She's A Fighter

5.The bitter truth

My next class is English. Too bad Maybelle shares only two classes with me which is Math and History subject. I will try my best to be friends with someone today.

When I open the classroom door, I could see the girls were chatting, gossiping and doing some other stuff that girls would do. Meanwhile, the guys were fooling around with each other and some were busy flirting. Then only I thought, I would never become friend with any of them.

I took the front seat since there were only two empty seats left which is next to each other. Another reason why the seats were empty was because it is placed right in front of the whiteboard.

I don't like wasting my time by waiting for teacher to come in, so I listen to music in my mp3 using my headphone and I took out my textbook to read instead.

Suddenly, someone open the classroom door and everyone became quiet. It was him. He got his lips and eyebrows a cut and his left eye was swollen. He was badly injured. He took a seat next to me and lie down his chin on his hand while looking at me reading my book. He looked hot, actually. With the scar on his face and with his position while looking at me, he lookes so cute.

“Luke, what happen to you?” My eyes watery.

“Hey, it's nothing to worry. Don't cry.” He calmed me down and wiped my tear away using his thumb.

“Did you get into a fight?” I asked him.

“Honey, I'm a gang leader remember? This is just a normal thing for me.” He responded.

“Are you sure? Are you perfectly fine? Come here closer, let me give you a quick first aid.” I told him.

“Yes, I am. I'm sure. But you know, I wonder what happen to your eyes? Did you spend the whole night thinking about me?” He smirked.

“That's not it...actually,” I blushed. Suddenly a teacher came in saved me for the rest of my day and I admitted that this was my first time feeling happy when a teacher suddendly come in the class.

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In the middle of lesson, Mr Grayson, our English teacher asked me to answer a few questions on the board. The class looked at me with a question mark on their face after saw me answered all the question at once without an error.

“You're quite good.” Luke praised me.

“Because I do not waste my time flirting and street-fighting like you do.” I smirked.

“What was that for?, did you just teast me?” He responded.

“That's the truth though. If you disagreed with me, would you mind telling me your last year exam result?” I smiled playfully at him.

“Well, you see, it's actually...”

Before he could finish his word, I interrupted, “See, you refuse to tell me!” We laugh and continued teasing each other.

“Mister Aaron and Miss Davis, stop fooling around and pay attention in class. Keep quiet and please respect your friend that want to study! “Mr Grayson mad at us.

“But sir, I...” Luke suddenly interrupted and said “we're sorry sir.” The whole class startled as it was the first time they heard Luke Aaron said sorry.

The class dismissed and it's time for recess but Luke kept on following me.

“Why are you following me?” I asked him.

“Where are you heading to?” He asked me without answering my question.

“I'm looking for Maybelle. Oh wait, there she is!” I'll see you around Luke!" I waved at him.

“Hey Maybelle. I'm sorry I'm late.” I apologized.

“No you're not, I just got here anyway. Oh, and hi Luke. “ She looks shocked.

“Luke? What are you talking about, Maybelle?” I turned around and I just realized Luke never leaves me when I say goodbye at him just now.

“Psst, what are you doing here?” I whispered to him.

“Hey beautiful, do you mind if I join you two? He begged in a very gentleman way.

“Sure, why not?” Maybelle answered awkwardly.

The reaction on Maybelle's face was unexplainable when Luke decides to sat closely next to me.

“So Charlotte, what's wrong with your eyes?" She asked. Why did everyone keep on asking me about my eyes? Is it visible enough even make-up is not working to cover it up?

“Actually, I didn't get enough sleep, it's nothing. Really.“ I responded then I saw Luke smirked.

“Charlotte, my family are not home. Do you want to have a sleepover with me?” Maybelle asked.

“Sure, I life alone, so I don't need to ask permission from my parents” I replied.

“Great, the sleepover will be at mine or yours?”she asked.

“Mine.” I responded. I don't know why but all I can see on Luke's face at that moment was jealousy. But why he have to be jealous? Maybelle is my friend. The one and only. Nah, maybe it's only my illusion playing around with me.

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“Goodbye, Maybelle!”

“Goodbye, Charlotte!

“Are you going to follow me until I reached at my house?” I asked him with an annoying face.

“If I have to, yes.” He replied.

“You know, you don't have to. Because my brother is going to pick me up. You should leave before he saw you. Because he knew you. He knew all about street-fighting in this country and if he saw you here, I'm in a very big trouble.” I lied.

“Really, well if that so, I have to say goodbye.” His mood quickly change. We exchanged goodbye and he walked away.

“Michael? “

“Charlotte.”

“What do you wanted to tell me?” I asked.

“About last two years. You need to know that I didn't mean any of my word. It's just, I felt like I wanted to give up because I knew I wouldn't be able to be on the top of you no matter how hard I try. I tried not to release my tempers on you, so I became a bad boy. Just to make you stay away from me. Because if you don't I might've lost my temper. When you came to confront me, I became mad knowing all of my sacrifice is not worth it. I didn't know that you'll quit school because of me. The truth is, my life became miserable until the day you show up. I thought I would lose you forever. I'm really sorry Charlotte. I wish there's something I can dp to make it up to you...”

I started to crying before I hugged him tightly. “I forgive you, Michael. I didn't know the real reason you did this. I thought you're avoiding me, but you're actually trying to protect me” I responded.

“So we're cool now?”

“Yes, we are”