Day by Day

Chapter 3: Pretty Gorgeous

3: Pretty Gorgeous

I woke up see'ing nothing but brightness. I squeezed my eyes and rubbed them. Where am I? I tried to sit, but i can't. I think im in the clinic. I heard some footsteps but i can't see clearly.

"Are you fine?" That voice, came from Paul.

I avoided him and closed my eyes. He just slapped me. I remember.

"Pl--please talk to me.." He said with guilt.

I didn't bother talking to him. I know, i might sound childish. But he just slapped me, and im his bestfriend. So how dare him? I tried to calm myself while my eyes close. I can feel my ears burning up.

"Im Sorry Euna.. I--i love Nikki and i hate hearing negative comments from someone when its about Nikki." He said. I heard him sit on a chair. I didn't bother opening my eyes. I'll just wait for him to leave.

I tried to remain still and close my eyes but what I'm feeling won't let me. It's like it's pushing me into a void where I know I can't go back. I opened my eyes slowly, peeking if he was still there. And to my disappointment he was still there looking at me intently which made my stomach's butterfly flutter energetically.

I dropped the act and looked at him and said, "Yeah right! You can't control yourself if you hear any negative opinions regarding your girlfriend but you can bear the thought of hurting physically and emotionally your bestfriend."

He looked hurt and guilt was written all over his face. It serves him right, he was the one who asked me to be his best friend in the first place. I didn't sign up for this so I could feel all shitty and hurt. I looked at him and saw something in his eyes but I can't determine what it was. Before, I knew it he got up went near me and kiss my forehead.

"I am really sorry for causing you too much pain Euna. I can't bear the thought of losing you that's why I came here and ditch football practice to say how sorry I am for what I did. It's okay if you're still upset at me I would understand. I wasn't the best bestfriend for you the past week. Let me make it up to you, I'll treat you a box of pizza and let you play controller 1 on my xbox this friday night. What do you say?" He asked while holding my hand.

I could hear my heart beating fast and the butterflies fluttering even faster. Don't forgive him Euna. He's a jerk. He can do that to you next time or after a few days. Don't you ever forgi----

"Fine, but make sure I get the box all by myself. I won't share." I said while I crossed my arms.

Now i feel frustrated. Cause i know he knows he got a soft spot inside my heart. I just sighed. This will be the last time i'll give my apology. If he ever did that again, he'll be in so much trouble.

He smirked. "It's a deal. See you on friday Euna. Get well soon okay! Take care!" He said while he messed my hair like he used to.

Sigh.

"Euna, you are just infatuated okay?" I whispered to myself.

I waited for the nurse to discharge me, which is pretty odd because this isn't a hospital. I stood up when the nurse said i could go to my next class. I waddled while i walk but then i controlled my balance. I decided to skip class and go to the school's library. I wanted to think more on what im feeling for Paul. I was walking at the corridor when someone whispered to my ear.

"Hi Pretty lady."

I shouted and pushed the person who did that.

"Shoot! What the?!" I turned over to see that guy who just whispered creepily on my ear. Maybe he's dorkish and weird.

"Why the hell did you do that?!" I said and crossed my arms.

I examine the guy's face and i smiled at my mind. He's pretty gorgeous. With those piercings and blonde hair, i would say he's popular. But i never knew him. Maybe because Im too busy talking to my friends or because im too crowded with my thoughts that i avoid the people i don't know.

He's cute to be honest. But I only have my eyes for a guy named Paul. He grabbed my waist and pinned me by the lockers. My heart beat went fast when he did that. I tried to shrug him off but he was really holding on to me to tight. It's a good thing that every student are in their respective classes and it's just me and this pervert in the hallway.

"Hi. The name's Pierce and I can't help take my eyes off a damsel like you," he playfully said.

Is he actually flirting with me?! I eyed him and gave him my cold stare but to no avail he still did not let go. I stepped on his foot which made him let go of me.

I was about to stalk off when he said, "Nice to meet you too pretty lady."

I waved my hand like saying goodbye and a small irritated smile carefully grew on my face. Most girls would probably be flattered to be called pretty because it's not like everyday a random stranger would be calling you that. But being Euna I was just annoyed and at the same time felt violated. No one and no guy ever came that close to me not even Paul despite our friendship. I tried to brush off the experience and walked to class.

I guess my next class is Physics. I grunted before i realized that Nikki and I are in the same class. But the hell i care? I can face her with my face buried down the floor, cause her face is under the floor so i would really do that.

I knocked at the door before entering. Gave my 'clinic slip' and went to my table. I saw Nikki smiling at me but i gave her my glare. As i went near to Nikki's place, I notice her foot covering the passage way. I slightly smiled.

If she thinks she's going to make me embarrassed, well she's wrong about that. I stopped infront of her foot and stepped on it, HARD. She groaned in pain, removed her shoes, and touches her foot.

"HOW DARE YOU?!" She shouted.

We got all the students' attention. Ohhh this is getting interesting!

"Well if you're going to make me trip using your foot, don't make it too obvious." I told her with a smile on my face.

When i thought she's going to shut up, i was completely wrong. Knowing this brat, she will do everything to win at any kind of 'fight' or 'game.

"No. I did not," she said innocently and used the charm she always use to attract attention and make every person inside the room to take her side.

I just made a soft laugh and shake my head. Is she really going to act that innocent?

"I am not a liar nor waste my time on people like you. I wouldn't step on that foot of yours if it weren't intended to block or embarass me." I said while mockingly looked at her.

She was red in the face and before she can say anything else the teacher cut her off.

"Excuse me ladies but I have a lesson to discuss and I won't let personal issues to disrupt or interrupt what I am being paid for," she said sternly while eyeing the both of us.

While class was on going, I tried to concentrate but I can't avoid the squinting, bitchy and angry eyes of Nikki. Later a note landed on my table, I carefully opened it and read the content which was:

"You probably think this is over? Well you are fucking wrong. I got Paul with me now and next will be your friends." I smirked and carefully crumpled the paper and threw it inside my bag.

I looked at her and she flashed me a sweet innocent smile which I returned. I gave her my sweetest smile and gave a flying kiss which changed her face into a sour look. Hmph. She thinks I would back down? Well fuck no. She wants war I will give her war.