Dazzle could hear footsteps getting closer. She cried silently. She felt like the footsteps faded away but immediately got raised in the air by someone holding her neck. She struggled to breathe, a guy trapped her between his arms.
His eyes softened once he saw her. She was shutting her eyes tight, holding the guy's chest so that he won't move any closer. She said, " I am sorry, I didn't see anything, I will never open my mouth about this". She saw that the man was wearing a mask and a black jacket.
She thought it was the end. When she heard some more footsteps she was sure she is going to die without even accomplishing any of her dreams. She closed her eyes tight, thinking about Lisa and Jenny but she felt a pair of arms around her waist.
Before she could react, the guy lifted her and pushed her down near the dumpsters. She was about to scream but he closed her mouth using his hand. He whispered, "if you want to live, listen up". She slowly controlled her rolling tears and whimpers.
She looked at him. He held her legs and pushed them in, making her sit in her butt, her legs were hugged close to her chest. She didn't understand whatever that guy was doing but just listened.
He suddenly hugged her. She was speechless. She wasn't comfortable. He whispered in her ears while breathing on her neck " you smell good.", she buried her face in his chest holding her hands to herself.
They heard a voice from behind " Hey? Is anyone there?" .The guy said "no brother, I am just looking at some cats", that person replied "well, I am leaving, come fast, we cleaned the mess up" he nodded.
Dazzle was shocked but thankful. She understood that the guy tried to hide her from the other man by hugging her. She whispered a weak thanks. She was about to leave but he held her arms tightly and pinned her in the wall again. She was confused.
He asked her "where is my return gift?". She said, "I will ...g..give to you whatever you ask tomorrow, I don't have anything now". Then he said " I need something that you have right now " she looked at his covered face.
He said "I want your first kiss", she was bewildered. She didn't remember telling anyone that she still hasn't had her first kiss. He continued " on the count of three, give me or else let me take you to hell".
Dazzle wasn't interested to kiss a stranger but she didn't want to die. She looked at him confused because he wore a mask. She was ready to see his face but he tore a small piece of cloth from her sleeve and covered her eyes.
He counted until three but before he could complete, she kept her lips on his, having no idea how to kiss. He chuckled and started kissing. She didn't kiss back and he didn't care. After a few minutes, He left her standing there still eyes closed.
She took off her cloth hiding her vision but saw the guy but he wore the mask back and left. She cannot help but cry. She started feeling dirty and disgusted. She didn't even know his age or name or face.
Next day, she went to the cafe but her boss was missing. Strangely her payment was there, she took it happily and rushed away. Little did she know, that someone else was watching her the whole time. She went to school a bit early. Jenny wasn't there yet.
Dazzle went to her class thinking she was alone but noticed that there was the same guy who was in Mr Choi's classroom the other day was also there.
He was beaten up very badly. She wanted to help him but once she saw his eyes, she felt it familiar. He smirking at her confused look. She asked him "hello, new?." He said, "yes, new student".
Dazzle felt his voice familiar too. She asked, "we have already met remember?". He replied with a smirk "twice". Dazzle didn't remember meeting him twice but she still nodded her head. She sat a bit far away from him.
He asked, "So you are Dazzle, I am Liam". She smiled and turned away. Before Dazzle could question him again a bunch of guys came in. Dazzle was scared so she looked down but the guys went towards Liam. They dragged him out of the classroom.
He looked at her and winked. She was confused and thought he was just a weird person.
Liam didn't come for the following two classes. It was a break. Dazzle was walking towards Jenny's classroom but got pulled by a group of students. They pushed her into a dark room. She got scared and screamed for help. That is when she heard a voice "no use, soundproof walls". She freaked out and rushed backwards till her back hit the wall.
It was from Liam. She sighed in relief. She asked, "why are you here ?". He said "same reason as for you". "You were bullied too", he nodded. He said, "we have to get out of here". She accepted. They looked around but no use.
Suddenly, Liam raised her, she started to scream but he said "hey shut up. Can you see anything like a door over there at the top?", she looked around the top walls still being in Liam's shoulder and said, "yes, yes". She clapped her hands excitedly.
He dropped her without warning. She landed on her butt. She was about to scold him but remembered her society rules. He laughed at her. He said "I want to go out, but let's stay here for some more time", she said, "but...". He glared at her so she became quiet again.
He asked her "what were you doing in Mr Choi's class?". She said sighing "he called me to help him arrange books", he said, "you should thank me."
She said sadly "yes, if you didn't come, I could have been in the worst situation. THANKS". Even though Liam was kind towards her, she felt uneasy around him and his gaze. Liam noticed Dazzle feeling uncomfortable and enjoyed it too.
Later they both called for help through the small door at the top of the room and got out safely.