Just killing time

Chapter 3

It was the last day of our mid year exams when I got a call from Kim asking me to come over. And it wasn't a natural invitation, there was an emergency. When I talked to him his voice was cracking, and I could feel all the pain and sorrow in it. I was really worried.

I rang the bell of his house, and his mother opened the door. I greeted her and  rushed to his room. I knocked the door, opened it and got in. I saw him sitting on the floor, hugging his legs to himself, and resting his head on them. "Kimmi, are you okay? What happened?" I questioned as I walked closer to him. He raised his head and looked at me with his eyes filled with tears, and his skin tending to be blue. His lips were cut, and I could see blood and bruises on his arms.

I kneeled down in front of him." I-I-am-" he couldn't complete his sentence before bursting into tears. I didn't know what do, should I say something but I didn't know why was he crying. And before I could say anything, he hugged me tightly. His arms were wrapped around mine and his head was on my shoulder. I felt his heart beating so fast and his warmth was taking all over me. I needed to do something so I just hugged him back and patted slightly on his back, "it's okay. It's okay, I'm here for you. Don't cry. Everything will be fine ," I said trying to calm him down.

We stayed like this for some minutes until he pulled away slowly and I mimicked. His eyes became very red, and his tears were about to dry on his face. He wiped away his tears, stood up and went to the bathroom. When he came back, I was still in my position,  just the way he left me, haven't moved an inch. He sat down in front of me and tried to mange the best smile he can. My heart was slowly breaking seeing him the way he was. I couldn't watch him like this without knowing what's the reason behind all these tears so I started "what happened? What made you cry like that? Why are there bruises and blood on you arms? Please tell me." I needed answers so bad. He looked at me, sighed and then focused his eyes on the ground."I look pathetic right?"
"No you don't."
"This for sure is your first time to watch a guy cry and what a luck! It's me! I'm such a loser and a coward."
"No you're not, and don't ever say that again about yourself. I don't what happened to you exactly, but I know that it was too harsh on you. And I know that, if you tell me, we might find a solution or I can ease that pain and help you."
" I-I ..my favorite uncle died today and I couldn't go see him before they put him in his grave." He elaborated. 

He told me why he was crying I understand, but I felt that he was lying, something was wrong.
"Look, I don't know if it's true or not but I feel like you are lying to me."
"No, I'm not lying Diana, this is the truth."
"Then look into my eyes and tell me you're not, " I need to know the truth.
"WHATS WRONG WITH YOU DIANA?! I'M TELLING YOU THAT MY UNCLE DIED AND YOU ARE TELLING ME THAT I'M LYING ?!" He screamed. 
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry , I was wrong , please forgive me."
"It's okay, just DON'T do that again "
"Okay, look losing someone very close to you is very hard, and thinking about him is harder. But you need to know that he is always in your heart, and that he will look over you from where he is now. Think about it, if he was here right now, would he love to see you cry like this over him and suffer? Or would he love to see you pray for him?"
He mumbled something under his breath that I couldn't hear before raising his voice and allowing me to hear him properly."You're right. I should pray for him, " he paused "thank you for coming and being with me."
"I will always be there for you. Boy, we are best friends."
He smiled and I continued " you need some rest." I stood up and lent him a hand and then pulled him up. He walked to his bed and got on it, I made sure he was covered completely and then before I reached the door he asked "where are you going? Can't you stay a little longer?"      "I want to, but I can't. "I answered honestly. "Why? You don't like being with me." 

"No, of course not. It's just that I have a chemistry test tomorrow and I haven't studied for it yet."
"Oh, I get it. Sorry for distracting you."
"You're not a distraction, Kimmi. But you know, I can't leave studying. Anyway, you just go to sleep and I will see you later. Oh and send me a message when you wake up." I turned off the lights, opened the door, and said "goodnight Kim" as I walked out.

When I was back home, I didn't do anything except studying and studying. Kim sent me a message before I went to sleep telling me that he feels better now, and that everything is fine. I was relieved, and my heart didn't ace anymore which led me to a deep deep sleep.