Scared of Nightmares

I was relieved to see that jerk was not in class when i got there. I don't know what would have happened to me if i didn't ran away yesterday. When i sat on the chair, i was surprised to see the letter under my desk. At first, i thought that letter might be for that jerk as we two were desk mate. However, curiosity got best of me which forced me to peek little bit on the letter.

The letter has mentioned my name on the top of it. So, opened and read it. I refused to believe the truth of what i have seen.

That jerk was asking for forgiveness? What the hell was happening? It might be some prank. I was not able to believe my eyes.

I ignored it and started to pull out my books.

After sometime, that jerk came to class and sat beside me without any words. I wanted to ask him if this letter was kept by him. But i pushed my thoughts away.

"Hey, i am sorry for yesterday. I didn't have intention to hurt you" he apologised. Surprise stole the air from my lungs, leaving me breathless. However, his cold stare was making me enough to understand that he has some hidden intention. Is he apologizing or threatening me? Was was he acting so cold.

"Jerk!!!" i muttered under my breath. He raised his eyebrows as he heard me.

"Hey, don't call me jerk. Call me Erick. I don't like when someone called me other than my name" he clenched his jaw tightly, pressing his teeth together. "Okey, keep your apologies away. But never repeat that kind of nuisance again." It is better to act nice with him in order to prevent his foolishness in future .

Suddenly, my attention was grabed by his left hand as he ran his hand through his wavy hair. He has same star mark on his hand as in my nightmare. I was taken aback.

"So, we can be friend until and unless i behave " i was speechless.

"Leave me alone. I didn't say that we can be friend." My voice was very weak but he didn't noticed it. He was confused with my rejection but i ignored him and went to front desk. So, he was that person in my nightmare. But, what might be the reason for him to capture me. I have to be alert and stay away from him.

From conner of my eyes, i could see that he was staring at me. But i was relieved when Haan was coming to my desk. "Hey, what is bothering you. You seems to be lost in thought." He sat down beside me and was careful not to offend me.

"Ahh..it was nothing "

I didn't trust him completely. So, i changed the topic. "How many years have you here " he must be senior to me as we were not in same class. "It has been three years since i have joined this college. This year is my last year in this college. " i sighed as i am going to loss his company very soon. I didn't have another friend other than him. I silently grieved for my misfortune. "So, you might be from rich background as you were able to afford college fee for three years. " I teased him. I didn't want to ask for his background but i couldn't help myself. Suddenly, his looks became more pathetic which made me to feel regret. "I am sorry if i made you unhappy. I didn't mean to do that." I was not knowing how to console him. "You don't have to apologize. You haven't done anything. It is just my fate. I don't have good background like others. I have only my mother to support me" he looked away. I was really confused.

Why is he feeling unhappy to reveal his orgin. Is it sin to be born as poor? I am also from poor family but i don't feel shame to tell others. "Hey, what are you blaming yourself for? We have to be proud of what we have. I didn't have intention to talk about your family and make you upset. I also have poor family."

I tried to console him but at the same time, i was hurt with his words . "You will not understand my situation. Let's not talk about me anymore. " i nodded my head.

"If that is what you wanted then no objection from my side." I also wanted to change the topic as it was getting too emotional.

"In future, if i happen to hurt you, will you please forgive me. I don't want to loss you"

"You are telling me as if you are planning to.

That won't happen and even if you are planning then alert me beforehand. " i laughed and teased him in a joking manner.

I went to have lunch with Haan as he enforced me. We went to nearby canteen and had pizza with coffees. He told me that he is giving me treat in the name of friendship. I tried to deny him but he was stubborn. After all, he was very nice and cheerful person. ^_^

I was having last bite as Erick and his team came inside the canteen. Wait. What did i called him? Ohh...Leave it as long as he didn't raise issues for me. I ignored them and continued with my coffee. Haan seems to feel my discomfort and asked me if i am okey. Before i could nod, group of them came and sat down with us. There was five of them including jerk. I mean Erick. "Hey chicken, why are you eating alone with that fool. Why don't you invite us too" All of his friends laughed along with him. So, he didn't changed at all. '...'

"Don't call me chicken. I didn't hatch from egg. Or else, you will get your nickname back"

"Jerk!!" I challenged him. This way is better to stay away from him. "Let's not argue anymore. You are happy with that Euna right?" He has smirk on his face. I was surprised with his words. I was expecting outburst from him. But, he was relaxed and ordering food for seven people. What? Is he ordering food for us too? I would have happily accepted the treat if the person is other than Erick. I looked at Haan and signaled his to leave before we get into troubles. He nodded his head and when we stand up to leave, Erick asked me where we are going. "We finished our lunch and going for class. What is the big issue."

"I had also ordered lunch for both of you. You can have lunch and leave." He was sounding like ordering us around. "Thanks for your offer but did you think that our stomach is made out of rubber? We don't need your compassion and if possible then please don't bother us in future." We left to class and he was left dumbfounded with his friends...