Chapter Five

Argh!" Nate yelled in pain as his wounds got treated. We both were in the infirmary. The bruises on my fist was also treated.

I faced Nate only to see him almost crying. I was about laughing but I held it in. His face was already red and where I hit him was purple.

Normally, he was this kind of person that shows off his pride to others but right now, in front of me, he was like a baby.

Thank goodness I wasn't caught when I hit him unless I would be in big trouble.

The nurses left, leaving us in the ward. I walked to Nate, still trying to hold my laughter in. His cheeks were swollen like there was a small ball in it. His face looked hilarious. Suddenly, I let it all out, bursting into uncontrollable laughter.

He gave a hard glare that could piece into someone like daggers.

"Why are you laughing?" He asked, caressing his swollen cheek.

"Just take a look at your face. You look so handsome".

"Just stop it. You caused it". He moved closer. "Do you think I can go out like this? It's all your fault. So you are going to say here with me". He said.

"Please". I stressed as I rolled my eyes. "The last thing I wanna do is to say with you".

I stood up and was about to leave until he gripped my wrist.

"Please". He pleaded. I was completely shocked. This was like his first time doing this, I guess. I sat down back and exhaled. He let go of my wrist and his eyes were fixed on the floor. He cleared his throat and look at him. "Who's Lex to you?" He questioned.

I snickered and stared at his curious face. "Why?"

"Don't get me wrong. I'm not interested in you. I just wanted to confirm something". He said and I raised an eyebrow. "I just wanted to ask why do you keep going to his house? Like I mean-"

"I get it. I live there now". I stood up and walked to the door which was already opened. "I'm going to leave now. Don't miss me too much". I chuckled.

He scoffed. "Why would you think that?" He questioned, rhetorically. "And also, just know this is the last time I'm talking gently to you. Next time we meet, I'm not going to be easy on you".

I nodded. "I know, dumbass". And I left the infirmary.

****

"Where the hell were you, dumbass?" Lex asked as he walked to me.

I opened my locker and took my backpack. I then turned to him

"Why do you care? Remember, I don't know you, okay?" I shut my locker and walked away.

"Whatever. Let's just go home or else somebody is going to be pissed". He followed behind.

FYI, he was referring to Michelle.

"And also". I glanced at him as we walked side by side. "Why didn't you do anything when I fought with Nate?" I asked.

"Hey, Talia". He called and faced me. "Has anyone ever told you you talk too much? And besides, why should I care? I don't wanna do anything with you and Nate". He said and frowned. His eyes were set on the floor, pondering. He gave a faint smile and looked straight, trying to hide his emotions. The atmosphere suddenly changed.

...the hell just happened?

I was speechless, staring at him. I didn't say anything. And if I did, it will only get worse. It's just better to follow him home.

*****

We both walked into the living room. Michelle and Micheal were on the couch, watching TV.

"We're home". I said and walked to them. Michelle faced me.

"How's school?" She asked.

I beamed a smile. "Nice. I loved it".

Of course, it was, after beating up Nate. It was so satisfying.

"Yeah, all because of Nate". Lex said and walked up the stairs, trying to avoid the upcoming question and my glare.

"Nate?" Michelle gave a questioning look. "Nathaniel Wayne?"

"Yeah". I gave an awkward smile.

She knows that jerk?

"You like him already?"

"No". I snapped. "Why would I like someone like him?" I asked rhetorically. "He ain't even my type". I said and tried to turn away but a hand grabbed my wrist. I faced the person. It was Micheal.

"You know...I don't still know who you are, what you are doing in my house and why you keep eating our food". He said, coldly. "But you should know that everything ain't free in this world. So now pay up". He stretched his little hand to me and I stared at it, puzzled.

Is he asking for money?

"C'mon, don't say that". Michelle said, pulling him closer to her.

I smiled. Didn't know what to do next. "Uhm... I need to go". I said and left, walking up the stairs and into Lex's room.

"Hey, Talia". He called as I shut the door behind.

"What?" I answered, walking close to him.

"You need to stop telling people about you. They will think you are weird. Saying all those things. People aren't going to believe you". He said and stood up.

"I already know that. No need for you to tell me". I sighed. "And also, it's almost time and I need to take off my clothes. I don't wanna rip this one". I looked down at it.

"Fine, whatever". He sighed. "Take off your clothes and take the blanket". He turned around. I took off my clothes and wrapped the blanket round my body.

"Done". I said and he turned back to me.

"Well, don't just stand there. Go in". He gestured. I gave him a hard glare.

You know, this is the least place I wanna spend my night in.

I got into the cage and shut it.

"Good, doggy. And also don't make any stupid noise. I don't want any animal to disturb me". He said, giving a smirk.

What a jerk