Echoes In The Field

Chapter 17

He continued walking silently, Jane got impatient and forget about it aswell as they walk home individually.

The next day

Galio went to school by himself very early. No one seems to be talking about him now, or maybe lost interest since no one is picking at him. Galio was in his locker getting the stuff he needs to get for his first period. When he closes his locker Jane was suddenly beside him waiting. He jumped in surprise as Jane leans on the other locker with her arms crossed.

"I wanna know what really happened since midnight, you didn't answered my question." Jane said sternly, Galio just stared at her.

"Isn't it obvious what he was doing?" He raise his brow and tried to walk away when Jane caught his wrist.

"You're the only one who fled to that scene first, I couldn't even ask a question if he's alright." Jane wasn't letting him go quickly. He sighed and look at her.

"He tried attempting okay? Before he could even die I saved him just in time." Galio said quietly, Jane stared at him for a minute.

Jane sighed and leaned away from the locker. "Right. I didn't meant to be harsh, you just ignored me and I got a bit upset.." Jane matches his tone.

"It's fine." Galio drifted and nod his head to end the conversation with Jane before he's late for his first period.

Jane nodded as well and walked in another direction with her bag.

"He saved me....he saved me." It repeats in his head, after his long session with his mother he can finally feel the guilt wavering over him dangerously. He was going completely crazy, if only Galio didn't came there in time. But how did he know he was about to attempt?

Kyle didn't bothered to go to school again since that tragic night and his mother agreed and excuse him to the principal with a call. It was 4:01 PM.

Kyle lays on his bed staring at the ceiling. His mind wandering off... He sighed and sat up, picking up his beanie on the floor since last night and put it on his head. He got up and quietly left his room to go downstairs. I'm sure his mom won't mind him leaving a bit.

He shuts the door quietly and went outside.

Galio was walking in the park, glancing at the playground where Kris played. He stared at the playground and decided to keep on walking. The warm breeze soothe his mind, no one will be able to disturb him for now.

He stopped himself from walking when he sees the sunset. It was an open view. A beautiful nature down there with blasting colors in the sky. It was calming and peaceful. It was atleast what Galio will feel once in his life. His peace was disturb with a soft voice.

"Hey." He turned his head, Kyle stood there staring at him aswell. The two made eye contact for minute as Kyle walks up to him a meter close.

"I... really want to apologize now after what you did to stop me. I feel scared and traumatized that midnight. If you weren't there I could've been gone by now." Kyle said blankly, looking down in guilt. Galio only stared at him.

"Anyways the apology- I'm deeply sorry for being such a dick to you. I have major problems that can't find professional help for. I really am thankful." Kyle said with a sigh, hiding his hands in his pockets. The wind hits their side faces making their strands of hair go to the other side.

Kyle waits for a response from Galio, but he earned a small chuckle from him instead.

"I have been waiting for that." Galio responded. Kyle's green eyes never leave him.

"What?" He said faintly, Galio couldn't help but smile a little.

"Your apology. I have been waiting for that." Galio demonstrated, Leaving Kyle speechless for a moment. Galio's ears we're down, seems like he's chill as ever.

"I'm sorry, I also need to concentrate to other people's feelings instead of mine aswell." Kyle's looked and exhaled to his nose. Suddenly He felt someone's hand place on his shoulder and patting it. Galio was standing Infront of him.

"It's okay, Kyle. Also focus on yourself and people you're with. You just need communication. But all I wanted from you is an apology." Galio responded, Kyle stared at his light blue eye, well mostly because his other one is covered. Kyle's dark brown hair hits his face when the two made eye contact for so long.

Before Kyle could say something, someone interrupted their time.

"Hey!" A masculine voice yelled. The two turn their heads behind Kyle's back. It was Jahmes.

He started going up to them and glanced at Kyle.

"Hey uh, I talked about the bullying to the student council yesterday. John and his bitches got suspended after school." Jahmes announced to Kyle, his eyes went wide in surprise.

"Woah what? You'd actually did it?" Kyle said in amusement. Jahmes fixed his round glasses and nodded.

"You'll be fine for a few days for now." Jahmes spoke, hiding his hands in his pants pockets. His messy black hair hitting each time in the wind. Kyle relaxed his shoulders and nodded.

"Thanks, Jahmes." Kyle said softly, he just smiled

Jahmes smiled faintly then starts to change the subject.

"Also, what are you guys doing here?" He said confusion.

"Uhhhhhhh....."