The Grumpy Jerk

Chapter 28

I stayed for like two hours in the clinic until I can manage to walk somehow. Chocho never leaves my side. I told her to attend the class but she was persistent. She brought me food and everything else I need. I got the greatest friend ever. I'm so lucky to have her as my friend.

"You sure you are okay now, Sarada?" she's worried that I'm still not okay.

"Don't worry it's just that my wounds are slightly stinging but I can walk now," I say but she doesn't look convinced with my answer.

"Are you sure? You don't look completely fine. Why don't you go home now?" she suggests but I shake my head in disagreement.

"No way, I can't miss more classes today knowing that the pre-final examination is approaching," I did not consider her suggestion and remain stubborn.

"You are a hard-headed girl," she tells me in defeat. She helps me from getting down of the clinic's bed.

We thank the nurse and bow our heads before saying goodbye. Before we can completely leave, she gives me the list of medicines to take to immediately heal my wounds.

"Thank you so much," I say and we leave. Chocho is still in assisting mode for me. I tell her that she doesn't need to worry about me but she is sturdy and couldn't help herself from worrying.

I noticed that some of the students are staring at us and whispering to their friends while we are walking in the hallway. We are heading to the locker room for a change of clothes. I wrinkle my forehead as to why they are acting that way.

"What are they gossiping about? Do you have any idea?" I ask Chocho but she just shrugs.

"They all look weird," I remark switching my gaze from left to right. They seem to talk about me. A thought came to my mind.

"Chocho, do you have your phone with you?" I ask her and she shakes her head.

"I left it in my locker. Why?" she furrows and I grit my teeth. There must be something going on behind my back.

"Let's hurry to the locker. I feel bad about this," I tell her, and we rush to the place though my knees are still stinging.

I immediately look for my phone when I get to my locker. I scroll through one of my social media and my jaw drops at what I've seen.

"No way..." Chocho utters in disbelief as she peeks at my phone.

It was a photo of us, it's the jerk while carrying me on his back. A lot of my friends shared the post and gossip about it. What shocks me is the caption. The caption says:

"Kawaki and Sarada are dating?!!"

I go to the comments and they made me feel even worse.

"They now went in public."

"No way, Kawaki is dating the geek?"

"This is a joke, right?"

"Where the hell is he taking her?"

"I think it's started from the Tournament date HAHAHA."

"Sarada you are so famous now. Can I have your autograph?" Chocho teases me and I scowl at her.

"This is not a joke!" I snap and she gestures "sorry" to me. Who the hell took the picture? Why this went viral?

"Look, Yodo commented too," Chocho tells me and she's right, Yodo commented on the post and she said, "He just volunteered to take her to the clinic. It's no big deal 🙄"

"Yodo sure has a grudge against you. My gut is telling me so," Chocho rolls her eyes, and I nudge her on her side.

"She is right though," I say and she crosses her arms.