Chapter 2 Chasing Apollo

Two thumbs up on the first day! College is really fun! You are free! You can take your time. I am enjoying it and I will enjoy it to the fullest. Second day! Attendance again. "Jazzy Miller." The professor called. "Present." Jazzy replied. "Khaye Ricks." He called again. "Present." Khaye replied. "Zaphia Williams." The professor. "Present!" My answer. Yes! He already knows the pronounciation of my name. Then he called for others. "Apollo Davis!" He said. "Present, Professor." The new comer at the door and we all looked at him. "Do not be late next time, Mr. Davis." The professoe warned him. "Yes, Professor." Then he approached the man yesterday and said that he was able to come to this class now. That Apollo is sooooo .......... Hunky! My judgment that he is ugly was very wrong. He is uper dooper mega over hansome! Is this what they call "love at first sight"? The speed of my heartbeat when I saw him. I couldn't help but glance at him even though the class was starting. I super like him! When Mr. Walker came out I immediately got up and approached Apollo's seat. "Hi, Apollo! I am Zaphia." Introducing myself. I do not know! When God showered people with self-confidence, I caught up a lot of it. I am not afraid to express myself. Who I am and what I am. I am not afraid to fail! That is why I am fierce !!! The man next to him kicked Apollo because he didn't seem to intend to notice me. "Let's go to our next class." Apollo said and stood up. "I am sorry for his action, Zaphia. I am Cloyd. We're gonna be late in our next subject." The companion of Apollo and also followed his friend. "Stubborn!" Said Jazzy. "He is not attracted to me? No way! I will make that Apollo Davis fall for me."I even laughed. "Yeah! I know you can do it! What Zhapi wants, Zaphi gets." Khaye was convincing me. For sure, that Apollo will never forget my name and of course my appearance. Everybody remembers me! From my name down to my shoe. I am the fabulous one! That Apollo is a challenging one! "How many days?" I asked Jazzy and Khaye. "Three more days, Zaphi. For sure, he will be your lover." Khaye replied. "Tomorrow! I bet, he will be yours." Jazzy while we were sitting in our next class. "Two weeks! He is a bit wild. I need more time to get him." I was still slumped in the armchair. But I tried to reach out for him so many times. But it looks like my charm won't work for him. After doing so many things for Apollo, I think, Cloyd will be the one ended up inlove with me. Annoying! I want to stop what I am doing but why can't I stop? I can not live a day without seeing him. That Apollo baby! I was like a stalker following him. I want to know everything about him. Name: Apollo Davis Age: 17 years old Height: 5 '10 " Siblings: Zuez Davis and Achilles Davis (wow all of them are named after Greek Gods) Parents: Art and Corina Davis Course: we are the same but he is no longer a freshman. It is just a coincidence that the subject is available in our class, he's just taken it now. He is a sophomore. Sport: I heard he is athletic but he'l is not a member of the varsity team. Collection: he likes the die cast cars collectibles. And I want to know more about him. "Hi there Apollo, have you had lunch yet?" I approached him one day. "It's two o'clock, I finished lunch earlier." The snob-tiger answered. "Alright! How about a snack. My treat!" I still said smiling. "Miss, I have an allowance. I can feed myself." He said calmly and then left me. "Pot-Pot, wait." I chased him. "Pot-Pot? How did you know that?" He stopped walking. "I just know. From now on, I will call you Pot-Pot." I cannot take the smile off my lips every time I talk to him. Oh! Isn't my source great? His family calls him Pot-Pot because he is the youngest of three brothers. So he is their baby Pot-Pot. Maybe it is exaggerated but I am used to teasing him. Some guys are seeking for my attention but - I already have Pot -Pot! I just do not like him anymore! I think, I love that Apollo. "Zaphi, you are going to put another note in Apollo's locker. The question is, is he reading that?" While Khaye is also putting things in her locker. "It doesn't matter, Khaye. I just won't get tired of doing that!" I am still thrilled to say. "The lunatic is really in love!" Jazzy even stroked my hair. It is nice to have friends who support you in your endeavors! "DO NOT SKIP MEALS, POT-POT" "STUDY WELL, POT-POT" "I MISS YOU, POT-POT" "TAKE CARE AGAIN, POT-POT" Those are some of the notes I put in Apollo's locker. I almost made a diary of his locker. There I say everything I want to say to him. Even though I never received an answer from him. I am contented! And every time I go to the mall, I buy him a die cast car to add to his collection. I will give it to him at once when there's more. I did notfulfill my two weeks goal for Apollo to fall to me! Maybe my efforts are still lacking. I still need to level up. "Cloyd, can I know where you are going tonight?" When I saw him in the canteen. "You really like Apollo, right?" He asked. "Yeah! And I am not giving up on him." I still say confidently. "But it looks like he wants someone else." He said seriously. "It is alright! I will make him fall in love with me, soon." Cloyd seems to have become a part of my life too because I often ask him questions. "You are impossible, Zaphia! Apollo is very lucky to have you. But, Zaphia, take it easy. It is hard to hurt the heart. "He joked. "Thank you for helping me out, Cloyd. If he learns to like me too, I will threat you wherever you want." I even patted Cloyd's arm. "You said that! I will text you where we are later." He assured. Take it easy not to get hurt the heart! That will not happen because Apollo will like me too. He will realize I am a good catch. He will see my importance too.