Inside An Amnesia Patient's Mind

XV. Sweet Smile

"Right! We fought back and look at what we've got, lucky right? Psh." Nick scoffs while he's applying an ice pack in his swollen eye.

"Well, would you rather be another victim of those bullies if they'll know that we will back down in a fight. At least we've proven to them that we've got guts." I explained.

"Ya right! Guts got us beaten pretty bad. How can I enter a class now without being noticed?" Nick kept throwing tantrums at me while mending his scars and wounds.

"We've still got two days. Maybe it'll be okay by then."

A heard muffled of protest coming from him as I went to the bathroom and took a quick shower.

"Hide that thing, Nick. Today, we'll not just watch or run. We'll fight back."

"Are you insane? Two versus five is not a good match!"

"Hide that now!" And with that, he dashed off to somewhere I didn't know where.

I faced the girl and untie the rope. I was trying to pat her shoulder but she backed away.

"Hey, I'm not gonna hurt you. You need to listen to me."

I saw her made a small nod before I continued.

"I need you to run when I say so, okay? You need to leave. But first, hide in here." I motioned the space on the bottom of the shelf. It was a small space but I think she can fit herself in for the meantime.

"Run to the exit after my signal."

"But--" I felt her small hand in pulling the hem of my shirt. "W-what about ...you?"

I paused for a second and heard a loud scowl in the distance. They're near.

"Look for Mr. Sean outside. He might still be around doing rounds. That's the only way you can help us. Alright?" A loud breaking of glasses resonated throughout the whole library.

"Shit! Shit! Shit! We need to leave now." Nick came to us running and pulled me in the corner.

"What was that sound?!"

"Trophies! A freakin' trophy shelf just collapsed because they shoved it towards my direction. Dude, we're doomed!" We're in the dead-end of the room and I saw the silhouette of those five bullies standing on the only entrance we have.

"Well, well, well. Look who we've got here."

"The famous Nick and his sidekick." Nick steps sideways making himself known to the predators.

"Really Nick? A sidekick?!" I whispered in disbelief.

"Now, what did the Famous Nick doing in a place like this? This is not a place for pussy hunting, right?" Ben the bully laughed hard followed by his minions.

"Ouch! My image got tainted, aight! But nah, I think we're looking for ghost here." He tried to act cool but I knew what he is up to. I glanced towards the hiding place of the girl. It was now in the center of us but her presence was still unnoticed by the opposing party.

I saw her clutching her mouth trying to suppress the sound of her breathing. Now, we only need an opening.

"Cut the bullshit, Nick! Hand us the videocam." What?! How did they know? I elbowed Nick's side and look at him for an explanation.

"Hehe, well. Uhm, I've dropped it earlier when we've accidentally crossed. Got shocked, aight." He whispered. I growled in irritation.

"Alright, here's the deal. Let us leave unscathed and we won't upload the video. Fair enough right?" I tried to negotiate, hoping that they'll take the bait.