One Roof With Five Hot Jerks

Maxine’s Point of View

“Uhm, are you okay?” I asked because I noticed that he was looking around my room.

He looked at me and nodded, “Yeah. Uh… aren’t you going to lie down?”

“Ah-oh,” I averted my eyes and scratched my head. I was still standing beside the door and gosh, this is so awkward.

He chuckled, “Are you uncomfortable? I can leave, you know.”

He was about to stand up but I rushed to him and stopped him, “No. Uhm, I was just a little shy.”

He smiled, “You don’t have to feel embarrassed, I should be the one who feels ashamed here.” He held my hand, “Come here,” and then he pulled me closer to him.

My eyes widened in shock. Gosh, because of what he did I ended up on his top. The surroundings seemed to stop for a moment, it seemed like it happened in slow motion. Our eyes met and I don’t know how long we were staring at each other. I even managed to stare at his face and praise in my mind how perfect his face was while we were in that position, but we jumped in surprise when the door suddenly opened loudly.

My eyes widened even more when I found Alyn standing at the door, looking at us with no reaction on his face. I immediately parted with Louis and stood up straight.

Damn, what is he doing here? I’m sure he messaged me that he couldn’t sleep here today.

“Oh-uh… I-I thought-” I didn’t finish what I was going to say when he suddenly spoke.

“So, I hurried here for nothing, huh?” He smirked.

“Where’s Belle?” Louis asked.

Alyn’s eyes turned to Louis, “None of your business.” He said and turned his back from us.

“Wait, Alyn!” I tried to stop him but he didn’t stop. He even shut the door loudly that made me jump.

“Are you okay?” Louis caressed my arm.

I turned to him, “Yeah, l-let’s not mind him.”

He smiled, “Okay.”

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[Tomorrow Morning @school]

I was resting my head over the table while waiting for our professor to arrive. After a little while, the surroundings became quiet. I lifted my head and looked at the door to confirm something. When I confirmed it, I sat down properly. Our professor arrived, that’s why the surroundings became quiet.

“Good morning,” she greeted us.

We stood up and we greeted her, too. After that, we sat down and watched her open her book.

After 1 hour, her class time ended. She is now arranging her belongings. She quickly finished and she was about to walk out the room when she suddenly stopped like she forgot something, then Ms. Zu looked at us.

“Oh, I remember you will have a ball this Friday. Has anyone announced it here yet?” Ms. Zu asked, carrying her books.

I looked around and everyone seemed confused.

One of my classmates raised her hand, and when Ms. Zu pointed at him and he stood up, “Uhm, no one announced it yet. But, are you sure it will be on Friday?”

Ms. Zu nodded, “Of course, we even set a meeting for that.”

Everyone became quiet for a moment but after a few moments every girl in the room screamed. I was the only one who didn’t scream, they all looked excited. Ms. Zu smiled before she left the room. Gosh, how can I be excited if I don’t have a partner in that ball. Hmp, maybe it’s better if I just don’t go.

Most of my girl classmates went to our class-escort. They definitely want him to be their partner. Gosh, they are so obvious. I just rolled my eyes and rested my head over my table again. I closed my eyes and was about to go to sleep when someone poked my shoulder.

Aish, what is it now? Now that I noticed it, I have had peaceful school moments lately. Gosh, please don’t pick a fight with me.

I slowly sat down properly and looked at the person who poked me. I was stunned when I saw who it was while he was just smiling at me.

“W-What?” I asked after a few seconds. Gosh, I can feel the glare of my classmates.

“Do you already have a partner?” Our class-escort asked. Yes, he was the one who poked my shoulder. Goodness!

“Oh-uh…” I looked around the room and everyone were looking at me! Well, I have someone on my mind right now but I don’t think he will become my partner so… “Nothing yet,” I answered.

His smile widened. He held out his hand, “That’s good, then. Let’s be partners, hmm?”

“H-Huh?” I was like, ‘are-you-fucking-serious-right-now’?

Damn, it surprised me big time. We have never talked before, this is the first time, dude! And for the first time, I think this is too sudden! My goodness!

“Tch, what did he see in her?” Classmate no. 1.

“Yeah, right? Why her if it could be our class muse?” Classmate no. 2.

“Gosh, lucky her!” Classmate no. 3.

“Hmp, what a waste.” Classmate no. 4.Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.

“But, we can still dance with him, right?” Classmate no. 5.

“Yes, but I want to be his partner.” Classmate no. 6.

“Tch, if this girl doesn’t exist Mylo might have asked me.” Classmate no. 7.

Gosh, I can’t listen to them anymore. I want to refuse but it would be shameful for him to be rejected, because everyone wants him to be their partner. Arg, gosh. They might even hate me more if I reject him, they might think that I looked highly of myself. Damn it, I have no choice but to say yes, right?

“S-Sure,” I responded and reached his hand for a handshake.

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[Evening @dining area]

“Did you hear, guys? We will have a grand ball this coming Friday,” Sid said excitedly.

We are now in the dining area and eating for dinner when Sid opened the topic about the grand ball to be held on Friday.

“Yep, who’s your partner?” Giles asked, while chewing the food inside his mouth.

“Uh…” Sid looked up at the ceiling, “I don’t have someone yet.”

“What about you, Giles?” Louis asked.

Giles shook his head, “I still can’t think of anyone to be my partner. You?”

“Oh,” Louis looked at me, “Do you already have a partner, Wendy?”

Gosh, is he asking me?

“Woah~” Byron screamed while clapping, “What is it that I’m seeing, huh?”

“Is this your way of asking him, huh, Louis?” Asked Giles and then laughed.

Sid shook his head and slowly clapped his hand, “So, smooth, bro. Salute to you!”

I looked at Alyn but he was just looking at his food, while Belle seemed confused. Damn, of course she is.

Arg, if only I knew that Louis would ask, I shouldn’t have say yes to Mylo. Damn it! I regret my decision, may I still take back my words? Huhu!

I averted my eyes, “I-I already have.”

“Oh, that’s good.” He said.

“Woah, our Tardy is so pretty. Who’s your partner? Don’t tell me it’s Troy?” Byron asked.

I turned to him, “Nope. It’s my classmate.”

“Who?” Giles asked. Gosh, why are they so curious?

I just sighed and answered, “Mylo Damion.”

“What?!” Sid stood up. Gosh, he startled me! “Mylo Damion? Eh? He’s interested in you?”

“Damn, bro sit down. Why are you overreacting?” Giles uttered.

Sid sat down, “He’s an asshole so don’t come near him. Aish, you should be careful of the people around you, Missy.”

Wow, coming from him, huh?

“Tsk, tsk, tsk,” Byron clicked his tongue while shaking his head, “Take back your answer from him and partner with Louis.”

Gosh, if only I could, I really would!

I shook my head and pouted, “I can’t. Most of the girls in our class were wanting to be his partner. So, if they found out that I rejected him they would hate me and they might even bully me.”

Louis patted my head, “Don’t worry you don’t have to change your decision. We will look after you, so if something bad might happen you can count on one of us. Okay?”

I looked at him, “Okay, thank you.”

“Okay, what about you, Alyn?” Giles asked.

This guy, why ask the obvious?

“Belle,” Alyn answered.

Belle smiled and pinched Alyn’s arm playfully. As expected, Alyn is really serious about Belle. Oh, regarding what happened last night, I haven’t talked to Alyn yet. And I… don’t know how to approach him.