Flickers

Chapter 46

Their relationship went back to the same state it was before their fight though there were still some scars left that in the future would worsen, for now, they are in harmony.

In the corner of my eyes, I saw Eric standing a few steps away from his leader, it was a girl, and I find myself giggling like a mischievous child who had gotten her way.

I was so focused on watching Eric that when a sudden unexpected face forces itself into my sight I jumped from my seat.

"What the- you scared me!"

"What are you laughing about huh? You look crazy- focus on our discussion" it was our leader for our ESP subject, we're discussing the two representatives for our group who are tasked to have a debate with the opposing team.

Of course, those who are the most active in classes and those who have the confidence to talk in front of the whole class were chosen. Honestly, I don't even go my way to shot my hands up when our teacher asked a question nor actively participate in the class discussion after getting persuaded by our teachers. Even if I knew the answer which was seldom, I still don't participate because I am shy but because I knew that if they get used to me answering their questions then they would only call my name when bone answers their questions.

Enough of that, now that I see Eric getting his way to prevent himself from being too close to girls that he knew and not knew, it made the raging jealousy I tried so hard to suppress lessen.

It was like breathing into the water after being stuck into the land as a fish, barely getting air and struggling for breath.

Our classroom could be expressed in one sentence; loud. The four people that were in front shouted words so loud it rang to my ears, it probably could be heard from outside and from the other class as well. It was like one of those scenes in a drama where the legal wife found out that her husband has a mistress and is now quarreling and spitting out sharp, vicious words.

"Whatever it means, mercy killing is still associated with killing!"

"Mercy killing is done for the person who wanted to be relieved of the pain, it is their will to cut their life of instead of suffering for so long!"

Euthanasia or most well known as Mercy killing was our topic for our debate. The class was split into two and was given two opinions which are whether they approve of it or no, ours was the latter part. To be honest, this topic makes me feel uncomfortable, flashes of my father losing his breath as he tried so hard to get himself to breathe was painful.

I didn't notice that my hand was clenched tightly it pierced my palm. I didn't want to listen anymore and decided to step back since there are many spectators in front of the teacher who wouldn't ever find me.

The back of the class was composed of those who were bored to death by our present activity. The rest was just chatting with each other or have their heads down as they fiddle with their phones.

"What happened?"

It was Eric, he moved from his seat and sat to my right, his eyes were brimming in concern and I can only whisper to him the real reason.

In the end, the two of us were sitting behind the class watching as the four representatives for the debate exchange blows. Underneath the table is his hand which was tightly enclosed in mine, words of comfort being whispered into me which lessens the tight feeling I have in my chest.

"Thank you" I whispered underneath my breath.

"Anything for you baby"

I responded with a clench of my hand, the rest of the class flashed by and I was surprised at the end of our day when he held my hand and brought me to Pantok mall where we spent the rest of our afternoon and only when the sky was turning dark did we left.

(AN: We call the mall that was built just a few years ago near the elementary school in Pantok, Pantok mall hahaha. Honestly, it was where every student goes after school)

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