Cendol

I was walking back home from school, meaning to take my usual route through the abandoned hall in my neighbourhood, but I saw 4 of my classmates on the other side of the road. They were Lia, Ekin, Natsuki and Ashraf. I didn't know they planned to go somewhere together, therefore called out for them loudly. They couldn't hear me, but Ekin coincidentally turned around and saw me. I waved at her and she prompted the others to look.

We shouted at each other, from across the big road.

"Hey! Where are you guys going?"

"We're going to go eat cendol together! Wanna come?"

I gave it a quick thought and decided to tag along. I crossed the road and went over to them, meowing. While I snapped pictures, Lia somehow managed to accidentally rip the hem of her school uniform's skirt. Of course we had lots of laughter along the way.

At the bus stop in front of the police station, near the cendol stall, Lia and Ekin decided to tell us a story about a certain policeman who once creeped the hell out of them. Apparently, the said policeman was right behind them, whom Ashraf, Natsuki and I could see but not recognise at the time. So there Lia and Ekin were, making fun of the policeman and laughing at him (we laughed too) while he stood like a tree behind them.

Natsuki suddenly realised the possibility of that man being the police officer Lia and Ekin were talking about and pointed behind them, saying, "Hah! There! Isn't that the man?"

Lia and Ekin turned to look back and shrieked in surprise when they found out that it was him! They were so embarrassed and tried to hide their faces. He was at the cendol stall all along. We moved on to take our seats at the stall, anyway and he sort of shouted at us, accusing us of many things such as stealing other kids's schoolbags and dating illegally. Even I was confused for a second or two, whether he was joking or not. Not only that, he dared approach us and slap Ashraf on the back for no reason at all. Lia and Ekin were right; he IS creepy.

He soon left, however, much to our relief, and we were able to place our orders. We chatted, and laughed out loud. Now here comes another creepy man. It seemed that he was sneering at us, saying that girls shouldn't be laughing that hard. Lia, Ekin and I were like, muttering under our breaths, "Whatever..."

Once he was gone, Ekin whispered a tale about him. He is actually known by people around that area for being a busybody and a heavy gossiper. It's obvious that he isn't liked by the public. After a certain bad discovery for him, Ekin thought that he would have repented and stop meddling in everyone else's affairs, but seeing him there at the cendol stall, mocking us, assured her that he has not.

Despite that, I enjoyed spending time with my dear friends as I slurped on my sweet beverage. I really hope that we could do this more often.

Purple

I know now.

The man of my dreams... The image of the perfect guy I've always had in mind...

His aura is purple.

Therefore, from now on, I'm putting my hopes on purple. I hope he's out there somewhere for me. I know he is. I just gotta find him.

Darn, I should've known about the significance of the colour purple in my imaginations since earlier. Ah, what a slowpoke, I am.

I'm single and ready to mingle, huh? Haha.

I cry too

That night, you told me not to cry. I didn't. I wasn't.

At the time.

Almost immediately after you left, I buried my face in my hands and sobbed, with the big bright moon watching over me. I went back to our seats and imagined you were still there, with me. I wanted to hug you. To kiss you.

But I didn't dare.

If I did, what would you have thought? I didn't want you to think negatively of it, and ruin the friendship that I'm trying to build with you. I had to try and take things slowly again. Patience, patience...

Maybe I won't get you to be mine. Maybe I will find someone else later. Maybe. Just maybe.

But can't I dream of being with you for now? Just for a moment in my life, I want you... So I'm probably going to still hope, leave off a few hints, and then come right straight out to you, like I did.

Besides, I don't just need you as a lover, I need a you as a friend; a best friend, most importantly. Lately, I just don't seem to have anyone to really talk to anymore. My so-called best friend had been restrained from me again. I know it's not her fault, but she could've at least tried harder. Oh well, that's her problem, and if she didn't feel like telling me, it's her choice. I'm accepting the fact. Aside from her, there's just no one else I could really talk to, honestly, without having to pretend or fake as someone else.

But you... When we spoke to each other ever-so-honestly that night, I realised that all this time, I had been lonely... and that I haven't had such an open conversation with anyone in a while. When we talked, heart-to-heart, it just hit me like a blizzard; that I had longed for a conversation like that for a long time. And you gave it to me without expectation, and perhaps, without doubt, too.

I want to thank you, for not hiding who you are from me anymore. Meh, it sure stung me a bit, but seriously, I was glad and downright satisfied you told me the truth. I hope... I really hope we get to talk like that again soon. It made me feel so close to you, at least.

I hope you'll understand why I'm doing this. Why I look and seem so desperate. So obsessive.

I'm not. I'm just in love with the wrong guy again.

Different

He kept looking my way, staring and staring.
He seemed to want to talk, but he stopped advancing at the last moment.
He was being his usual cheerful self to me.

3 different guys. They're meaningful to me. We used to be fine together, but now they each acted a different way towards me.

I wonder how this came to be?

Yes, I can be sarcastic.

Guess

No. You know what? Guess. C'mon, guess.

I'm taking back my words.

Now I'm just getting back on track, and moving along, like I know I do. I'm satisfied.

Lost

I have lost. Terribly. And now I am just lost.

What happens now?

Tell me. Tell me.

Sam

I came to school today and was welcomed with a heavy deluge. I was early, as usual, so it was still dark. The great downpour just adds to the gloom of the dark morning. How helpful. Not only that, only a few silent people were around the school at the time. I fleeted past these figures, gladly hiding my face behind my black umbrella as I walked to class.

There, only the 3 Chinese girls were present. I gave them a quick smile and looked away immediately, taking my place in my seat. I sat and watched the empty seats of my fellow team mates. I would have loved to see my beloved friends in them, talking and laughing with me. I disliked the atmosphere of that lifeless, dreary morning. I looked forward to hearing the laughter of my dear friends; as well as my own, alongside theirs.

From my seat, I stared down at my vandalised desk. Soon, wordlessly, I got up and waited by the door. I only heard the fat raindrops fall down onto the earth continuously. The buzz of the people talking inside my class were faint. I grew restless, so I went out to the other blocks to see if I could bump into one of my friends there.

I saw Sam and his sister, Xhuang E. We passed by each other with a grin and high-five slaps. I would meet them back in class later. I just needed to find my other best friends first.

But they were nowhere in sight. I turned back to return to class. Sam watched me enter and came to sit with me immediately. He excitedly reminded me how awesome my party was. I was proud. Xhuang E soon came in to join us in our little talk.

Anyway, we soon had to move to the examination hall, so Sam and I went over there together. We didn't have a test today, practically meaning we had the whole day to ourselves. We spent the first half of our schooltime chatting about many things.

I was satisfied, because I got to talk to Sam that much today. Alone, too. No one came to interrupt and disturb us. I realised that it was rare for us to get such a chance. I'm glad that he still sees me as his best friend.

We even have our own unique handshake now, too.