Chapter 3 Her fears

I smiled at what he just said. I don't know why I'm feeling this way, the feeling that... it's like you want to hug him with so much pleasure, the feeling that you've been friends for a long time and you're comfortable with each other. That's how I feel at these times. But I don't want to think that we will also be friends when he stays here for a long time because I don't want him to be my friend.

I do not want.

I am a simple and kind person and all I want is a peaceful life, the tranquility that I don't think about the problems, that I don't have to worry about what might happen in the future. But I know in myself that even if I already have the things that other people want, my life will still not be good because I know something is missing in me... that I don't know.

I don't want him to be friends with me not because he looks weird, I just don't want to ruin this new student's life because of me.

"Do we have anything else to go?" He suddenly asked.

I smiled and then nodded. "Actually, no more. And we should go back to the classroom because we still have a class. Right?"

He smiled back and then nodded. "Let's go?" He gestured to me the way. I just smiled and then stood up.

As we were back in the Classroom, I had passing freshmen looking at me and raising an eyebrow at me. I think Chloe isn't the only enemy and will be an enemy this year. I don't really know what's going on with young people like me, like me who's always fighting.

When we were in the hallway, we met Sir Alvarez carrying his math books. Theon and I stopped and faced Sir.

"Sir, we are done to look around the school." I smiled and put my hands on my back.

He nodded slowly and smiled. "Is that so?" Theon and I nodded together. "Then, you should go back to your classroom before your next teacher arrives."

"Yes, sir!"

Theon and I were about to walk when sir suddenly spoke. "Oh, wait!" He turned to Theon. "Do you remember all the facilities here? You might get lost next time."

"I remember, sir. Don't worry about it." He said.

Slowly sir nodded. "Okay, then. You should go now."

We just smiled and left but we were close to our classroom when we met my friends in the hallway. I consider Alexa and Cathy as my friends because they are the only ones I always have been with since then. They're the only ones I always lean on everytime I'm in trouble or I'm sad. I smiled at them as they approached us.

"Why are you running? Is there something wrong?" I asked them.

They shook quickly and then Theon and I smiled. "He must be the new student. Am I right?" Said Cathy.

I sighed and then nodded at him. "Yeah! You're right!"

Alexa's eyes widened as she looked at the person next to her. "Ohh! I didn't know that the new student is a bit good-looking, huh?"

"What are you talking about?" I asked Alexa.

"Didn't you hear the students around there? They were talking about him because he looks like a rich guy, and he was a bit good-looking, even though that he was wearing a big eyeglasses." She explained.

I frowned and then turned to Theon and stared into his face. "Hmm! You're right."

Theon suddenly looked away from us so my forehead furrowed even more. "Are you really a rich guy? Tell me the truth." I calmly told him that.

He quickly turned to me and his appearance changed, you seemed to be looking for an answer. "What... T-that's not true. We're just having a hard time in life."

"Oh! Okay." My answer is simple. I didn't add any more questions to him because he didn't seem comfortable talking about his life status.

"Let's go, girls." I looked at my watch. "The next teacher will arrive in a few minutes." I walked first and they followed.

When we entered the classroom, they suddenly became so quiet that they could hardly break dishes. Chloe and her friends were also quiet and obviously holding back a laugh. I wondered what everyone was doing but I ignored that.

Theon sat first in the chair next to Chloe. So we sat down, just a few minutes later our next teacher arrived.

"What do you think why they're laughing secretly? They might have done something," Alexa whispered.

"I don't know exactly, but I know they have done something with us." I answered her question.

I don't know but I really feel different around, like something bad is going to happen. I also couldn't take my eyes off the man in front of me earlier. Theon.

But when Cathy touched me, I immediately went back to court. So, I didn't waste my time to memorize and just watch the man in front of me all the time. I just listened to the teacher speaking in front instead, though there was someone who obviously wanted to challenge a fight.

It's Chloe Seren.

I let out a deep sigh then avoided looking at Chloe. The class ended quickly so I immediately put away my belongings on my desk and leaned back in the chair then closed my eyes.

But not long after I felt cold water on my feet so my forehead furrowed. But I was suddenly thrown back on the seat when my shoes and socks got wet.

I turned to where that water came from and it came from the plastic bottle Chloe was holding and she really wasn't looking but the water was still dripping from there. I laughed softly before kick the bottle she was holding so it spewed out somewhere. She turned to me as if he just didn't have it.

"Scarlet, don't litter the plastic bottle somewhere, the next teacher will get mad if she sees this." She said smiling.

I burst out laughing as I looked at her. "Are you crazy? You poured me the water full of that!"

She just raised an eyebrow and shrugged. "Oh! Is that so? Well, then go and pick it up."

"What?"

"Why? Can't you stand up? Is your butt sticking to your seat?" She laughed as our next teacher entered.

She really got ready for me later. Later we will reckon with this woman, I will never miss it. I looked down at my wet shoes and socks. Aish! What do I do now? I have no replacement!

I took off my shoes and socks while our teacher was busy finding what was in her bag.

"What is this?" Suddenly our teacher asked.

Miss Sanchez was one of the most feared teachers of the students in Villareal, because of her fiery eyes and sharp gaze, even as she walked the students could not avoid nervousness whenever she just passed by. Even I, was nervous as she just thought.

"Ma'am?" I called her so she looks at me. "The owner of that plastic bottle is Chloe Seren," I said.

I looked at Chloe and she looked at me badly. "And she also poured out the water from the bottle to my shoes and sock. That's why it's wet." I pointed to the shoes and socks under my seat.

She slowly looked at Chloe. "Is that true?"

"Ma'am, don't believe her. She's lying! She's the one who throws that bottle by kicking it." She explained.

