First ever friendship
chapter 8
• eight •
( Winter's POV )
I NEVER thought this day would ever come when I actually enjoyed school. All my life library and home was the only place I find sanctuary. Basically because I am a nobody at school and most of the time alone at home. Never have I imagined myself laughing and talking in my most hated place. School.
I didn't get to anyone's way and thank God no one tried to bully me nor picking on me. The students somehow had their own business which gave me so much relief.
I never had someone to talk with. Like sharing my thoughts about what I love and what I enjoy to do, my hobbies and stuffs. Yeah sure mom is here but we never had those moments anymore where we just chill out and chit chat. Frankly she is getting busier. And I understand that.
Truth is I enjoyed Kly's company. It's not really that bad when you have someone, really. I've only met her a couple of hours ago and after our lunch together she continued to tour me around. Guess she wasn't done before we had our lunch. The best part was when the two of us spent the remaining hours in the library which never failed to bring me in awe. If the cafeteria was breathtaking I have no exact words to describe the library. It was magnificent!
I also found out that Kly's real name is Kleo Delavin. She told me she got her name because she was born in the house of leo.
I heard the microwave ding indicating that the food is already heated. Setting the fried chicken in a plate I went back to the living room where I left the television on pause. I'm watching another series of kdrama. I asked Kly for suggestions since she's also a kdrama addict and she suggested me "true beauty" a hundred percent worth watching.
And it really is. True beauty is a must watch kdrama! It's a teen romcom drama the genre I usually prefer.
I press play to get back where I paused it. It's the part where Suho already found out about Ju kyung's secret and they made a deal where Ju kyung had to participate in their school's talent show for Suho to not reveal her secret.
I finished a couple of episodes with laughter and romantic excitement then I decided to go to bed to wait for mom. It's already 10 in the evening she should be home any minute now.
Before I go to bed I'd always take a bath. It's a routine that turned into a habit, I'd feel so sticky when I don't get a bath and I can't sleep.
Heading to my bathroom I took my shirt off tossing it somewhere on the floor. Suddenly my phone rang, turning my heels I went over my bedside table and answered it. I don't need to look for the caller I already know it's mom since her number is the only one in my contacts.
"Yes mom"
"I'm sorry sweetie I can't go home tonight. There's been an emergency here in the hospital but surely I'll be back early in the morning" she explained, her voice apologetic
"It's okay mom I'll be fine here" I'm used to this set up and it's really okay with me
"Sweetie dear I'm really sorry. By the way how was your day at school? Was it fun? The students didn't pick on you, right? Oh-have you had dinner?"mom bombard me with questions
I rolled my eyes and sat at the edge of my bed "it was great mom no need to worry. It's better than I thought and yes I already ate dinner, have you?"
"I ate the sandwich you delivered for me. Thank you sweetie"
Based on mom's answer if I didn't delivered her food she couldn't have eaten. In my mom's line of career she tends to be very busy with patients and in times like emergency they can't have the time to eat properly.
"You shouldn't skip a meal mom. Your well being is the priority" I said full of concern
She sighed on the other line "I know I know-" mom's words where cut off when I heard someone called her, a doctor maybe and then hush of noises like people shouting in distress, ambulance ringing, stretcher wheels "I gotta go sweetie. Good night" then the line ended
"Night" I said although the other line won't hear it
I heaved a deep sigh and carried on my routine. After washing my body, wrapping myself up with a towel I get to stare at a mirror. I can clearly see my engraved tattoo just above my left breast. It's not really a tattoo but a scar. It looks like one because the scar is perfectly shaped into a spiral and a small dot under it.
I don't know where I got this scar. Mom said I already have this when they brought me home from the orphanage.
It looks pretty weird tho. I don't remember any memories of how I got the scar and to be precise my childhood before I'm scouted in the orphanage. All my memories started in love orphanage. How I got there and where I came from, my real parents, my real identity, I have no idea.
Getting into my pajamas I settled myself in the center of my bed. I played my favorite song till I fell asleep.
Morning came another day at school. It's hard to say it but I found myself getting excited with the idea of going to school. When I'm all set up not bothering to wear my glasses. I think I won't be needing them anymore, the weather here in Wolsbane is very different in Quezon. It's warm and windy maybe because it's sorrounded with tall trees.
Mom's still not here so I'll be taking the bus today. Running towards the bus stop I hurriedly went inside and spot Kly sitting in one of the seats.
Oh what a coincidence.
She also saw me entering and happily waved her hand.
"Hi Winter" Kly greeted me as I sat beside her
"Hey"
"Your house is in this route?" She asked me
"Yeah in the northern part" I stated
Kly's eyes widen "really? My house is in the northern part too" she seemed really happy to know we live at the same block, well I am too
Kly and I arrived at the academy. The ride with her wasn't akward but full of chats and laughter. We talked about the drama I watched yesterday and topic after topic. Like we never ran out of something to say to each other.
There's no plasticity and we're freely comfortable.
"You got to be kidding me" I said while laughing at Kly
We're sitting in the bleachers since it's break time
She took a sip of her fruit juice "I'm not" she said between laughter
"Well good thing you didn't go to jail for that"
"I really thought I would but the cops where kind to pretty girls" she joked and we both broke into a fit of laughter again
"Well well well I guess the loser found herself a partner" a girl with blonde locks suddenly said out of the blue staring at us. The other two laughed at the blonde's words.
I was shocked at her sudden criticism. I turned to Kly but she was looking down, silent and afraid.
Are they her bullies?
"What can we say, same feathers flock together" the girl at the right added and they laughed wickedly
"I think our school should start throwing out trash, gosh their all over the place. Disgusting" the brunette girl said, she even glared at us
We just kept silent at their insulting remarks
The blonde took menacing steps to Kly "you better stay away from the beta you wench. You don't deserve him, take a look at yourself you're just as weak as your petty little human friend"
Kly was just biting her lip.
I can't comprehend at what this girl is pointing. I have no time understanding what she said all that matter is she's bullying Kly verbally.
I don't usually care at those who get bullied because minding their business means getting myself in. But this is Kly they're bullying and Kly is a friend.
I'm so close at snapping when blonde announced their farewell.
"Let's go girls I guess I've warned her enough to get out my way" they disappeared out from our sight
"Damn those bitches!"
"You're the real trash here!"
We looked at each other when we said that simultaneously and smiled at our behavior
"Sorry you have to see that. I'm sure by now they'll be adding you to the list of their juvenile game"
"Are they always like that" I asked not trying to pry
I have a lot of questions right now but I ain't asking her any.
"Yeah" she answered timidly. The air turned serious.
"Let them be" I fixed my posture
Kly averted her attention to me
"I don't know how to handle bullies but let's just avoid them. Those juvies aren't worth the attention" I said and it made Kly smile
At this moment I find myself a first ever friendship
END OF CHAPTER EIGHT
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A/N: woohoo! Two chapters for this week enjoy