EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

The next day

7:16 am

"Is something bothering you?" Mom asked me

I looked up to see her worriedly looking at me. My gaze was drawn to the cereal in front of me that I had not yet consumed. I let out a sigh.

"Nothing, mom," I said and forced a smile

"Are you sure? You know you can talk to me when you---"

"Thank you, mom. I can handle this, okay?" I said and held her hand

She smiled and nodded.

Before getting her bag and exiting the dining room, she simply patted my shoulders and kissed my temple.

Actually, I didn't get enough sleep the night before.

After our dinner, Nicholai and I talked on the phone. He and I both shared our days. But I can't bring myself to tell him what happened at that bridge the other day. I made the decision to inform him today.

I had difficulties sleeping last night after we talked. I'm still thinking about it. I slept till three a.m.

After finishing my breakfast I immediately texted Nicholai to wait for me outside the school's gate. 

I was walking down the street on the way to Winterville High when Dein's car pulled beside me. I creased my eyebrows.

His car windows started to go down revealing him with a tight smile on his lips

"Hey," He said 

"Hey, good morning," I said and gave him a smile as I continue to walk but his car was still following me.

I came to a halt and lifted my brows at him.

"D'ya need somethin'?" I asked 

He cleared his throat and

"Let me take you to your school." He managed to say and looked in a different direction

I shook my head 

"You don't need to. I'll just walk---"

"Please? It's a thank you car ride. And I think it will be raining soon before you get to school," He said and flashed a genuine smile

What's the matter with him?

He seemed depressed the day before yesterday, and now he's beaming at me like a fool.

Aish! Allow him to take on the role of Freya. This is far superior to the Dein you saw the day before.

"No, I would like to walk alone--"

As if on cue the rain starts pouring leaving me no choice to get in his car for I left my umbrella at home.

~

The ride was peaceful, and all I can hear outside is the rain. I didn't make an effort to speak because I didn't have anything to say.

Well, I wanted to ask him why he attempted suicide, but I'm afraid that would just make things awkward.

being silent is much better---

"Thank you. For pulling me down the railings yesterday,"

I guess not

I shifted my gaze at him. He's currently focusing on the road

"You're welcome." I plainly said and was about to fish my phone out of my pocket when he put his hands on mine.

I immediately snatched my hand back and looked outside.

What the hell was that?

I heard him clearing his throat but I did not pay more attention.