Felicity (SLOW UPDATES)

Chapter 11

Classes went by in a blur with Bella not associating with other students and only trying to focus on her studies.

It was a free period and she was busy in doodling in her notebook.

"Heyy"

She looked up from her notebook.

"Hii"

The boy who was about to get a punch from those monsters.

"Mind if I will sit here ?" He asked her.

She shrugged her shoulders, giving him a little space to sit.

The boy took a seat next to her on the bench, and they fell into an awkward silence. Bella's introverted nature made it challenging for her to initiate conversation.

"I am Alberto. What's your name ?" He extended his hand for a shake.

"Bella. Bella Russo" She smiled shaking her hand.

"Well, Thanks for earlier. I was so scared but you literally saved me" He grinned.

"No, it's nothing. Vinny always says that we should always raise our voice against injustice. You know what, you should also stand up boldly in front of them." She said, confidently.

"Who is Vinny ?" He inquired, frowning.

"My Big brother" She said.

"Ohh. They are bully here. They both beat everyone here. No one has the courage to speak up in front of them. Everyone is afraid of them." He said, shuddering.

Bella gulped, a little scared.

I can always kick on their main point, right ? yeah of course.

"By the way, you are looking younger. What's your age ?" He asked, raising his eyebrow.

"Yes, I am 12"

"Oh"

"Hmm"

"Have you started your periods ? Have you ever had sex ?"

He asked, completely catching her off guard. Bella's eyes snapped towards him. Her eyes slightly widened. Her cheeks flushed crimson, and her heart raced. The abruptness of the question left her feeling utterly uncomfortable. She fumbled for a response, her mind racing to find a way to steer the conversation away from such a personal topic.

"Umm w-what ?" She stammered.

"I'm sorry, that was really insensitive of me to ask. I shouldn't have brought it up, yet." He apologized.

She slightly smiled, still uncomfortable.

"We will talk about something else" He said, smiling.

"Uh-oh sorry, I have to go now. See ya" She said, immediately sprinting towards the terrace.

As Bella made her way towards the terrace, her heart still racing from the awkward conversation with Alberto, she hoped to find a moment of solitude and respite. The terrace offered a tranquil escape, far removed from the crowded hallways and prying eyes.

She took a deep breath, inhaling the crisp air as she leaned against the terrace railing. She closed her eyes for a moment, trying to shake off the discomfort that still lingered from the conversation.

She couldn't help but replay Alberto's unexpected question in her mind. It had caught her so off guard, and she couldn't understand why he had asked such a personal question. As she gazed out over the schoolyard below, she pondered her feelings about the situation.

Bella knew that making new friends could sometimes be tricky, especially when people had different boundaries and comfort zones. But the abruptness of Alberto's question had shaken her.