Chapter 3: Savior

Chapter 3:  Savior

 

I was petrified with fear. My heart was racing. My vision was getting blurry. I could hardly breathe.

                “Hey!”

Everyone’s head turned to a tall, older looking guy. It looked like it was the football coach. He was running over this way.

                “Hey! Get your hands off her!” He yelled.

                “And if I don’t?” He mocked.

                ‘WHAM!’

The boy’s head jerked hard to the right. His hand released my throat and I fell to the ground.

My vision started to come back and I realized who it was that saved me.

                “James…”

I was still dizzy even though I could see a bit. I then noticed the boy struggling to get up off the ground while holding his jaw. James punched him in the jaw. The other 2 boys tried to help him up.

                “Are you alright?” He asked.

                “Um…yea I’m fine.”

He helped me up off the ground and then he glared at the 3 boys angrily.

The football coach arrived and he immediately grabbed all 3 of them by the arm.

                “Ms. Are you alright? Are you hurt?” He questioned.

                “Yes I’m alright sir.”

                “Good. I am terribly sort that this violent act of bullying has occurred. I will immediately seek repercussions for the boys involved.”

                “Ok. Thank you coach.” said James.

Coach then walked off with the 3 boys, leaving me with James.

                “I am also sorry Klarrissa that I didn’t get here earlier. I heard the screams and I came here as fast as I could.”

I could see the worry some in his eyes. He seemed to care about me and my safety, which was surprising because I just met him this morning.

                “Thank you James. You don’t have to be sorry. I’m just another ‘nerdy girl’ at the end of the day.”

It’s true. I really was just an unpopular girl nobody cared about. I have one best friend. I don’t need to have 20 friends, I only need 1 really good friend.

He then looked at me with a crazy faced expression.

                “No, No, No. You are not just ‘another nerdy girl’. You are more than that. Don’t degenerate yourself in that way.”

He then gave me a hug and whispered in my ear.

                “You are an amazing girl. Don’t treat yourself like your less than because you are not.”

He then let me go and looked into my eyes with a smile.

I was speechless. I knew he was telling the truth.

I then checked my phone and noticed that it was 3:30. I had to get home.

                “Thanks James. That was all really great of you but I have to go now.”

Just as I was about to go, he grabbed my arm.

                “Do you need a ride?” he asked.

                “No.”

                “Are you sure? You don’t look like you drive.” he smirked.

                (Sigh) “Fine. Yes I need a ride.”

                “I could drive you home.”

                “Can I trust you?” I questioned.

He looked at me with a ‘that’s-a-rhetorical-question look.

                “Come on.” he said.

                “Alright.”

We left the hallway and went out to the school parking lot.

We ended up at a black Mercedes-Benz.

I was surprised. How could this boy drive an expensive car like this? It had to be his parents.

                “This is your car?” I asked astonished.

                “Yep.” He responded.

                “Wow.”

He then came over to the passenger side and opened the door.

Well that’s chivalrous of him.

Both of us got in the car and then we drove off.

On the way home, we talked about school and what are interests were and other stuff.

He told me that he was a senior and that he just recently came to the school just a few months back. He also told me that the reason that he was moved into my class was because that he was too smart for his chemistry class. Maybe he could help with some biology homework that I had.

He also said that he joined the football team. He was the quarterback of the team. So he must’ve known those boys that attacked me. I hope they get suspended or something.

When we got to my house, my parents were already home. I told James thanks for the ride and then I got out. He waved bye to me and I did the same. He then drove off.

I got inside and was immediately hit with the delicious smell of spaghetti. I guess ma was cooking that for dinner.

                “Hey Ma!” I yelled.

                “Hey sweetie. How was your day?”

                “Pretty good. Got some homework to do.” I said.

I headed upstairs and into my room.

I studied the English books I got and also worked on my biology homework. It wasn’t that hard but it was a challenge.

3 hours later.

Once I finished that, I called Rachel saying that I made it home. I also told her about the boy James and how he was like. I didn’t tell her everything though.

1 Hour later

After that I went downstairs and had some spaghetti. Dad came and joined us. We talked about our day a little. It was mostly quiet.

After we had dinner, went upstairs to get ready for bed. I took a 5 minute shower and got dressed. I didn’t feel like watching tv tonight so I just hopped into bed. I soon drifted off into a deep sleep.