The white satin sheets felt cool underneath my skin. Taking a deep breath in and exhaling; a sweet calm fell over me as a semi calloused hand caressed my cheek. Slowly I opened my eyes to see Jin lying beside me. His sensual eyes stared sweetly into mine as he smiled from ear to ear.
"Good morning my love." He whispered as he moved towards me and planted kisses on my neck up to my ear causing me to giggle.
"Good morning…my love." I returned his kisses with a kiss of my own on his tender lips. I let him continue his pursuit of kisses when I glanced around the room. The bed had a canopy surrounding us, the room was totally different, but it was my room. Deep inside me, this was my room. A little puzzled I pulled away from Jin and stared at him.
"Wake up." My mother called from beyond my door.
"ok." I grunted and turned onto my left.
Instantly I began dreaming again, this time I was in the hallway at school. Jin was kneeling beside a body lying on the floor; blood spilled all over the floor. Surprise tore over me as I ran up to Jin. Turning towards me his face displayed sadness, as I glanced down to see Leo lying in her blood.
"What happened?" I screamed frantically, falling to my knees.
Finally my mother had come into my room and snatched my blankets from me.
"I said wake up!" her voice was stern. I snapped up from my nightmare, gasping for breath. The fear I felt in my dream still haunted me.
"Mom." I whispered hoping she would lend some comfort, but instead she scolded me for sleeping in late and I would have to run to catch the bus. Jumping out of my bed I grabbed my uniform and dressed quickly, then grabbing my bag I ran outside. Heading up the street I bumped into practically everyone on the sidewalk.
"Sorry." I yelled and waved, finally making it to the bus stop in time. I strolled up behind Miharu.
"Hey, I was worried you wouldn't make it in time." Miharu said.
"Yeah, I had a really bad dream."
"What was it about?" she asked
"I'll tell you at lunch."
The day went smoothly, despite my pandemic of a dream. Opening my locker I saw another note.
"oh Leo." I sighed with annoyance as I grabbed the note and opening it with a little too much force, tore it somewhat in the middle.
Xiao come to my humble art studio around 1:15.
Forever yours, Jin.
My eyes shot open.
"Jin." I whispered, and folding the note back up I stuffed my books into my locker and power walked to the nearest exit. Turning the corner I ran into Lily.
"Watch it. Ling Corporations." Lily laughed mockingly at my father's business name. Anger and confusion ran through me, confusion because my face had gotten buried in Lily's bosom when I ran into her and was roughly pushed back from her.
"What!" my voice rose.
"I said watch it, Xiao." She pushed me back again with taunt.
"Whatever." I growled as I shoved her from me, making her take a few steps back. Glancing at the clock reading 12:45, I grew anxious as I thought of Jin waiting for me at the art studio. My eyes went back to Lily who was brushing her shoulder off, as if I left imaginary dirt on her where I touched her.
"Listen." She threatened me, when someone grabbed my arm.
"We don't want a fight here; let's just go our separate ways." Miharu pleaded.
"Well. Look who's begging now." Lily laughed. "The brave Miharu, who always acts so strong?"
I stood frozen beside my only friend. Her grip on my arm grew tighter until her nails dug into my skin, causing me to wince.
"Listen Lill." Miharu was cut off as Lily slapped her across the cheek. Before I could even think, I balled up my fists and landed a rough hit on Lilly. Lilly's clique caught her as she fell to the floor, with hate In her eyes and a trickle of blood falling from her nose she glared at me.
"You're dead Ling." She cursed me.
"Run Xiao, get out of here." Miharu warned me, something in her voice telling me she was scared.
"No Miharu, I never run from a fight. "
"This time I'm making you." Miharu shoved me in the opposite direction. I turned back only to be shoved by her again, I came back only for her to slap me and push me away.
"Go Xiao." She screamed loudly.
"Yes." I winced at her shrill voice, as I sprinted out of the school and onto the back alleyway towards the storage building where Jin paints. Running as fast as my legs would go, I glanced down at my watch to see it was 1:19.
"Oh man." I whined as I continued down the alley. My lungs felt as if they were burning from the quick breaths I took. A nervous sweat bead rolled down my neck when I finally made my way to the studio. I reached for the door, and pulled. It didn't budge.
"Jin.." I cried as I beat on the door. "I'm sorry, I didn't make it in time." Tears strolled down my hot face. "Please.." with sadness stricken in my voice I leaned against the door and slid to the ground. Sitting in the dirt crying I didn't notice the shadow hovering over me.
"Xiao." A hand reached out to me. With tears in my eyes I looked up to see Jin smiling down at me. Relieved to see he was still here I reached out to grab his hand, as he heaved me up on my feet.
"Why are you late?" he asked with a smile.
"I ran into L…" my voice creaked, even though Lily isn't my favorite person, she is still Jin's fiancé, and he might have some feelings for her. "I ran into my History teacher, he wanted to talk to me; about an assignment." I lied, pushing my previous thought of his feelings for Lily, if anyone, aside.
"Oh." His cheeky smile faded slightly, as he opened the door of his studio and led me inside. "I'm glad it's the weekend."
"Ah yeah.. Me too." I shut the door behind me, when Jin grabbed me to him. His left hand held the nape of my neck and his right hand on my bottom. Taking my breath I kissed him back with all the passion I have for him. The anger from Lily disappeared, as did the fear for my friend Miharu. Miharu.. Her face popped up in my head drawing me away from Jin I stared at the wall in worry for her.
"What's wrong?" he whispered in my ear.
"Oh.. I just remembered..um." He continued his kisses up my neck, making me grow hot with lust. "Uh. Nothing just a project I have to complete. I just remembered it." I once again lied.
Please be ok Miharu.
At Polytechnic School.
Miharu stumbled backwards before falling to the floor. Lily's two friends kicked and punched as she scrambled to stand up, but every time she did she was pushed back onto the ground. Worry began to overtake Miharu as she crawled from the fighting clique. Lily laughed at her dismay.
"Poor Miharu." She taunted, stepping up beside Miharu. "Poor little girl." She smiled, pinching Miharu's bruised cheeks. "This is just a wittle lesson for you." Lilly babytalked, before she punched Miharu in her left eye, blackening it. With a cry Miharu fell down on the floor, holding her knees to her chest. Lily and her clique laughed crudely, and left the scene before the bell ending lunch rang.
Resting her head on the cold floor, Miharu closed her eyes softly. Tears rolled off her cheek, and onto her open wound causing them to sting.
"Miharu?" a voice cried out, as a furry of steps ran up to her. Leo reached down and cradled Miharu to her chest. "Who did this?" Leo demanded. She carefully lifted Miharu's head up to face her. "Who?" Leo whispered trying to fight back tears. Gritting her teeth in loathing at the person who would've beat her friend like this.
"Lilly." Miharu barely whispered, resting her head against Leo's chest. A tear escaped and cascaded.
"I will pay her back for you Miharu." Leo laid her down and stared at her. "I promise." Balling her palms into tight fists, Leo ran from the school, out into the woods.