My Teddy Bear (Short Story)
ch 1
It was past 3pm, and every student was packing their Things to return home. But the class representative stopped everyone to announce something.
Juliet
Class! Please take your seats. I have something to announce.
Everyone got nervous and started discussing what the representative wanted to say.
Juliet
Everyone stop chatting.... It's not about any surprise test or something, I want everyone to inform their parents that our class is going for.dinner outside
student 1
Juliet... Will the teachers join us??
Juliet
To be honest.... No
Everyone got excited, this is a class where the students co-operate with each other. No fighting, no ego, no bullying all the students were perfect, even if they are not good at studies at least they have their own skills.
Everyone was so friendly except for one person, he never talks with anyone, except his name the students don't know anything about him.
The students tried to start a conversation with him, but he never talked with anyone
Finn
💭 I should leave before they start forcing me to go with them
Juliet
*walks towards Finn's desk and stops in front of him* hey, let's go have dinner.
Finn
*low voice* i don't want to go.
Juliet
Let's go Finn... In six months we will graduate, we barely know anything about you. Just one time please., for the sake of your friends
Finn
*didn't say anything but stands up from his place to go home*
Juliet
Hey are you listening *holds his shoulder*
Finn
*pushed her* I said I don't want to go. Can you people just leave me alone
Ben
*holds her* sweetie are you ok? *glares at Finn*
Finn
*left with a pale face*
Every student got stunned by the attitude of Finn towards CR, but they didn't gossip about him, they thought that he has his own reasons for rejecting her.
The next day at the university, it was lunch time.
Finn
*about to go outside the class*
Ben
*blocked his way and spoke in a stern tone* we need to talk.
Ben
*grabbed his wrist and pulled him into the empty class next door, once they reached the room, he let go of Finn's wrist and shut the door*
Finn
*nervous* why do you need privacy? Let's go outside and talk.
Ben
*shakes his head and leans against a nearby desk crossing his arms, glaring at him with an annoyed look* No, we're talking right here. Right now.
Finn
*annoyed with his attitude* what is it?
Ben
I noticed something strange in your attitude and I need you to explain yourself.
Finn
What do you mean? *confused*
Ben
Don't play dumb with me, it only pisses me off. *he pushed himself off the desk, taking a few steps closer to Finn*
Ben
You've been acting weird lately. Distant, ignoring everyone. What's going on with you?
Finn
*moving back* we were never close before.
Ben
*cold tone* yea I don't really care about that... The point is you're different and not in a good way.
Finn
*hurt* what do you want?
Ben
Want to know what's going on with you, why you've been acting like a jerk. You're pushing everyone away, and it's not okay. I won't just sit and watch you turn into a complete ass.
Finn
That's none.of your business.. Why do you even care?
Ben
*took one step closer* why do I care? Your attitude is starting to affect everyone in the class.
Finn
Hey listen... I'm not affecting anyone.... Can you please go away *opens the door to leave*
Ben
*quickly grabbed the door to stop him from leaving* can't you see that I'm actually trying to help you?
Ben
*tightened his grip on the door, refusing to budge* no. not until you talk to me. Stop shutting me out and start giving me answers
Finn
What? What do you want from me? *shout*
Ben
I just want to know what's going on with you.
Finn
*slaps him* just fucking know your place and don't dare to act you are close to me *opens the door and walked out*
Ben
Know my place? *muttered under his breath* Like I am some sort of lowly inferior*clenching his fists and followed lucky out of the class*
Finn
*quickly went inside the class and packed his things, tried to leave*
Ben
*grabbed his arm to stop him from leaving* where do you think you're going? We're not done talking.
Finn
*low voice with pain* i don't want to talk with you ... Let me go
Ben
Tough luck... Because we're having this conversation whether you like it or not.
Finn
*got closer and bites his neck forcefully*
Ben
*a gasp escaped as Finn suddenly bit his neck. the unexpected pain made him let go of Finn's ark and he stumbled back a few steps. His hands on the bitten area* what the hell man?
