Hey guys, I almost didn't write this chapter today as I spend a lot of time studying for my English GCSE creative writing thingy that I'm doing tomorrow, but I managed to write a chapter. It isn't very good but I promise things will pick up in the next chapter. Enjoy!
The Geek And The Cheerleader - Chapter 4
It's been four days since I broke my leg, and Aqua has come over my house to visit me every day. I'm still not used to the crutches I was given, but I'm beginning to get that hang of it. I'm hoping that Riku will lay off me for a while, considering that there's no one left to take the fall for him with Terra and Roxas still suspended. Did I mention that I'm still feeling extremely smug about that? Anyway, I'm planning on avoiding Aqua for a while because I'm still not sure if I'm ready to be friends with someone again. It may sound stupid, but when I lost my only friend, that was the worst that I'd ever felt in my entire life.
Walking to school was a hassle, it took a lot longer than it usually did and I fell over a few times. When I finally got through the gates I noticed Aqua talking to a few of her friends and made sure she didn't notice me. When walking through the hallways, I saw people looking at me, or more specifically my leg, and muttering things to each other. Are these people's lives just that sad that they feel the need to spread rumours?
Anyway, I limed on to my first class, and as luck would have it I came face to face with Riku. Three minutes. Three minutes was all it took to run into him!? Damn I'm unlucky. I braced myself for the worst. Even though everyone knows that you should never hurt a guy with broken leg (I hope) I'd bet that Riku would stoop that low.
I waited for a punch or a kick, but nothing came. Instead Riku said something which left me stunned. It was barely audible, but I swear I heard him mutter "Sorry about your leg". What? Did he seriously just say that? As soon as he said it he walked on past me looking...lonely? Oh, I see. Terra and Roxas must be his only friends. I never game it much thought, but I guess he'll be alone for a while. Like me, except my being alone isn't temporary like his.
Still, for some reason I feel a little bad for him. I wonder why. Moving on, first period is gonna start soon so I'd better hurry up. While waiting outside alone for the class to start, Ventus came up to me and asked me how my leg was. I thought I told him that I'm not going to be his friend, so why is he being so persistent. "It's fine". I said in a sharp tone, hoping he would just leave me alone. He didn't. He kept on telling me about what I missed while I was gone like friends would do. I have nothing against the guy, but I just want to be alone. Like I've always been. How it's supposed to be. Soon enough, the bell rang and he had to go to his first class. "See you later Sora, and you're welcome by the way". What did he mean by that? Before I could ask him, he called out, "who did you think found you and carried you home?" He smiled. Him? Why did he do that? Because we're friends? We're not though. At least I don't think so.
When second period ended it was time for break, so I headed to my secret place which no one else knew about. It was a perfect place I spent my free time at, on the rooftop of the old building which isn't being used anymore, so no one comes there. I always think about stuff up here, which is what I'm doing now. It's a good thing I haven't ran into Aqua today at least, she's the last person I want to see, whenever she's around me I can't help but want to spend more time with her, but I shouldn't. It would be bad for her image to be seen with me, so it's for the best if I don't see her.
On the way to my 4th class of the day, I realised that I would have to travel up 3 flights of stairs, which wouldn't be easy. Damn you lack of disabled access points! Okay, so far I've made it up one flight of stairs. Only two more to go :'(
Half way up the second flight, I slipped. It seemed like everything was going in slow - motion as I fell. I bet hitting the ground is really gonna hurt. Before I hit the ground, someone grabbed me, stopping my fall. I turned to see my saviour, only for my eyes to be met with Riku. Seriously, what is up with this guy today? First he apologises to me, and then he saves me from falling. "Oh, um...thanks". I said while avoiding eye contact with Riku. I was about to continue struggling up the stairs, but he put my arm over his shoulder and began to help me walk up. When we reached the top I asked him why he helped me. "Because I realised that what I was doing was wrong, and I wanted to somehow make up the bad things I've done to you. So I was thinking...that maybe we could be friends or something".
Seriously? The guy who tormented me and mad my life a living hell since day one wants to be my friend. I don't buy it, but if I agree to be his 'friend' it may mean that he'll leave me alone from now on, which is all I want. "Um, okay" I replied, knowing that this was the easiest way to stop him from bullying me.
I have a feeling that I'm gonna regret it though.
Thanks for reading guys, please review! I'll see you all in chapter 5. Peace out!