The principal urged me to take him to the school infirmary. Why would he ask me to take him there, it wasn't as if his leg was paralyzed! How on earth would he indicate at me among all the students? "Sir, he can go by himself. It wasn't severe" I protested"You don't need to tell me that, young Lady. He may fall on the way and the injury would become worse" he respondedWhy would he ask me to follow him? He isn't a small boy for crying out loud! Or is it because I'm a lowlife? I thoughtDumbass! Can't you see that you were closer to him than others? It's normal for him to call your name. My mind talked"On our way sir," I said and supported Ryan with my hand, out of the lab.Ryan was mounting more pressure on his body, which made it tough for me to walk him out. I was annoyed but I tried to hide my resentment since the principal was still in view. Ryan seemed to be enjoying it and wouldn't cease sneering at my notification but he would pretend to be in pain anytime his eyes came in c

It's another school day! The school's first test is coming soon. Students were spending their free periods in the library. Some were even waiting behind after school hours to read. Fortunately, the school management was considerate enough to add extra two hours to the library closing hours. I've heard Ryan be the most brilliant student in the school, followed by Laura."Hope you are preparing for the first test?" Laura asked as she sighted me pressing my phone in the class. Also, I fixed up my phone with a week's lunch money as presumed"I don't think there is much to prepare for," I said but was cut off by Laura"Hey! You need to equip hard! First tests are always hard in Crystal high! And I heard the school management doesn't take it easy with scholarship students if they score below average." She scolded"Babe, I'll study when the test is near" I protested"And trust me, I can't fail" I added"The test is starting on Wednesday for crying out loud! You have just today and tomorrow t

It's Friday already! The Results will be out today. I couldn't sleep well last night thinking about what would occur today. I felt like staying behind and lied to my mom that I wasn't feeling too well but Ryan and his friend will see me as a loser. Would I be able to emerge in the first ten? How would I gain admission to another school if I failed this test? Another school wouldn't accept me and leaving the state isn't the best option. I've nobody out there! How would my mom feel if she found out that her only daughter stopped schooling just to maintain her pride? Would she wipe my ass or cut my tongue? She will surely be disappointed in me! I thoughtKiara Smith, what have you done? My heart was beating loudly as I stood up from my bed to dress for school. The discussion at the vice principal's office two days ago added to my anxiety. I picked up my backpack after I finished dressing and walked downstairs. I saw mom dishing food for my brother, Royce, who was fully dressed in his

Ryan's pride wouldn't let him apologize. We were still on the matter when the door opened and he ran out of the toilet. I also walked out and saw Laura and James having arguments over the opened door. That was when it came to my notification that James opened the door for Ryan."Let him be, Laura," I said when I noticed the argument was getting heated"I've won over them anyways, and the whole school knows that" I muttered, then Laura stopped talking almost instantly"You think Ryan would let go of you after the humiliation? You are mistaken if you think he would. He will take his revenge! Just watch your back!" James ranted before leaving for where God knows"It was nice to have met you, I love who I'm becoming," Laura said, smiling at me and I also giggled in return.The rest of the day went smoothly and students seemed happy when they heard that the following week will be used for a sports competition."I can't wait for the sport competition. It's been a long that I swim" I giggled

Ryan entered with his hands inside his pockets. He looked a bit stunned to see me there, guess he wasn't foreseeing me being there."Welcome Ryan, She will be your partner for the coming competition. I would be glad to see you guys working together to make our school proud. Also, you both would be staying for an extra one hour after the school activities starting tomorrow, so that the tutor would be able to teach you" the vice principal explained"How come she is my partner, what happened to Laura?" Ryan questioned"Laura has been the best female student so far, but Kiara has proven herself worthy of representing the school by topping the class in just concluded test" he repliedI was only looking at both of them. The only thing on my mind was the school competition in which the school had promised to sponsor me."You both can go back to your class if there are no more questions," he added while Ryan and I took our leave."I wonder what you offered the vice president to make him choos