Chapter 4
Liana esperanza p'o'v
I don't know what to do at this moment. They are both bad I can look at each other. I know this Noah doesn't know how to lose. He is also known as a prankster, bully and playboy here at school and he doesn't let any student he can make fun of. Even a teacher can be beaten because his family is rich and owns his own business, so no matter what nonsense or nonsense he does, it is still overlooked and covered by money.
"Theo, let's go don't mind him." Kong said nervously. I held him by the hand and was about to pull him to leave when we heard what Noah said next, causing both Theo and I to stop.
Pft, wait I remember you now. You are Theo, Smith Colton. Right?" he asked looking at Theo." You're famous this day and I accidentally heard about you. You are the cutie dog that everyone's talking about." He laughed at the promise.
My blood boiled with anger when I heard that. Who is he to tell Theo that they are not even on the same level because they behave differently. Theo is kind and respectful, while Noah is mean and a bully. No matter what he says or says to Theo, it's like he just said it for himself.
"Noah, can you stop that? Aren't you ashamed that those words came from you?" I said with a frown. Who else is bad can speak like that.
"What? I'm just stating the truth that he is the cutie dog." he said. I felt Theo rubbing my hand as if telling me to calm down. He must have noticed that I was annoyed.
"If I'm the cutie dog then you are a piece of trash." I was surprised by Theo's answer. It was the first time I heard him speak sarcastically but very solidly. Noah's face shows the annoyance when Theo said that.
"W-what did you say? Did you say that I'm a piece of trash?" he asked as if he couldn't believe it.
"Yup. You hear me right." Theo responded with no emotion. I couldn't help but smile because this Theo knows how to fight and in a calm way." or you deaf that you didn't hear what I said? I can repeat it again if you want." Theo added.
"Y-you! How dare you to provoke me?! Do you know who you are talking to?" now he asked, which did not surprise me. Did I say that and he will ask that. This Noah is too arrogant and he feels that all the students here at school know him. Well, he is really known because the students he bullies or bullies fear him.
"Huh? Do I need to know who you are?" asked Theo sarcastically. I was impressed because he was able to control himself as if Noah wasn't with him. If it was me, I probably would have hit him." based on how you speak I can tell that you are a totally piece of trash," he said. I still don't think it's good because it looks like Noah is getting angry. His fist seemed ready to strike. If I don't stop them, I'm sure trouble will follow.
U-uh Theo, that's enough." I stopped Theo. I was surprised when Noah laughed out loud. It's really good and there aren't many people here, if it wasn't for a party, we would probably be celebrating by now. Other people are gossiping and gossiping here.
"Ha..is this the reason why you don't want to give me even a little time liana?" Now he asked me, getting angry.
"You seduced that dog-looking thing? What's wrong with that? You don't even know that much." he said and pointed his finger at Theo.
It's true that I don't know Theo very well and it's too early to trust him, but in the three days we've been talking, I can say that Theo is kind and knows how to get along.
"Yes, you're right. I don't fully know him but he's kind and caring unlike you Noah. You always forcing me to talk to you." I said annoyed. "So please, Noah, let Theo and I leave. I don't want trouble and even more I don't want Theo to sympathize with your nonsense." I said.
"Why is anyone joining and interrupting the conversation of someone who is talking? Isn't that him? We were talking well earlier." he said, looking at Theo badly.
"He has the right to butt especially that he's my friend." I said while looking at Theo. My cheeks reddened when he smiled at me. Maybe it's his hobby to smile even when he's fighting or has an answer.
"From now on don't ever show or bother me anymore." I firmly promised that I wouldn't wait for what he had to say. I held Theo's hand tightly and walked out of the cafeteria.
When we got out, we just walked quietly. I don't even plan to talk about what happened in the cafeteria because I'm still blown away. What I told Noah was right, right? It's my first time to curse too much.. I feel like I'm with people. let's go back to classroom?" he asked and I agreed. We walked towards the classroom. It only took a few minutes for us to arrive. We immediately went inside. Our teacher was still not there so we got in without any difficulty.
They are together"
"Witwiww are you dating?"
"Holding your hand, I won't leave you on the journey~~"
Our male classmates were shouting while others were singing even in tune. Just now I realized that Theo and I are still holding hands. I didn't even notice that my grip was too tight. Because of the shame, I quickly removed my hand from Theo's hand and almost hurried to sit in my chair.
You crazy liana! That's really embarrassing.
"Are you Theo?" Shela asked with a very serious face. It's obvious that he asked because he likes Theo. I didn't look at her. I just pretended I didn't hear anything and looked out the window. I'm nervous about Theo's answer.
A few minutes passed but no one answered. I slightly turned to Theo. I was surprised because I did not expect that he was looking at me while gently smiling at me.
Gosh... That's right, I don't want it anymore..
