Chapter 7 The outcast got bullied

I feel like I'm busy with Theon's mom, I also feel like she's just forced to let me stay here earlier. I didn't want that to happen to me and then I told Theon that there was no need to take me to their house. I just sat quietly on the small sofa while observing their entire little house. It's small but the whole area is very clean. You won't see a speck of clutter, you won't be able to dig up dust. I looked at her mother who was on the door jamb to my left.

"I'm sorry for the inconvenience. I told him there's no need to bring me here." She turned to me. "I'm sorry again."

I looked down in embarrassment, especially when his mother did not answer. I'm too embarrassed. I don't know what to do. Theon went into their room to find and get the medical kit, so Mrs. Sevilla were left behind.

I moved a little when she approached me so she could sit next to me, she sat quietly and faced me.

"Why are you apologizing, hija?" I looked up at her.

I was embarrassed. "Because I'm still bothering you?" My question and answer made her laugh.

She tapped me on the shoulder causing me to stare at her.

"You don't have to do that. The truth is, I'm glad he brought a woman here to the house." She said with a smile. "But I'm also worried."

My eyebrows met and I think she noticed that because she smiled at me. I was about to ask about that when Theon suddenly came out of the room, carrying a box that I think was a Medical Kit.

He quickly approached us and sat down in front of me causing me to suddenly back away. I'm surprised. He just looked at me badly then took out the things he was going to use.

"I heard what you were talking about." He looked up at me. "Why are you apologizing?" He asked annoyed.

I frowned and then sighed before looking straight at him. "Because I'm bothering you again. I know that."

He smirked loudly. "How can you be sure? As far as I know, I brought you here myself."

I nodded. "I know! So maybe you're just being forced to do that because you can't leave me there," I said.

He just took a deep breath and didn't answer but I winced when he pressed the cotton to my wound. "Ouch! Are you mad at me?"

I looked at him wickedly and then removed his hand. He looked up at me so I just stared at him because I was really disgusted. I do not know why.

"I'm treating your wound! Don't be stubborn, okay?" He said in annoyance voice.

I burst out laughing. "Why are you angry?" I also asked him. "I don't know what to do that's why I went out alone," I whispered.

He slowly looked at me badly so I raised an eyebrow. He sighed. "I'm not angry." He calmly said.

"Aren't you angry? In that case, you're just annoyed?" My answer is sarcastic.

The expression on his face got worse. "No! Why are you so naughty?"

I burst out laughing. "Really? Are you sure? If so, why are you shouting at me, huh?"

"Because you're so importunate. I already said no, but you're still pushing that."

"Tsk! Then, is it my fault now, huh?" I glared. "Even if you ask your mom, you're really mad."

Theon and I looked at his mom at the same time but she just shrugged as a small smile flashed on her lips. So we went back to looking bad at each other.

"Can you not be naughty? Huh? I can't heal your wound properly." He said as I intentionally moved my leg.

I removed his hand again and immediately stood up. "Thanks but I should go." I took my bag and then looked at his mom.

"I'm really sorry. I'm sorry for the noise and inconvenience I made. I'll go first." I smiled at his mom.

"No! You can't leave like that." I didn't look at Theon and just walked straight out.

But I was surprised when he suddenly lifted me up bride style when I came out of their house and he immediately let me inside again.

"W-what are you doing? Let me go! Put me down, Theon. I'm warning you." I told him angrily.

He sat me down on the sofa again and took my bag and put it in their room. My eyes widened at what he did. What if someone calls? Aish!

"I told you, you can't leave like that." He looked at his mom. "Mom, let's buy some snacks." Her mom just nodded and then left the house to buy a snack.

"Do you know how embarrassing that is? Your neighbors saw that you lifted me up!" I said while frowning.

He looked up at me. "So? Should I be afraid of them? Huh?"

I smiled loudly. "I didn't know you were like this, if I only knew, I hope I don't talk to you in the first place."

"Really? I didn't even know I was like this."

I took a deep breath. "Don't you know who I am and that's how you talk to me? I guess it's your courage?"

He stood up and slowly brought his face closer to mine causing me to smell his breath. "We aren't in school so don't act like you are the boss... You are in my house, so you better listen to me instead of being stubborn."

I couldn't answer, instead I just averted my eyes because I couldn't stand his gaze. I looked at her mother who was already here and she smiled. I just let Theon treat my knee wound as well as the scar on my arm, it wasn't against my will either. I don't really know what he hates, I'm not doing anything to make him angry.

When Theon finished treating my wound, he stood up and put away the medical kit and then returned to their room. I crossed my arms and then angrily leaned back on the sofa. I looked at Mrs. Sevilla when she tapped me on the shoulder.

"Just understand him," She smiled, "that's really how that boy is when he's so worried."

"Worried?" She nodded and I laughed. "Why would he worry about me? We're not that close."

She just sounded a smile and shrugged. "The truth of the matter is, I don't know either. Apart from me, there is no other woman in my son's life. And I thank you because somehow you make him happy."

My forehead furrowed because I suddenly wondered. "Am I making him... happy?" She nodded. "In what way? We don't get along very well at school either."

She just stroked my hair while emotionally smiling. "This isn't the right time for me to tell you that."

I just nodded and then smiled. "Okay. I understand."

