Chapter 4

Mia

It's dawn and I crawled out of my closet with dark circles around my eyelids.

I arranged my books needed for studies and freshen up. 

I couldn't wait to run out of the house after the trauma last night and the voices in my head that comes in every night too.

It's another day to stalk Cole, as he is the only one that can take my mind off the thought that someone was after me.

I arrived at school late, definitely all my money was taken away after the break-in, incident.

Nicole would be sending me money to buy supplements just so Cole's injury would heal fast.

I heaved a sigh immediately I got to my desk in the classroom. I was exhausted from the long walk to the academy. 

Everyone had a neutral look at me, while some gossips which is a normal norm here.

All that rang in my mind is how to relocate to another apartment more safer before he comes again.

I didn't pay attention to anyone and for the first time, i'd be sitting at the back of the classroom which obviously looks queer.

I sat close to the window where I can see Cole at the field, certainly pushing himself too far to play football with his peers.

When I sighted him, a broad smile left my lips. My heart was flustered. He was cheerful and a free spirit.

His presence could uplift any broken spirit.

The tutor had walked in, with everyone saluting him and he began his teaching on metaphysics.

I was divided but more of my concentration was on Cole, however, someone obstructed my view. 

He was like a statue and when I looked clearly it was miles, trying to take the ball from Cole.

I tightened my grip on my pen, fixed on these two. He is so rough!

Accidentally Cole fell and I jumped up from my seat, banging my desk with my hands. I juddered, losing my breath.

"Cole!" My lips wailed and the once rowdy class suddenly went quiet. I shoved my gaze to the tutor and realized all eyes were on me.

"What was that miss Mia?"

The tutor question with a serious look at me and I was too stunned to speak, observing the bizzare look on their faces.

I quickly held my stomach and gasped. Cole's pain is my pain and I must keep him safe.

"Cramps, I need to visit the clinic Mr Wilson" i replied beneath my breath and began to run towards the door even before he give me a response.

Once I was out of the classroom, I headed to the clinic, to search for Cole because he'd be rushed in there.

I had to stay in line because there were other sick patients trying to seek the doctor or trying to peek on Cole.

However, sneaking in was a part of me and I manage to get inside the ward he was in without being notice.

I hate the smell of disinfectant and sounds of sterile items.

The only thing that seperated us was the curtains. Each curtain was just a barrier to another stretcher or ward.

I could see his shadow on the curtain.

He was sitting with miles and I couldn't hear anything but their chuckles.

"It's just a sprain" cole whispered and I grew wroth. It's not, what if he loses his legs because of miles!

Somehow, I feel he is jealous of Cole because Cole is outstanding in everything.

Even though they're both populous. The crowd outside the ward were just here to have peeks of them.

After much teasing from Cole, there was silence.

"What club are you joining this summer?" Miles asked lowly and I had to climb the stretcher quietly, lean inwardly to listen.

I didn't forget to carry my mini jotter with the title 'everything I need to know about cole'

"Taekwondo?" He questioned and after some seconds silence they both burst into laughter. I'm joining that club and I'd learn everything about taekwondo.

I jotted it down.

They were teasing each other as miles suggested he joins the press club.

I couldn't hear a sound again and it seems they must have gone. 

Slowly, I intended to climb down the stretcher I was kneeling on to trail after him like the stalker I've become.

But then, I felt a forceful pull through the curtain, like I'd fall but the grip was strong that it protected me from falling.

In what looked like seconds, I was leaning on someone. He was seated on the stretcher while I looked like a baby cradle in his arms.

Miles.

This is so embarrassing.

Our eyes locked and my heart stopped beating. I tightened my book and pen to my chest as his intense gaze sweep through me.

He looked curious, angry and his body this close burns me.

"Are you stalking me?"

Never, he isn't even worth it!

I shook my head vehemently and then tried to pull from his grip but my body only yank closer to him and we exchanged breath.

His one hand was on the small of my back and the other on my hip. 

His fingers were on my butt making me so uncomfortable and anxious.

"You're eavesdropping? You little brat! On who?" He brawl, reminding me of the cuss I used on him during the race.

I shook my head again, hoping cole doesn't walk in to find us. His eyes searches me for weakness but I was wearing a serious look at him.

"Fuck! It's cole right?"

He smirked at me as he pressed his face on mine. I couldn't concentrate as goosebumps reeled inside me and a gripping sensation fill me.

"You own me a fortune and Cole isn't paying for that... it's you!"

"It was accidental!" I finally spoke shifting my face from him while trying not to show my fear but he knew I was freaking out.

He scoffed, snatched the book in my hand without me noticing it and then haul me to the ground.

I feel I broke a bone because he was wild.

Miles stood up, pacing around and turning the book back and front with a mockery face like he found a weapon against me.

I jerked up in anger to take it back but I couldn't even reach his height.

He open the book almost reading it when I lunged at him.

We both fell on the stretcher and our lips accidentally pressed against each other, my hair trapped our faces.

I widened my eyes as that was my first kiss and with miles! His hands were back on the small of my back, his eyes danced in their socket.

We were both still as he sucked his breath, more shocked than I was.

I pushed myself away but when the door squeak open, I fell back on him, shaking as I knew that was Cole.

Why me?

"Miles don't tell me you're fucking a girl in here?" Cole cussed in an irritated tone.