Still Liana esperanza p'o'v
Fast forward
After some time our class ended. I went home earlier than Kila jia and Carlo because they had groupings that had to be arranged so they couldn't keep up with me. I was surprised because they are only now attending Groupings, usually because they are still trying to study hard. As I was walking out of the gate, I heard Theo calling me. I stopped walking and waited for him.
"Oh Theo.." I greeted.
"Ah, can I go with you since we're just neighbors?" he asked shyly.
"Of course." replied and gave a smile. We walked while talking. It's fun to feel like you're being naughty when you get home, the kind that's not just teasing. When Jia and Carlo are with me when I go home, they always annoy me or join me in their pranks.
"By the way, did he always bother you?" he asked, I didn't understand.
Huh? Who is he referring to?
"Who?" I asked briefly.
"That guy's name is Noah. Is he always bothering you?" he asked again now that I understood.
"Hmm yes..but sometimes I don't see him." I replied. I looked at his face. Just like earlier in the cafeteria, I once again saw his serious face with a hint of annoyance. Is he angry because Noah insulted him earlier? "Um Theo, I'm sorry if I made you feel bad earlier. That's how Noah likes to be pissed off and angry." I said.
"Why are you saying sorry for him? There is no sin." he said. He is right but I should still say sorry because if it wasn't for me, Noah wouldn't have been able to answer. "And besides you did the right thing. It's only right that you keep him away from you." he said.
"Yeah.. hey, I'm sure he's still angry and I won't be surprised if he gets scolded at school." I said with concern in my voice. I'm afraid that Noah might come back to him, especially since that guy doesn't accept defeat, but I won't let Theo suffer, I'll do what I can to protect him.
Sound weird but I'm serious. I'll protect him from the bully.
"Then let it be. Let's let him grow angry." he laughed while holding her neck.
I hope he is still calm even though he is fighting.
"You know what, Theo, you impressed me earlier. I mean I was surprised because you were able to answer Noah in a calm way if it was me, because I might have slapped him." I said shaking my head.
"Why would I waste my time for him. I just answered him because he was rude." He said seriously. "He also dare touch you without my- your permission." he added.
"I'm used to him. He's always like that. I don't know what kind of trip he's on."
"Then I should punch him once earlier." When he said that, I was stunned.
I stopped walking for a moment and faced him. I looked at his face looking at me confused.
"Theo promise me no matter what happens, I won't fight with him." I said seriously. He was looking at me speechless, I know he was still confused by what I did. "Hey, your hand is mine. "I held his hand and made a pinky promise with him.
You made a promise. Don't break your promise but you're the one who-
Ah Basta! Pinky made a promise so she can't do anything." I insisted. I smirked while raising my eyebrows.
Sigh, yeah yeah. I promise." he promised. "But I'll assure you that he'll never touch you again." He said softly but enough for me to hear. My hair rose at the words he said. What he said was familiar to me because it was similar to the novel I read where the male lead said those words to the girl he was obsessed with.
I just shook my head thinking that I had eaten too much of the novel so I was imagining something.
Are you okay? Why are you shaking?" he asked worriedly.
"W-no haha, something just entered my ear like a mosquito." I excused myself. He didn't say anything more so we continued walking again. The school is not far from our house so we don't have any difficulties. Maybe 15 minutes before we get home. After a while, we reached the opposite side of our house.
"Where here." he said and looked at the front of our house.
Yupp where here." I said with a smile. Theo remember what you promise to me. You'll never fight with Noah again okay?" I reminded him.
"But what if he dare touch you again? And do something more than that?" he asked seriously which silenced me. Even though Noah is naughty and a bit rude, I know it's not his job to be too rude. "You can't be sure, Liana, if I hadn't come earlier, maybe what he has done to you," he added.
I know what your pointing at theo but I also know Noah he's not the type of person that will personally harass me. Yes, he's so annoying but I can handle it." I said. I'm sure Theo is just worried about me especially with Noah's behavior earlier.
Alright, if that's what you said." He said briefly Tsk, don't worry about me. If he touches me again or if he fights with you, just tell me." I said with raised eyebrows.
Why? What are you going to do with him?" he asked. I suddenly thought. Yes, what should I do with Noah?
E-edi I will hit him left and right." I stuttered and pretended to make a brave promise. "So tell me when he fights with you." I said.
Really? you'll do that for me?" he asked with a smile.
Of course! I'll protect you from him I won't let him hurt you like what he did to others! Don't let him hurt everyone." I said weakly with the last word I uttered. I felt embarrassed when he laughed softly.
Why is he laughing?..do I look like a clown?
Yah! why are you laughing?" I asked with a frown. He stopped laughing and looked at my face with a big smile on his lips.
"Nothing. I'm just too happy that you'll protect me..you make me touch." he replied still smiling sweetly. Omg.. it's too much for me! please stop smiling...
"Eh..s-of course I'm your friend." I almost bowed and said softly.
