Lynn's pov
'…so you better prepare yourself for what's coming to you.'
Because of that sophisticated statement from Cain the other day, it kept replaying in my mind over and over.
'WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN BY THAT!?' I screamed at the back of my head. I can barely even focus on studying right now.
"Lyde, did something bad happened? You look like you haven't slept a wink last night." Ace said out of concern. Was it that obvious on my face?! I really didn't get to sleep that much.
"Yeah, I think I'll head to the clinic a little later." If it weren't for Cain, this might never happened. Aside from telling me to prepare myself in the future, it also bothered me when he said that he'll quit the gang soon.
Not that I'm against it, it's the right thing to do. Getting in trouble, beating people until they're knocked unconscious, accidentally killing a stranger. Nothing good ever happens if you join a gang, so quitting is really a better option once you get to think things over…
But for me, it's a little different.
The night when Ren along with the other leaders of the gang distributed our pay, I was really amazed by the huge amount. And I don't think I can let go of that privilage just yet. But I don't intend to stay for long, I'll have to quit the gang like Cain does.
I guess I'll have to make sure I quit before the gang would start a fight against the gang Cain belongs to.
After the second period, I went to the clinic to get some rest since I couldn't stay awake in class anymore. And as I got there, I encountered something unexpected. "Skipping classes too?"
"N-No! I didn't get that much sleep last night so I went here."
"Sleeping in the clinic isn't that much different from skipping classes. Anyway, we barely get to see each other this past few days. As my right hand, shouldn't you be at my side all the time?" Keto frowned as he reminded me of that.
"I've got other things I'm busy doing too, you know."
"Hmph, ungreatful servant." I was just your right hand a minute ago, now I'm a servant?! "Also, we'll be having a meeting soon. The boss got a big important announcement for the gang."
"Really? What is it about?"
"I'd rather have you know when it's time." Will it be another gang fight again? Does that mean we're going to get paid again like before?? The money is really getting into my head.
"So you bought yourself a bike now?" Keto suddenly asked.
Right! I almost forgot what he said last time. When we got our pay last time, he said he won't let me ride his bike anymore since I got enough money to buy a cheap one. "I still couldn't buy one, I don't even know how to ride it."
"What!? You're in a gang and you can't even fucking ride a motorbike on your own?!" It's not like I joined intentionally, I was only forced to join because of a psycho like you! "Fine! I'll have to teach you myself so you won't ruin the gang's image."
"Eh!? But you don't have to if you don't want to do it—"
"No, it definitely has to be me! Since you're my slave, you've got to learn from the best! And that's me!" So I'm a slave now? It feels like I'm always getting demoted.
Then someone slammed the clinic door open. "Keith Thompson!!" Ah! It's Keto's teacher, Ms. Catherine.
"…shit." He quickly got on his feet and aimed to escape by the window. Although it may sound unbelievable, Ms. Catherine caught up with Keto's agility. She must be an athletic woman to be capable of catching up with the agile Keto.
"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING, MR. THOMPSON!? GET BACK TO CLASS NOW!"
"NEVER!!! LET ME GO!" She's holding onto him tightly that it already made Keto struggle of freeing himself. Ms. Catherine is so strong!
"You can't afford to fail again! Do you not want to disappoint your parents?!"
"Oh they can go fuck themselves!"
"Language!!!"
Now this is entertaining. They both seem to be really close to each other too. "LYDE! HELP ME!"
"NO, YOU WON'T ESCAPE! WE'RE GOING TO CLASS THIS INSTANT!!"
Damn, which should I choose here? It's obvious that the right thing to do is help the teacher, but I don't want to get hit by Keto later. I was stuck deciding who I should help until things were solved on their own.
Ms. Catherine managed to pull Keto back and scolded him. I was no exception since I didn't help the struggling teacher. "...I hope you're not letting yourself get influenced by this irresponsible senior of yours. You should go back and don't skip classes ever again!"
Then she drags Keto out of the clinic, and he was only glaring at me as if I've made a grave sin against him. I'm glad it ended soon enough, I'll just have to deal with Keto later.