Be Titanium

Chapter 4- A cup of coffee

I occasionally glance at our clock, waiting for time to hit three o'clock. I fiddle with my pen and doodle some pigs on the back of my test paper. Drawing usually makes time a wee bit faster and it takes me to a whole new world. I only draw on the back of test papers, especially test papers on the subject I dislike the most, like math.

I started to get slightly worried because of Athena. She still hasn't appeared after we showed her the bathroom. It's been almost half an hour. I still feel like she's in some sort of trouble or danger, a different kind of one. The fear causes me to stand from my seat and ask permission to go to the bathroom. The teacher signals a yes and I hurriedly exited the room.

I walked fast along the corridor and passed by Arthur's class. I peeked in the small glass window and saw Arthur trying to cheat. I sighed. Some things never change, like how Arthur's cheating skills still suck. Maybe I should give him lessons on how not to get caught.

I slowed my pace when I was near the girl's comfort room. With my heart beating fast, I grabbed all the energy I can and cautiosly went in. I heard someone sobbing.

"Hello..?" I asked as if someone would answer. "Are you all right? I know it's creepy that I'm in the girls bathroom but if you need someone right now, I would be--"

Before I could finish, one of the stall's door slammed open and a girl came charging at me. I closed my eyes shut, silently praying for my dear life. I thought I was about to get rammed by a bull but instead, I got hugged by an angel. Her arms were around my waist, enveloping me in a tight hug. Her hug which was actually full of sadness and anguish all at the same time. Her hug which left me breathless and stunned.

She pulled me closer and hugged me even tighter.

"Shh, it's gonna be okay. Everything will be alright." I say in the most comforting way I can. I brush her hair and gently pat her back. I whisper the most relaxing and comforting words in her ear. Whilst I do those, I can feel my body getting hotter because of her hug. My stomach was crazily twisting into knots.

"Uh, Do you still wanna have coffee later? I-I mean it's fine if you don't want to, I'll just--"

She looks up at me with red tired eyes soaked from tears. Even if she was crying, I could still see beauty in them. I was left speechless when she smiled. Her smile that made my heart beat faster every moment.

"Maybe i-it's not the same for you, but for me. A cup of coffee and someone you want to talk to will make your day a lot better." I gave her the best smile I could. "C'mon my treat, you'll regret free good coffee." I offer in a teasing tone and raise both my eyebrows repeatedly. This caused her to laugh a little.

"I'd still love to."