Things do not go the way you want it to, the way you expect it to, the way you know it's supposed to. It is common among Sunway's Mixed, having experienced this one too many times. And sometimes occurences are so shocking they leave you speechless, no one seeing them coming. In the tiny city that does not sleep, anything that can happen will happen, and when it does, it ups the interest factor. For some at least. For a few others, they get affected negatively. And for the remainder, they remain unmoved. The past week in Sunway witnessed the most stress-filled days anyone had ever experienced, especially Hans Basil.
It was a clear indication that his week was going to be stressful, given by the weekend prior to Stress Week. Hans and Ash trooped off to the city to remove the virus that had pulverized the former's laptop. Unfortunately, he couldn't do anything to cure the virus that had inundated his life.
Trudging for nearly 7 hours in the hectic city life was enough to destroy one weekend, but the week ahead promised much more misery. Hans found himself buried deeper and deeper in his work as nightly visits to the college foyer was beginning to deteriorate quality-wise, reality sinking in as he struggled to cope. If that was not bad enough, he was informed by the deputy director of his course that his excellent results last semester was void in applying for university, and that only his test results would be taken into account. Hans was perhaps feeling like the biggest fool, for the basis of his return to Sunway- to continue his excellent academic form- had jus been nullified, and the one thing that would get him into university was the one thing he was struggling with. At least this time he was only battling against studies, Stress Week culminating with Jac Bizkit tutoring Hans on Accounts and Nick Ivans boiling with rage.
Nick Ivans had been the epitome of carefree the past few days, happy go lucky as he took everything in his stride and just enjoying what life had to offer. But for once he had to experience what Hans did on almost a daily basis, when a normal night of studying ended with him losing his house keys. A thorough search was fruitless as the loss resulted in Nick seething with such rage that he made the hulk look tame. In the end, he was forced to crash Hans' place, as the pair reignited talk that had been brought about by Sue Anne and Diane Shine weeks ago, about future accomodation.
The catalyst for John Bow's departure from the hostel was studies- he needed solitude and peace in order for him to fully focus academically. Expectation was high that once he got what he wanted, he would do what he wanted. Equally high was the probability Hans' studies would falter as John had been his motivating factor last semester, and now he was gone. Yes, the departure affected Hans' and John's studies, just not in the way it was supposed to.
Since moving in to Palmville, John had faced more pleasant distractions, ultimately costing him precious time with his books and notes, although the fun factor amplified greatly. Whereas for ex-roommate Hans, the boredom that greeted him daily in his room forced him to spend his time in college, where he utilized the time to study. Who thought the move out would favour Hans academically, while making a mockery of John's decision in the first place?
Yet another weekend arrived after the Stress Week, a week that saw many of Sunway's students poring over Research Paper and other academic related matters. Angie Flo, Hans, Nick and Sue piad a visit to Sunway Pyramid for a late lunch, where John and Dan Wise were also present. Rumours were swirling that a mini rift had emerged between the C-Clique, evident that lunches were now eaten seperately. Hans denied this vehemently, but he was never really part of it. Fortunately for him though, he somehow managed to shrug off his 'Outsider' tag, now usually spotted with Angie, Nick, Sue, Diane and Theo Oscar, while John and Dan remain the only two lunching during break. A subtle hint that power had shifted? Or just mere coincidence?
Another weekend, another time for relaxing, another trip to AC. Another scene of a mini divide with Hans, Nick and Sue in one subset, and John, Dan and the former's old friend in another. Present within the environs was yet another subset of Sanya Dival, Ash and a friend. Three groups of three people in one area, all having fun in their own way. For the first group, the fun started when the second left. And the fun took a weird turn when their bonding session in McDonald's got impeded by a moment of pure awkwardness. Sanya's first ex was present in the same fast food joint, and his stares at Hans and Nick were enough to ring some alarm bells in them. Once realization set in, the scene turned comical, with three of Sanya's exes in one place.
Continuing in his new found trend of basking in distractions was John, who was flanked by Dan and his close Palmville buddy in a shopping trip. While the trio were busy spending money, Hans, Sue, Nick and Diane spent time on studies, determined not to waste precious time. Hans managed to regain lost momentum, although his clarity on the topics were questionable. And yet again, for the umpteenth time, Hans and Diane had to deflect talk of being party animals, resulting in the latter being branded a liar. If mentioned once could be seen as mistake, what about multiple mentions? True but in denial?
The past week witnessed the possibility of a prominent figure in Sunway batting for the other team, setting eyes on those of the same sex. News of this would definitely rock Sunway University College as reactions and repercussions know no boundaries. This week, there are whispers that new boy Cheez Kenzo had also joined the club, his sexual preferences diverting from the norm. While things will definitely spice up, it seems that the madness will continue raging as circumstances struggle to restore sanity and parity.
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