"Yeah I'm your friend. Then I'll protect you too." he said making me look at him.
Yeahh we're friends..
"So see you tomorrow?" he asked and I nodded.
"Sure." I replied." Oh okay theo I'll go inside." I said.
"Oh okay. You probably tired." he said while fixing the glasses he was wearing. I don't know what he intends to fix but I didn't ask because who am I to drink, right? I said goodbye to him again and after that I entered the house.
I breathed a sigh of relief. I can finally rest. I threw my bag on the sofa and tiredly sat on the chair. How was Theo able to be calm even when someone was angry with him? Isn't he scared?
"Hays..this is all my fault.."I said to myself. If Noah ever threatens him, I must find a way to keep Theo away from him.
Theo is too innocent for Noah to hurt and play with him. I won't let that happen...
No one's p'o'v
"Fvck you all!! you worthless pft"
"Suck my d*ck fvcker!"
drunken shouting of noah. He was walking in a dark alley with no people. He walked angrily and almost staggered, probably because he was too drunk.
"Tsk, why so fvcking quite?!" he shouted. He didn't like this kind of silence, especially since his temper was dominating him, signaling him to look for trouble. He continued walking because in the silence he could hear something. He also imagined that someone was following him."pft, that fvker is so annoying! Urgh I wanna punch him so bad." He said angrily and annoyed. He stopped walking when he saw a trash can, he came to it and stared at it. His blood boiled when he remembered what happened yesterday in the cafeteria, he felt belittled and humiliated in front of the woman he liked.
"He also dare call me a piece of trash! Who do he think he is! hmp!" he said and stomped on the trash causing them to scatter on the floor. "I swear if I see his face again I'll kill him." he said firmly while looking at the trash scattered on the floor. He thinks this is the person he hates.
He stomped on it again until he was tired. Breathlessly, he looked at the trash can that was now flattened. A smile came out of his lips as he thought that the same would happen to the person who looked down on him. While he was watching it, he stopped when he heard someone whistling. He looked around, hoping to see the source of that whistle, but he didn't see a single shadow.
What the hell is that..
"The fvck.. who's there?" he asked with a trace of surprise in his voice. At first he thought maybe he was tripping him but the whistling continued. This whistle strangely raised his eyebrows. He is not a fearful person but that whistle does something very different to his muscles.
"I said who's there?!" Anas was annoyed."get the fvck out! Let me see your face!" he said. The earlier whistling stopped but was replaced by soft laughter.
What the heck?! Is he crazy or what?
That's Noah's question to himself. He has no clue but he knows something is different about what is happening now.
"After I counted three, one ran...
"Two..
When Noah heard that, he thought that a child just wanted to play with him, so the fear he felt earlier disappeared.
"Playing at night? Are you stupid?" he asked and stared at the dark part of the road, knowing that the voice of the person who wanted to play with him would be there.
"Three..." the unknown man continued to count. He knew it was a man because of his voice. but he noticed that his voice was big as if he was no longer a child. Who will play at this time of night?
"Stop this nonsense! I won't play with you, just look for someone who is willing to play with a crazy person like you." he said shaking his head. The man stopped counting for a moment. Noah thought he had left but he was surprised when he saw a shadow approaching him. He walked slowly. He couldn't even see her face because it was too dark.
"Tsk, Didn't I say that I don't want to play with you!? You shit head!" Noah was annoyed and walked a little closer to the man. He wants to see her face. "Who the fvck are you?.." now he asked feeling a little scared.
As the man came closer to her, she heard his whistling again, which raised hairs on her entire body. Alcohol has a different effect on his body, but he feels a different kind of heat from the person who approaches him.
"Y-you! who are you?" he asked with a frown.
"hmm..who do you think I am?" Now the man replied. It stopped in front of Noah. Because of the drunkenness, Noah couldn't see the man's face properly, so it was just a blur to him.
"Damnit..did you follow me here?" Noah asked irritated and took something from his pocket. "Here, there's my money so now leave me the fvck alone." he said handing his wallet to the man in front of him. He thought it was a thief.
"What should I do with that?" the man asked while looking at Noah's hand as he handed him the wallet.
"What? You're going to steal, aren't you? Then take it as soon as I leave." said Noah and again about the wallet to the man. Instead of taking it, the man only laughed weakly."What are you laughing at huh?!" Noah asked annoyed.
"You know what.. I don't wanna waste my fvking time so you better cooperate with me." The man said and took something from his back. At first, Noah didn't know what it brought out, but when he realized what it was, his eyes almost popped out of fear.
"W-wait what are you trying to do!" he asked suddenly and retreated slightly.
"Hm? What do you think I wanted to do with this thing?" the man asked back while playing with the knife in his hand.
"Y-you.. are you going to kill me?" Now Noah asked in fear and shock. His knees were shaking and so was his hand.
To Be Continued....