Marvin pov
I came to the restroom to ease myself when I heard a familiar voice in the toilet and was on a phone call.
"I have to let it out, she is perfect and I can't wait to let it all out to her......of course, I am lucky to have her...... I didn't tell you her name. didn't you see our prom pictures together? She is the Elora I was telling you about....mm-hm (he chuckled).. trust me she is the best and I know grandma would have approved of her if she was alive, it has always been my wish to introduce my girlfriend to grandma (he laughs). You are so funny, Mom... I am in the restroom of course... I don't care if someone is hearing me or not.... I have planned a surprise date for her, I will ask her to be my girlfriend tomorrow......sure Mom, bye". Nathan sigh and hung up. I was done with what I came to do in the restroom, I came out heading to the gym to work myself out, I felt pain and jealousy, so I got to the gym take off my t-shirt, and started throwing punches at the punching bag, I was boiling in anger as the thought of Nathan making Elora his girlfriend keep ringing in my head, the more I think about it, the harder I punch, it got to the point that my Knuckles started bleeding, I felt a tip of tears finding his way down through my eye, I hurriedly wipe it off.
" Why are you like this Marvin, this is not you anymore". I said to myself with my head bowed to the ground, then I heard a familiar voice.
"Marvin". Elora called calmly and I raise my face to her, we were staring straight into each other eyes when she suddenly shift her gaze to my bleeding hands, I could see the surprise and concerns look on her face, at that moment, she walked in, I wanted to hug her tight to myself and confess how I feel about her and tell her not to accept Nathan proposal. " what happened to your hand?". she asked as she rushed towards me and then look into my eyes. "Did you --"I got her short
" is nothing". I stood up and put my shirt on.
"Let me help you to the clinic".
" I know my way there" I replied to her and walk away.
Later at home, we were having our dinner
"Are you sure I shouldn't be worried about your hand?". Nanny asked.
" You don't have to Nanny, am fine".
"how come you hurt your hand, do you go into boxing, I know the only way you can hurt your hand like that is when you are hurt or pained about something". Kevin said I stare hard at him.
"Really? Is that true?". Elora asked.
" yes, you can ask him, he is here,".
"is that true Marvin? were hurt by something?" she asked and I met her gaze.
"don't listen to Kevin's petty talk, I wasn't hurt, maybe because I punch so hard, that's why, so don't worry about me".
" Okay, if you say so". Elora said and we continue our meal.
Elora pov
After dinner, I went to my room and place a call to my aunt to inform her about the dinner at Mr monk's house, she was happy, and we chatted for a while before I end the call. I let out a deep sigh as I was worried about Marvin's hand and the way he brushes me off at the gym earlier today, I could sense the truth of what Kevin was saying earlier at the dining.
"oh gosh,". I sigh and stood up because sleep was far away from my eyes." why are you so restless Elora?". I stood up from the bed and came out of my room, then I also saw Marvin coming out from his room, and our eyes met.
"weren't you sleeping?". he asked.
" I couldn't sleep".
"Why? Are you sick?" he asked feeling concerned.
"I don't know, what about you, why are you still awake?". I asked.
" I felt pain in my hand, so I was going to get the first aid kit if I could see painkillers to take".
"Oh, okay, let's go together, I will help you out". we left for the kitchen and I help him with the First Aid kit, I brought out the painkillers from the kit and gave them to him, and he diluted it with water. " just take a rest, it will ease the pain".
"yeah, thank you". he said and left to sit in the living room." you wanna join me? I don't want to get bored". he asks as he turns the tv on.
"Sure". I move and sat next to him.
" What movie do you want to watch?".
"Anything action". I replied.
" you love action movies?".
"yes, of course, that's what gives me the inspiration to deal with bad guys".
" hmm, no wonder you are so violent ". he said and I scoff.
" well, that makes it the two of us".
"I am not as violent as you".
" Oh really! I doubted". we chuckle and he played the action movie, we watch quietly, and not too long after I started to doze off.
"Are you feeling sleepy already?". he asked and I nodded. " you can go inside and sleep".
"No, I am not that sleepy ". I yawned.
" Okay, if you say so". We continue watching the movie and suddenly I doze off and my head rested on his shoulder, I could feel someone touching my face tenderly, but I was too lazy to wake up.
Marvin pov
I notice her dozing off on the couch, I drew closer to her, and she rested her head on my shoulder, I couldn't help but gaze at her affectionately, I was completely enchanted by her, I felt her face tenderly and my heart was beating faster.
"I hope we can remain like this". I sigh and then turn off the Tv, carry her up in a bride style to her room, and lay her gently on the bed before covering her with the blanket, I stood to watch her for a while before I left for my room.
Narrator pov
The next day, during the lunch break, the hall was rowdy as hell, Elora and Nathan were laughing and joking around when Anna and her friends walked up to them, They were expelled for weeks for what they tried to do to Elora, but now they are back to correct their mistakes.
" Hey, guys". Anna said with a warm smile and they turn their gaze to her and her friends. "do you mind if we join you?".
" Sure, no problem". Nathan said and they sat down.
"Thank you, is so good to see you, Elora". Emily said.
" yeah, same here, how have you guys been?". She asked sipping from her juice.
"Not good actually, we regret our actions toward you and we are here to make amends". Anna said and they were sincerity in her eyes and that of her friends.
" We are sorry Elora, hope you can forgive us, we have learned our mistakes". Gloria added.
"is okay, I have no hatred towards you girls, you owe me no apologies". She said smiling.
"Really? Does that mean you have forgiven us?" Anna asked and she nodded.
"Thank you!" they chorus excitedly.
"Now that everything is settled, let's cheer to a new friendship". Nathan said and they agree as they cheered and started laughing and enjoying the moment.
a few hours later, Elora was getting ready to go home, she was arranging her locker when Nathan came over.
" Hey, I thought you left already". she said.
"no, I came to ask you something".
"Really? What is it?". she asked smiling at him.
" Will you be less busy today, I want to take you somewhere".
"Wow, where?".
" is a surprise, get ready by 7 pm, and I will come over and pick you up".
"Okay".
" see you then". he left and Elora stare after him and shrugged, meanwhile, Marvin has been staring secretly at them from his locker.