Chapter 5: ᬊᬁChapter 5ᬊᬁ
Kesem's Pov
After the incident that occurred in the library, all i know was that one minute i was standing at the other side of the table and the next minute I'm standing in front of Wave protectively glaring at Nac. The moment Ms. Ladda came in everything became a blur.
I find myself sitting across Ms. Ladda in her office. I know the two friends punishment would be worse but I was just thrown into the crossfire for protecting my new friend and trying to diffuse the fight that would have broken out if it wasn't for my messed up and high-pitched weird scream.
The only reason i can come up with for being here is first, I am a witness, second she has no clue what to do with me. But one thing is certain and that is my innocence. I really don't want to be here right now, all i want to do is either be with Wave to make sure he's okay or be in my room to figure out what the hell is going on with me.
We've all been glaring at each other for an hour and honestly if it wasn't for Mr. Pom entering I'm very sure we could do this all night but we have more pressing matters to attend..
The moment he walked in he headed towards me asking how I was doing and telling me how worried he was. Making sure to check properly to see if i was really ok. Pleased to find nothing out of the ordinary, he turned to Pang.
"How are you Pang?"
Pang glancing at him before bowing his head in shame replied "I'm alright"
Nack watching all the interaction felt like this was unfair, it isn't like he's also not human. Why can't he also be given special treatment?.
"Thank you, Ms. Ladda, for taking care of this but i can take it from here" Mr. Pom said facing Ms. Ladda
Turning her blank expressionless gaze to him, she shook her head "No need, i have come up with the punishment for these two students. Grounded for A month should be enough". Pleased with her decision she smirked.
"This is an accident, i don't think it calls for a punishment" Mr. Pom argued
"I am in charge of the student discipline, the duty of disciplining students lies with me, not you". She said giving him a pointed look.
"But the student you're taking about is a Gifted student, who is in my care" He pointed out.
"The student you are supposed to be take care of is the Gifted Student who got hurt, not the one who caused it"
"Wasuthorn is safe, the doctor said he was alright"he said giving her the answer she needed "The Student who caused it is Gifted so, this should be handled by me."
Rolling her eyes "i don't think you can handle these kids" she argued
Getting irritated and frustrated with Ms. Ladda, he stepping forward "Regardless of whether i can, the director has issued an order that all Gifted Students are within my care solely".
Annoyed by this, she sent a glare his way. Given up she sighed "Handle it well, don't let something like this happen again".
"Thank you Ms. Ladda, Let's go"
Pang got up almost immediately finally wanting to escape from this situation. I couldn't get up and it's not because i don't want to but it's the feeling i have that isn't making me move. This feeling is telling me this isn't over yet, and I'm beginning to understand why.
Nac was almost out of his seat when Ms. Ladda told him to wait. Everyone turned to face her "The Gifted Student can go, but you are not" turning her expressionless gaze towards Nac.
"But Ms. Ladda...." Mr. Pom tried to argue which i know will lead no where.
According to the school rules, When the Gifted Students have been identified, they are appointed a teacher who will act as their counselor and guardian. If they were to cause any trouble, their appointed teacher will take care of the situation. But the ordinary students will be taken to the disciplinary or school administrator which consists of only Ms. Ladda, what i don't understand is why she's the only one with this position with no assistance. She gives them the punishment they deserve.
Basically the Gifted students has free pass to everything and anything.
"You'll get double punishment and your punishment is suspension" hearing these words made me realise just how unfair the system was and i know Pang felt the same way. "You can't do this!"
" Why not? You got away with it, someone needs to take it in your place".
"But this is not his fault, It's not fair!" even though he knows his words won't do anything and are falling on deaf ears.
Smirking she replied mocking him "A Gifted student asking for fairness? "
" It doesn't matter which classroom I'm in, the point is you can't do this! "
Looking at Nac i can see his patience is running thin and he would snap any time soon if not sooner if they continue their pointless argument.
" If my friend gets a punishment, so do i" Pang said with finality in his words.
