Helpless

I looked around. It's been thirty minutes since I came here. I'm outside the university where I thought Asmo and I would meet but until now he is not here.

I can't help but wonder where he is right now.

I don't know if he has a phone or if there is, I don't even know his number so I can't do anything but wait. As far as I know, he doesn't have a booth that needs to be helped or anything else as we discussed that we will meet here.

I was tapping my feet while looking around. I decided to walk around the hallway.

Maybe because he is waiting on the other side so we won't meet.

I slowed down when my eyes landed on him.

He immediately grinned as he stared back at me.

I rolled my eyes at him. I tried to jog my way out of his direction but there's no use because he blocked my way.

"Look who is here," he said.

"Move away Vlad. I have somewhere else to go."

"Aren't you going to congratulate me Adra? You used to congratulate me after winning the MVP before," he said as he showed me his trophy.

I looked down at that. You'd think this guy would have won. I'm sure he didn't win that trophy in a clean fight.

He didn't even deserve it. He used to tell me about how he played dirty in a game. I'm no fan of it but I liked him back then. I don't dare to say a word because I don't want to offend him but playing dirty has taken him so far and it's not good because I know he will get used to it. Just like now, he is bragging about something that he didn't deserve, he shouldn't win that title. There's someone better than him who deserves it.

He leaned forward. "Come on, Adra, congratulate me since you are already here. It seems like you are actually waiting for me to come here. And now I'm here in front of you. Do what you always do before."

I step backwards to move away from him.

"We both know you didn't win because you are good at it Vlad. You play dirty so you have no right to brag about your trophy."

His brows raised.

"I didn't know you were this fiery Adra. I always thought you were a shy girl. Who's afraid of the dark and monsters," he said.

I glared at him.

"You don't know me at all Vlad. You don't know my fears. You don't even know if I was the monster lurking in the dark. So go away and let me leave, can you?"

He grinned even more.

"Damn, Adra. I like this new you. Fierce. I like it. You seem to bite. But I will bite you," he said as he scooped my waist towards him.

I immediately pushed him and slapped him.

I saw him flinch and close his eyes tightly. He loses his balance a bit but he instantly regains his strength to stand right where he is.

He held his jaw, looking at me evilly. It's like he's ready to dump me at any moment.

I can't lie. Vlad is much bigger than me, he is taller and I know he has the strength that I don't have.

But what the heck is he doing?

It's not right.

"Which of the things I said did you not understand Vlad? Enough is enough. You can't just harass someone if you want to."

"And you can't just push me and slap me Adra!"

"You had given me consent to do so when you overstep my boundaries Vlad. Now leave me alone or I will report you to the dean's office for harassment."

"As if you can, Adra. You are still a coward."

"Will a coward do this?" I asked as I hit him with my bag right on his face.

Then I ran quickly away from him.

My heart is racing as I keep on running down the hallway.

Even on the stairs I also sped up. My heart was beating fast and it almost came out of my chest with the force of the beating.

I was afraid that he would chase after me.

Fuck shit.

Where did I get all of that strength?

When did I start to get brave?

I didn't even know that I could counter attack him in that conversation.

That is a good one for me but damn it. Now I need to report him to the dean's office!

Why did he have to block me in the hallway?

I don't miss him and I don't wait for him either.

Also, he has a girlfriend, doesn't he?

Then why is he annoying the shit out of me?

If Brenda saw that, I would be the one to fight and blame. He'll probably say it's my fault even though Vlad really took the lead.

I'm minding my own business but there he is annoying me and pushing himself on me.

I don't care about him and his trophy, I just wanna pass by to see Asmo.

But if Asmo was there at our meeting place this wouldn't have happened.

If he was just there. I wouldn't encounter Vlad. I wouldn't be trembling so much like this in my entire life.

Where the heck are you Asmo?

I looked around for Asmo one more time until I found Alta at the gym.

Because the game is over, there are only a few people left.

She immediately ran towards my direction when she noticed me.

"Hey, you're late! The game ended quickly. As usual, Vlad played dirty again. He's still happy with his trophy, but you know who's good! Jameson should be the MVP!