Finn
*realised what he has done and quickly ran away without turning back*
Ben
*sat on the desk, stunned by the action is Finn* he is not normal.
ch 2
Ben
*takes out his mobile and calls his girlfriend* 📱 Sweetie can you bring me some antibacterial cream
Juliet
📱 what happened Ben?? Can you tell me where you are ... I will be there soon
Ben
📱 in our class… I will tell you everything once you reach here
Juliet
📱 ok I am on the way *hangs up*
Ben
💭 ahh damn it... what's with that weirdo... If he is suffering from something why can't he just tell us... Such a pain in ass
Ben
*resting his on the desk by thinking about Finn*
Juliet
*enter the class* Ben?? Are you ok
Ben
*look at his girlfriend* a dog as bitten me
Juliet
*confused* what dog?? *sits next to him*
Ben
*sigh* it's a Finn dog...
Juliet
*smacks his head* stop calling him like that
Ben
*frowns* sweetie why are you taking his side?? He is not normal... I just asked him if he has any problems... But that bastard is not ready to share anything and moreover he had bitten me like a mad dog *annoyed*
Juliet
Ben stop it... just because you have a good life that doesn't mean that everyone will have that... Finn is poor ,his mother left him and his father is taking care of him... I only know this much but we should never bad mouth someone.... Do you understand??
Ben
*touches his hair in frustration* whatever... but if he dares to hurt you again I will kick his ass
Juliet
Don't forget I'm the class representative and I will kick your ass if you start violence in the class
Ben
What the hell man ತ_ʖತ
Juliet
*applies antibacterial cream and bandaged it*
Ben
Let that guy come tomorrow... I will show what will happen if he messes with me
Juliet
*rolls her eyes and got up* bye i don't have time for your nonsense
Next day at the university
Ben
*constantly stealing glances at the door, wondering if finn had show up*
Finn
*walks inside the classroom*
Teacher
Wait finn... Don't you have any manners?? You should ask permission before entering into the class
Teacher
forget it... Go take your seat
Finn
*noticed Ben and sat next to him*
Finn
hey you... Let's talk after the class *said in low voice*
Ben
*his gaze softened slightly as he replied in a quiet voice.*Yeah... after class.
Finn
*started focusing on the lecture*
Ben
*looking at him with disbelief.... Finn acted like there was nothing Happened between them*
Ben
*waited until most of the other students had left before approaching Finn.*Come on, let's talk.
Finn
*nods* let's go somewhere in private
Ben
*led the way, exiting the classroom and heading towards an empty corridor*Alright, we're alone now. What's going on, man?
Finn
I'm sorry about yesterday*slightly moving his neck to check on the wound* does that hurt??
Ben
*flinch*Yeah, it still hurts. You really didn't hold back with that bite.
Finn
I'm sorry... but i don't understand why you have act so close towards me... we barely know each ither
Ben
*leaned against the wall, crossing his arms.*I'm not asking to be your best friend or anything, but we've been in the same class for a while now. Isn't it normal to at least have some kind of familiarity?
Finn
Listen.... I'm the type of person who enjoys loneliness, so I hate socializing.... I think i understood now why you are acting like this...
Finn
Your GF asked me to have dInner with the class and i rejected her and made her sad.... is it because you are angry at me?
Ben
*clenched his fists, a mixture of anger.*Yes, I'm angry about that. You hurt her feelings for no reason.
Finn
She is your GF not mine, then why should I care about her feelings... I already told you I have social anxiety.... I don't want in between the peoples
Ben
That's a bullshit excuse, and you know it. You still have basic human decency and empathy. Being socially anxious doesn't give you the right to hurt someone else's feelings.
Ben
Just because she's not your girlfriend doesn't mean you can brush off her feelings like they don't matter. She's a person too, and she doesn't deserve to be treated like crap.
Finn
*looks down* I'm a person too... Then why can't you understand me...
Ben
And I never said you weren't. Of course, you're a person too. But so is my girlfriend. And just because you're dealing with social anxiety doesn't mean you get to disregard the feelings of others.
Ben
Look, I know you prefer being alone, but that doesn't mean you have to be completely dismissive of other people's emotions. You can still be considerate and respect their feelings.
Finn
*grabs his hair in frustration* you …. you Don't... understand... what I'm facing... i... I'm suffering.... you.. don't understand
Ben
You're right, I don't understand what you're going through. But I want to. I want to understand your point of view, your struggles, your feelings. It's frustrating to see you push people away like this. Can you at least try to explain it to me?
Finn
I will quit this university... i ... I don't want any friends... *fear in his eyes and looking down without facing Ben directly*
Ben
Wait, what? Why would you quit just because of this? I don't want you to quit, and I'm sure there are others who wouldn't want that either. Please, can we just talk about this calmly?