I just kept quiet after that. I don't know why Theon has been in the room for so long while he will just return the medical kit and take my bag. Mrs. Sevilla said goodbye to me that she was just going to Theon so now I'm just alone. I was getting bored so I just closed my eyes while leaning on the sofa when suddenly someone sat next to me. Mrs. Sevilla.

"What is he doing there? Why is he taking so long?" I asked as I confronted her.

"He's just passing the annoyance he's feeling." She laughed softly and shook her head. "Can I ask a favor of you, hija?"

I nodded and reciprocated her smile as well. "I wish you would watch over my son, if possible."

"W-what do you mean?" The eyes are getting bigger I say. What does she mean.

"I know that my son is just an outcast to your school. I know that he's not important to you but I want you to take care of him when he's at school... I'm a parent, and all I want is my son is to be safe. I can't stand if something happens to him inside the school because I'm not there. I know, there's a bully at your school and I'm worried that they might bully my son. I don't want him to experience that." Slowly she explained weakly.

I nodded slowly as I registered in my mind what she wanted me to do. I understand that but... can I?

"I understand, Mrs. Sevilla... And I accepting your favor, so don't worry about him."

She held my hand. "Thank you! Just call me Auntie, after all I'm relieved of you."

I smiled. "Then... aunt?" We laughed at the same time but you also disappeared immediately when Theon came out but he went to the kitchen first.

"Can you keep what we talked about a secret? He won't like that." Mrs. Sevilla whispered to me, it's wrong, it must be... Aunt.

I immediately nodded and smiled. "No problem... aunt." We laughed again, exactly as Theon approached.

"What are you talking about?" He asked as he took a chair and placed it in front of me and sat there.

"It's none of your bussiness." I stared at him and averted my eyes.

He let out a deep breath, seeming to restrain himself. "Then, can I ask you? Now?" He handed me a bag of bread, telling me to take it and eat.

I take one and bite there. "What is it?"

"What are you doing in that place? Why are you wearing shorts? Why are you alone? Why your phone is a dead battery?"

I was blown away. "The number of questions you have is so hard to answer."

"Just answer so."

I took a deep breath before recounting how I got there, why my cellphone was lowbat, why I was alone, and why I was short. I really said everything, that's exactly what he wanted to hear.

"Even though, I hope you don't wear that anymore. What if I don't come, they won't take you away. Aish! I know that women like to wear shorts but hopefully, you should have someone with you. Don't ever wear that again, if you do, I'll rip it off in public." He preached to me which made me frown.

I am thankful that my aunt went out to talk to their neighbors. This is really embarrassing! I smiled angrily and then looked straight at him.

"And who the hell are you to inhibiting what I want? And what? You'll rip this off if I wear this again?" I burst out laughing. "You are not my dad or boyfriend either." I rolled my eyes at him.

"I know. But I'm your guy friend." He smiled.

I raised an eyebrow. "When else? Who says that?"

"Since now! And I say that." He smiled at me, I was just shaken because I was really disgusted.

"The truth is..." I looked at him as he sighed. "I wanted to protect you. I don't want what happened to my sister to happen to you... She was raped by two drunk men and murdered her, and I can't do anything about it because I wasn't there. I don't want you to die like she was. You know, I can see my sister to your attitude," He said it emotionally as if it had happened only yesterday.

I don't know what I should say. If I only knew that this was his reason, I wouldn't have argued anymore. "I'm sorry." That's all I said because I didn't know what to do when all of a sudden her tears flowed.

I tried to comfort him during those times, even though I didn't know if I was doing the right thing. I feel like I was in his situation at that time. I hurt for him. I'm comfortable with him but that doesn't mean we're friends, he'll take care of it.

The week went by without me leaving the house, fearing that something unexpected might happen again. I just stayed inside the room and whatever I was doing. Theon took me just outside our house yesterday, I don't want daddy to see him, maybe that's what he thinks. After we ate dinner, I immediately went to my room and looked at Chloe's Instagram post that included the tampon, I laughed at those who commented on her post. They can't believe it.

The next day, I don't know what time I woke up but I found out from mommy that I was late. I don't think I woke up to the alarm because I slept so well. I just scratched my forehead and then hurried to act because I can't be malate in second class.

I got in the car and then looked at kuya driver. "Kuya, please hurry up, I'm late," I said quickly while combing my hair.

He nodded and drove the car away. I can no longer eat because of the rush, as combing I still do to this day, my uniform is not arranged correctly. I just closed my eyes and then fixed it.

When we got to school, I quickly got off and then ran to our building. Tiresome! I was only on the 2nd floor when I stopped because I was really out of breath but I went straight away. When I got close to the room, I stopped, I adjusted myself first because I was already haggard. But as I got closer I heard no one teaching, instead I heard a different voice.

It was the voice of Chloe, Hailey and Trixie as if they were shouting something. I approached the door and saw that they were standing near the board and there was a student in front of them but I could not see the face because they were blocking. While the rest of my classmates sat quietly, they didn't seem to want to bother with what was happening, afraid that they might get hurt.

I entered. I pushed my bag down so that they all turned to me at the same time except for Chloe. I raised an eyebrow and then approached them.

"What is happening here?" I asked. "I'm just late, are you bullying someone again?" I burst out laughing.

Chloe looked at me with a raised eyebrow and then frowned. "Why? Are you worried about him?"

My eyes widened when I saw Theon shattered the eyeglasses, his head was wet with white and uniform that looked drenched in milk, while tiredly leaning on the board. He looked up at me and smiled slightly.

"What the... hell," I whispered.