"I got it!"
"You are lucky"
Zia gasps while looking at her testpaper. She passed the exam.
It happened yesterday and I can't think clearly that day. I haven't studied for a week but just one day only. Crap.
I can't look at my testpaper. I'm really tense. What if I don't pass the exam. I'll be screwed up and my clothes will be thrown outside by my mom or be homeless. This can't be. I'm overacting.
"Can I look?" Zia leans on my shoulder, about to get my testpaper from my hand, instantly hide it in my bag. This girl made my heart attack.
"Why are you hiding it?" She pouted.
"I'm nervous"
"Don't be silly, you passed the exam I know you can do it" She reassured me and I feel a slight relief.
"Thanks but I'm still unsure of it" I bit my lip.
Please let me pass the exam.
"Come on look at your testpaper already"
I get my testpaper from my bag nervously, and we made a quick glance at it.
Oh please.
Ohhhh!
"I did it! " I blurted
"That's what I'm saying! I know you can do it, congrats!"
"Thanks" I smile as we headed to the cafeteria, grinning.
"So did you know already?" Zia whispers while she flips her wavy long hair, taking a sip of grape juice. I got mine too, orange juice which is my favorite.
" About what?"
"Blake and Tifanny broke up" she whispered
"Seriously?"
"Yeah he caught Tiffany hooking up with the other guy."
"Really? It's not that questionable that she hook up with another guy since Tifanny is a bitch though" I commented.
"Exactly"
Well, Blake Wesley is a popular guy in school while his ex girlfriend Tifanny Brown is the bitchiest. How cute they were. Lmfao.
I tilt my head when someone tap my back. I see Malcolm smirking. His dark hair is tousled into a perfect quiff. His dark eyes which makes you melt if you stare longer.
Damn this guy.
I frown as his hands were at his back trying to hide something. What is this again jerk.
"I have something for you" He smiles. It's the first time I've seen him smile.
Something for me?
He looks so much better with that.
But he can't fool me. There's something going on again. Maybe he planned of something that might get me embarrassed. Again.
No way.
"What is it again Malcolm, I'm busy"
"But you didn't do anything"
"No, we're busy, right Zia?" I look at her telling my eyes hey help me with this.
"Uhm yeah we have something to do" She stuttered.
"We have to go" I was about to stand up when he pulled my arm.
What's his intention again.
I don't like it when he touch me. It's just gives shiver into my body. Such a bad idea.
"Wait my mom told me I will give you this"
"How can I trust you?"
"Uhm -
"I'm sorry about what happened lately" He gently said while his eyes are looking at me.
He apologized? I didn't think he can do that. Weird.
"Here" Malcolm showed the medium silver box in size, decorated in pink ribbon and some flower details on it. It's cute.
He handed me the box and I was doubting to receive it.
"What is this?"
"I don't know either, mom just want me to give you this, I hope you like it" He put it in my hand and he walk away smiling.
That's weird.
" What am I going to do? "
" Just open it" Zia said excitedly.
I shrug "I don't think this is a good idea, I don't think Rachel would give me a present" I sigh putting the gift on the table.
"You said that you cooked for them anyway maybe Rachel just want to give you a present for gratitude". Zia has a point though.
Okay.
"Let's see"
I slowly untie the ribbon while Zia's face is excited figuring out what could be inside. I slowly open the box and my eyes shut, wrinkling my nose. I cannot move my body, feeling the stickiness in my face. My tears started to fall looking around as I tried to open my eyes. I could see everyone's watching, laughing at me.
The rotten milk with pee covered all over my face. It's so disgusting. I can smell it.
What the hell Malcolm. You fooled me again!
"Smells bad" Everyone in the cafeteria covered their nose.
I run away from the cafeteria. I run as fast as I could. My eyes went blurry.
Why did they do this to me?
I didn't stop running until my feet trembles leaning into the floor. I can feel pain in my thighs but I didn't care at all. I sob as my hands were on my chest.
"Hey what happened?"
A warm voice speaks as I slowly look up but my eyes are blurry I can't see him clearly. He let me get up, helping me to stand, walking slowly until we approach toward the clinic. He let me lay on the bed and the nurse take care of me, wiping the gross thing on my face and examining my knees.
"She's fine, she just got a bruise on her knee and right foot. We just put an ice to soothe"
"Okay thank you" A warm voice said as he sat beside me.
"What happened?" He ask concerned.
I sob as I can't explain everything. It's just hurting me inside. Everyone witnesses what happened, how can I face everyone right now. I feel so embarrassed and I hate this feeling. Again. Malcolm is an insensitive jerk. He didn't even think he would hurt someone before he did it.
He embrace me. His chocolate scent made my mind in peace. I look at him as his brown eyes lock mine.
"You will be alright" He pats my back reassuring me. This guy makes me feel relieved.
"I c-an't face everyone anymore" I stutter
"What really happened?"
"Malcolm made fun of me. He gave me a present contains a rotten milk and pee"
"What a jerk! " He said as he grits his teeth. "I'll be back"
"No"
"How could he do this to you"
"Uhm, I don't know just don't hit him, I don't want any trouble"
"But you're in trouble already!" His eyes widened as he sigh " I'm sorry I can't control my anger"
I smile weakly "Thanks for helping me by the way"
"It's nothing" He smiles "I just don't want anyone seeing hurt"
He's such a nice guy. I'm thankful that he helped me. I owe him that.
He look at me offering his hand " I'm Blake Wesley" I shake his hand smiling.
"Riley"
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I'm currently in bed, just watching movies in 20th times. It's been two days since what happened and I didn't go to school. I don't have the urge to go since it's still fresh in mind about what happened. My mom asks me what happened but I didn't tell her everything. I just told her I slipped and my feet were sore. If she knows about what Malcolm did, she'll screw him. Eventhough I'm angry, I still don't want to make him any harm.
That's how kind I am.
Someone knocks the door. I don't think it's my mom since she's still at work in this hour. Maybe it's Zia. I open the door. My body heats in anger when I saw him.
"How did you get inside?" I snap
" Uhm your door is not lock so I entered"
"What are you doing in here Malcolm?"
"Uhm-
"Just go"
"I'm sorry about what happened Riley"
I didn't look at him. I don't want to see his face anymore. Please.
"Just leave" I shoo
"Here's some fruits, I bought this for yo-
I cut him off "I don't need anything from you Malcolm, what if you'd put poison in it"
"No Riley I-
I didn't finish him saying" Just leave I'm begging you"
I don't know why he apologize suddenly but I don't think I'm not believing him anymore. I don't want to see his face anymore. It makes me feel uncomfortable. It's impossible that badboys would be sincere.
"I'm sorry" He finally leaves the room as I shut the door, sobbing in my bed.