Don't Let Me Go (Book 1)

Chapter 39

LOGAN'S POV

It was announced that the Mid-semester CA was near. I began to notice Maria even more. She studied the fuck up. I remember running into her on different occasions to see her studying while she worked. I remembered walking in on her in the library when I went to get a few books. She was hiding behind one of the bookshelves. With the vacuum cleaner on the floor next to her. Maria was fast asleep with her book on her thigh. She looked so cute in that state that I couldn't help but watch her. I gave instructions not to be disturbed in the library so that she could sleep longer. Another time I caught her in the kitchen studying while eating then Ava sent her an errand and she left her food but didn't forget her note. It made me keep wondering why she was studying so much, what is she trying to prove? And in the end...

It was me who let my guard down and let her beat me and not only that. She now knows my secret. One of the darkest things I hid from the world. She knows it and surely she would use it against me. At least that is what I thought at first, until I opened my eyes to meet does worried eyes.

'' What are you doing Maria?'' I frowned at does hazel eyes which flashed a confused look

'' what? ''

'' what are you doing... don't you fucking look at me like that '' I snapped and got up so did she

'' Look at you like what? ''

'' Look at me with pity'' I walked past her and she followed behind me. Can she just stay away from me right now?

'' I would rather die than pity you Logan '' she yelled and I paused at my track. Why did those words hurt? or do I want her to pity me? She walked forward to stand in front of me '' I don't pity you Logan '' looking straight into my eyes

'' Yeah right, you don't.. this is all because of you anyway. I bet you are glad to see me in this state ''

'' hh '' she sighed while rolling her eyes '' Logan.. you may be a total dick and I hate you...'' she said '' but I am not happy to see you go through that and I do not pity you ... I am worried about you.. so stop being a fucking dick!!! '' she yelled '' and go to the hospital!! '' Was she scolding me right now '' Get that head injury treated before something bad happens to you.'' with that, I watched her storm away, exiting the forest.

She was worried about me? How dare she worry about me? Did I say that I was that weak? I reached for the injury on in my hair. It was still bleeding and it hurt like fuck. I should really go to the hospital. Thinking to myself.

Usually, in this state, I miss school for a few days. But doing so now will only make me appear weak. They would say that I am scared to show myself at school because of my results. I took off my headband before going to school and the moment we arrived Bianca left to go to the rooftop. Saying she wanted to be alone. Usually, she would ride off to go find Maria but I guess they are not on talking terms because of the result. I got those stares from students. They all gave me this puzzled look, some looked terrified. Probably wondering what I would do today. I entered the class, intentionally taking the front door and the sight of me, the class went silent. I went to my seat at the back. Lucas, Max and the girls were already in class and Max carried a mocking face. Should I just kill him or what? ''

'' Dude, what happened to you '' Max asked, almost laughing as I sat down, referring to my bruised face. And I ignored him. Isabella and Sara hurried to my side

'' Logan are you ok... what happened? ''

'' Logan '' Lucas who was seated in front of me gave me a worried gaze. What's up with him

'' I fought '' they all went silent.

'' You fought? '' Lucas repeated, breaking the silence, finding it had to believe '' Logan. That is unlike you. You never fight no matter your situation ''