~The Boy With The Flower Crown~

2.

The next day I walked quickly to my locker. Let's get this over with, I thought.

I heard his footsteps behind me and turned to face him. "What happened yesterday?" I rolled my eyes. "Don't fucking roll your eyes at me you bitch, answer me-" "I protected him, okay? Got a problem with that?" He looked pissed. He crossed his arms and smirked. "Why did you two leave together?" I looked him in the eye. "We had a project to do together." "Bullshit." I sighed. "Fine, believe what you want." I pushed past him and hurried to my next class.
Of course, I got a text from him.

Meet me behind the school at lunch.

I groaned. I could just not meet him and stay with Ethan. But then again.. Ugh, whatever.
Lunch came by, I sat next to Ethan, watching him ramble on and on about some book series he loves. I caught myself smiling from ear to ear.
"Sam!" a voice echoed through the now silent room. I stood up and walked towards him. I was shocked at myself for not freezing up in fear like always. "What?!" I yelled back. He grabbed my arm and pulled me towards him. "What did I tell you?" "To meet you behind the school." I looked away from him. "And what did you do?" "Listen" I pushed myself away from him, rubbing my arm. "I'm sick of your bullshit. I've taken your side for 2 fucking years and I've had enough. We're over." He looked at me in disbelief. I took a step back. I could see the anger in his eyes.

He came closer and closer to me but fortunately the history teacher stopped him. Speaking of which, where did the teacher even come from? He should've been in the gym with the other teachers... I noticed Ethan right behind him, so I put two and two together. He had gone to them and told them everything that was happening.

I was so glad he did. Another minute or two and I would've been on the ground, behind the school, most probably almost bleeding to death. He wouldn't do it in front of everyone, they all think our relationship is perfect.

The teacher dragged him into the principal's office. I sat back down, Ethan right next to me. My whole body was shaking, but I was so happy it ended.

The bell rang before we could talk about what happened. Two more classes, I can do this. 

While I was in my last class, I got called into the principal's office. I quickly made my way to Ms. Morales' office.

"Good afternoon, Sam!" she greeted me as I closed the door behind me. I bowed. "Good afternoon! Why did you call me here? Did something happen?" I asked. She smiled softly. "No Sam. I heard what happened at lunch. Are you okay?" I sighed "Yeah, I guess you could say that. I'm still amazed at how well I handled the situation. Past me would've broken down right then and there." I chuckled. "What made you take that decision? I know we've talked a lot about it-" "I just.. I had enough of his bullshit. All he ever did was beat people up and judge them." The principal looked at me, smiling. "I saw that boy you spent lunch break with today. Ethan, right?" I nodded my head and smiled. My face heated up, but I quickly covered it. Ms. Morales laughed "I saw that, Sam." I sighed. "So what if I have a small crush on him?" I crossed my arms and slumped into the chair. "You should talk with him. Get to know him more. I'm sure he's a great person." My smile fell. "But- what if he doesn't like me? At all? I mean, after everything that's happened between me and him..." The principal looked at me with a soft gaze. She was smiling. "Sweetheart, we both know you're not the person people think you are. I know the real you." I nodded. 

"I-I should get going." I stood up and walked to the door. "Oh, by the way, can you tell my son that he should go home by bus today, I have a lot of work to do and I won't be able to finish in time. You two should have PE together this period." I paused for a second. "Miles?" She nodded. "Alright, I'll tell him." I bowed and left her office.

As soon as I stepped out I was greeted by an anxious Ethan. "What happened? What'd she say? Did she-" "진정해 Ethan! Everything's fine, she just asked me how I was feeling and no she didn't give me detention." I giggled. He sighed in relief. "Well then, let's get to class. We're gonna be late." 

We walked towards the gym together, talking about everything and anything. My face hurt from smiling so much. I looked at him, noticing the smiles on both of our faces and I realised that, for the first time...

I was truly happy.