Nerd With Secrets

• CHAPTER 2 •

LEINA'S POV

I don't know when since I care, but it angers me so much to see Noah in this condition.

"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU GUYS THINK YOU'RE DOING?!" I shouted angrily towards the two bullies.

"What's a pretty face like you doing here?" Asked one of them while smiling smugly, completely ignoring my statement/question. Let's call the guy A for now since I don't know his name.

"Beat your ass up if you don't let him go this instant." I said to them threateningly but they seem to take it lightly.

"We'd like to see you try," A said and directly attacked me.

Shame on you boy. I guess he doesn't go with the phrase, "I don't hit girls,"

All right then. The disadvantage is basically on him since I used to take boxing lessons when i was in my sophomore year of high school and what can I say, i'm the best in it.

Oh and by the way, I forgot to tell you this but i'm in my senior year of high school.

I dodged the punch A threw at me and punched him hard in the stomach, making him grunt and step backwards, almost falling on his ass.

I could see the rage grew in his eyes as he took another step towards me and attempted to do an uppercut, which I handled smoothly by grabbing his hand just in time and twisting it to the point where it almost snaps, but i'm not that evil so I released him quickly and punched his face, bruising it and splitting his lip at the same time. I then pushed him making him hit the wall.

He collapse down and stayed there, trying to regain his breath, and probably his dignity too.

The other guy, which you probably already guess that I will call B, released Noah from his hold and advanced towards me.

He tried to punch me but I dodged it smoothly and damn these boys suck at fighting.

I beat him up good until he was unconscious because he hit his head on the wall.

I immediately stride towards Noah who is sitting on the floor in an uncomfortable position as he watched us fight.

I helped him get up, by placing one of his arm around my shoulder since he has difficulties to get up but when I accidentally touched his stomach, he flinched.

I immediately knew those fuckers punched him there. I apologized to him and help him get to the nurses office carefully to not hurt him anymore than he already is.

We arrived there and with slight difficulties, I opened the door.

There was no one inside. Usually there's a nurse but I don't see anyone. Good thing I kindda know how to apply stuffs. The bad thing is that we won't get permission slips, but who cares?

I helped Noah get on the bed and made him lay down so it is easier for me fo fix up his bruises.

He grunted painfully and closed his eyes trying suppress the pain. I searched the cabinets to find the ointment to tend his bruise(s).

Once I finally found it, I sat down on a chair which I dragged next to a the bed but then I realized that the bed is quite tall so I stood up instead

I see Noah looking at me with gratefulness but I could also detect sadness in his eyes.

I smiled at him reassuringly then stood near his head. I applied the ointment carefully, knowing that it hurts seeing as he flinched lightly when i'm applying it.

"Are you hurt anywhere else?" I asked him in a concerned tone.

He nodded slowly, "M-my stomach,"

I hum as a sign of understanding, "Do you mind if I lift your shirt up? I need to apply ointment there," I asked him softly.

His eyes widen and I could see a bit of fear in them. Why's he scared?

"Y-yeah s-sure," he stuttered, almost in a whisper. Bu the looks on his face, I know he's self-conscious of himself.

I proceeded to slowly open his oversized sweater, letting me see what's underneath.

I stopped opening once it reached below his chest and gasped at the sight.

Bruises were everywhere.

I could see his stomach moving faster indicating that he's nervous. I looked at him and attempted to smile reassuringly, but there was some sadness behind it and i'm pretty sure he could see it too.

I then applied ointment over his bruises, making sure to not press too hard on it.

I could feel his breath hitch when I touch his stomach. Once I was done, I was about to cover him up again but my hand accidentally moved his shirt up a bit and I could see a hint of purple, almost like a bruise.

I was curious so without thinking, I lift the shirt up more until it almost reaches his neck. He shivered when the cold air touches his bare front upper body.

There was another bruise. However, this one is different. It looks like it's healing. It doesn't look as bad as the other ones and I knew he got this one before this accident.

Someone else did this to him. I looked at him and made contact with his guarded eyes. No matter how curious I am, I knew he didn't want me to ask, and I respect that.

We weren't that close so I understand how he is not comfortable enough with me.

I sat down on the chair, wanting to keep him company knowing that he won't be able to attend the next class.

I didn't ask him whether he wanted one or not since I knew he would decline. He doesn't want to be a burden to anyone. But I want to do this. I want to stay with him. I want to help.

I would rather be here for him anyways rather than attend some boring ass class.

He didn't say anything when I sat down next to him. We both just stayed silent.

"Thank you," I heard someone whisper softly.

I looked at Noah, "No problem," then I gave him a smile.

He smiled slightly back and then faced away from me.

After some time, I could see Noah's eyes tentatively closing and I knew he was sleepy. He probably thinks that it is impolite if he sleeps when someone else is in the room.

"It's okay, you can sleep," I told him softly. He faced me and just stared at me for awhile through his sleepy eyes.

He smiled gratefully at me and I could see his eyes glaze over, which means he isn't focusing on anything and is about to fall asleep.

When he slept, I just sat patiently beside him and before long, I drift off into sleep too.

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