Chapter 16

JUNE Mark was waiting at the bleachers, playing a video game he downloaded yesterday. “Knew I will find you here, lazy bone.” I sat next to him, and placed my backpack on his thighs, focusing on the men playing football. It has been a long time since I saw them playing around like this because I'm either studying or hurrying home to my uncle who doesn't care a shit about me. He paused his game, “Through with your classes?” He raised his brows at me. “Hmm,” I leaned my head on his right shoulder. “What are you doing over here? No more classes for the day?” “Me?” He chuckled. “You should have known how much I love going to classes. I only attend the ones I feel like attending and leave the rest to the professors.” “Doh.” I closed my eyes and allowed the voices from the men playing in the field to wash through me. “What's your type?” I suddenly asked, not even aware of the question until it left my mouth. “My type?” He grew silent, making me think he was not going to reply, but he did, “A