Liam's P.OV.
I paled at Lena's actions. I comprehended how she felt, but punching him was not good. On the other side, he deserved it. I feel like shit for actually believing the rumors.
Mark fell to the ground, taken aback by her surprisingly strong punch. I was astounded. She was short, and cute, but she just punched Franklin High's toughest quarterback. That's Lena. She was the kind of girl who seems like a little angel, although when you mess with her, she can break you in half. She was the kind of sweet girl who'd have an argument with you, then immediately apologize, because she feels bad. She was that kind of unique person whom it was absolutely impossible to stay mad at. Her eyes revealed how much she'd be sorry. Her beautiful brown, chestnut eyes that sparkled whenever she smiled. Snap out of it, Liam.
A few of Mark's "buddies" went around him, and helped him regain his balance. He looked like a scared puppy.
Scared for Lena, in less than a second, I was beside her, ready to restrain her if she wants to hit him again.
"You're nothing but a little slut, you know. Sleeping with the Silent freak here won't make you look any better." He blurted out, unknowingly making her flinch with anger.
I felt the heat of her anger on her arms. Her muscles tensed, she wanted to go hit him again. I held her arms tightly. She turned to look at me, as if seeing me for the first time.
My heart ached when I saw the emotions in her eyes. They were infinite. One struck out: Pain. I realized how much she'd been hurting. I nodded at her, and hoped she understood what I mean. I sent her a mental message: He's not worth it.
Her bottom lip started to quiver, and she gulped. She looked at me, then averted her gaze to my arms. I let go, knowing her anger was now controlled. She recovered quickly. Her face was masked with pure hatred.
She advanced towards him. He cowered slightly, preparing for her to hurt him again.
Instead, she stared at him in the eyes.
"I hate you. But you know what? You're nothing but an asshole who has no life. Don't you ever dare say anything bad about me, or the ones I love. For your information, my father was the most noble man on earth. The cement he walked on is 1000 times better than you are. Grow up." She didn't shout, her voice was calm and the venom in her voice was enough to make him flinch again.
She turned to me, as if to say: " Come with me." I obliged, taking long strides.
She walked through the halls, keeping her head down. Our legs just moved, and moved. I didn't know where she was taking me. We were now outside the school, standing on the freshly mown grass. I was on her side, confused. What was I supposed to do now? I am no expert with girls.
Suddenly, she tightly put her arms around me. I hesitantly did the same. Her face was buried in my shoulder. She held on to me as if her life depended on it. I stroked her long, silky hair soothingly.
I waited for my shirt to get wet with her tears, but that never happened. I wondered why. A million thoughts were running through my head. But I was concentrated on one. How could she have been punching a guy, just a moment ago, looking fierce and invincible, yet now appearing so frail and breakable. Lena was so strong. An emotion passed through me. I was kind of happy that she was holding me? What was wrong with me! She's my friend!
We stayed like that for what seemed like a lifetime. Her heavy breathing blowing through my shirt.
At one point, she let go. Lena sat on the grass and crossed her legs. She put her head in her hands.
I sat in front of her, and slightly ducked my head. I removed her hands, that startled her. She looked at me, looking so tired. A feeling hit my heart. I hated seeing her like this. I mouthed :" Talk to me."
"You know Liam, I hate myself so much." Her voice was raspy.
"I'm so vulnerable, so weak. Ever since my dad died, my heart hurts. I've never been able to be truly happy. In primary school, everyone would pity me. Then high school started, I moved. No body knew about the accident, no one knew what happened. People would come talk to me, and say: "Oh Lena, you have a perfect life." I'd just smile. No one knows how many times I'd cry myself to sleep, and dream about my accident. My dad died. I survived. Sometimes, no, I always wish I'd died with him. That would've been better. I wouldn't have been feeling like this. I've been lying to myself. I'd lie to everyone. "I'm fine." Those words were my best friends for as long as I remember. I've already thought of ending it all, you know? But then I think of my mom, and my dad. I know they wouldn't be proud of me. So I try to be happy, but no matter how hard I try, all I do is get more miserable. I'm so tired, Liam. I'm so tired of everything." She said, releasing a breath she was holding. Her eyes were glued to the ground, as if she was ashamed of herself.
