Field Trip

"Are you ready?!" Mrs Ashley Frank asked in excitement.

"Yes Mrs Ashley!" Each and every one of us in potter's club shouted in unison. I was so excited to go on a field trip.

"You look excited" Tony said to me. I only nodded and was waiting for my turn to get in the school bus.

"Laila, can you please pass me the first aid kit" Maya said to me. I went to where it was to get it but when I came back someone was standing at where I was.

"Sorry but I was standing here" I said to him in my most polite voice.

"I didn't see anyone here" he replied ignorantly.

"Yes that's because I left to get something". He ignored me so I gave up. As I was about to turn to go to the end of the line, Tony came out of nowhere and pushed the boy away.

"What's your problem dude!?" The boy yelled at Tony.

"She said she was here first, dude!" Tony yelled back.

"Damian stop causing a racket and go to the end of the line, Laila was there first" Mrs Ashley said and he angrily left to the end of the line.

"You didn't have to do that" I said to Tony.

"Do what?"

"You know, you didn't have to push him, what if he fell?" I replied.

"Well that's what I wanted. He was calling you a liar and it annoyed me and he deserved to fall, I've seen him bullying some seventh graders" Tony said.

"Thank you for standing up for me". He smiled and said "Anytime!".

"Your task today is to look around the area for some good clay, take it home and use it to mould any object of your choice and submit it on Monday. You have 100 minutes and your time starts now!" Mrs Ashley announced. I wore my rubber gloves, took a bowl and started my search for good clay.

"Why are you following me?" I asked Tony who was following my every move.

"I'm not following you, I'm looking for clay". I scoffed and continued walking.

"Be careful, that place is slippery!" Tony shouted. Before I could turn to hear him well, I slipped and fell. I screamed in pain. Tony rushed to where I was.

"Are you okay?" Tony said in a caring tone.

"No, I think I bruised my ankle" I replied groaning in pain.

"Can you move your feet?" he asked in the same tone.

"Yes but it's too painful" I said holding back my tears.

"Stay still, let me carry you".

"Wait don't!"

"Well do you have a better idea?". I stayed mute. He lifted me effortlessly like I was an empty plastic bag. He carried me to the parked box and sat me down.

"Wait here let me call Mrs Frank over" He said and left quickly. After some minutes, Mrs Ashley and Maya came over.

"Where's Tony?" I asked.

"He went to get the first aid kit, he'll be here shortly" Maya replied.

"Here" Tony said to Mrs Frank handing over the kit to her. I smiled when I saw him.

"Maya, give me an ice pack" Mrs Ashley said.

I moved back a little, I was scared it'll be too painful. Tony held my hand and said "Don't worry, I'll be beside you. it's okay to scream if it's painful". I felt reassured with his words. I was happy to have someone to hold my hand and help me feel at ease.