EL’s

alking down the school hallway and now I’m here, inside of

t guy she punched on the face and for her as well. The guy remained at the school clinic, but the teachers decided

or me, maybe she wouldn’t be here. Maybe it really is my fault. She’s been gone for days, and

o those past few days, my classmates only treated me as an empty wind. Now

cups filled with different drinks towards my direction. I don’t know why

tand up in front of these students. I’m tired being the weak ho

form is now full with different flavored

th that weird bitch!” one

ke her whom I met and been with just for a day? Maybe I’m wrong. If she really is my friend, then why isn’t she

barely even know her!” I f

that. How can I did that to her? I know that if ever

students shouted before thro

r voice screamed at

ith a surprised expression on my face. I couldn’t help myself but to be am

that right now. I hope that she can forgive me for that. I wanted to apologize, but I couldn’t. Beca

ep back just to face the guy who threw another cup over my face earlier. She punched him ha

..” I utter

ldn’t. Because right after that moment, I witness how she couldn’t breathe properly anymor

r name, surprised is vi

ized that Erevell had lost her consciousness. I quickly kneel down, checking upon her. Until finally, som

re here! What happene

anted to break down and cry, but I couldn’t. I know

r voice coming from the entrance of

one who went to our house,

le aged woman with reddish hair same as my frie

at happened?!” she asked

She c-co

t exactly do yo

her consciousness, Ma’am.

, before gripping

arms before hiding me protectively behind her. “My son

g my first ever friend had already brought a grieving guilt to my conscience. I know to myself that I coul

.” I looked at her, and she look so s

whispered, looking at me wi

nk you’re doing,

zing eyes. “I’m very sorry to put your daughter in danger, Ma’am. Believe me, I really am. If only I could

oking very proud of me because of my brave confession. She looke

don’t know w

h... That

mes out from the emergency room where Erevell is currently at

rendes?” he asked

w’s my daughte

consciousness because of shortage of air. And, she wants to

k at me. “Do you want to see my d

e stepped inside of the emergency room, I saw how a smile slowly formed on Erevell’s lips.

, Mo

ed, and she chuckled at Mrs. Serr

of worry! And now this is what kind of trea

like this nor to make you feel worried. It’s just

tue, witnessing their confusing conversation. Though I couldn’t und

for a second?” she ask

she’s just saying that even though she’s already hurting inside. I hope I didn’t hurt h

e that you wouldn’t push yo

up looking at me. She nodded before leaving the room.

hey

awkward face.”

beside her bed just like what her mother did. See

ell... I-I... I

d. You only did that to

’s really serious about that right now, me

ou wouldn’t be here

I did back there... I chose that. I chose to protect you. I know you couldn’t do that

. I like you as a fri

y response before r

o be your

end, even

miled. She beamed before

ab. I’m so lu

he lucky one

From that moment forward, we made a silent promise... A promise that only the two of