Chapter 5

Break Time.

"What's yours?.." Joyce asks while searching for her food. I just stood up by her side while watching her.

"Chips is enough.." I said lazily while smiling back to everyone who gives a quick smile at me. After we bought our snack. We immediately headed out of the canteen.

Before reaching our room, we first passed by the gym. While continue eating and walking with some chitchatting with Joyce, I didn't notice what will happen. Quickly. I just got dizzy and I feel like my world is spinning. The chips I'm holding a while ago are already scattered everywhere. My eyes are getting blurry too. Tears are starting to form in my eyes. Like in an instant. Like an arrow from a bow. Bullseye!

Shit! My headaches. Who the hell did hit my head with that fucking ball?. I saw how the ball bounces off and I can't even control myself to have cursed.

Because of dizziness. I keep my eyes closed even if someone is holding now my arms. Helping me to stand up. Offering anything but I ignored all of them.

"Bamby, are you okay?.." then suddenly, someone spoke. His voice is so familiar. And I feel like he's my not-so-caring brother. I still can't open my eyes that's why I'm not this sure yet. I'm still dizzy. Fucking dizzy! Damn it!

"We'll bring you to the clinic.." Lance spoke again that's why I confirmed that he's my brother. The feeling of safety I felt is unmeasurable. He is still holding me, trying to pull me up but I just can't. I stick to where I fell even if the ground floor is dusty and hot.

"Who hit me?.." my voice shook. My jaw dropped. There's in me that wanted to kick the ass of that somebody who hits me but I don't have enough strength to do that for now. I became weak in an instant.

"I'm sorry.." Genuinely, someone else spoke from nowhere. I didn't know who he is but I can sense how sincere he is. So who am I to not forgive him?. But the fact that he hit me and the whirlpool feeling I'm on right now makes me angry. Not on him directly but on my situation. I hate this whole attention I'm getting now. In response. I didn't answer back to him not because I'm angry but because I'm not feeling well. And all I can do is let out a deep sigh and gripped the hands-on my arms who still hold on to me.

"I'm fine.." damn it! What Bamby?. You are not okay and yet you told them that you're okay? Geez! I want to slap your damn ass. But despite this anger, I said this calmly. I slowly open my eyes when I heard every single step of people around me. There, I saw myself, surrounded by the public, I feel surprised and at the same time scared. I'm surprised that they cared for me but also scared because of how they'll think about me. It's either laughing at me secretly or even have pity on me. I'm not sure of the two.

Well, the pithiness is not funny Bamby. So try to think positive. Don't let negativity hit you again. Stop that self-pity.

But when I think about it. I wanted to scream and shout. No way! I hate this! But damn it! I'm pretty scared. I don't know why.

I saw some higher levels watching around. I guess, my bro's classmates. There are some on my year level too. Pity is flashing on their faces. Some are hiding their laughs at me. Not looking straight or worst, walking away. I slowly looked down. I can't believe this! And I'm pretty sure, he's looking at me now. Oh my goodness!! What should I do?

Mom! Help me!!

"What's going on in here?.." asked the teacher who passed us by.

"We are currently practicing basketball sir, and the ball suddenly bounced out through her."

"Why didn't you lend her to the clinic?. What on earth you kids doing?. Give me away. I'll check her.." the worried teacher comes closer and check on me.

And I'm like. My heart is pounding so hard. He is?. Meaning a guy. My goodness!

So what if he, he is?. Do you have any phobia?.

Nope. It's just that, I'm not comfortable with any man around me not unless I know them.

I calmed myself down.

After he checked me. They insisted to let me see the nurse. I just nodded. Not having any nanosecond to argue with them because I'm not okay. So, I let out again a sigh. Still, trying to calm me. What a great day. The first day of school then this happened?. What a day Bamby?. What a day!

"What happened?.." our school nurse instantly approaches us. She even assisted Lance just for me to sat down on the long bench beside the wall. She quickly gets her thing and checks me.

"The ball hit her miss.." Joyce stated. She's with my brother who's watching me intently. Like what?. I want to ask that but damn, I'm too scared right now because he's on the Tiger mode dude! What is his problem?.

A nurse had checked me. She said nothing is a problem. I'm thankful for what she announced. Even my not-in-the-mood brother left out a deep sigh. Relief is flashing now on him. Knowing that I'm now okay. Before we left. She gave me a medicine for dizziness. She also added that I'm still this lucky coz I didn't stumble or even fell hard because that would lead to any complications. That was a big relief. Thanks to Him.

When we were finally out. Lance is still with me. Supporting my balance with my best friend Joyce.

When I glance at them. I saw how his clean forehead creases, and his lips pouted. Joyce is still as is. Wearing her beautiful face and smile but him?. Grrr! I wanted to laugh at his face. Like you know, like he's scolded by our parents because of me or let me think, even not wanting this current set up but still, he's here, supporting me. Funny, how he looks like. So cute of him. Lol!

Until we reached our room, he's still with us. Students suddenly gathered outside of the room. Telling and whispering how handsome he is. Wait for what?. Handsome?. Who?. My brother?. Ehh?. Why can't I see that? Am I blind now?

No, you're not blind Bamby. You are just pissed off earlier but now?. Not really. So harsh of you huh?.

Other sections also are slowly arriving and gathering outside of our room. Stealing a look at him. Chuckling or even waving at him. Ew!

"What?.." I asked because of boredom. I looked at him firmly. He is still standing in front of me, with both hands on his waist. Attentively watching me.

He left out a loud sigh before realizing everything. "You really okay?.." his forehead is still not in normal form. I ignored that and just pouted at him.

"I'm okay bro. You can go now.." I rubbed the senses in my head. Close my eyes while slowly nodding.

"Just make sure, Bamblebie.." he warned first before heading out. While watching him going outside, I suddenly saw one pair of eyes. Directly into me.

Damn! What is he doing?.

Are you worried about me too?. Come closer, will you?

Yahh!!