in a pickle
I sit in my study desk and ponder over the piece of paper with Zayn's contact number written on it.
He hands me a piece of paper.
Zayn
Here's my contact, call me anytime, okay?
He hops on his motorbike and speeds off.
Earlier, it was thumping.
Keisha
Ah. There are stars tonight.
Somehow everything feels...light.
But...it would be bothersome.
I spare one last glance on the paper and put it inside the drawer.
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I don't have to go to the bookstore.
Our homeroom teacher advise us in our upcoming second quarterly exam before dismissing us.
But first, I have to visit.
I exit the south gate of the academy. Opposite to my usual route.
I ride the bus heading for Tua Bay.
It's an hour bus ride from Morgann City.
I take my walk from the bus stop heading to Mira House.
I turn over to an alley when I see a group of guys over at the park.
I pay them no mind and continue walking.
"I've never seen her around her before"
I fasten my pace, but out of the corner of my eye, I see them rise from the swings.
Mira House is still far from here.
I suck at running though.
"Hey missy, won't you spare us a minute?"
"Hey, we're talking to you"
Why did this have to happen?
I glance to the side and see their reflection on the shop window glass.
There aren't much people here outside.
I try to run for it, but my bag gets caught.
I think I'm going to have to switch to a shoulder bag after this.
"You're in high school, so are we"
It's too late to reach for my phone.
The taller guy, tugs on me.
"C'mon, we know a good spot"
He pulls me close and I stumble, that's when he flew.
Zayn
Get your hands off my girl, punk!
He turns to me and his face softens.
He turns again to the guys.
"Hey, you're foreign, who do you think you are!?"
Wait, he's going to fight them?
Zayn grabs my hand and pulls me to a nearby shop.
He leaves me and faces the guys that chased us.
"This kid's got a death wish"
Zayn
Eh? I bet I'm older than you kids.
Given his circumstances, I don't think he should be taunting them.
One of the guys jab at him, but he easily dodges.
Zayn, fearlessly takes them on.
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