The Girl Unnoticed

17. Instincts

Chapter Seventeen : Instincts

I ran and ran.
I forced my scrawny legs to run faster. There was something horrible behind me. I didn't know what it is but I just knew I had to escape.

I was in a place I didn't know how to explain. It's like I've lost of words to explain things around me. I need to get out of here fast.

I saw a bright light, like it was an exit so I went towards it. Unexpectedly, I was then jerked back by a strong force and I fell hard onto the cold ground. The bright light minimized by itself and slowly disappear out of my sight. It's gone.

I was left in darkness and I screamed and screamed. It was like shouting except no one was hearing. Suddenly, I could hear a familiar voice.

"Leighton! Lei!" Two sturdy hands shook my shoulders several times. "Wake up! Wake up, Lei!"

I stopped my actions and realized that I have been tossing and turning furiously on the bed. I opened my eyes to a worried face on top of me, with her blond hair falling towards my face. Tiffany let out a sigh of relief and helped me get up.

My lips felt dry so I took the glass of water beside the bed and sipped it. There was a nurse standing beside Tiff. It's the school nurse. She's a woman of about forty, has curly brown hair with a hint of grey and has a kind heart.

"What happened?" I said as I massaged the side of my head. It hurt.

The nurse's eyebrows were weighed down at each ends and she looked down at the record board she was holding in her arms.

"Due to low sugar level and insufficient sleep, you've risked yourself to faint a few hours ago," she started with a faint smile. " Miss Parker, you know what's best for yourself, I'm sure. If you wish to stay a little longer, you're welcome to. But please take note that you need more rest and eat more."

I thanked her for her guidance and she nodded at me and Tiff before heading off into her small office. I was left alone with Tiff at the sick bay. I sat on the edge on the bed for a moment and Tiff finally broke the ice.

"So, mind to explain?"

"Maybe later? I'm pretty tired right now. I need to go home but I promise to tell you when I get home."

For a second, she held a face that says,"Yes, yes, you're going to avoid me again and again," but then she thought for a while and decided it was a bad thing to say. She looked down at her feet and quietly said, "Alright, if that's what you want. I'll be going home soon too so text me if you need anything."

I smiled at her, thanking her secretly in my heart for being so understanding and took my bag with me and we both head off after waving goodbyes. The hallways were quite quiet as everyone had went home or somewhere else. Only some were still left, chit-chatting or doing God-knows-what in the school late.

I called my mother and apparently, she was already here. I got into the car and received a quick glance from her before she asked how I was.

I answered 'fine' and she didn't ask any further. Deep down, I knew she knew I wasn't fine but she didn't push me into it which I'm glad. I just knew there was something I need to do tomorrow. It's an instinct.

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Jackson's P.O.V.

"Ugh," I punched the cushion, causing it to form a concave surface and it's surface has a curve that looked like a frown to me, saying, "Hey, you idiot! Stop abusing me and do something else better with your stupid ass life. Wait, you don't have one. You only play around with girls and shit."

I sighed and felt someone's hand caressing my thigh, trying to soothe me.

"Stop, Nicole. Just," I threw a hand through my hair and placed my elbows on my knees with my hands supporting my head," stop."

She scooted closer to me with her perfect light blonde hair falling onto my shoulders as she leaned onto me. "Are you okay, babe? What's wrong?"

I felt a surge of anger rushed through my blood in me, causing my breath to quickened its pace and I stood up from the sofa. I looked at her, straight into the eyes and her face was holding this scared and pitiful look like I was a tough monster whose heart is secretly broken.

Through my gritted teeth, I said,"Leave. Now."

She stood up next to me and reached out to my arm but I stopped her. " Go, now!" My voice was raised a little this time.

She started sobbing, probably to make me feel guilty and shit but the thing is, I didn't care. I never cared and I still don't.

A few seconds past and she hasn't moved a single step. Hot blood filled through my face and I shouted," If you're wanting to get laid tonight, no, you're not so get the fuck out!"

Her sobs turned into firghtened cries and she gave me a disgusted look before she took her bag, rushed out of the house, slamming the door behind her. I sat myself back down and could feel the sudden urge in me to slam something. I tried calmimg myself down by digging my fingers into my palms.

Why her? When I was kissing Nicole, all I could think about was Leighton. What in the world was wrong with me, I have no fucking idea. Why do I keep thinking about her since I was kept in detention with her?

It's impossible that I could even like her. I mean, it's not what I feel right? I slumped back into the cushion wanting to bury myself into the soft cushion forever till I couldn't see a single thing. I have to stop asking myself questions. It's stupid.

Suddenly, there's an instinct in me. I need to ask her something.

Leighton.
I looked up at the ceiling and closed my eyes.

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A/N
Woooop! I tried giving it a shot for a Jackson's POV and here it is! *dances chicken dance in victory* His POV is super short but well at least this chapter is longer right? ;) Anyway, give me your thoughts on Jackson's feelings! There could be something else going on ya know so don't make up your mind too fast!

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