MEND TO BE BROKEN

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        After the lunch, Erica went to the room to attend the class while I went to the field for the practice. I arrived exactly on time (1:00 pm) but then Tyler wasn’t there.

        “Klyde you made it. I thought you’re the first person I’ll punish.” Coach said to me.

        “Sorry coach I’m late.” Tyler made it 1:01 pm. 1 minute late from the time (1:00).

        “Tyler?” coach was shocked that our team leader, Tyler, was late. “Because you are late give me 100 push-ups.” Coach stated his punishment.

        “Yes coach.” Tyler accepted his punishment.

        I became a statue watching Tyler doing his punishment then I came to realize the 2rd rule. I started to join Tyler in his punishment. Coach became curious and asked, “What are you doing? I didn’t tell you to push-up.”

        “Sir… Remember the second rule…? As a team… we need to help each other... to make the work easier for everyone…” I answered.

        Coach was stunned on what I said. Even the other member came to help us in making a 100 push-ups.

        “Well then, let’s continue practicing.” Coach said and blew his whistle.

        *Whistle*

        After the practice, coach praised what I have done, he said he was proud of me being a part of the team.

        “Kyle!” Erica called me. “Where are you going?” she asked for permission.

        “I’m going home.” I answered.

        “Ok then.” She said.

        “You can come with me if you want.” I suggested.

        “Sure?” she asked.

        “Yeah sure why not.” I answered.

        I saw her big smile again. It’s like she doesn’t need my plan anymore.

        While walking home I didn’t notice that we are holding hands together, swaying it back and forth as we walked joyfully.

        “Kyle?” she called my name as she lean her head to my shoulder.

        “Yes?” I asked.

        “I have something to say. But promise me that you will never stay away from me after hearing this.” She suspend.

        “What is it?” I asked curiously.

        “I like you. Since the first night we met you touched my heart. You’re always there whenever I need someone. You are always making me smile, that if you would disappear I can never smile. You are the only person whom I can talk to and share my problems in life. You are the one who makes me fly freely. You’re the one whom I need most.” She revealed her feelings for me.

        My mind stops from thinking making my mouth paralyzed to say a word.

        “Kyle?” she asked.

        “Yes?” I answered shortly

        “Can I call you ‘Autumn’ instead of your real names?” she asked.

        “Why autumn?” I asked.

        “Cause every time you’re near me, you makes me fall in love with you.” She explained.

        I’m in a big trouble. ‘Tyler help!’

        “Hey, say something autumn.” Erica keeps on calling my attention. “What about you? What other name you can call me?” she asked.

        I can even think that moment. ‘Come on Kyle think! Think’

        “What about kite?” I asked her.

        “Why kite?” she asked me back.

        We’re moving slower and slower. She hold my arms and hug it tightly.

        “Cause every time I see you, you’re in the sky flying freely?” I answered unsurely.

        “Kite and Autumn ehh…” a familiar voice said.