"Why would I believe the girl like you? The girl who was always lying, always start a fight with her, always think about herself! Huh?" Miss Sanchez replied.

Chloe didn't answer right away so I looked at her, her ear was red. I was surprised when she suddenly stood up and burst out laughing.

"You're right! Why would you believe someone like me? I know that Scarlet is always right for you all! I know that... Miss Sanchez, you don't have to believe me, I'm being used to it since then." Chloe gave Miss Sanchez and me a sharp gaze.

Miss Sanchez slowly approached Chloe. "If that's the case, you are free to leave my class... Also, the school."

Chloe laughed out loud which surprised us all. "Do you think I will just leave like this? You're all wrong! I can leave your class but not the school."

"You're really still answering! Are you really that stubborn? Didn't your parents teach you a proper manners, huh?!" Miss Sanchez's fist was clenched in rage.

Chloe smiled then looked at me. "Why don't you tell her? Besides, you know everything about me. Right?"

Just looked at Miss Sanchez but I didn't stand up before deeply sighed. "Let her do what she wants to do, Miss Sanchez. We can't stop her."

"Scarlet?!" Miss Sanchez shouted at me.

I'll just say when Chloe leads me. "You know Miss Sanchez, I can fire you right away if I want, I can also ruin your life if I want. Don't test me!" She's threatening her now.

"What?" Miss Sanchez was shocked. My classmates also began to murmur.

I let out a loud but deep breath. "No! You can't." I whispered.

"What did you say?" Chloe's response was quick. She also approached me and stood in front of me.

I looked up at her. "You can't do that."

"I can! You know that as well, Scarlet!" She complain.

"You can't because you are not the owner of this school, even the future owner. You can't do such a thing." I explained while looking into her eyes.

"But I have a lot of share to this school, and I als-"

"I don't care! You still can't do such a thing. If you are worried about your shares, we can give them back to you if you please. Also, the computers and chairs provided by you."

She burst out laughing as her hands were on her two waists. "Is that so?" She looked at Miss Sanchez then smiled. "Then, we'll see what will happen to you."

"Chloe Seren Enriquez! I'm warning you. I'm your teacher, so don't try my patience," Miss Sanchez said angrily.

"Do you think I'm afraid?"

I stood up. "Can't you see, Chloe?" She turned to me when I suddenly spoke.

"All of the people don't want you because of your bad attitude and rude manners. Why don't you try to be good to everyone? Huh?"

Little by little I knew she was going to cry because of the extreme anger she was feeling. "Good to everyone? Are you kidding me?" She laughed. "I already tried it before."

She looked at our classmates before leaving the classroom. I just stared at what she came out. A few seconds later, I took a deep breath before falling to sit up because of the nameless feeling that engulfed me. It seems like it was wrong for me to gossip about that, her kindness back then.

"Are you alright?" Cathy asked as she touched my shoulder.

I nodded. "Yes. I'm fine."

"Are you sure? It doesn't seem like that's how we see it." Alexa assured.

"When I say I'm fine, I'm fine. If you don't believe me, I hope you don't ask." I averted my gaze from them. They haven't carved me yet.

Miss Sanchez also left when Chloe came out earlier, probably because of the answer that took place between the three of us. I know she can do what she said but I can also stop her. I turned around and caught Theon staring at me. Frowning.

"Why are you staring at me?" I raised one eyebrow.

He went back to court so he was a little confused. "Ah... N-nothing. I-I'm sorry." He turned his back on me and just faced the board.

The next teacher came and the whole class was quiet, the same thing happened to our next classes. When break time came, I didn't see Chloe, even her shadow was gone, so were her friends. I guess they left school. I don't think they will really change.

The homecoming came and I was so bored that I was waiting for my pick -up, I don't know why my older brother's driver took so long. I texted him earlier that I would eat at a fast food first with Alexa and Cathy and he would just wait for me in front of Villareal. And until now, he's still gone, I've been waiting for a while and then late at night I'm the only one sitting here in front of the school gate. Aish!

I waited a few more minutes when I received a call from my driver. I answered it immediately.

"Kuya, where are you?" I asked right away.

["I'm sorry. I was hit by a car in the middle of the road. But-"]

"What?!" At the same time, I stood up in shock. Oh my god! I was still afraid to commute alone.

["I'm sorry, Scarlet,"] he whispered who was obviously worried that dad might fire him or scold him.

I took a deep breath. "It's okay, Kuya driver! Don't worry about me and just hurry up there. I'll just commute."

I turned off the call and then fell down on the bench opposite the gate. What do I do now? I don't know if I can commute alone. I'm scared! I stood up and repeatedly let out a deep breath. I can do this!

I slowly stepped on my right foot, the left, right, left until it was continuous. I got to the jeep waiting area but the nervousness that lingered in my chest did not go away. I gripped the handle of my bag tightly as if with just a little squeeze it would suddenly disappear. I seemed to want to back off but I was stuck in my position, I closed my eyes when I saw the jeep in front approaching my place.

I felt it stop in front of me so I opened my eyes, I slowly backed away while at the same time my tears came out and that bad incident came back to my mind, I see it again now inside jeep causes me to sit on the floor and sigh hard. I cannot do it! I cannot do it!

"I'm sorry, my roommate just feels bad." I heard a man say so I looked up.

He looked at me and sat down as well so we were equal. "Are you okay? What's the matter?" He stroked my hair and back which made me cry even more so I couldn't help but hug him and cry on his chest.

"I t-thought... I can f-face my fears... but I was wrong. I still can't!"

I cried especially in his chest and he forced me to stand up. I also know because I feel like people passing by are already looking at us. But I seem to have lost strength tonight.