Chapter 5

[Haru Norman's Point of View]

{"Hi!" The boy with his hair neatly tucked back beamed. "I'm Haru Norman, and I just transferred here from 'Crystal Cadence Academy.' I hope we can become friends!"}

{Whispers echoed from around the room, slowly tearing away the confident persona the boy came in with.}

{"Okay, class!" The teacher noticed the tension and spoke up. "Let's just welcome the new student with open arms, and continue today's lesson, shall we?"}

{Nods and 'ok's faintly sounded around the room as the teacher turned her head towards the boy, who tried to force out a smile, but was still nervous due to all the eyes on him.}

{"Haru, why don't you go sit with..." The teacher carefully looked around the classroom, until her eyes landed on someone specefic.}

{"Jayson!"}

~~~

{"So, you're Haru, right?" The boy, Jayson asked Haru.}

{"Yes, that's me!" The new student said cheerfully.}

{"I like you, bro." Jayson laughed. "Most new students are way too shy to even seem to want friends."}

{"I guess..." Haru chuckled, just as a supermodel-like girl walked in the class.}

{"Ms.Black." The teacher said, not amused. She stared at her for a few seconds before ending a seeming battle with herself and raising her hand in surrender. "Just go and sit down. I'm not even gonna bother saying anything."}

{The girl, who already had Haru's mesmerized gaze on her, let out a short, sarcastic chuckle, letting her eyes roam the entire classroom before her eyes set on a very specific 'new kid.'}

{"So, you're the new kid everyone's talking about." She mouthed, less to Haru and more to herself. "This is gonna be fun."}

{She smirked, walking towards Haru and took a seat behind him.}

{"Who's that?" Haru whispered to Jayson, indicating the girl that sat behind him.}

{"Oh," Jayson frowned. "That's Ally Black. One of the riches bitch on campus."}

{"Why do you say that? She seems pretty innocent-"}

{"That's what they all say." Jayson rolled his eyes. "Literally, her looks can capture the heart of anyone. But don't fall for her 'angel eyes.' She's slept with almost every guy on campus."}

{"Almost every guy," Haru muttered to himself before snapping his now widened eyes towards Jayson. "Does that mean you..."}

{Jayson sheepishly nodded his head, biting his lower lip.}

{"I thought she really felt something for me that night." He looked down. "But by the time I woke up in the morning, the only thing in the room other than me and my room's furniture was a pack of condoms and my clothes lying on the floor. Some torn, and some roughly taken off. She pretended that night never took place, and when I made the mistake of asking her about it, she made a joke of me in front of the whole school."}

{"I-I'm so sorry." Haru put a hand on his shoulder.}

{"Just take my advice, and stay away from her. Even if your heart says otherwise, or if she tries to seduce you. Do not let her in. She'll crush you."}

{"Noted." Haru smiled.}

My eyes opened to the sound of my phone ringing.

It was a memory in the form of a dream.

I put my hand on my head before sitting up and getting a hold of my phone.

"Hello?" I mumbled, my voice coming out hoarse.

"Is this Haru Norman?" The person from the side questioned.

"Yes, this is him." I sighed.

"Sir, we have some news."

My eyes shot open as the person from the other side spoke.

~~~

I ran.

I ran like there's no tomorrow.

I ran like my life depends on it.

I ran like someone I love is in deep danger.

Because that was the case.

I turned the corner, and in through the giant gates of the hospital. I stopped by the reception, where the lady looked at me.

"Do you have an appointment?" The lady looked back at her computer.

"Um- no. I'm here to see a patient who was brought in t-this morning for a car accident." I panted. "Do you know where she is?"

"What's her name?"

"H-Heather Norman."

"Ah yes, Mrs.Norman!" She sighed. "I'm sorry for what happened to her. Here's her room. Room 273."

~~~

I walked in the room, being greeted by two doctors, 4 nurses, and a woman lying on the bed with her eyes closed, but not seeming to be asleep.

All eyes darted to me as soon as I entered, giving my sympathetic gazes. But I was too busy worrying for the woman to get frustrated about the sympathy.

"We tried everything we could, and she's stable now." One of the doctors said. "We'll start her operation in a few minutes."

They all started making they're way outside, before one of the nurses put his hand on my shoulder. "Don't lose hope. There's still a very small, but there's still a chance for her."

That shouldn't be so hard.

Just don't lose hope.

That's all...right?

The people left, closing the door with a light thud, as I approached the woman, who still had her eyes closed.

Putting a gentle hand on her cheek, I connected my forehead with her.

"I'm so sorry, I should've been there with you." I whispered, as her eyes shot open. Two very familiar green eyes staring into mine.

"Haru," She whispered, breaking into tears and she leaned into my hand that was still resting on her cheek. "Thank goodness you're here! I was so scared."

"I'm here." I calmed her. "I'm here, mom."

~~~

I waited in the empty hospital room. My mom was taken for her operation barely 20 minutes ago.

But I wasn't bored, because I had a burning question on my mind.

How am I gonna pay for the operation?

'Let me be your sugar mommy.'

'What I can leave you, is strong basics.'

'No matter what happens tomorrow, or how your state is today, you will find home one day.'

'I'm leaving your mother to you, mi hijo. Protect her with everything.'

'Let me be your sugar mommy.'

'What? No! Have you gone crazy?'

'I knew that was gonna be your reaction. Anyways, here's my card. If you change your mind, you know where to call.'

She's completely crazy.

But I'm not any better, am I?

I reached for my phone, taking out a card from the phone cover.

"Hello?" Her honey-like voice answered. "Dolores Miller speaking."

I hesitated.

Should I?

'Haru, thank goodness you're here!'

"Dolores," I spoke. "It's Haru."

"So, you've changed your mind?" I could almost hear her smirk.

I decided not to answer that question.

"Let's meet up." I blankly said.

"Of course, mi amigo." She cheerfully exclaimed.

'I was so scared.'

'I'm leaving your mother to you,'

'Don't lose hope.'

'Protect her with everything.'

For my mother, at least.

Two steps forward, one step back.