"You know, my dream is to be a bird. They fly in the sky and seem so free. They're almost never alone. Would you like to be a bird with me, Liam?" She asked dryly, now looking at me. Her eyes were spilling tears, they seemed unstoppable.
I tried to restrain myself from reaching out and wiping her tears, but I failed.
I wiped the tears on her cheeks. I grazed my fingers under her eyes, to stop them from falling. She closed her eyes.
I ignore why, but I had the urge of kissing her forehead.
I simply stared at her. She was so beautiful.
She opened her eyes again.
"Thank you, Liam. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me in a while."
It took me five seconds to process her words. She'd said them so...meaningfully.
I nodded and mouthed : "You really are beautiful, you know."
She blushed, and smiled. Lena put her head down, and started playing with the grass. The adorable angel was embarrassed. I smiled in return, happy I was the cause for a little bit of joy.
"So, after this shitty day, how about skipping school? School has already started, and I really don't feel like going in there." Mischievous Lena was back. Her eyes were glinting with excitement. I laughed, she looked like a little kid who was about to do something bad.
I wasn't about to skip school.
I shook my head, making her smile turn upside down.
"Oh, please, please, please Li, it'll be the first time and the last time."
I mouthed: "No way in hell."
"Please, pretty please with a cherry on the top." She begged.
I stayed still.
Lena put on her puppy dog face on. Argh, how could I resist that?
I huffed in surrender. She stood up and jumped around. I copied her, but I didn't jump around.
"Yay, but what do we do?" She asked.
I knew exactly what we were going to do. I took her hand and started running towards my car. Yes, I had a car. It was a 1999 Mercedes, it'd been passed down to me from my dad.
She was confused, it was written all over her delicate features. She stopped running and stomped her feet childishly.
"Tell me where we're going first, or I'm not moving."
I raised my eyebrow, amused by her behavior.
I put my arms up in surrender, and approached her.
In a split second, she was over my shoulder, hitting my back with her fist. That hurt. Then, she stopped.
"Fine, fine. Now put me down."
I ignored her, and put her in the front seat. I buckled the belt, and walked over to sit in my seat. I started the car.
She stayed silent during the whole ride. I could tell she was a bit annoyed by not knowing where we were going.
When I stopped the engine, her old, bubbly self laughing.
"Lily's Ice Cream parlor? Really?"
I stuck my tongue out at her.
We entered the parlor, and I opened the door while bowing. She giggled melodically.
"Oh, let's sit there, beside the window!"
I pulled her chair, and she sat down.
"So, you're awesome bro. Ice cream is a girl's best friend." She winked playfully.
I typed on my phone and showed her the note: " Are you implying that I'm a girl?"
She smirked.
I put on my mastered poker face.
Within minutes, a waitress came. It was Jodi, my mom's best friend. She was kindly smiling at me.
"Oh hello, darling! How are you and how is your grandmum? Tell her that I said hello! Do you want the usual? And who is this beautiful young lady?" She blubbered on.
Lena and I shared a look. She was just as amused as I was.
I took out a pen from my pocket and wrote on the menu:" I'll tell mom you said hello. How are you? Yes, I would like a strawberry chocolate caramel covered ice cream. This is Lena, she is a good friend of mine."
Jodi's eyes scrolled through the paper.
"I'm just fine, sweetie. Your order will be ready in just a minute. Lena, what would you like darling?"
My friend was scrolling through the menu and I could see her mouth watering.
"Um, I would like a chocolate peanut vanilla covered cone of ice cream, please."
Jodi nodded her head, scribbling in a small notepad she held.
"Five minutes, darlings."
She scattered off, leaving Lena and I alone.
"You're a really interesting potato, do you know that?" She said, smiling.
***
After two ice creams, a small food fight and lots of laughter, Lena said she'd wanted to go home. Her request was weird, because it was only 12.
I stopped the car in front of her house.
"Thank you, Liam. You're the best friend a girl could have." She said, her expression was displaying an emotion. Happiness.
I nodded, smiling.
Before I could process what was happening, she pecked my cheek and got out of the car.
"Bye! Text me, peanut!" Lena waved, as I restarted the engine.
I flashed her a small smile, before driving away.
I had one question in mind.
Why was my cheek burning?
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