Miss Good Girl in Gangster Academy [Fixed version]

47 •Stitches•

A/n: Here's another update! I'm not really satisfied with this chapter, but whatever. On with the story! Don't forget to Vote. Comment. And Follow!

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(STILL THURSDAY - ABANDONED CLINIC - DISMISSAL)

Natapos ang klase para ngayong araw, at kasalukuyang nasa abandonadong clinic sina Caitlyn, ang Copycats, Parr Twins, Barbarians and Phantoms. The time they had at the cafeteria earlier ago wasn't enough, so they all decided to meet in the abandoned building to continue where they had left off.

Nakakabinging katahimikan ang namutawi sa grupo, iba sakanila ay nagtitinginan sa isa't isa, iba sakanila ay nakapoker face at iba sakanila ay nakatingin kay Caitlyn na sa baba lamang nakatingin. Halatang kinakabahan, pero walang takot na makikita. That was enough to make the whole group sigh in relief.

"So, Caitlyn..." Freia started, looking at Caitlyn who was startled. "We don't have all day."

"O-oh right. Well, since ayoko ng patagalin pa..." Nanlaki ang mata ng lahat ng bigla nag-bow si Caitlyn, she made a 90 degree bow, her hands glued on her sides as her eyes were closed shut.

"I'm so sorry!"

Natigalgal sila atsaka nagkatinginan sa isa't isa. Nagpatuloy si Caitlyn, still bowing deeply,

"I'm so sorry if I made you all worry! I'm so sorry if I hurt your feelings unintentionally. I'm so sorry for being so stupid! I hope we could all be friends again!" By the time she ended, there were tears on the side of her closed eyes, her voice trembled at the last sentence.

There was a long pause, and Caitlyn teared up even more as she stood up fully, her eyes avoiding everyone's eyes, feeling rejected and disappointed.

"I-it's okay if you don't want to... I...I understand." Tumalikod na si Caitlyn at nagsimulang maglakad patungo sa pintuan ng abandonadong klinika.

"Oi." She skidded to a stop after hearing Zen's monotone voice calling out to her. Hindi sya lumingon.

"Who said you could walk out?" Dagdag pa nito. Caitlyn's shoulder tensed when she heard footsteps coming towards her, then it vanished, a presence right behind her.

"Don't you want to hear what we have to say?" Zen put a gentle hand on her shoulder, his palm was warm, delicate. It made Caitlyn relax.

Kasunod nun ay ang mga yabag na papalapit sakanya, di pa nagtagal ay pinalibutan sya ng grupo.

"Silly Caitlyn. Who said that we didn't want to be friends with you again?" Zein smiled at her, before adding sheepishly, "Not that tumigil tayong maging magkaibigan."

Nanggilid ang mga luha sa mga mata ni Caitlyn, "Zein..."

"Besides, you won't get rid of us that easily." Tyler butted in, grinning at her as well. His emerald eyes light with joy and relief. He could finally see those teal eyes he loved, without any fear and hesitation.

Freia, on the other hand, was just staring in the ground, looking hesitant and unsure of what to do. There's a tint of pink dusting her cheeks as she looked away when she noticed Caitlyn's teal eyes looking at her.

"Uh..." Freia shifted her foot uneasily, scratching her arm. Obviously, wala syang kaalam-alam kung anong gagawin o sasabihin. Hindi sya maalam, hindi sya sanay. Si Freia kasi yung klase ng babae na walang pakialam kung may masaktan man sya physically or mentally, she'd just walk away not giving a flying fuck. Hindi sya sanay at hindi sya kumportable...pero gusto nyang bumalik sa dati. Sa dati kung saan masaya pa silang lahat, kung saan masaya silang dalawa ni Caitlyn, kahit hindi nya man ipakita.