No More Doubts, Just Trust Her

After a whole 8 hours of sleep, Amelia woke up to another day. The weight from her chest lightened up a bit. She remembered what happened last night and felt a little embarrassed.

She decides to just put the thought behind and follow her mom's advice.

"Mom's right. If she's a terrible friend, just unfriend her."

Amelia took a quick shower and dressed up in a flash. She immediately went downstairs to have breakfast. She felt like she forgot something. But, chose to ignore it because it must be something unimportant.

"Wow. You're up early, Sweetcake. I'm proud." - Mom

"Just in time, mom." - Amelia

"Hey~ Lil' sis! Up early today?" - Ayden

"Just in time, big bro." - Amelia

"Just in time, you say? This is early enough for you." - Dad

"Is my standard wake up time that bad?" - Amelia

A,M,D: Yes.

"Haa.. I'll get going now. See you at dinner." - Amelia

"Be careful, Sweetcake." - Mom

"Remember, make at least ONE friend till the end of the week, or I'll win the bet and you're puddings are ALL mine." - Ayden

"Fyi, you already lost. Cause I already made a friend. Ha! When I get home, you're MyTab's all mine." - Amelia

"You-!" - Ayden

Amelia left the house happily. She walked to school with hope that she'll see Mazzie. She forgot entirely, about her doubts for a second. But it all came back when she reached her school gate.

"Haa.. What am I so worried about? I mean, you don't want to be classified as having trust issues, do you now Amelia?"

"Talking.. To yourself?"

"MEEEEEPPP!!!!"

[Shocked]

"Everyone's looking at you."

[Pulls back her soul into her body]

"Don't. Do that! You scared me!"

"Sorry, sorry. I always have this zero aura presence, so people could hardly feel me around."

"Never mind. I'm sorry too."

"So, should we walk together?"

[Giggles]

"Yeah.. Let's.."

"Great! So, something REALLY funny happened to me yesterday and.."

(She looks like someone reliable. No more doubts, just trust her)

When they entered the school, they went for their lockers. As soon as they reached their homeroom, they each sat in their seats. Suddenly, a question from Mazzie impaled Amelia right into her chest.

"When are you going to give back the jacket?"

[Breaks into pieces]

"I.. Left it!"

"You-! Seriously? Girl, you better didn't promise him to give it back TODAY."

"I did.!"

"Ok, you're doomed. He's definitely going to come and look for you at recess."

"This is the worst.."

[Bangs head onto desk]

"Uhh.. H-hey.. I said that he's gonna look for you. I didn't say it's the end of the world."

Amelia didn't say a word. Mazzie felt very guilty for giving her the worst outcome possibility. Luckily, their class sessions will start and Amelia will never lose focus on lessons during class. Amelia walked with Mazzie to their first class period, Math. Great, just the perfect subject to distract Amelia from personal problems.

Classes went by like breeze. It was already recess. Worry and fear surrounds Amelia's heart. Mazzie kept telling her that it's gonna be okay.

"It'll be fine. If you see him, hide somewhere."

"Okay."

It's been 10 minutes and there were no signs of the boy. Amelia began to relax a little with the thought that maybe he was absent that day. But, luck just won't give Amelia a hand.

"Haha! So, you're big sis, just dropped the tray AND the cookies all over her?"

"Yep, and she's still super mad at me about it till today."

"The same situation happened to my cousin too.

"Oh really? Come on, spill the beans."

"Ok, so it was-"

"There you are." - ???

Amelia face starts to turn pale from fear. Mazzie looked pretty scared too. But not as scared as Amelia.

"Where's my jacket that you promised to bring back?" - ???

"Ah.. Well you see.." - Amelia

"She left it."

(Amelia, run) - Mazzie

"You- Seriously?!" - ???

[Dash] - Amelia

"Hey! Where do you think you're going?!" - ???

[Chases]

"Run faster, Amelia!" - Mazzie

There's no way that Amelia could outrun him. Not only because he's a guy, but also because she hadn't been exercising for at least 2 years. He's definitely going to catch up to her now.

*Pant *Pant

(It's over. I'm at my limit)

(Huh? She's slowing down? I gotta sprint faster.)

He caught her by her arm in the end. Amelia was just hoping that he won't ask her to do his homework or something for her 'late payment'.

"Why would you leave it? You do remember that you promised to give it back today."

[Nods]

"So? Where did you leave it? In your room?"

"No.. I left it on the dryer. But it was an accident, I swear!"

"Haa.. I'll let you go. But don't you dare try to escape. It would just look suspicious for a guy to hold a girl's arm forcefully."

"Ok. I won't."

The boy let Amelia's arm go. But as promised, she won't run away. If it wasn't for that, she would've dashed off to the girl's bathroom or somewhere.

"Give me your phone."

"Sure, but don't look into my phone, especially my gallery."

"You think I'm a psycho or something? I just want to save your number into my phone."

"Oh. Sorry for accusing you."

The boy just ignored Amelia's apology. He took out a branded phone model that costs at least 21K. It must mean that the boy is rich.

"I'll text you after school hours. Don't. Forget to bring it, TOMORROW."

"I swear on my life that I will bring it, TOMORROW. And if you care to share, what's your name?

"It's Artem Cartier."

"Hello, Artem Cartier. I'm Amelia Anemo."

"Anemo? That doesn't suit you at all, Amelia."

"It's MY name, so I can make it into anything I want."

"Yeah, yeah. Jacket, recess, tomorrow."

"Also one more, what year are you in? I'm a first year."

"A freshman? No wonder you look new. I'm a junior year. Anything else?"

"Nope. That is all. I'll see you tomorrow. WITH the jacket."

They both went to their respective classrooms right before the bell rang, marking the end of recess. Amelia met up with Mazzie in History class. The entire time that Amelia was with Artem, Mazzie was pacing around in class wondering what's taking Amelia such a long time.

"Amelia!"

[Hugs]

[Checking for injuries]

"I'm fine, Mazzie. He didn't do anything bad, just that he grabbed my arm really hard."

"You sure?"

[Checks Amelia's arm]

"Yeah. I just have to take the jacket to him tomorrow, wait for his text after school-"

"Wait, wait. You have his number?!"

"Uh.. Technically, he got mine."

[Squeals]

"I'm guessing you already got his name?"

"Cartier. Artem Cartier."

"D-did you just say, Artem Cartier?"

"Yes, you heard me right."

"He- Are you 100% sure that he didn't hurt you anywhere?"

"Yes. Just how many times do I have to say that? Wait, why do your eyes say that you're scared of him?"

"It's nothing. Oh. The teacher's here. Come on! I saved you a seat right beside me~"

"Ok. Show me the way."

(She's a terrible at lying, I mean anyone could've seen the fear in her eyes. What on earth does she know about Artem that I don't?)

To be continued...