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Here's chapter 21. Next chapter's due for Feb 19. See you all then. Remember, reviews mean love. 3
Chapter 21-
I was running late. Last night, I broke down crying after reading the song and that's how I fell asleep. I slipped on a pair of short shorts and a sweatshirt over a t-shirt. I quickly brushed my teeth and I tripped when I was rushing to grab my black sneakers. I made a mistake last night by not cleaning the glass from the vanity accident because when I tripped, shards of glass pierced my skin. I got up and examined my wounds. I only had scratches and a few cuts, but the few cuts I had were fairly deep. I ignored the stinging pain on my hands and pulled my sneakers on. I brushed my teeth and grabbed my bag, practically running to school. I was sent to the front office to get a late pass and I tried to pull my hair in to a bun as I waited in line. Sadly, my right hand stung way too much and the bleeding started again. I hid my hand so the woman who gave me the pass couldn't see it and I headed to class. I stopped at the girls' bathroom to try to calm the bleeding. Patricia was washing her hands when I walked in and she smiled at me. The smile fell when she saw my hand and had a look of worry on her face.
Patricia: Nina, are you ok? What happened?
Nina: I had an accident this morning. Fell on some broken glass. It's not a big deal.
Patricia: You're bleeding pretty badly.
Nina: I know . I'm just gonna clean my hand up a little and get to class.
She stood there and watched as I cleaned my wounds and dried them off, hoping the bleeding would be minimal. I stuffed some paper towels in to my pocket just in case. I waved her goodbye and went to class. When I walked in, I heard the class room quite down and whispers were being exchanged. Fabian surprisingly smiled at me and waved at me. I did the same with my left hand and held the late pass in my injured hand. Mr. Winkler smiled at me and held his hand out. I handed him the pass and sat next to Fabian.
Mr. Winkler: Um, Nina? Come here for a minute, please.
I got up and made my way back to him.
Mr. Winkler: Nina…what's this?
He pointed at a large red stain on the paper. My eyes widened and dropped to my hand. Mr. Winkler followed my gaze.
Mr. Winkler: Would you mind showing me your hands?
I hesitantly did as he asked and his eyes widened.
Mr. Winkler: Nina, this looks serious. You need to get this covered up before you get an infection. I'm sending you to the infirmary.
Nina: But-
Mr. Winkler: This is for your own good.
He thought for a moment.
Mr. Winkler: Joy? Would you mind taking Ms. Martin to the clinic? You may leave your bags here. You will be coming back.
Joy nodded and we walked out the door. We walked in silence until she spoke up.
Joy: So, what happened?
Nina: Last night, I broke the vanity and forgot to clean the glass off the floor. I woke up late this morning and tripped in my hurry.
Joy: Are the cuts deep?
Nina: Slightly.
Joy: Can I see them?
We stopped and I showed her my hands. She hissed when she got a good look at the extent of the injuries.
Joy: That's pretty bad. Why did you break the vanity in the first place?
I looked at my feet.
Nina: I….I, um, I read the letter.
Joy nodded and we continued to walk in silence until we reached the door to the clinic. I was about to enter when Joy spoke up.
Joy: Nina? Did she…I mean….in the letter, did they say that she's-
Nina: Ya. She's dead.
Joy: I'm sorry.
We entered the infirmary and remained silent while my hand was being tended to.
Nurse: You two are awfully quiet. Drama between best friends?
Joy: We're sisters.
Nina: Step sisters.
Joy: And there's no drama between us.
Nina: Not when we're alone, at least.
The nurse gave us a suspicious look. She said nothing else. Once my hand was bandaged, she left without another word. We walked back to the classroom, but we stopped a little before the door.
Joy: Let's get everyone who we're gonna include in the plan meet at the stable Friday after school.
I nodded and we entered the room. I sat next to Fabian and he took my good hand in his. I looked at him with a blush on my face.
Nina: Fabian, what…what are you doing?
Fabian: I thought about what you said last night, that you might be leaving in 5-
Nina: 4.
Fabian: …4. Right. Well, 4 days. But, even though it's only 4 days, it's better than no days. Please be my girlfriend. It may only be for four days, but I NEED you to be with me. Please.
Nina: Fabian…I-
I stopped and looked down at my hand. His hand fit perfectly in mine and his thumb circled and massaged warmth in to the top of my hand. I smiled and looked up at him.
Nina: Ok. Ok. I'll be your girlfriend. But only because I love you.
Fabian: Fair enough.
The bell rang and we both got up. We grabbed our things and headed off to Ms. Andrew's class with our hands intertwined. I saw Joy whispering something to Patricia. Patricia looked at her strangely before nodding and leaving Joy behind. Joy looked up at me and nodded before lifting up her index finger. One down, six more to go.
Nina: Fabian, I need you to do me a favor.
Fabian: Anything for you. Just name it.
Nina: Come over Friday after school. I need your help with something.
We stopped in front of our classroom and stared each other in the eye.
Fabian: With what?
Nina: Something important but I can't tell you. Not yet.
He remained silent and looked at me before nodding. I smiled and he leaned in the kiss me. We kissed again and slowly broke apart. The tingling on my bottom lip was gone but the butterflies and warmth were still there. We leaned our fore heads against one another just as Joy passed by. She rolled her eyes.
Joy: Stupid love birds.
I almost took her seriously until I saw her smile afterwards. I smiled and looked at Fabian, who took her seriously.
Fabian: What's her problem?
We both watched her take her seat with her posse but she didn't pay any attention to them.
Nina: It's complicated.
I walked in and I knew he was confused. He'll understand in 4 days.
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