While back in Canada where it was 3 am, Liam was still up, searching for information on Mr Francis.
"Interesting..." he said as he came upon information that spoke about the reasons behind Mr Francis' wedding.
He begins to dig even deeper to find more evidence on Mr Francis until he was stone cold pass out around the computer.
*****
The next day of school, I wasn't feeling the energy to go and had to face Jonathan on my own then worry the people around me.
As I stepped more into hell, I saw a crowd over by the basketball court.
Curiosity starts to get the best of me, but instead of going to find out what's up, I continue to walk straight to class.
While being in class, I began to stare through the window, having my palm against my cheek, not caring about what was happening around me.
You could say I just wasn't in the mood today. It's like he got suspended for some days and came back like the devil.
At first, he was like a falling angel, but now he's the devil. Oh, I almost forgot that I had someone to thank for saving me the other day, but right now it makes no sense if I found them.
"It's not like they're going to come to my school just to protect me, right?" I questioned myself.
Slowly, I started to wonder what it would be like if Abby were still here.
"Would I be this depressed and not caring anymore? Or would I be cheerful and laugh at all Abby teases?", I wonder.
Soon I heard someone ask, " Mr Blake, why are you late?", which snapped me out of wondering.
I turned and faced the board and asked myself, "When did the teacher get here?".
I looked at the student he was cursing for being late and to my surprise; it was Liam.
I quickly got up from my seat and pleaded for his innocence.
"Um, sir, sorry for my interruption, but Liam had to rush his dad to the hospital last night and got little sleep today for school. Please excuse his tardiness."
The teacher looks Liam up and down before saying, "I hope your dad gets better. Please go and take your seat."
Liam walked over to the seat next to me and said, "Nice lie, I like it!" then wink at me.
We both started to laugh and focus on physics class.
After class, we both sat down outside on the grass to have lunch, but I was too busy reading my book.
"Rina, why don't you eat?" Liam asked with really sweet eyes.
I smiled at him then replied, "Not telling why," then giggled as he put on a confused expression.
"You need to eat, and no excuses.", he said as he tried to feed his meatballs and rice to me.
"Fine. Ahh...".
" Excuse me..." someone from behind us interrupts. "Don't tell that you two are dating.", Rebecca said with a disgusted expression.
"How can I help you, Rebecca?" I asked, but was curious why she would want to speak to me.
"Daniel has something he wants to say to you."
"Daniel? Isn't that Johnathan's friend? Wait, what are you planning?" Liam's sweet expression changed as he realized Daniel was Johnathan's friend.
"Okay thanks, Rebecca."
"Anytime, hun.", she said with a fake smile then walked away.
I got up to see what's the matter, then Liam stood in front of me and said, " I don't trust that girl so I'm coming with you!".
"Okay, Mr bodyguard!" I began to tease him.
We both walked off and headed to the court, where I saw everyone once gathered this morning.
I searched the crowd until I found Daniel with his uniform shirt sleeves rolled up on his left arm.
" Holy shoot!", I burst out as I saw the tattoo on his arm.
Liam started to follow my gaze to see what I spotted.
"Liam, Liam!" Daniel begins to shout.
"Shout a little louder, I don't think everyone heard.", Liam annoyingly said to Daniel for shouting his name.
"I see someone has a little attitude..." Daniel said, looking Liam up and down.
"I also have a fist. Want to feel it against your face?" Liam raises his eyebrow at Daniel, which tells Daniel to mind what he's doing.
Daniel smiled, then said, " Please... follow me,".
We followed behind until we were brought to a quieter place in the school, which was weird cause I never knew there was a quieter place in this hell.
"So tell me, Rina, do you recognize the thing on my arm?" Daniel asked as he pulled a chair for me and himself to sit on.
"Yes, there is a tattoo. Is that tattoo always there?", I questioned.
"Yes, it was!"
"No, it wasn't... And why does it look like the tattoo Max has on?" Liam thought.
"Wait, are you the one that saved me?" I popped out a question that had both men shocked.
"... yes I am!" Daniel smiled happily. " And I want you to know now before it is too late."
"You gotta be kidding me! Rina, you don't believe this guy, right?" Liam burst out as he was upset by the fact Daniel admitted he saved me.
"Don't you think he's the one that saved me?" I questioned with sad eyes.
"Well, obviously, not!".
" Well, I believe him. He got the tattoo, the body and the looks so what is there to judge?".
"Maybe, there is someone who doesn't seem fake..." he said as he rolled his eyes at Daniel.
" Rina, darling, don't argue with him. Let's get to know each other more.", Daniel said, stopping me and Liam from arguing.
"Sure, I will go with you Daniel," I said, then walked away with Daniel.
*****
"You gotta be kidding me!" Liam bursts out as Rina walks away with Daniel.
"She can't possibly believe that guy and his lies, right?".
"Damn, Max, going to be pissed when he finds out another guy took credit for what he did..."