"Shut up Asshole!" Nac exclaimed "stop it, are you damned pleased trying to help an ordinary student like me? Why would you be arguing now that everything fell into place as planned by you and Wave?" He said accusingly
He, and everyone in this room knows he's anything but innocent, trying to play the guity card will take you no where.
I could feel the emotions emitting from both boys Nac is feeling anger because he has to take x2 punishment while his friend walks out free. Which has never happened before because they were two peas in a pod and now getting separated is making his angry, sad and frustrated that he just wanted to blame someone and his friend right now is the perfect candidate.
Pang was totally confused by the whole ordeal asked "what plan?"
Nac turned to Pang giving him a disbeliving look, standing up he said "Ooh!, you just needed to ask, The plan where you wanted the teacher to see me knock Wave down, I didn't even raise a fist. I know your true colour, No wonder Wave knows your name"
Still confused as to why his friend was doing this he asked "What would i do that for?"
"What for?"
Raising his voice "you need to depend on him, you were acting like you weren't comfortable in the Gifted Program. But inside, you wanted it so bad, you used me to get into the program. When I'm no longer useful, you find a new host to latch on.. It has to be Wave huh!? It has to be him, huh!? A leech like you that's all you can be".
It was at that moment i knew Nac wasn't just angry, he was jealous. Jealous that his best friend made friends behind his back without including him. He was angry because his new friend was Wave someone they both disliked, Angry at Pang for not confiding in him anymore. Angry at the school and the gifted program..
I know that all he wanted was for their lives to go back to how things were. His words when paying attention you could hear the silent cry for help, he wanted his old friend back, he wanted his old life back where he and Pang always getting into trouble together, getting equal punishment. But he can't turn back time and neither could I. He was crying but i was the only one who heard him but I'm not as courageous as Pang neither I'm i the authority
I'm just a student whose life isn't normal either.
"Asshole!" Pang exclaimed raising his fist heading towards Nac but the latter dodged it on time. Pushing Pang on his chest to create some distance before he sent his own blow hitting Pang on the cheeks his face turning on reflex. Lifting his head glaring down at Nac he asked
"Are you freaking crazy!? "
Nac grabbed his shirt in a tight hold sending his own glare. Pang holding into his collar like he wants to choke him to death.
Mr. Pom trying to separate the fighting ladies because honestly that's how they're fighting. while ladies grab each others hair in this situation, these two are grabbing each other's clothes. But maybe they have an infatuation with each other because that would explain why they want each other naked.
I'm really not pleased with this outcome anyway but if they keep pushing each other they'll knock me down and my room would be the one next to Wave and I'm not planning on going to the hospital anytime soon. Getting up i moved to the exit the only safe place at the moment.
Pang couldn't help but ask "how could you think like that?"
" don't you want to be in the Gifted program? "Nac asked almost freeing himself from Pangs hold.
" I don't want to be in the Gifted Program!!" Pang exclaimed truthfully. It has always been obvious, because at first he never knew of the hidden rules but now that he knows, he doesn't want to be among the privileged. He doesn't like the special treatment, he's always disliked the school system. This just made him realize just how much he hated it.
Nac not wanting to listen to his friend anymore because he thinks he's lying. Pushed him so hard, the force making Pang fall against the cabinet.
Mr. Pom shouting "STOP IT NOW!"
I know even though they are both consumed with anger, they never wanted to hurt each other badly.
They both paused, Pang still in his position on the floor, his back against the cabinet and his hands on Nac's collar. Nac kneeling in front of him, his hand in equal position.
Suddenly blurry images appeared right before my eyes but i know that if this situation isn't that intense i would be able to concentrate and make out what i saw but with little concentration, i could only make out fingers pressed on the groove of a neck, along the windpipe which i know is called the carotid artery. Which is where the pulse in the neck is located. That was all i could make out. I couldn't see the faces of the people but i knew they were students because of the clothes they were wearing.
Pang words brought me out of my blurry haze. "if you think that low of me, you don't have to be my friend. Don't ever talk to me again. Are you happy now? "Pang commanded.
