Chapter 11: Chapter 11

“Clack.” I turn, the door to the room swings open, it's Simon.  He was drenched like a rat.  He smiled, holding up what was in his chin.

“You can buy…”

"Don't say anything, I'm not good, I make you go shopping during heavy rain, I'm not good!"  I ran over and hugged him and cried.  Even though his clothes were wet, I could still feel the warmth from his body.

"I'm fine, don't cry!"  He hugged me gently, his hand stroking my hair.

"I'm sorry, if something happens to you, I won't be able to live, you are important to me.  I love you!  I'm sorry!"  During my impulsive explanation, I accidentally said something that I had hidden deep in my heart for so long.

"I love you too!"  When he said this, I realized what crazy things I said earlier.  Oh my gosh!  But now, for me, it no longer matters, the important thing is that he is safe and back to me - the boy I secretly love.

Today was the day Leo was discharged from the hospital but Simon and I had to go to school, so I asked my aunt to do the discharge procedures and bring Leo home for me.

Perhaps today is the day that I feel the most beautiful, Leo has been come home, Simon and I go to school hand in hand and especially today is the last day of school for Tet holiday.  Too much already.

Me and him went to breakfast together at Teraoka noodle shop because it sold very well.  The bowl of pho has a tiny radius but it's awfully deep.  I can't eat it all, I'm still in a weight loss regime, so I have to eat everything in moderation.  After eating half a bowl, I looked at Shinichu with lovely eyes, he quite "understands" what I mean.  Fold some beef omitted for me.  Oh my god, that look of mine means eating for me, no one is asking for meat.  I cried in my stomach.

"You eat for me!"  I used those lovely and pitiful eyes to beg him again.

"Why do you have to eat for me?"  He asked me again.

"I'm full!"  I answered honestly hoping to receive his forgiveness, but I was wrong.

“Do you know how precious food is?  In Africa there is no food to eat.  They won't have pho like me.  You better try to eat it all, don't let me sell you over there!"  He used the tone of a patriarch to teach me.  Think I'll scare you.

“Why did you sell me there?  I don't know English.  Besides, there's a reason why I can't eat, I'm full, I can't eat anymore, please eat for me!"  I used a soft voice to plead, I heard that boys like sweets, so I used this "sweet honey to kill flies" trick.  If he didn't eat, he wouldn't be a man.

"Okay, I'll help you eat!  Just once!”  He pulled my bowl over and I watched him eat.  Is it necessary to be so beautiful just eating?  I don't know when I fell in love with his beauty so much.  After eating my bowl of pho, he was completely silent, no longer noisy like the day before.

"Are you okay?"  I asked him.  He didn't answer, just shook his head.  Maybe too full, I tortured him once more.

When I got to school, instead of him holding my hand like yesterday, he only said a few words to me and then ran away.

"You go to class, I go first!"  I didn't have time to say anything.  Had to hug a bag to go to class alone.  When I passed his class, I looked in, his place was empty.  Where can he go?

"Who are you looking for?"  A very cute glasses-wearing girl with doll hair hugging her round face asked me.

"Ah, I'm looking for Simon."  I smiled and replied.

"He hasn't come to class yet, come back later!"  Haven't come to class yet, what's up?  He entered the school before me.  Maybe go see Myouin.  Very possible.  After I thanked the girl, I went back to class.  A strange uneasiness arose in the heart.  I stood up, intending to go through the tenth block, but as I passed the men's restroom on bend E, I saw Simon coming out of it.  His face was listless, his hand was wiping his mouth with a tissue.  What is he doing in there?  Don't say kiss...kiss...kiss anyone.

"Where are you going, I've been looking for you!"  I ask.  The heart is afraid of the answer.

"You go to the bathroom" here, this is the answer I fear the most.

"What took you so long in there?"

“You got…vomited” Vomiting?  Why is it so bad that you have to vomit?

"Are you OK?"  I tiptoed up and pressed my forehead to his, no fever.  Probably a digestive system disorder.

"I'm fine, it's just that I ate too much in the morning!  If you're too full, you'll vomit, it's okay.  I don't worry!  Go back to class, it's almost time!"  He patted my head and took my hand to go to class.  It's because of me that he did this again, it's really my fault.

During Literature class, my class is like a sleeping valley.  It was silent, without a sound.  From time to time there were only a few small murmurs.

"It's Britt!"  Anne called me.

"What?"

"Why is it already the fifth period in the morning and still no announcement about Tet holiday?"

"Are you sure today is the last class for Tet holiday?"

"Sure!"

