The school has now started once again. It was not closed because of a holiday, no, not because of summer and not because the exam had taken place, but because of overpopulation at school due to a sudden reveal of Eryx's parent's job. It lowered a bit but the fact that all the students were talking about it.
I was in the drama class with a bunch of students, including Felix. We were supposed to act in a play at the end of the month for a prize-giving ceremony, plus the Halloween party.
Suddenly, Eryx burst out of the door and called out my name, and gladly for me, he didn't say "Felix"
"AYDENN"
Thoughhh,... I must say, that was not the tone for asking for help. The teacher was disturbed and kind of mad, thus, I didn't want to risk staying there any longer, I pulled Eryx out of the room into the boy's changing room. There were no students there as no one had P.E. class today.
"Why did you call me out front??"
"You..."
??? what did he want to say ???
He breathed to himself and finally got words out of him.
"You LIAR!"
He headed down, not meeting eye contact with me looking very stressed and pissed. Besides, what did he mean when he said I was a liar??
"Wha- What do you mean? What did I do?"
"You know what you did."
"What did I do? You have to eventually tell me."
"I thought you changed..."
"Whaa-..."
"You told everyone who I AM!"
"What are you talking about...? I didn't-"
"Enough with this bro. I'll only be helping you out because of my parents."
"Eryx, WAIT-..."
He gestured to run away fast from the room, however, I caught his hands rapidly and pushed him toward one of the lockers.
BANG!
"YOU-"
I shushed him by putting my hands on his lips. I was also worried about what could happen to this friendship if something was misunderstood between us.
"Listen to me carefully. Don't try to resist 'cause I'm trying to convince you that this is not my doing. So tell me, what did you hear about yourself?"
"Mmphhh!"
"Oh sorry, I forgot to pull myself back."
"Hah... You really are something. Well, aren't you the one who told them that... you know.... creature whatever?"
"Hey... I might have the reputation, but I ain't that evil."
"But how?? Who could have revealed-"
"Felix. I mean, it could also be Felix."
At this point, I was fully hoping that Felix was the one who did dirty to him. No offense, their friendship is lovely, however, I want it that way with mine too.
"Huh? No, it couldn't have been him."
"Why do you trust him so badly??"
"I don't. I just found out he didn't do it, plus, I've seen proof."
"Oh?"
"So, I assumed you would be the one since you two are the only ones who know..."
"Ah... you don't believe me that much, do you? Well, it's only fair as I was mean, and still will be when I need to."
"Yeah, I guess so. Wait, So, if it's not you, then who?"
"I really have no idea..."
"Alright then,... Do you mind moving yourself a bit?"
I didn't realize we were still in that position. Whoops...
"Ah right. Sorry. I got carried away."
"Ha... It's fine. Don't worry."
"If it's not you, then who? I'm so fucked up right now. Alright, I better not disturb you then"
Seeing him so mad at me for something I didn't do, made me imagine what could happen if it were for something I really did. Therefore, my insides turned upside down if I told him my task was to murder him. He would think I was only being friendly with him because I needed to carry out my assignment given by my agency, but in reality, I was not. Maybe I should tell him before he finds out by himself. Nah, maybe after school.
I went on with the classes until the end of school time today. During recess, I avoided both Eryx and Felix due to my esteem there with many of my classmates and students. They both seemed normal and not at all annoyed at this.
After school, I walked Eryx out of there so that I could tell him a serious something.
Suddenly, unexpectedly at the end of October, the weather changed from a pleasant day into a rainy one. As a result of being part of the recruit, I have different kinds of tools in my backpack, including the umbrella we now need in order to not get wet.
"Wow... you have that whole pack in your bag after all. I thought you had some kind of obsession with beauty.-"
"Yea. I do.- Wha- What do you mean!!??"
"Haha... Nothing- ^^ "
"Um, Eryx?"
"Hm? What's up?"
"Can I talk to you about something?"
"Sure, go ahead."
"Just don't freak out or get mad."
"Do I ever make a reaction?-"
I stared at him making a blank face. He did make a scene earlier today.
"Okay.. maybe I do, but I won't"
"Alright. So, uh, you know the mission I have to carry out, right?"
"Yes? What about it?"
"That was just a side task..."
"What do you mean by that?"
"The first one that was given to me was to, uh..."
"was to what?"
"was to kiillsirgsirussrgjssjrig..."
"was to kiillsirgsirussrgjssjrig what..- Say it CLEARLY"
"to kill you..."
"What..."
"I didn't want you to find out on your own and think I was only hanging out with you because I wanted to end the task... I'm sorry"
There was silence.
"I-... You didn't kill me when you had the chance, did you? It seems more to me that you were trying you protect me from something bad rather than ending m'life. So, it's fine."
"You sure?"
"100%. However, I wouldn't be like this if I'd found out on my own. The scene would be way different than this."
"haha.. I know. Thank god. I've been stressing for some times now. What a relief."
"Also,"
"Yea?"
"I CAN PROTECT MYSELF YOU IDIOT JERK!"
"Wha- I'M NOT A JERK, DEFINITELY NOT AN IDIOT."
"Well, I think so. You can't change my mind."
"YOU-"
We randomly broke out laughing. Didn't even notice the time passing by, we arrived at Eryx's house. The walk was fun, plus it was more enjoyable without Felix coming along. Great comfort.
"See you at school then?"
"More like, ignore you at school but still see you."
We smiled at each other, Eryx went toward the door while waving at me and I waved back saying Bye!-
-Hey... Ayden. We're not supposed to get there yet...-
What do you mean??? This is not the relationship lovey dovey ba-bye yet.
-Ahem.. really? read it yourself-
"We smiled at esigrgkj-"
. . .
Uhh, let's rewrite that part.
-Yeah, sure.-
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Eryx walked toward the door and said goodbye to me again. I was satisfied and my heart made that funny thing once again, but this time, it was not because of jealousy or anger, it was because I was pleased with the moment I had back there.
-Really?-
J-Just, SHUT UP! Let me get on with my story, LET ME!