The Debacle Named AvaRafe

10.The Unknown Beginnings.

I stood there immobilised. I couldn't find it in myself to make a move. The sight was unnerving. There stood the supposed bad boy of the town with his head bowed low, tears streaming down his cheeks, with bloodshot puffy eyes. There was an IV attached to his hand. The other hand had cuts and scratches all over the flesh. Some were nursed and some  appeared fresh, as if they had been cut out not long ago, maybe even half an hour ago. He looked so drained and broken up that it really did break my heart. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would be held unawares in this kind of a situation.

He hadn't seen me yet. And even if he had, he wasn't ready to face me yet. For a moment I thought of returning. But a small part in me told me to stay and try to ease him up. I didn't know what was the real reason behind his breakdown. Neither was I sure if he wanted my company for his comfort. Dont get me wrong, I  am sure as hell, not a devil. But surely we haven't been in a nearly polite and friendly situation before. So what if we have known each other for
hardly a week. That makes this situation all the more awkward and I've got no idea as to what has to be  done in a situation as this one.

I make up my mind and managing enough courage, I head towards his figure and crouch down next to him.

For a few minutes, there's only silence enveloping our souls. It's actually a magical moment. There's peace in the surroundings. I can still hear a few involuntary sobs from Rafe. But other than that, it's only the breathing sounds that can be heard. After having had enough of this awkwardness, I turn to face him. I clear my throat to make my presence known if he still surprisingly not known it already.

He still doesn't make any eye contact. Now, this is starting to get way out of my hands. I can't see this anymore. I place my hands on either sides of his shoulders, and mumble,

"Rafe, Tell me I'm not the reason you're crying, because I know for sure I didn't quite hit you that hard that it's paining even after a good 2 and a half days! Come on don't be a cry baby! Cheer up a bit"

I know that its a dumb effort to get him to talk, but that's the best I've got. Well I'm not that good of a comforting pal. Heck, I don't even know how to talk to normal people, let alone a crying bad boy!

All of a sudden, I'm turned around and engulfed in a lung crushing hug. For a few moments, I stay frozen, but then, I start relaxing and return the hug.I can feel my shoulder getting soaked in what I think are tears.  I can feel his body tremble with a fresh round of tears. It seems as if he had a dam filled to the brim with tears and now that no more can be contained in it, it has overflowed and there's nothing that can be done in order to stop it using any kind of a barrier. We stay like that for what seems like a few minutes. The involuntary shaking of his body has slowed down. I make no movement to pull away. Neither does he moves.

It feels as if we've been doing this since the longest time we've known each other. I don't know what this is, neither do I want to know. Some things are better if they stay as it is, without any reason. The connection is real. There's no need of a tag to that relationship. The only thing that matters is that the two souls are comfortable in each other's company and find their own safe haven. No matter what the world thinks or says, they still remain close. Though to others they might not even look acquainted to each other, but they know the whereabouts of the other at all times. I do not know, at what stage of this unknown path do Rafe and me stand, but I do know, I mean no harm to him, and I sure as hell cannot see him in this state. If just by comforting him by a hug, it means that he can recover from his depressed mood, then I can hug him for the last of my breath.

Before I can get even more deep in my thoughts, he pulls back and I instantly feel cold and empty.  But unlike a while ago, he looks me directly into the eyes. His eyes seem to shimmer, either by the tears or because of the charged atmosphere of this room, I'm not too sure of the real reason.

"Of all the things that you could say to comfort me, you said that! I mean who does that?" He says this in a playful way with his added smirk.

Ok, so the arrogant Rafe is back. What does he mean by 'that'? I had a legitimate reason to assume that, didn't I?

"Ofcourse, I'd like to think in that way. I might look weak, but I sure as hell can pack a powerful punch, just so you know" I crack my neck in the manner I'd seen the wrestlers doing.  Next, I break my knuckles, and show him my bulged biceps.( Although I do know they aren't quite visible, because they do not really exist! But I want to prove my point!)

He chuckles at this. And I can feel the heated atmosphere is changing. It's back to the fun part. And I can't thank God enough for this change. It was starting to suffocate me. When I make eye contact with him next, he's already looking at me. There's a tiny little smile on his face. Yes, you read that right! Rafe Karrington is smiling! Not a smirk! It's a genuine smile! Not the usual, 'girl_I'm_interested_in_you' smile! It's a 'I'm_really_happy' smile! This is the first time I've seen it, and it's mesmerizing. The fact that it came because of me makes it all the more special. This day is surely turning into something unknown, something special, a probable start of something beautiful hopefully. I didn't at once start loving this douchebag, but surely, I do not hate him anymore.

He might look and behave like a rascal to portray himself as the cool king of the school. But from the inside, he isn't that cruel. There's a good, honest and vulnerable side to this bad boy. I got to witness a part of it today. Though it was unnerving, it did make me feel good and I'll cherish this day for as long as I live on this planet.

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