It was 8am in the morning and he wasn't yet back, Tasha paced. Where the fuck is he???, why would he just leave like that??, did she say anything wrong???.
Arrghhh, she groaned. Since when did she care about his whereabouts??, No, something was definitely wrong. Maybe the coma really affected her. But she heard him clearly yesterday, he did apologise.
Damn, she moved to the bed. Why the fuck does she even bother, it's not like he even feels anything for her, she scoffed. He apologizing was just he being guilty.
" What about the near kiss???" Her thought whispered. Oh no, not that kiss, she doesn't even want to think about it, about that day. It didn't look like guilt, it looked like want, like he wanted it so bad. She groaned loudly, why does she even care???, he may be with a girl now, that could be why he left yesterday. She hissed loudly, not that she cares, she reminded herself again.
But the fun they had yesterday was so unbelievable. She couldn't believe Gusty Manchester was that fun to be with, with his serious face and all. She couldn't lie to herself, she enjoyed it, so much, but did he have to go and spoil it by being rude??, and leaving in that manner??.
Fuck him, looks like she's now soft towards him. How could she forget everything he did to her, the bullying, the mockery, the pains he put her through???, both emotionally and physically???. He and his friends??. How can she forget everything he has done because he looks at her like she's the most beautiful woman in the world???
She needs to leave here. He was her bully, her enemy. And that's what he'll ever be to her.
*********
"I'm surprised" Sharon whispered, shaking her head.
"You've said this like a billion times" Gusty groaned,
"Cause I am" She smiled sweetly.
Her smile wasn't as beautiful as Tasha's, Gusty thought. Where the hell did that thought come from???. What was wrong with him???. It wasn't like Sharon wasn't pretty, she was very beautiful. So why the fuck was he still thinking about Tasha Adele.
He had to leave yesterday, he wasn't sure he could control himself anymore. And now that he was far, he missed her, so bad.
He groaned. He knew what the problem was. He has been without a girl for too long, it's been long he felt a lady's touch, that's why he's acting like a crazy man.
He smiled at Sharon and she blushed immensely. Good. She was the only girl he could think of right now. Besides, she has been falling for him so bad. It wouldn't kill him to just ignite the fire, right????. But it didn't sound exciting, just.....dull.
"Can we go??" Gusty asked standing up. He looked round the canteen for a familiar face but saw none.
"To???, your room??" She asked surprised.
"No" He said quickly "not my room. To yours"
"Ohhh" Sharon whispered, and without thinking he crossed over and kissed her.
"Why you standing there???" Tasha asked raising an eyebrow.
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry I've been avoiding you" Lily whispered. Tasha rolled her eyes, smirking
"Say something"
"Say what???" She shouted "that you left me???, why??, because of him??"
"Don't start Tasha. Please don't Involve him" Lily groaned. Tasha frowned, hissing slowly. Lily sighed and moved to the bed. They were just quiet, tasha staring at the ceiling, and Lily playing with the loosing strands from the bed.
"I want to leave here. Now" Tasha said suddenly
"What???, why??" Lily asked, and Tasha broke into sobs.
"Tasha what is it???" Lily asked hugging her "I'm sorry about what I did, I didn't.....
"It isn't you" Tasha sniffled "I'll tell you about it. Just help me, let's leave here"
"Okay. But I doubt Zuba will let us go" Lily said hands akibom
"We'll just tell him I'm going for a stroll. We'll try anything, persuading, begging, crying, even running "
"Nahh" Lily laughed "you're not in a position to run"
"Then crying will work" Tasha smiled
"Ahhhhhh" A piercing scream rang from inside.
"What???" Zuba burst in.
"She" Lily cried, pointing at Tasha's lifeless form on the bed. She sobbed harder.
"What happened?" Zuba asked alarmed. He moved closer to the bed. She wasn't breathing at all.
"What happened??" He asked again, but lily sobbed harder.
"I don't know" she stuttered
"Shit" he cursed "just chill, let me call my boss" he added bringing out his phone.
"No" Lily begged, holding his hand "call Mrs favour. She's critical, and you know she just recovered, Mrs favour is the only one that can help her at this state "
"But...I don't have her number. Do you??"
"I don't " Lily said crying again "just go call her. She's having a meeting with the other teachers at the hall"
"Okay" Zuba said pocketing his phone "I'll be back quick" he added and left.
"Girlll.... that was so good" Lily said immediately Zuba left.
"Has he gone??" Tasha asked opening one eye.
"Yep" Lily laughed nodding "my head hurt from so much fake cry"
"Sorry" Tasha laughed "it was the only way"
"True. Let's leave now before he gets back" She added as she helped Tasha up.
"Where is she??"
Zuba stood with mouth agape. They were just here earlier, where the fuck were they now???
"Are you dumb???" Mrs favour asked frowning "you called me out of the meeting for this???"
"No, they were here" Zuba pointed at the bed. What the fuck??, did they just played a prank on him???
What was he going to tell his boss??, fuck??
"Where is Gusty??"
" I don't know ma'am" he answered bowing his head. He was annoyed, what the fuck did they see him as??. No wonder Rony doesn't smile. Fuckk
Mrs favour sighed, clearly annoyed. Who wouldn't be???, she would think he was just jobless to play a silly prank on her.
"Don't ever try this next time" She said hissing
"Sorry ma"
******
The door to his room clicked shut behind him. He sighed angrily.
He stood at the door, Sharon's perfume still clung to his shirt.
Arghhh , he was so angry at himself. What was he thinking??
He'd gone to her room thinking one night with her would kill the stupid feelings that had been creeping in since he'd been with Tasha. But he couldn't stop thinking about her, her smile, her face, her
...., it was frustrating.
He'd kept her here to recover, nothing more. Just until she was okay. Not like he cared, but he couldn't allow his image be ruined
He hated it. Hated how happy he was on his way here, and also something else....guilt???
"Tasha??" He called. He switched on the light.
The room was empty.
The bed was made, like it was empty for a long time. Where was she??
He rapped on the bathroom door lightly. No answer
It can't be.
She was gone.
Gusty's stomach dropped. He opened the bathroom ,the closet—nothing. She hadn't passed Zuba, it wasn't possible. How the hell did she leave???
She'd slipped away while he was downstairs trying to forget her.
His hand gripped the dresser so hard the wood creaked.
Shock hit first—cold, sharp. Then the pain, raw and unfamiliar, twisting behind his ribs. She'd left because she felt it too. He knew it in his bones.
He sank onto the edge of the bed, staring at the empty bed where she should have been.
Zuba's voice drifted from the doorway. "Sir? I'm really sorry. I was pranked "
Gusty didn't answer. His throat was too tight.
For the first time, he realized the ache wasn't just shock.
He was hurt.
Deeply hurt.
And so goddamn lonely it surprised him.