Chapter 11
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“It was me” .
The voice came from behind the curtain. I actually recognized the voice. It belonged to Zayne.
He stepped out from behind the curtain.
“Wait… what you brought me here, how..? ”
“Yeah, you fainted in the midst of the crowd when everyone was rushing out from the hall”.
How did you….? The words died in my throat as I tried to comprehend how he brought me here.
“ I carried you”
“You carried me, oh my God. Like with your hands.. through the whole school. Zayne, how many people saw it?” I questioned.
He didn't answer so I assume that silence means that everyone did see him carry me.
“Actually some people were even recording,” Ivy added.
“Uhn do they have to do that, like.. Jeez”. I pulled my hands over my face before pulling it back.
“You know you don't have to do that”
“But you were unconscious ”.
“The whole school saw it and some also recorded ”.
“So….. , why are you acting like those things are far more important than your health .”
“Okay fine.”
Zayne, I called. Thank you.
“It's nothing”, he said as he nodded
So where did you go earlier? Ivy asked.
“I actually went to see Coach Brewster about the upcoming match preparation. Well, I still need to go back. I just came to see if she's awake. I'd come back during closing hours . I have to go now, take care.”
Immediately he said that he left.
“ He actually came to see you,” Ivy giggled.
“Ivy, please don't start ” . I said as I adjusted the pillow and pretended to sleep.
Not long after, Ivy stood up and stretched.
“Dale love, I need to use the bathroom”
“Ohkay, don't take long ”. I said and she left.
The infirmary was quiet without her, just the sound of the fan and the noise coming from the distant classroom. My head still hurts from a throbbing headache but not that painful as it was when I woke up .
The door opened , I expected to see Ivy but I was wrong
It was Sloane and two girls which I can recognize from the Shadow Roses cheerleading group.
“Well, well, well, she said as she clapped her hands. “Look who's awake”
“What did you want? I don't want trouble”, I asked. Heaven knows how much I don't want to deal with her talk less of the two puppies she carried along .
“Trouble… actually, I just came to check up on you like the good leader that I am . Or shouldn't I? ‘cause you don't seem happy to see me. At least that's what good and decent people do ”. She said with a sinister grin .
The girl by her left with curly hair said, “I'm sure she staged the whole thing to gain attention. She wants Zayne to carry her . I knew I couldn't trust her ever since Mrs Sinclair paired her and Zayne together ”.
Another puppet also said, “ Now the whole school is talking about it, people actually think they're together. A lot of people recorded it. By now the incident would have made its way to the school gist news.”
I looked at them in disgust. “I know I shouldn't be saying this . If you have common sense you'd know the fainting wasn't staged nor do I do it to gain attention but anyways thanks for your medical advice. You can leave ”.
Sloane didn't leave, instead she stepped closer to me that I could even perceive her perfume.
“Thank your stars I'm in a good mood today. Next time you try that nonsense . You won't be treated in the infirmary, instead you'll receive your treatment in the store room.”
I looked at her, “Are you threatening me now?”
“No, I'm advising you.”
"Sloane."
Ivy's voice came from the doorway and we all turned. She was standing there with her pink backpack and this tough expression I have never seen ‘cause I'm used to the bubbly and jovial Ivy.
“What are you doing here?” Ivy asked.
“I came here to check up on her”.
“You liar, you think I didn't hear you”, Ivy stepped closer to Sloane. “So you came all the way here to threaten a girl who is receiving treatment”.
Sloane faked an innocent expression, “ I didn't threaten anyone”.
“Uhn , I clearly heard you. I heard you threaten her , so don't you dare stand here and lie.”
“I guess your hearing is bad. You need to visit a doctor to get it checked. ” Sloane said.
“And what exactly is your problem with her? She's obviously new here, and she fainted due to the crowd and heat and Zayne helped her here. It's not that deep. Unless… Ivy paused, you're still upset that Zayne doesn't want you back ”.
Sloane's face fell when she heard that.
“Get well soon”, she said to me as she left with her two puppets. Before they could open the door, the door was already opened by the school nurse .
The school nurse was carrying a small tray. She looked at the three of them as if questioning them with her eyes.
“Hello , what's going on here? Visiting hours aren't during treatment. Please get out.” She said firmly.
Sloane and her puppets left before the school nurse could say another word. The school nurse set down the tray as she checked my vitals and left.
Ivy sat down beside me petting my head .
The bell rang for closing time. Ten minutes later, Zayne came in accompanied this time by Caleb.
Caleb stared everywhere wide-eyed as if he'd never been there before.
“How are you feeling? Are you okay now” he asked genuinely.
“I'm fine now ” I said even though I'm quite surprised he asked.
“You scared everyone. Someone already posted the video and it has …”
Zayne cut in , “Caleb…”
Caleb stopped what he was saying.
Zayne turned to face me , “My driver is around. He can take you home”
Uhn …. I sat up straight “you don't mean it”