Finn
I said you will not understand what I'm going through*shout and falls on the ground with tears flowing*
Ch 3
Ben
*his emotional outburst caught ben off guard. he stood there, shocked, as finn fell to the ground. He knelt down beside Finn, heart aching at the sight of tear-filled eyes. he reached out a hand, hesitating for a moment before gently placing it on Finn's shoulder.*
Finn
*got up and walked towards the college office*
Ben
followed him into the office, seething with frustration and yells with anger*and what exactly are you doing here?
Finn
*walks inside the office room without asking permission*
Teacher
*slams on the table and shouts* Finn how many times do i have to teach you to ask permission before entering
Finn
Mam where is the principal... I want to talk to him as soon as possible
Ben
Wait Finn what the hell are you thinking??
principal
What is happening here?? *heard the commotion and asked*
Finn
Sir….. Can you give me back my transfer certificate... Please.. I will quit studying ..
principal
do you think it's a joke… Go back to the class and concentrate on studies... I'm really not satisfied with your marks and also your attitude... *shouts*
Finn
*flinch by the impact of shout*
Ben
*holds his wrist and dragged Finn out by excusing himself*
Finn
*he went out with frustration by biting his nails*
Ben
*his voice was filled with both concern and irritation.*Hey, stop biting your nails! You're going to hurt yourself.
Finn
I... Can't... I feel like ... I'm useless *uneasy breath*
Ben
Are you okay? You're not breathing properly.
Finn
*falls on ground while coughing*
Finn
💭 I feel terrible ... I can't breathe ...damn this anxiety *closes his eyes*
Ben
*stayed beside Fin, his heart racing at the sight of him coughing, he reached out, gently placing a hand on Finn's back, trying to offer some comfort.*Damn it, breathe. Just try to take deep breaths.
Finn
*breathing slowly by controlling the cough*
Ben
There you go, slow and steady breaths. You're doing it. Just stay calm, okay? You're going to be alright.
Ben
Damn, you scared me there. Why did you start coughing like that?
Finn
Please don't ask me more *got up and walked outside the college*
Ben
*he furrowed my brow in frustration and followed him* No, I can't just let it go. Damn it, talk to me. Tell me what's going on with you.
Finn
Can you please not talk... I'm not ok now
Ben
Fine, I'll keep quiet. For now. But you can't keep shutting me out like this.
Finn
Why are you following me?? Your girlfriend is waiting for you for a ride *points behind Ben*
Ben
*he turned to look in the direction Finn was pointing at, and, sure enough, he spotted his girlfriend waiting nearby.*
Finn
Go back... Don't make her wait for too long
Ben
Fine. But this conversation isn't over. I'll be back.
Ben
*turned around, heading back towards his girlfriend, his mind still preoccupied with worrying about Finn*Hey, sorry for the wait. Can we talk for a moment?
Juliet
What Is it? *smiles* i thought you were taking me to the dinner
Ben
I need to talk to you about something important. Just give me a minute, okay? *led her to a nearby spot away from the college, finding a private area to speak.*
Juliet
*curious and concerned* what happened??
Ben
Hey, listen... there's something I need to tell you. It's about this guy... the one we were talking about just a bit ago, the one who's been acting distant.
Juliet
Hmm?? What about him?? Did he bite you again??
Ben
He is a weirdo sweetie... He doesn't show any emotions... He always cries
Juliet
Nevermind... let's take care of him
Ben
Take care of... him? What do you mean by that?
Juliet
He might be lonely, he has no one
Ben
Yeah, I agree with you. He seems very lonely and distant. But it's just... there's something else going on with him. He was coughing badly earlier, and he was trying to transfer colleges. It's like something is really bothering him, and he won't talk to anyone about it.
Juliet
*stunned by how much her lover knows about FInn but still kept a concerned face* it's his past trauma... i don't know much about it.
Ben
Wait, what? How do you know he has past trauma? Did he tell you about it?
Juliet
Nope he is not that friendly to share his personals with me... These are just rumors... *Laugh*
Ben
Rumors about his past trauma? What kind of rumors?
Juliet
I don't know baby.. why are you so worried about him... your gf is here.. focus on me
Ben
Are you jealous?? *started teasing*
Juliet
No *shakes her head*
Ben
You are not being honest with me but your words are honest *ruffles her hair affectionately*
Finn
*looking at them from far away* they are really made for each other *looks down and walks out of the college gate*
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