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A/N: Photo of young Mason Cook as Jared. (I had to edit his eyes though)

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Chapter 3:

Angelo's P.O.V

I got to the university campus with 5 more minutes to spare before my second subject started. However, the only problem that I didn't expect at all was that the university was massive! I mean, it was my first day here and I have no idea where my building was located.

There were students chatting around, some were talking to their mobile phone and others were lighting their smoke. Onto the far corner side was the cafeteria were you can find most of the students hanging out or eating snacks. There were coffee shops, which filled the air with coffee aroma.

Actually, there were 21 blocks around the university. Each block was named as Block A, Block B, and up to Block Z. The university must have predicted that one day, a student named Angelo, who was, unfortunately, the most idiot in navigation and direction, will come here and get lost. Perhaps, they were like "Let's make it easy for him. Maybe we should put the building blocks randomly around the campus!"

And BOOM! They sabotaged my first day just like that. It all happened just because the building blocks are totally located randomly around the humongous university campus!

One thing I hate about myself is that I am really stupid in navigation and direction. I feel like if I was to travel from Brisbane City back to Sydney, I would somehow going to end up in North Pole with the reindeers and fat man on red pyjamas. Until now, I can't believe I that traveled to Brissy alone.  It's funny that I was able to help the little kid Jared when here I am, lost like a puppy and already 10 minutes late (AGAIN) for my second class. How ironic eh?

Asking strangers for help didn't actually cross my mind. I have to keep alert at all time because I can feel that I was being watch. My Dad has already sent his people to find me and I have a feeling in my gut that they found me already. My mum already knows where I am but she kept it from my dad to protect me.

I thought it wasn't really my lucky day, until I surprisingly ended up in administration office. I asked the admin lady if she can help me to find my building block, which is Block X. I explained to her that it was my first day. Fortunately, she wasn't an old cranky lady who hates her job. She said that she was more than happy to help me. Though, I never told her that I naturally suck in locating anything.

We got to my building block and thanked the admin lady before getting inside. The building has 7 floors and my class was set at the top. I went straight to the lift and pressed the open button. The door opened up quickly and I got in.

I think the faith was playing a joke with me. The music blasting softly inside the elevator was Just Got Lucky by JoBoxers. I mean, is this a practical joke made by my dad to get me back home? Or this is just how the university welcome their student in their first day? Either any of that, I wasn't enjoying it.

My palms were getting sweaty. Probably from the heavy law books I was holding and from running to find the damn building. I shifted the books on my left hand so I can fish out my handkerchief in my pocket with my right hand.

DING!

My head snapped to the elevator door as it opened, revealing a corridor to my classroom. I walked out from the lift when I heard two guys chatting from somewhere. I was busy gathering my self-confident by squeezing my hanky in my hand when suddenly, the worst thing happened in my entire first day.

BLAG! All of my books scattered everywhere and the next thing I knew was that I was face planted the stupid floor.

"Oh shit!" was all I could say before looking at my feet to find the culprit of my embarrassment. I wasn't surprised to find the green throw pillow lying on the floor!

When I started to get up and pick up my scattered books, I heard 2 pairs of footstep rushing towards my direction. I was guessing that they were the ones I heard talking when I got out from the lift. On the other hand, I was also suspecting that one of them threw the stupid pillow on the floor.

I didn't look up to the two guys. Suddenly, one of them rushed in to help me. He picked up the remaining books on the floor while the other guy remained standing on one spot. I felt his eyes scanning me like I was a piece of cheese. I didn't feel comfortable so I decided throw him a look as well.

In front of me was a gorgeous tall guy with piercing blue eyes, which somehow reminds me of the little Jared's. He has brown short hair and perfect jaw bone. We stared each other for almost 5 second then he looked away. I don't know what I was feeling but damn, the guy was close to perfection. I'm guessing that every girl in this university was dying to be with him.

I was actually feeling strange when I looked at him. It was a new kind of feeling for me and I don't know whether I should be scared of it or get confuse. It feels like something was tickling in my stomach. It feels like butterflies were set free inside my gut.

Nonetheless, I picked my self out and tried to flash my confident look.

"Thanks for the help mate. I really hope that karma will get those idiots who put that stupid pillow there. They were so reckless" I told the guy who helped me pick up my things. I saw him winced from what I said. That gave me the conclusion that my suspicion was right. They are the idiots who threw that pillow on the floor and didn't bother that someone might get hurt.

"Yeah," he said awkwardly while scratching the back of his head; another sign of being guilty.

"I need to go now. I'm actually late for my class. I appreciate your help. See yah!" I trailed off, leaving them standing to get to my class.

I opened the classroom door X705 to find all of the eyes staring at me. "Excuse me; is this the Legal Reasoning subject?" I awkwardly asked to no one in particular.

"Yes, it is." said the guy standing in front of the class with thick eyeglasses. I was pretty sure that he  was the professor. "My name is Prof. Landon, and you must be Angelo?" My guess was right!

"Yes sir, I am. Sorry for being late. I was a bit lost in finding the building." I said, trying so hard not to feel embarrass.

"It's all good. Please find a seat and we'll talk about the activity for today." he calmly told me.

I seated at the back corner of the room to avoid their stares.  I searched my pocket with my hand for my handkerchief. I froze on my seat when I couldn't find it. I cannot lose it. It was given to me by my aunties the day before I left the Philippines. It was pink in colour and has my name embroidered on the side- their only remembrance to me that I'd brought along with some of my few clothes. I need to find it or else I'm gonna be depressed for whole week.

