Part 9
Okay, um, what else do I have to say then, here it is! The next part of the still unnamed story. I don't really have anything else to say so, I hope you like it. Please comment and rate and fave this if you like it. Also, comment if there's any errors or tags that I missed.
"Why the hell did you even do that?"
"We were playing Dodgeball. Why else?"
"Well, you threw it a little too hard at him."
"Is he gonna be okay?"
"With a little ice on that bruise and some rest, he'll be just fine."
"I hope so. Hey, I think he's waking up."
I slowly opened my eyes. I find myself on a bed, surrounded by Kyle, Ray and the school nurse.
"Where am I?" I asked.
"You're in the clinic." The nurse said.
I put a paw on my head and felt a little bruise. "Ow, what happened to me?"
"There was an accident at the gym. Someone threw the ball a little too hard." Kyle said.
He and the nurse look at Ray. I could see guilt all over his face.
"How long was I out?"
"You were unconscious for about an hour." The nurse said. She handed me a bag of ice. "Here, this'll help on that bruise." Then she leaves the room.
"Listen, I'm really sorry for that. I didn't mean to hurt you." Ray apologized. "It's just I that I was really into playing and I forgot that-"
"It's okay. I'm fine." I interrupted. I placed the bag of ice on my bruise.
"I gotta go, I hope you feel better!" Ray said as he left.
Well, that was rude. At least he stayed to apologize.
I turned to Kyle. "What about you? Why are you here?"
"Just making sure you're okay."
Wow, he actually cares that much for me.
"How are you feeling?" he asked.
"I'm fine." I got up from the bed, still holding the bag of ice on my head. "I'm just gonna go outside and get some air."
"Okay, I'll come with you."
Kyle and I leave the clinic and went outside. And I couldn't believe what was happening.
It was snowing. Tiny white flakes of snow falling from the sky. The outside was partly covered with a white blanket of snow.
"Wow, it's snowing already?" I said to myself.
I guess I've forgotten that it was already the month of December. Usually, I get excited when it's almost Christmas. But this year, for some reason, I don't feel it.
"It's beautiful isn't it?" Kyle said.
"Yeah, it really makes you feel like it's almost Christmas."
I watched as snow continues to fall from the sky. I rarely get the chance to see snow. Most of the time, I get sick right before Christmas. This year, I guess I'm lucky.
I look to Kyle, he was still there standing. I don't know why I'm always so nervous around him.
"Listen, it's getting late. I should really be getting home soon." I said.
"You want me to go with you?" He asked.
"Oh no, it's okay. I'll be fine." I said.
I don't know why I keep turning down his offers. I mean, he's just being friendly.
"Are you sure?"
Come on, just say yes.
"Okay, sure, let's go."
See? That wasn't so hard.
We began our walk home. It was pretty cold. The snow kept falling, I'm just lucky it's not windy today. I was shivering a little bit. And I think Kyle could notice that.
"Are you cold?" he asked.
I nodded. "I think I left your jacket back at the gym."
"Actually, it's with me."
I stopped. "Really?"
He took his jacket out from his backpack. "I think it fell out from your locker. I brought it with me just in case."
Oh right, I was so nervous during gym class that I didn't close my locker properly.
"Here, you can wear it." He handed it to me.
I hesitated to take it. "But it's yours. Aren't you feeling cold?"
"No, it's okay. I have my own." He said. "Go on, take it."
I took it from him and wore it. It was still warm. "Thanks." I said.
We continued on our walk back to my house. We didn't talk much about anything, other than the weather. I just feel so awkward around him and I don't know why! Maybe because I'm just not used to having someone care for me this much.
"You know Colin, I don't get you." Kyle said.
I turned to him. "What do you mean?"
"You're always so quiet. I mean, you never talk that much. And every time I give you a friendly offer, you keep hesitating to take it."
I remained silent.
"So, I just wanted to ask you, why?"
I thought for a moment. "I'm sorry, but I'm just not used to having friends that care so much for me. The only people that care so much are my family. I don't know why but, I just like being alone a lot."
He didn't say anything after that, and neither did I. Half of what I said was true though. I really am not used to having friends this close to me. But I lied about the part that I like being alone. I just made that up. Why? I don't know.
"Well, here's my house." I said. "Thanks again."
"Don't mention it, that's what friends are for."
Yeah, sure, friends. I took off my jacket and gave it to him.
"Oh no, that's okay, you can keep it." He said.
"What? Are you sure?"
"It's okay. I have another one. Keep it."
"Thanks." I said. I smiled and waved goodbye. And we both went our separate ways.
The door was locked again. I forgot that Matt got a part time job. Fortunately, I brought a spare key before I left the house. So I went inside.
It started getting late, and Matt hasn't come home yet. I hope he's okay. I looked out the window, the snow started falling hard and soon, I could barely see the outside of my window. Even when I'm inside, I was still cold. And then I remember Kyle gave me his jacket. I wore it again to keep myself warm. And sure enough, it did.
I could still smell a little of his scent. I sat on the couch, still wearing his jacket and watched TV. Nothing interesting was on so I just turned back off.
Since I didn't have much to do, I started thinking. Why would Kyle give me his jacket? Is that just another thing he did because I'm his friend? Or is there something else? I don't know. I started to drift off to sleep.
Suddenly, I heard there was loud banging on door. I looked outside to find Matt, half covered in snow. I opened the door and let him in.
"Are you okay?" I asked.
"What the hell do you think?!" he said.
Okay, so maybe that wasn't the smartest of things to ask him.
"Sorry..." I apologized. "Where were you?"
He took off his coat and cleaned the snow off him. "I was out looking for a job."
"Why?"
"Dad's gone, remember? Didn't you read the note I left you?"
Oh yeah, I forgot about that.
Matt went to the living room and sat on the couch and watched TV. "I can't believe it's snowing already."
"Yeah, me neither."
I sat down next to him and watched TV. I could tell he was feeling cold so, I got closer to warm him up. He didn't mind.
"Oh my God, where did you get that?" he asked.
"Get what?"
"That bruise on your head, did you get hurt while you were at school?"
I felt the bruise on my head. I didn't know it was that visible. "It's nothing; I accidentally hit myself, that's all."
That sounded stupid. "I'm fine, don't worry." I said.
"Okay..."
I never really spend time with Matt. Usually, we were both too busy with stuff that we don't get the chance to talk much. But right now, we did. We talked about school (well, I did anyway) and about work and friends. I was gonna talk to him about Kyle and Ray. But I don't think that would be good.
When it got late, he turned off the TV and went to bed. And I did too. I went to bed and fell asleep.
The next day...
Well, I'll just leave that part off for the next chapter.