Can You Look My Way?

C-6

Been a while since Leo has not come to school. Unfortunately, he needed to stay in the hospital for two weeks or so if he isn't going to get better. He is getting back to his normal self but then he didn't want to be in the class just yet. 

"That's what you get for doing everything I told you not to do," doctor Kamiya told Leo just as he arrived. Leo only rolled his eyes as his doctor went to check his IV. "For all I know, you like staying in here. You're missing the hospital bed."

"I kind of am," he uttered. 

"Hmm... I don't need you here if you don't have something to tell me."

"Eh?" Leo raised his brows. "Are you hooked with my everyday life, doctor Kamiya? Is that why you allow me to hang out in your office?"

"Why yes," doctor Kamiya replied without any hesitation, "I'm dying to hear how it will end."

"It long ended. Merida and Jacob are together. I've no say in that."

"Then why is 'egg rolls' calling you right now?"

Leo abruptly takes his phone from the center table. But just as his finger was about to touch the screen, the call ended and he groaned.

"Ha, so it did end long ago, huh?" Doctor Kamiya then chortled. "Why don't you call her back. There are chances you can still steal her away from--"

"I don't like to steal, doctor." He interrupted. "And I won't call her back. I'll come to school tomorrow or the next week. I can go, yeah?"

"You're the only one who insisted on staying here."

The next day after classes, Leo had waited for Merida leaning against the school wall beside the tall gates. He was sure classes were boring so he decided to come after class. Plus, Jacob would probably keep guarding Merida in school.

Just some moments later, he saw Merida walk past the gate. He didn't approach her immediately for he wanted to know what she normally does. Let's follow her for now.

When they were a little far from the school, Leo thought it was his chance. But how should he act so it doesn't feel like it was planned? Here goes nothing.

"So, are you guys officially together now?" he asked and waited for a response but nope, no words came. Leo made a face and decided to try again.

"Uhm... did you find the quiz hard?"

He knew since the quiz was sent to him online. But he still had no answer from her.

"Fudge," he swore under his breath. This scene was making him look so embarrassing. Is this girl in front of him even Merida? Ugh... he should stop being nice!

So, he went his way and grab Merida's arm, making her swivel. She was so surprised.

"Leo?"

Then Leo saw that she was wearing earphones. That made him scoff. "Why are you wearing earphones while walking alongside the street? Don't you know that's dangerous?"

Somewhat, he managed to toss away his embarrassing moment but this was still embarrassing regardless.

"I always do this," she answered, her face showing she's creeped out by his sudden action.

"Doesn't mean you're safe! What if a six-wheeler loses control of the brake, headed towards you and people are shouting. You wouldn't hear it wearing earphones with your blasting music, would you?" He snapped.