Prison University: Jail of the Devils

13 - Negotiating Terms

WENDY

"I know you said you learned self-defense and all. But, I think you should back out of this Kanao." I voiced my concern. Kanao looked at me tilting her head as if she had no idea what I meant. I took a deep breath. I mean, who wouldn't be right? Knowing her opponent is, I'd rather suggest that she back out.

Napayuko konti si Kanao bago inayos ang kaniyang pagkaupo at humarap saakin. She placed both of her hands on my shoulder and gently shake it. "Wendy, I'm fine." She said. Napailing naman ako.

"You may not know this but Kier? Is a very disgusting brutal man." I pointed out. 

She then smiled as usual. "I know you are worried-" 

"I am." I answered immediately cutting her off. 

"And we only met not long ago-" Napatahimik  naman ako sa sinabi niya. She's right. Parang gusto kong sabunutan ang sarili ko masyado na along naging paki-elemara sa paningin ni Kanao. "So stupid, Wendy. Where are you're boundaries?" Ani ko sa isip ko.

"I'm so-" Before I could say anything she said something that stopped me mid-way.

"I'm happy you cared for me so much as if we've been friends for a long time now." She stopped and chuckled. "Really. But, as a friend, I hope you trust me more." I look at her in the eyes. We stared at each other for a few minutes before I answered what she had said. 

"Okay..." Sagot ko habang dahan-dahan na tumatango.

"Thank you." She touched my right cheek. Naramdaman ko naman ang biglaang pag init ng aking muhkang paniguradong sobrang pula ng muhka ko. Jusko naman. Kung nakakamatay lang ang pagiging maganda napatay na siguro ako ni Kanao matagal na. 

Napalingon ako sa sahig ng makarinig ng malakas na pagbuntong hininga. Nakita ko naman si Daphne na nakasimangot at nakahawak sa kaniyang tyan. Kanina pa ito ng papakawala ng malalamin na buntong hininga hindi ko alam kung nagpaparinig ba siya o hindi. 

"What's wrong, Daphne-chan?" Tanong ni Kanao na napansin din nito ang malalim na buntong hininga na nangagaling sa kaniya. 

Napaangat ng tingin saamin si Daphne at nagpout na parang bata. No, she's actually a kid though. She points her stomach with her point finger. "Gutom." Seryoso niyang wika habang nakatingin saaming dalawang ni Kanao. 

Medyo napataas ako ng aking kilay sa sinabi niya. "Diba kumain ka na ng tuna sandwich? Like five minutes ago?" Ani ko mas lalo naman ako nitong tiningnan ng seryoso.

"It wasn't enough!" Malakas na ani nito at napatayo pa ng padabog. 

Napangiwi naman ako. "Right." Dapat hindi na ko nagtanong. Daphne has been always a big eater.

"Should we go to the cafeteria to buy some snacks?" Kanao asked. Napatingin naman ako sa wall clock dito sa room. The fight starts at 7 pm and it's already 6:42 pm. Malayo ang arena sa main building which is nandun ang cafeteria at paniguradong matatagalan kami kapag sa cafeteria kami bumili.

"We don't have time. I guess we might just buy from the vending machine near the lobby area." I said. Napatango naman si Kanao samantalang napadabog naman si Daphne sa sinabi ko.

"Ihh.. Puro chips and chocolate bars yung meron doon. Huhu, I want chicken nuggets!" Halos maiyak iyak na komento nito.

"Sorry Daphne. Pero masyadong tayong malayo sa cafeteria ngayon. It would take us fifteen minutes to get there and the fight will starts at exactly seven we need to be here." Napapout lalo ang isip bata.

"Fine." Ani nito. 

Hindi na nakaalang pa si Daphne kaya napag pasyahan naming sa vending machine na lang bumili ng makakain tutal malapit lapit ang room namin sa lobby area. Habang naglalakad sa hallway napansin kong walang mga tao o estudyante. I guess they are really preparing tonight's fight. I don't know why, but I have a feeling that something will happen tonight. My Reaper-Gut Feelings are telling that will be blood. Hindi ako nakaramdam ng kaba dahil ganito naman ang nararamdaman ko every year eh. However, today is different. Something is telling me to be careful and be observant.