Chapter 3
"Mr. Hiwatari, since you think that you're so clever and decided to sleep during my lesson, please tell us all how do we live a happy life and what does it really mean?" Mrs. Jacob, the most hated teacher in school, woke me up and asked me a question. Just about my dream getting to the best part, she had to wake me up. I groaned and stretched. I crossed both my legs on my desk, as if I was the boss, and folded my arms in annoyance.
"It means nothing," I answered lazily as I yawned. I loved to tick her lid off and boy was I good at it. I could see some veins popping from her head. Her whole face was red and about to explode. The other students just snickered and chuckled quietly behind her back.
"Do a poem about life and I want it by tomorrow. Put it on my desk in the staff room. Students, I will not be available for the next two days. I want all of you to do a poem containing two hundred words about the meaning of being respectful to a teacher," Mrs. Jacobs said while packing up. The bell rung and we all got out of the classroom. Mrs. Jacobs had already left in a hurry. As I walked past some students, I saw the G.O. team gathering around me. They were wearing the same uniform as me. The students in the school actually have to wear the school uniform. A white shirt, red tie, green jacket and grey pants but skirts for the girls. For us, the G.O. team, our uniform consists of a white shirt, black pants and a green sweater with our logo on it except for the fact that I was wearing a green diamond stud on my ear.
"Kai, we all have been thinking and discussing. You should be more responsible. You should be more respectful. You should be more how can I...we say...be more leader-like! We can't always keep you out of trouble! You are the one who should keep us out of trouble. Don't slack off. Do your work properly. You should be proud to be a member and the leader of the G.O. team. And please be respectful. We know that Mrs. Jacobs isn't everyone's favourite teacher but that doesn't mean you have to be insolent towards her. We all want you to be..." Tala, my best friend and co-leader, lectured me and looked at each member of the team as if not sure what to say next.
"Be more...like a leader?" I felt hurt. I was hurt.
"Well...yes. Please, you have to understand. If this continues, we have to even...kick you out of the team. We will give you three chances. If you lost your third chance, we're very sorry but you have to pack all your things and never be able to join us. You may even...lose our...my trust," Anger was boiling inside me. I couldn't believe it. How could Tala do this to me? I thought we were best friends forever and would always be there for each other. We would always have each other's trust.
"I will try my best to not let you all down. I will change my behaviour. I will," I muttered under my breath quietly. I stood there like a stone. They all left. I could see hurt in Tala's eyes as he left me. Then, a younger boy went up to me and told me that Mr. Garcia wants to see me personally in the lab room. Maybe it was about yesterday. I strolled to the lab room and knocked on the door. A muffled voice replied that I should come in.
"Mr. Hiwatari..." I knew it. I was in big trouble. I leaned against the wall and folded my arms. My bangs, which always spike in all directions, covered my eyes. I sighed and bit my bottom lip.
"I am very proud of you..." What? What was he talking about? Proud of me for what? I was confused. Did someone put alcohol in his drink or something? Did he take drugs this morning?
"I am very proud of you...Darling's mother called me yesterday and told me that Darling had been trying to stand properly and determined to be more active since you helped her. I know the screaming isn't it but what did you do that made such a miracle? Darling couldn't stand that much as her legs are very weak but she had been standing and be able to walk yesterday although she needed to have something to use for support. Please tell me what you did..." Mr Garcia smiled and seemed to be sincere.
"I don't really know as I myself am not sure. I did nothing...except...scream..." I said the last part quietly, while blushing. I was embarrassed about...that.
"You will still be able to help this afternoon right?" He asked me hopefully. I sighed and told him that I would be there. I got out of the room and to the field where Darling would be waiting for me.
"Umm...I have to tell you something. I'm sorry...for screaming at you yesterday. Nervous reaction. So...wanna have some fun?" I apologised and then grinned evilly. I took a step to the right and behind me was a basket...full of water balloons. I realised that Darling was not with her wheelchair and was standing straight. She tilted her head slightly, not having a clue what the water balloons were for.
"Dude, so how is it going between you and the retarded girl?" Mcgregor chose to come and teased me at that time. My grinned got wider as I hold a water balloon behind me. I aimed and threw the water balloon directly at Johnny's large head. He got really mad and took a water balloon, aiming for me. Suddenly, another water balloon from another direction hit me. My hair was sloppy and it drooped down. I turned and saw Darling in fits of laughter. She was rolling on the grass. I chuckled and threw a water balloon at her.
Johnny joined in and soon, the others too were throwing water balloons at each other. By the end of the day, we all were soaking wet. After that, we all went back and cleaned up. I said goodbye to Darling and she seemed to be sad but she left anyway.
In my room, I took a relaxing shower and changed into my PJs. Wyatt, my roommate, was already sleeping soundly. He always slept earlier than everyone else. I lied on my comfy bed and smiled to myself. Soon, I drifted to my peaceful slumber.