sudden memories

The bell rang, echoing through the bustling hallways of Bangkok international school. Students poured out of classrooms, laughter and chatter filling the air. Among them, Leo, a small and soft-spoken boy with tousled hair and bright blue eyes, hurried to his locker, trying to blend into the crowd. He was used to being invisible, a target for the bullies who thrived on picking on those who were different.

As Leo opened his locker, he felt a presence behind him. Turning around, he was met with the sneering faces of a group of older boys.

“Look who it is,” one of them taunted, a tall boy with a buzz cut. “The little mouse, all alone. What’s the matter, Leo? Can’t find any friends?”

Leo’s heart raced, and he tried to ignore them, focusing on the contents of his locker. But the jeers continued, growing louder and more aggressive.

“Hey, why don’t you show us that new dance you’ve been practicing? Or are you too scared?” another boy chimed in, shoving Leo’s shoulder hard enough to make him stumble.

Just as Leo felt the familiar sting of humiliation creeping in, a voice cut through the noise like a beacon of hope.

“Hey! Why don’t you pick on someone your own size?”

Jaxon, the school’s star, stepped into the fray, his tall, muscular frame casting a shadow over the bullies. With his dark hair and confident stance, he was the kind of person everyone admired. Leo’s heart skipped a beat, a mix of relief and disbelief flooding through him.

The bullies turned, momentarily stunned by Jaxon’s sudden appearance. “What’s it to you, Jaxon?” the buzz-cut boy sneered, trying to regain his bravado. “This is none of your business.”

“It is now,” Jaxon replied, his voice steady and firm. “Leave him alone. You think it’s cool to pick on someone who can’t fight back? It’s pathetic.”

Leo watched in awe as Jaxon stood his ground, his blue eyes blazing with determination. The bullies exchanged glances, uncertainty creeping into their expressions.

“Whatever, man. We were just having some fun,” one of them muttered, but the bravado was fading.

“Fun? This isn’t fun for him,” Jaxon shot back, stepping closer, his presence commanding. “You want to have fun? How about you try being decent for a change?”

With that, the bullies huffed and backed away, muttering insults under their breath as they retreated down the hallway. Leo stood frozen, his heart pounding, a mix of gratitude and disbelief washing over him.

Suddenly, Leo felt a jolt as he was pulled to the ground, the world around him fading into a blur.

“Leo! Wake up!”

He blinked rapidly, the dream dissipating like morning mist. It was his sister, May, her concerned face hovering above him, a teasing smirk playing on her lips.

“Wow, you really know how to sleep through an earthquake, don’t you?” she said, rolling her eyes as she helped him up from the floor. “You’re going to be late for work , broker.”

Leo groaned, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. “I was having the best dream, May! Jaxon was—”Leo blinked, sensing the sudden tension in the air.

May’s expression shifted instantly, her eyes narrowing as she stared at him, blank-headed. “Wait, what did you just say?

“Jaxon? The same Jaxon who left you four years ago?” she interrupted, her voice rising slightly. “The one who just vanished without a word? That Jaxon?”

Leo’s heart sank as he realized the weight of his words. “I—”

May sighed, shaking her head. “Look, Leo, just get ready. Arie is waiting for you downstairs, and if you keep dreaming about that guy so much, you’re going to be old before your time!”

She shot him a teasing smile before turning to leave the room. “Seriously, stop daydreaming and start living in the present!” As she walked out, Leo couldn’t help but chuckle at her playful jab.

Leo groaned, running a hand through his hair

. “Ughhh! Why do I keep dreaming about him so much?” he muttered to himself, feeling both frustrated and confused.

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