I was brought out from my trance when one of the girls seated in front of me faced me. She gave me a warm smile. She was a bit chubby with puffy red cheeks, and brunette. "Hi, welcome to the best Law class ever. My name is Emily." she mumbled. She held her hand to me and I shook it with mine. I smiled back and said, "Angelo, how do you do."

Prof. Landon turned his attention to class after writing something on the white board.  He scanned the whole class like as if he's searching for the most awkward student alive. Then, as expected, he's eyes landed on me.

"Why don't you introduce you---" he was cut out when there were two guys marched in the class.

"Don't worry people! We are here. You can now breathe again!" said the first guy who opened the door. He was holding his hands in air and flashing a cheeky smile. I remembered that he was the guy who helped me with my scattered books. So they belong into this class as well.

"And the award of most punctual of course, goes to you two, again." Prof Landon sarcastically said. "Please take a seat now Alex." he continued.

Alex ( I guess that was the guy's name) went straight to the back centre to seat, followed by the blue eyed guy. Alex turned to me and grinned. I noticed that they don't mind being late at all. Perhaps, it doesn't matter if you are late or not so long as you attended the class.

I was in deep thought for a moment when I heard the girls in front of me giggling. "Hi Daniel, wanna come sit here?" the petite blonde girl asked.

I turned toward the direction of the Daniel guy. I froze in my seat when I caught the blue eyed guy staring at my direction. I heard Alex cough, then the blue eyed snapped from whatever he was thinking. He turned his attention to the girls who were eagerly waiting for his reply.

He smiled to the girls, "Maybe, some other time girls." The girls started giggling again like hyena and it kinda ticked me off a bit. Wait? What? Why am I getting annoyed? Perhaps, even from the start, I really hate girls throwing themselves to a guy. Maybe that's it.

So this blue eyed guy- I mean Daniel, was pretty popular then. My guess was right about all the girls dreaming to be with him. Such pity though, because he doesn't seem interested on them at all.  I can assume that he's only for one night stand and not for long time relationship. I can feel it because most guys who have godly appearance like that are just scams.

The blue eyed guy... Daniel I should say, seated next to Alex. I have to stop calling him blue eyed guy. I can't help it though; I'm always mesmerized by someone with blue eyes. It's like blue eyes is my kryptonite. I'm always dreaming about marrying someone with blue eyes. Someone like Daniel... see that beautiful face of him and his brown hair? Isn't it sexy and hot?  Wait what?

I shook my head violently to erase those dirty thoughts. I had to remember that I came here to finish my degree and not to get attach with somebody.

The professor took the class' attention when he spoke up. "As I was saying, why don't you properly introduce yourself to the class so we can know something about you" he said, looking at me.

At first I was confused whose he's talking to. I found him looking towards me. I looked to my left and right side hoping that he's pertaining to other people and not me. Then I realized that he was actually talking to me when he was interrupted by Alex and Daniel a while ago.

"M-me?" I stuttered. He nodded. "I don't think that's necessary sir." I continued. "Don't we have more important activity to do?"

He waved his hand on his face. "We have plenty of time for the activity. Don't be shy. Come now. Everyone are excited to know you." He called me forward.

"But...." I trailed off and sighed. I can see what he means. Everyone is excitedly waiting to know a brief story of my life. I guess I have no choice then.

I stood up and walked in front of the class. "Hi guys..Uhmm... My name is Angelo Grande." I started. "I'm 21 years of age, half Filipino and half Italian." Everyone nodded except Daniel who was staring hard at me.

I sighed and continued, "I came here in Australia about 4 years ago. I spent my 17 years of life in the Philippines. I was studying in University of Sydney before I moved here in Brisbane about two months now. I guess that would be all to know about me. Thank you."

Everyone applauded as I started to walk back to my seat. Everyone except Daniel. He's got this annoying smirk on his face and I felt so intimidated. I've never been intimidated by everyone before, and it's always been the other way around. There was something different with this Daniel guy.

Of course, I won't let him affect me that easily. I marched back in front of the class. Everyone looked at me and has a confused looks painted on their face.

"I just want to add that I hate bullies. Also, I hate people making fun of someone just to make them look cool. If you are that kind of person and I saw you doing those hideous thing, I say 'back off now or else I'm gonna punch your sorry face so hard, you'll end up in coma!" I finished.

I was walking back to my seat when the class roared in laughter and yelling "You're cool man!" I looked at Alex only to find out that he was holding his stomach from laughter. Even Daniel was trying so hard to conceal his laughter but his shoulder was obviously shaking.

Errr... What's funny? I wasn't even joking.

I seated back at my chair until the class calmed down. Prof. Landon stood up in front and said, "That was the most bizarre introduction I've ever heard, Mr. Grande." he started. "Now, for the activity today, you are going to pair up in two and we will have a debate. Pick your partner now. After finding a partner, each pair will come here in front to draw a topic. You will then be given four statements each to defend your assigned subject. It's a debate between your partners. Let's get started." he ordered excitedly.

A lot of people turned to me and asked me to be their partner. "Angelo, let's work together!" said the skinny guy with punk style. "No Steven, I'm working with him!" said the Goth girl to the punk guy Steven. I think I also heard someone in front yelling "No, he's gonna marry me! Angelo loves me!" Everything was in chaos of yelling and laughing until someone form the back spoke up.

"He will be my partner. I have something he needs from me." he said with a slight grin.

Everyone stopped their babbling and turned to look at him.

"Come again?" I asked, raising my right eyebrow.

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