Bloody Paintbrush

Chapter 13

Eri ran inside the building. "No running in the halls!" An administrator yelled.

Tallie leaned against a wall talking to someone. As Eri ran, a gust of wind followed and Tallie felt it, along with the person whom she was talking to.

Is that Eri? Tallie thought to herself. Tallie ran after Eri. "Hey! where are you going?" The person yelled at Tallie.

Eri made it to the rooftop, and Tallie followed. She rattled her fingers through the gate as she walked. She soon felt weak and sat down.

Tallie came to her aid. "Eri!", Tallie yelled. Goddamnit, Tallie. Eri thought to herself, slightly crying.

"What happened?", Tallie asked. Eri just looked at Tallie, silent. Tallie noticed Eri wasn't in the mood to talk, so she just sat there comforting Eri.

Meanwhile, Silas took Maddie to the nurse to treat her.

"I don't know what Eri has against me," Maddie cried. Silas sat in silence with his hands crossed. Silas thought, vehemently.

"Silas? Are you okay?" Maddie asked, approaching him. "Hey, what are you doing? You shouldn't be out of bed," Silas said, pushing her away.

Maddie giggled, then sat on Silas placing her hands on his face. "I'll be fine," she said.

Caught of guard, Silas tried to move, but couldn't. "H-hey, what are you doing?" He stuttered. Once more, Maddie giggled, "Mhm, you're cute."

"I've been wondering... What is Eri to you?" Maddie's eyes slightly blinked. Her expression changed--becoming more serious. Changing the atmosphere around them.

"What Eri is to me?" Silas repeated. What is Eri to me? Interesting question. Silas thought. Minutes pass, realizing Maddie was still on him. Damn, Maddie. Silas thought, situating his hand on his forehead hiding his blush.

The door knob rattled and Silas pushed Maddie off him. The nurse came in to check on Maddie. "How're you feeling?" She asked. "Better," Maddie replied, with an irritated expression on her face.

Ugh, Silas was totally feeling me until you came in! Maddie thought, squinting her eyebrows together with irritation.

"I need you to come in for a check up every morning before school, and every afternoon after school," The nurse explained. "I understand," Maddie answered.

She glanced at Silas's direction and she noticed him looking away trying to avoid eye contact. "Cute," Maddie muttered, then slightly smirked.

Meanwhile, In the Ladies restroom, Eri slammed her hands on the sink.

Bam!

So hard, her hands left a red mark. She looked up in the mirror, staring at her reflection. The image of Maddie pops up in the mirror. Eri clenched her fist and punched the mirror.

Clang! The mirror cracked. The sound echoed, filling the room.

With a murderous look, Eri states "That bitch is gonna pay,"