"Oh you mean lust arrows?"

Frost said as he pulled me up.  This Mhyco guy chuckled as he stand up and dusted off his clothes. He extended his hand towards me offering a handshake.

"Hi the name's Mhyco."

I was about to accept his handshake when Frost held my wrist and put my hand down.

"Don't do it, he'll grab you by the waist and kiss you without permission."

Frost said making me withdraw my hand away from him.  Mhyco chuckled once more as he place his hands inside his pocket.

"Come on Frost you're acting like an oldy again. "

Frost put his left arm on me as he pulled me closer towards him.

"She's mine ok?"

Wait what? I look at Cloud to see his reaction but he was just standing still with his eyes close.

"Sad, she's definitely my type."

A smirk form on Frost's face as he jokingly push Mhyco.

"Type my ass, everyone that has a vagina is your type Myhco. "

I cringe at the sudden mention of the word.

"You're exaggerating my friend. I'm a good guy!"

Oh, so they're friends? A few minutes later we were startled by another scream coming from a bunch of teenager girls with Led banners and holographic posters on their hand. Wait a minute is that the picture of---

"Mhyco!"

I heard the girls screamed. I felt Frost and Cloud grip my hand tight as Mhyco let out a sigh and put his face mask on. He stared at me and gave me a wink.

"Let's have a little exercise shall we?"

Wait what does he mean by that? Mhyco strated running and the three of us did the same thing. I'm definitely confused of what's going on but I just allowed Frost and Cloud to pull me.

"Why are we running away from them?!"

The girls are still following behind screaming their hearts out the name of Mhyco.

"Mhyco is a famous personality. Most teenagers go crazy for him."

My mouth form an O as I look at Mhyco who's still running. He stop in front of a black matte car and get inside the driver's seat. Frost open the door for me but Cloud went inside the car first with a grumpy look on his face. Frost sat on the passengers' seat just beside Mhyco while Cloud and I were seated on the back.

"Where are we going?"

I asked as Mhyco started the engine and the car began to elevate about 2 meters from the ground. Mhyco stared at me as he remove his face mask again with a smile plastered on his face.

"Class B society."

Then he wink at me before he step on the acceleration pad  leaving the girls behind. I heard Cloud groan  as he lean on the seat with a frown on his face.

"Another stupid donkey. "

I heard him mumbled under his breath. I stared at him sharply and he just totally ignored me. I can feel the excitement churning inside me because I could finally visit the Class B society but part of me is nervous.Well, I always hope for the best.