Nac couldn't talk, couldn't move until Mr. Pom and Ms. Ladda dragged him away with Nac screams echoing the empty hallways.
I couldn't help but watch all of this play out right before my eyes. I felt so many emotions rising within me at once. I couldn't describe what I was feeling but an emotion stood out the most and that was. Distress.
Have you ever asked yourself why you need to study so hard?
Have you ever felt like none of the teachers understands you?
Have you ever gotten frustrated by the School's stupid system that never asks you if you want it?
Ever wondered why the school is so eager to have talented students, Special Students but never cares how much we are hurting?
Those were ma thoughts all through the whole week, seeing the friends distance from each other every single day. Giving each other glances from afar.
I couldn't hear them bicker through the thin walls anymore.
They've gone quiet.
The week passed at a slow pace, My emotions were still haywire and i don't know how to control them especially for someone like me who doesn't talk it makes it harder for me to gain control.
Today being Saturday, we were finally moving to the Gifted dorms. Entering my new room, knowing we all won't be sharing made me relax and finally break down in peace. I cried which i haven't done in so long.
I cried for the broken and unrepairable friendship that was broken.
I cried because of the school system and rules.
I cried for the ordinary students who are clueless as to what is going on in the school.
I cried because i miss home.
I cried for myself.
I cried for the emotions i feel.
I cried for being weak.
I cried myself to sleep and for the first time in two weeks i shut my eyes and went into a peaceful abyss.
Monday came faster that i wanted. Things were nomal or as normal as it could be with no rumors spreading which could only mean no one knows about what had happened and i couldn't be more grateful but that could not be said for my sullen look.
After my normal classes ended, not in the mood for food, i headed to the Gifted Class not wanting the same incident from last time to happen again. My seat is now currently at the back of the class. Waves empty seat to my right and the twins Jack and Joe seating at my left and Pang directly in front of me.
After the Gifted lectures ended, Mr. Pom decided to remind us about his question from the first class. "Don't forget about my question about why you are here. Those who know the answer..."
Pang raised his hand.
Smiling he asked "Pang do you know the answer?"
Sighing he stood up "No, i don't, but I know that the Gifted Program is so special, it really is". Everyone looking towards him but he continued.
"I've got many things that I didn't before but at a cost of many other things. I know I'm not suitable for it, i don't want to lose things that are Important to me".
His words has crushed every happy feature present in Mr. Pom "Pang, i know what you're trying to say, but believe me i want you to find out why you're here then you'll understand everything."
"that's not necessary".
"it is, it really is".
"Why? I don't want to be a Gifted student anymore, Why would I need to find out the answer!? Pang questioned.
The moment the question left his lips, the door opened and a very tired looking Wave stood leaning against the door, a laptop in hand and his hoodie worn on his uniform. Looking at him i stood up in attention facing him with a glare present on my face.
Feeling my gaze he turned to me smiling speaking before i could scold him. "i know and I'm sorry but i have a question for Mr. Pom and this can't wait"
Shifting his attention to Pang "Don't you get it?" walking in with the next sentence "What will happen if you don't find out" his eyes never leaving Pangs "I can tell you so you know".
Pulling his hood down to reveal his fatigued face. "you can't go back now". Pulling out a piece of paper in between his laptop. Reading the contents written in the paper "Why are you here in the Gifted Program? The answer is we are becoming extraordinary."
Placing his hand on his now opened laptop, it began to glitch, showing images. The projector connecting to the laptop turned on showing us what Wave was presently doing with his hands alone. It was like searching through the web. Images, informations, videos web links and so on were being displayed. The lights began to fluctuate making some of us stand up with the look of amazement and excitement.
I couldn't bring myself to feel excited i was more worried about the doer who was leaning on the side of the desk panting. He looked exhausted, pushing himself to the limit with the last energy he has left he released a battle cry making everything stop and come back to normal. Breathing heavily he turned his attention to Mr. Pom.
"Mr. Pom what have you done to us?"
Mr. Pom Grinned in response.
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