Resisting Sanity

Chapter 6: "Unexpected Outcome."

Chapter 6: "Unexpected Outcome."

As soon as I heard that familiar husky sounding voice I didn't even have to look up to know it was him, but I couldn't help myself. My eyes shot up to meet his which ultimately drew me in even more. There was something about him that I just found mesmerising and sparked up every ounce of curiosity that I had.

He was exactly as I remembered, messy dark hair, vivid emerald coloured eyes, pale rose tinted lips. In fact, the only thing different about him was his chosen attire; a grey baggy hoodie paired with denim jeans and trainers. He didn't look shocked at all to see me, in fact he had this expectant look in his eyes as if he knew that I'd be there.

I found the strength to pull my eyes away and focus on scratching the light blue varnish off of my lengthy looking nails. After a couple of minutes had passed I built up the courage to look up again, only Trevor wasn't standing in the same place as he was minutes ago, he was actually sitting about two seats away from me. When I found where he was sitting he was already watching me, and I caught a glimpse of anger as his jaw clenched and his eyes hardened.

I'm not sure why, but that crazy look he had scared me to death, I quickly turned in my seat shivering slightly, did the temperature suddenly change? I felt myself getting nervous. I have sweaty palms and my legs are bobbing up and down as if I have a small child in my lap, I could sense that my face was becoming flustered and suddenly acknowledged the thumping pulse in my head that was ringing violently in my ears.

The sound of the bell echoed through the classroom speakers. I quickly stood from my seat and left the classroom, breathing heavily. I continued to walk down the corridor and into the atrium. I stared at the table I would normally sit at during break, but decided against it since Olivia was no where to be seen. Not taking any chances, I continued moving my feet and headed up another set of stairs, making sure not to go up the stairs that I was pushed down.

I still had a very vivid image of everything that happened and each time it replays in my mind I've been having these panic attacks that will last from a few minutes to half an hour.

I began to slow down, though my gut was telling me to keep going and never look back. I crossed my arms and put them above my head, leaning on one of the red metal lockers whilst I try to catch my breath. It wasn't long after I heard someone next to me lean against the lockers, sounding out of breath too.

I jumped at the sudden noise and turned my head to see Trevor next to me, an unreadable expression on his face. "What are you doing here?" I say bluntly, trying to get rid of all the nerves that would normally cause my voice to shake.

He sighed, taking a step closer towards me. "My old school wouldn't take me back, I had to transfer to another one." He explained. When I didn't say anything Trevor brought his hand back and forcefully punched the locker just inches away from my head, a solemn frown on his face.

The locker now had a huge dent in it, and his knuckles were seeping with a crimson rich liquid that trailed down his fingers as he unclenched his hands.

"Why are YOU angry? You left without uttering a word to me!" I shouted at him loudly, a whimper at the back of my throat at the confusion buzzing in my mind. Trevor bit his lip, looking intently at my face, his eyes drifted to my neck and then returned to look me dead in the eye, an unsettling feeling built up inside of me as he hovered over me, both hands above my head.

"I wanted to. I just didn't want to bother you. You were sleeping.." He trailed off. I eyed his hands, blood still heavily dripping off of his knuckles and were now rolling in droplets down the side of his arms. I daringly placed two hands on his shoulders. He looked at me a moment before he relaxed the muscles in his arms and his facial features softened.

"You should go to the school nurse. I'll take you to her." I offered, getting ready to walk in the direction of the nurses office.

"Leah, I don't need a nurse. I'm fine." He spoke stubbornly, rolling his eyes at the concern that I was showing him.

I shook my head. "You're definitely not fine."

At that moment, an older looking guy walked around the corner. He definitely didn't go here as a student and wasn't a teacher due to his casual clothing. As soon as he saw Trevor his eyes hardened.

"Mr. Millian, come with me." The man demanded, turning his back as if he knew Trevor would follow him. Trevor looked annoyed, he turned to me and placed a gentle and subtle kiss on my forehead before leaving with the man.

I gaped at his back, dumbfounded.

I had gotten close to Trevor, he was the only one I ever spoke to in the hospital and the only person I felt comfortable with. When I look back, I realise that I didn't really know Trevor at all. He was the one asking all the questions, he was the one with all the information about me.

I still don't even know what he was in hospital for, and as hard as it was for me I opened up.. But he shut me down.

And there we were, arguing like an old married couple..

My motives seemed out of place.

I am lost.