"Never mind, there's still afternoon!  School cup?  I can't stand it!"  I offer an opinion that has nothing to do with the political issue under discussion.  I thought Anne would refuse, but I didn't expect her to immediately agree.

I stood up and pretended to go to the bathroom because of the pain in my stomach, it would come out in five minutes.  It's easy to get caught wandering alone at school, so I decided to go to the swimming pool behind the school, where there is no supervision at this time.

As soon as I got there, I immediately met the girl Myouin who was truant from school there.  Although I felt a little guilty about what happened yesterday, I decided not to apologize and walked in.

"You dare to appear in front of me?"  God, did I appear in front of her?

"Is there anything that you don't dare me!"  I shrugged in response.  The girl stood up and walked to the front.

“Today, I will show you what it is like to be in pain!”

"Oh, what will I do to you!"  "Bop" A dry sound resounded, the action was quick.  This girl is no ordinary.  I smirked.  Let's see, how a small bird can defeat an old wolf.

I started dodging her attacks.  Fighting must have style, without using hands, but the opponent still has to lose the battle.  My last blow was a little too strong to send her straight into the pool.  The special thing is that she can't swim.

“Britt, Simon is coming!”  Why did he come here?  I heard footsteps getting closer.  If I stand here, I'll be the bad guy.  I have to save Myouin.

I reached out my hand to pull Myouin up, but when her hand was almost touching mine, I pulled it back.  Why should I save my love rival?  I smirked, I'm sorry, Myouin.

I jumped right into the pool, let my hair down, dived in and took a few sips of that chlorinated water.  Then I started to float my body, letting my whole body drift with the current.  Gently close your eyes, extend your arms to wait for the end.

Little Myouin grabbed my leg, just hold on to her, even if you drag her into the water, she won't die.

“Britt!”

Boom, a series of sounds happened, the pool water was shaken.  Someone is jumping into the lake, I open my eyes, Simon has already jumped into the lake.  Let's see who he saves, me or Myouin.

The water near me rattled, and Simon took me in his arms.  He saved me.  My heart blooms.

“Britt, Britt, wake up!”  He patted my face lightly.  Staying hydrated until now can only spit out, tired mouth dead.  I coughed for a few hours then opened my eyes.  "Are you okay?"  He stroked my hair.

"I'm fine but I'm scared!"  I jumped in and hugged him.  Face towards the young Myouin who had just been "picked up" from the water.  I gave her a half smile, in life, sometimes you need a little trick to get what you want.  I'm sorry, because of my children, I have to do this.

Simon carried me to the infirmary.  I gave Anne a wink, and she smiled back.  Since when do I live so full of tricks.

Entering the infirmary, he asked Alice to go to his and my personal locker to get a spare set.  Both hours were wet, I was afraid to go out.  Very quickly, Myouin was also carried to the infirmary.  Six eyes looked at each other with nosebleeds.

“Brother, I want to talk to Myouin alone!”  I speak up.

"Okay, then you go out, what do you call me!"  I nodded, waiting for him to disappear behind the door before I spoke.

"How are you, sister?"  I looked over at her bed.

“I didn't expect you to be more cunning than I thought.  One day Simon will come to me, disgusted with who you are!"  Very strong mouth.

“Okay, I will wait for that day!  But you should remember, in this play, I am the heroine, and you, just the villain."  I looked at her and gave her a gentle smile.

The door to the room opened, Miss Alice gave me the suit and smiled.

“Today, many children skipped class to go swimming!  Hurry up and change your clothes Britt, you're sick if you get in the water!"  I nodded, stood up and walked into the changing room.  The spare is gym clothes, so it's very comfortable to wear.

After I changed, I left immediately, I don't like to linger in places that could bring me trouble.  I looked and smiled at Myouin one last time before I walked out of this room.

Simon went to class first, I also went to class to have lunch with Anne.

Sitting under the canteen, his mouth said non-stop, not tired of his mouth.  My ears are tired.

“I didn't expect you to play back up like that, turning the situation around perfectly, from perpetrator to victim!  Great!"

"That's the way to be friends with you!"  I laughed, he laughed too.  Both of them smiled the smile of a winner.  That Myouin girl used money to get greedy, so I took advantage of my own beauty to perform well in this play.

I used the innocent beauty that God gave me to cover the eyes of people.  With just a little more intelligence, I have dozens of reasons to make myself weak in the eyes of others.  It's not that I'm evil, but that's how I defend myself.  And I only do such things when it benefits myself and my loved ones.  Like today, I do it for Leo, but who believes or thinks is their right.  I do not care.