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Chapter 3: Sorry and Sick
The bell rang and its finally the end of their lunch break. Jeanne ran as fast as she could to their classroom, hoping she would find Hao there. She practiced her lines back in the library and she thinks she's confident enough to tell him. To be humble is one of God's most prominent teachings. Luckily, she saw Hao sitting on his desk, feet still up. She blushed upon seeing him and she walked towards him. "Errr... Hao? Can i talk to you?" she mumbled, loud enough for only Hao to hear. Hao grinned at her as if nothing happened. "Of course you can!" he cheerfully said.Jeanne's hands were crossed. She was looking at the floor, blushing madly. It was the first time she felt this way before apologizing. It was certainly weird. "Hao.. you see.. i.. i.. im sorry". Jeanne had finally said it! "I shouldn't have threw those things to you in front of everyone...".She gulped as she waited for his response.Surprisingly, Hao chuckled and gave her a very hearty grin. "Nah! That was nothing!" Hao said. "Im used to those things... and if you think Im angry at you, im not".Jeanne sighed a sigh of relief. Finally, she could breathe properly again.
At that time, they were the only ones inside the classroom. their classmates already proceeded to the Science lab for their Science class. Jeanne got her science things and turned her back at Hao. "Im going now...". Weird... Why isn't he replying? Jeanne turned her back only to find Hao lying on the floor. She didn't know what todo as she didn't know what's wrong with him. She knelt beside him and shyly tapped his back countless times. "Hao? What's Wrong?" she franically asked. Silence. There was no response. She decided to take action. She rolled Hao's body so that his face is facing her. She touched his face. How hot it felt! Hao has a fever and its very very high! She knew she was smaller than Hao but she bravely carried his body. She put his arm around her neck and supported him. I need to get him to the clinic... and fast! Jeanne mentally prayed for the Lord's guidance as she assisted Hao. It seems like Hao's unconscious. Jeanne was already sweating. Finally, after what seemed to be hours, they've reached the clinic.
"Goodness me! His fever is so high!" the nurse exclaimed. "Good thing you brought him here quickly or else something bad might have happenedto him". Jeanne was sitting beside Hao's bed. Hao was still unconscious. A wet towel was now resting on his forehead and a blanket completely covering his body. I've never seen him so weak like this ever in my life... Jeanne thought. This just proves that everyone indeed has a weakness. "Well.. please take care of him for me for a while" the nurse said as she stood up and wore her jacket. "I have to get some medicine from the nearby pharmacy". At that, the nurse left. Jeanne was feeling cold and so she stood up and moved towards the window, about to close it. Suddenly, Hao chuckled behind her which made her look at him." I should have listened to the elders when they told me too much ice will cause coughs and colds." Despite his situation, he still has that stupid grin on his face. Jeanne admired him for that. She sat back on the chair beside him. "How are you feeling?" she said in a very gentle tone. "Im fine..." Hao replied. "Looks like I got you worried, Iron Maiden Jeanne". "You got that right, you bastard" Jeanne said in a mild manner. She punched Hao in the shoulder childishly. Hao just grinned at her. "I guess you'll be here all day taking care of me...". " By the way, Hao.." Jeanne said. "How did you acquire this fever?". "I ate 5 ice cream cones for lunch, each with 3 scoops" Hao said with a childish grin. Jeannecrossed her arms and rolled her eyes.Seriously... I can't believe I'm talking to the Hao that was once my greatest rival...