I don’t understand
The principal specified that the card would be in the cafeteria at lunch time every day of this week starting after the assembly.
As she was finishing her speech, I saw Kenneth storm out of the gym while I was obliviously looking to my right.
While everyone headed out for lunch, I followed him.
Pizza always has the same effect on teenagers no matter the circumstances!
He was walking towards outside, on the side of the school.
When I was walking to reach him, he had already stepped out the door.
Kenneth was sitting on a wooden park bench his back to me.
I sat next to him without a word.
“You followed me?” he asked incredulous.
“I’m standing here; my guess is yeah I followed you!” I replied sarcastically.
“No need to be so harsh!” he shot back.
I rolled my eyes.
“Are you okay?” I asked uneasy.
“Yes why?” he replied.
“Well, when I see someone storm out like you did, I’m inclined to think that something’s wrong.” I added in a more serious and slightly biting manner, although it wasn’t my intention.
He looked away for a moment before speaking.
“Amber’s accident reminded me of my cousin…” Kenneth trailed.
I looked at him more attentively.
“Do you want to talk about it?” I asked cautiously.
“No, I really don’t.” Kenneth said annoyed.
“You don’t need to always know everything about everyone. Learn to leave people alone! ” he said sharply and before I could defend myself he was back inside.
What the hell is he talking about?Jerk! Okay calm yourself down Nellie!
I gave him space; there was obviously no use to going with him.
Unless, you feel like being insulted by him again…
I stayed there, sitting on the bench frozen, probably looking like a fool.
I was trying to remember everything he had said and was trying to figure out what he had meant.
It had been a while since I hadn’t been...confronted...
I sighed, as I was ‘preparing’ to get up, Gavin was approaching holding a sandwich.
He waved, I did the same.
“Hi, what’s up?” he asked joyfully.
“Nothing much, I finished correcting essays this weekend!” I said half-smiling.
It was kind of awkward since I never had a full conversation with him.
To me, he’s simply my friend’s husband!
“That’s always fun…” he trailed, visibly not sure of what to say next.
“Yeah very!” I replied as if I thought his comment was funny.
Definitely a weird and difficult conversation!
But I was glad that he didn’t seem to see my annoyance. Guys…
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