Students were already gathering to know what would happen next. Rhea slowly stood up from the ground. She had waited for Sasha's reply but none seemed to be coming. She stared at Sasha's confused face.
Could Will, be telling the truth? She wondered. It has to be. That would explain why she is not saying anything. Rhea felt her heart being shattered.
"You can't even answer me," Will said, brushing his hair backward, in disappointment.
"What are you talking about?" Sasha asked back.
"Don't answer me back with a question. Just answer me!!"
"On what?"
"Do you love him or not?"
"What are you...?"
"Answer me!!. Do you love him or not!!"
"I do, okay? I do!!"
Rhea rolled her eyes. Louie was right after all. Sasha is in love with Alan!!.
Will groaned. "I knew it. Now listen to me carefully, whosoever I decide to walk with is my problem, not yours". He walked closer to Rhea and held her. "Let's go."
Still confused about what was going on, Rhea sluggishly followed Will through the hallway and back to the class.
The news of Will and Sasha's argument had spread across the school and everyone blamed Rhea for it. She could not stay in the class, because the rest of the students kept staring at her, so she headed to the volleyball court.
It seems they haven't heard the news of Sasha and Will's argument, because no one bothered about her. She sat on the bench staring at those playing. Volleyball has been her best sport, since Junior High School.
She bent to tie the rope of her shoes. Her team, the Tigress, will be playing against the Lioness. She still doesn't understand why the two teams were given those names. She would have preferred names like Diamonds or even...
Someone hit her hard, jolting her back to reality. She whined. She raised her head to see Sasha staring dangerously at her. She gulped down nothing as she felt a lump in her throat. She suddenly felt dehydrated and dizzy.
"Hi," she cooed nervously.
Sasha dragged her up and shoved her vigorously to the side. She fell with a thud and whined in pain. Her ankle and arm were bleeding. Students gathered quickly, while some ran to call a teacher to the scene. Sasha bent to her level.
"The next time I see you anywhere close to my boyfriend, I'll not only design your face. I will make sure that those stupid eyes of yours, never see again!!" Sasha threatened.
Rhea nodded in fear. Sasha attempted to drag her up again,n but a hand held her, and the students gasped. She turned to see Will.
"What are you doing?" She whispered.
"Did I not warn you to stay away from her? Huh?" Will asked angrily.
"Are you going to support her?"
"I'll support her a hundred times."
The students giggled and Sasha glared at them. Some shifted back while others kept shut. Sasha glared at Rhea who was trembling.
"You heard what he said right?"
She shook her head negatively. "He-He... He doesn't mean it" she stuttered.
Sasha smiled evilly. "He doesn't mean it, right?"
Rhea nodded. "He's in ...."
Sasha made to touch her but Will stopped her. "Don't you dare touch her," he yelled. "I am warning you."
Sasha laughed. "And what if I do?"
"You won't like what you will see," Will answered.
Louie, who had heard about the fight, rushed to the scene.
"What the heck is going on here?" he asked.
Everyone stared at him in shock, wondering how he got to know about it since he wasn't close by. Seeing Louie, Will dragged Sasha away, while Louie helped Rhea up. He took her to the school clinic for treatment.
**
Rhea opened her eyes but closed them quickly. She opened her eyes slowly to adjust to the rays of light. She turned to the left to see Louie smiling at her.
"How do you feel?"
She smiled. "Better."
"Your sister is here."
She turned to the right. Celia and her friend, Rosa were standing. They seem very angry.
"Why didn't you tell me you were being bullied?" Celia asked
"I wasn't bullied. I fell during the sport."
Celia hissed. "Are you kidding me?"
Rhea chuckled. "Rosa, how are you?"
"Just answer your sister. I want to know who has been bullying you."
"I'll be fine. I've got Louie."
Louie chuckled. "And Will, too," he whispered. Rhea groaned.
Celia sighed. "The nurse said you need some rest. I'll come to check on you after class."
"Me too," Rosa said.
Celia and Rosa left, leaving Rhea and Louie. "Tell me, what transpired between you two?" Louie said, sitting beside her.
She sighed. "You won't believe it."
"Make me believe."
"It's Will."
Louie furrowed his brows. "Will?"
She nodded. "I think he found out about Sasha's love for Alan and wants to lay her off."
Louie rolled his eyes. "And how does that bring you in?"
"He's been using me as the bait to get back at Sasha."
Louie furrowed his brows. "Are you serious?"
"I'm damn serious. He's been extremely nice lately. Which has caused me a lot of trouble today."
"Is that the reason Sasha bullied you?". Rhea nodded. "Why didn't you tell me?"
"I was afraid and I felt his attitude was kind of strange."
Louie rolled his eyes when he sighted Will coming into the room.
"Hey Louie" Will cooed. Louie stared at him in shock. Did he just greet him? "Louie, are you okay?"
"Y-Yes, I am," Louie shuddered.
"Are you sure? Cause you didn't answer my greetings."
Louie rolled his eyes. Rhea is right after all. Will is acting strange!!
"It's surprising to hear you greet me, Will. I don't think we have a good relationship for you to do that," Louie answered.
"I know we do not have a good relationship. And I am sorry about Sasha. You must have been angry when you heard about it," Will answered.
Louie nodded. "I was. She was lucky you took her away. I hate it when Sasha bullies her. And I might not be taking it lightly with her. I also wish you wouldn't get her involved in any mess you have with Sasha, please."
There was an awkward silence between the two of them, and Rhea, who had pretended to be asleep when Will walked in, adjusted a bit. She was beginning to feel uncomfortable with the silence. She had waited for Will's reply to Louie's last words and when there was none, she opened her eyes slowly to look at Will. She wanted to know what his reaction was like and why he was not saying anything to Louie.
Will, on the other hand, felt so sorry for Rhea. He never wished to drag her into his mess with Sasha but she happened to be the one available at the moment. He also knew how much Sasha disliked her, making her the perfect person to get back at Sasha with.