It took me the whole class to finish the test. In fact, I ran out of time and just randomly circled the last six questions, while Wilter Vienne —smartest in our class had finished the whole thing in less than fifteen-minutes and strutted to the front of the room to turn his test, unaware that the rest of the class was staring daggers at his back. Some were sneaking answers from each other, and others were just focused on their test.
After the bell rang, I took my bag and grabbed Claire's arm. I lured her out of the room, ignoring the gazes following our trail.
"What were you thinking!?"
"I just wanted to help" She mouthed.
"You didn't help me, you've only put me in a tight spot there, and worst you used your ability on Mr.Jake"
"It's fine no one realize what happened."
"I realize what happened. Didn't you see the news and know how dangerous to use your powers Claire?"
"I know. You don't have to tell me"
"No you don't. If they found out, They will hunt you and treat you as criminal.
Claire looked away with his stubborn look.
"Don't you get it? you're a mutant and people fear those who are different Claire. That's what you should know."
Claire's brow furrowed with annoyance.
"That's what you wanted to tell me, that im a monster, a mutant? Thanks for the advice but I already know."
she frowned "of all people, I thought you were the one who would understand. Im just dissapointed on you Mark."
"Me either. Guess both of us didn't change at all." I looked away to avoid her perplexed gaze. "I just cant let you risk your life for my stupid problems anymore."
Claire insisted "I thought we were tight? We should help each other right?"
I Clenched my fist and replied. "I don't remember getting that so close to you"
There was a pause moment as her eyes-widened in shocked
"Don't be like that we're bestfrie--."
I butt in to interrupt her "No, we're not."
Claire slapped me with everything. Even her fragile arms lacks strength to harm anyone, I could feel it's anger—piercing me inside as it stings my heart.
She stared me with cold-eyes. "Why you are always like this…Fine. Do what you want. I won't be a nuisance to you anymore."
Seeing Claire walks away with tears aches my chest, but this maybe for the best. She keeps using her powers for my sake, and I dont think she will ever stop even it's dangerous. I just knew her since we were little and she never changed at all.. I can't let her risk her for my stupid problems anymore.
Few moments have passed and I was standing still, I Felt both relief and regret on my actions but I want to justify my actions even it was wrong, or I just don't want to feel uncomfortable, the truth is—I don't know anymore. Seconds are passing by when I saw students are starting to appear on the area, I started to move as well.
I put my hand on my pocket and checked my phone. It was already past our breaktime but because of what happened I decided to skip my P.E class for now. Good thing I took my bag before that argument, or I'll have to resolve myself to go in class with Claire.
I scratched my head "Guess I'll go home early today."
I didn't bother to take the stairs. I waited for the elevator in almost 5 minutes, Im not the only student in the campus anyway. The elevator arrived and opened, as I hop in the large metal box I saw a girl standing in the corner.
A beautiful girl with a flawless complexion as a model. Her straight, boyishly cut hair fell onto her brow haphazardly and hid her large expressive eyes. Aquiline nose and chin. She wear a same outfit of my classmates, so she must be around my age. The only difference is her I.D plate on her chest which displays a shimmering gold.
The girl has a petite posture but she was carrying pile of papers, you can see her great effort in lifting it ;she needs help. But I don't want to butt-in in other people's business. Yet now, I can't seem to look her and felt guilty.
Im currently in the floor thirty-one, I pushed the first floor below ground —it is where the large parking lot located and the main exit of the campus.
I turned my head, and stared at the girl for a moment. Her clothes started to soak with sweat and her face was streaked with it.
I finally asked. "What floor will you deliver those papers?"
She turned towards me. "huh?. Uhm…Second-floor in the guidance office."
I held my chin for a moment. "I'll help you carry those, but I won't be long for too long. Im not good ties with the school principal."
The girl gave a wry smile "With Mr.Julius? But sir Julius is a gentleman. He always been cheerful, since the first time I know him."
"Maybe there's nothing to be happy about my situation...Enough about him." I get near over her. "Give me the half of those papers, I'll accompany you until there."
She replied "Thank you for your concern. But I think I can manage."
For some reason I've seen my stubborn attitude on her.
"Yeah you can buy you're already bathing with sweat. Just let me help you." I tilt and handed my hand, and it took most of the paperworks she was carrying. "I have no other things to do anyway—besides, leaving a cute girl like these would make me look bad you know."
We gone silent for a moment. "Th-Thank you." she stuttered saying.
*maybe she's embarrassed?* I thought. "Yeah. Don't mind it."
After a brief moment. we have reached the Second-floor. The hall was crowded with faculty memebers and students, unlike the other floors which is always empty-unless it's breaktime or dismissal. It was no surprise for me since I always come here in detention class or either visiting Mr.Julius office—for an hour of counseling.
When we arrived, she turned towards me and reached out both her arms to receive the papers.
"Thank you for helping me, I'll handle it from here." she game me a wry smile.
"No problem, ask for my help anytime."
When we about to separate ways. I recognize a middle-aged man walking towards my direction, it was Mr.Julius. His smile vanished and her eyes narrowed towards me.
"Hello. Mr ashe how can I help you, Is it another counseling in my office?"
I shrugged. "Not today. Im just helping this girl over here."
Claired bowed to Mr.Julius as a sign of her great respect towards the man.