Chapter 175 Likes and Dislikes (1/2)

The entire meeting went by smoothly and Betty was diligently writing the main points of the meeting. Generally, there was resistance to the whole idea as a lot of them wanted to be able to have the freedom to send gifts whenever they wanted.

Betty watched as Sam shot their arguments down without raising his voice. He was firm. He was steady and he gave out the reasons for each and every rule. Just watching him in action made her heart flutter even more.

Finally, after three hours, things had settled down and all the Class Reps grudgingly walked out. Some were still unhappy, obviously, but there as nothing they could do about it. All of their grievances were argued and dismantled by Sam. They could not find anything to counter it.

Once the final person left, Sam leaned back on the chair and shook his head.

”That was sooooo intense,” Betty was saying, ”Who would have thought something as simple as a Valentine's Day celebration can be so heated?”

”It's because it's Valentine's Day that everyone is so pumped up about it,” Sam said as he closed his 'Meeting' Notebook.

”It's only 5pm,” Sam said as he looked at Betty, ”Is that too early for dinner for you?”

”No, not at all,” Betty said, ”I usually have my meals by 6pm.”

”Okay, that's good,” Sam said.

”Here's the report of the meeting just now,” Betty said as she gave him two sheets of paper.

Sam looked through the notes that she had made and was impressed. Truth be told, Sam had already jotted down the main gist of it in his notebook but he had to have a reason for Betty to be there.

”This is good,” Sam said, ”You should try out for the Secretary's position at the Student Council next year.”

”Me? Really?”

”Yes, really,” Sam said, ”I can always guide you on what a Secretary does. So you can learn and try out at the end of the year.”

Sam got giddy just thinking of the possibility of being able to spend time with Betty everyday after school. He sincerely was of the opinion that she was capable and that facet of hers impressed him.

There was much more to the bunny than what is seen and he was more than eager to find out all of them.

Betty's face shone as she heard Sam's admiration for her work. He praised her!She was so happy that she clapped and smiled widely, ”That would be great! Then I can be together with you and Beatrice after school all the time!”

”Yeah, so work hard!” Sam encouraged.

”I will,” Betty said with a promise.

”Shall we go to the cafeteria for dinner then?” Sam asked. At this time, there wouldn't be much of a crowd. Most of the students went for their meals at 6pm.

Betty nodded, as she helped clear up the table of papers and empty water bottles that were left behind, while complaining loudly about how irresponsible those Class Reps were.

”You should have made them clear up after themselves,” Betty pointed out as she placed them in the black biodegradable plastic bag that Sam was holding out.

”True,” Sam agreed, ”Next time.”

✿✿ Cafeteria ✿✿

As Sam expected, there weren't many people yet. So, after getting their food, they went to a table and began to eat. Betty had wanted to go to the Student Council to call Beatrice to join them but Sam told her that he had to be going soon.

Betty took his reasoning and followed him, not seeing the relieved look on Sam's face for having convinced her. He wanted 'alone' time with her so that he could get to know her better. The setting may not be a romantic nor an intimate one but it was enough.

For now.

Baby steps.

The more he got to know Betty, the more enamoured he was with her. Her bubbly personality was one thing, but it was her sincere heart that captured his interest even more. The way she kept talking about Beatrice and telling him all about her made him feel that Betty's heart was really big and warm.

”You've been talking about Beatrice all this time, so I can tell that she's someone very close to your heart,” Sam said as he took a bite of his meal.

”Yes, she's everything I wish I could be,” Betty gushed.

”But why? You're perfect the way you are,” Sam said, while taking a gulp of water. Because of that, he didn't notice the sudden blush that hit Betty's face.

”You should just be yourself,” Sam continued, ”Comparing yourself to Beatrice is fine if she is your motivation to do well but not if it causes you to belittle yourself. Everyone has their own special spark.”

Betty was quiet after listening to that and she smiled wistfully, ”I guess you're right, though it's hard. Beatrice is super smart, logical and so responsible. Her future is so bright. I'm just a ditzy girl that acts before she thinks sometimes.”

Sam frowned at that and Betty noticed his intense glare.

”Wha-at?” Betty stuttered.