Not him her! Are you kidding, he kicked him! So it was taken to the clinic! He might even be rushed to the hospital because of what Vlad did, It's not even a foul!" Alta said.

You can clearly see how furious she is because her face is reddish all over.

"How is Jameson? Did you go?" I asked, still looking around, Asmo might be here.

But I wonder where he went?

Did he forget our conversation?

After all he is old because she is a vampire but he ain't that old to forget about me because he has powers so that is impossible!

"Oh! It's a good thing you didn't continue to be crazy about Vlad, his name is like blood, blood, it's a good thing for him because he fought really bloody! Jameson's knee actually bled when he fell! The strength!

"Is it that bad?"

"Yes Adra! It's really good that you don't have a crush on that because I can't live with that! His name is Vlad but he will never be like a vampire! Not like Sil---" she cut off herself.

I frowned as his face turned red again.

She sighed.

"Speaking of the freaking devil," She said.

I frowned as Vlad and I looked at each other. Brenda's eyes are also set on mine. She wasn't just looking at me, she was in fact glaring.

But why is she glaring?

Unless Vlad told her something.

Fuck shit.

I knew it.

I sighed as I saw her walking towards me.

Alta turned to me with a frown, not knowing what was going on.

"I don't know you are this stupid Adra. Your face is even thicker," she said.

I look at her with tired eyes.

She's just starting but I'm already done with it.

I know that she will only call me names.

"Whatever Vlad told you is different from what it really is," I said.

What I said is true. I'm sure that he already changed the story for her. Why should he tell the truth?

Vlad is Vlad after all.

He is a liar.

And Brenda is gullible, she will believe what everyone says so they really make a great couple.

Now they are bothering me for something that is clearly not my fault.

"Oh really? So it's not true that you're flirting with him? And you actually waited in the hallway so that your meeting would happen and make it look like an accident to him? So that you could flirt with him? Your face is really thick Adra. I left you she said.

His face was red and I could see the veins on his neck.

He brushed his hair and widened his eyes at me.

As if she still had a man in her eyes. Some people were also asking in our direction because of the strength of his voice.

I know he purposely made his voice stronger to get more attention because that's what he wanted.

She lives for attention just like Vlad who is grinning devilishly now.

He planned all this.

"He doesn't even like you, even if you have a crush on him. It doesn't mean that you can get your way with him whenever and wherever you want to. He left for a reason. You don't even have respect for girlfriend! So now you'll get something from me!"

Some people here at the gym are already gossiping.

Alta looks at me, confusion is written all over her face. "Wait, what's going on? What's this garabal girl saying?" She said and scolded Brenda.

"Excuse me, what did you say about me?" Brenda asked.

"Stop, stop me, Brenda, I still remember how crazy you were in our class. Because of you, we don't have grades! Is that okay? I'm full of you, shut up!"

Brenda was shocked, not expecting Alta's answer to her.

I still remember Alta's irritation with him because they lost grades because of him. She's not even sorry about it. But look at her now, she doesn't care at all. I'm sure they're just going to pay the professor a little money and she will pass the major.

I didn't answer Alta's question at first.

I stared at her Brenda instead.

"Leave us alone Brenda. I didn't harass Vlad. Even if you look at the CCTV of the hallway. If you want, I'll go with you," I said.

I just want this to be over. Good and I immediately remembered that there was CCTV in the hallway. This Brenda is sure to rock!

"Oh really?"

"You think I'm stupid Adra? No, I won't go with you. I don't need your false evidence about my baby Vlad. What he said is true and I believe him."

"Then you believe in madness Brenda because it's not true."

"Stop denying it Adra. You know yourself that you dragged me. Why are you denying it now? It was you who came up earlier and pushed me in the hallway when I didn't want you to drag me. You even put my hands on your waist."

I gritted my teeth.

They are the ones with thick faces, especially Vlad.

Reversed.

"Wait, what's going on? There is no context here. Do you guys mind sharing it to us? If it doesn't bother your answer." Alta said sarcastically, then nodded.

I faced her. "I was walking in the hallway when I saw Vlad, I think he just came from the game. He stopped me, saying that I should congratulate him for winning. But I didn't because we all know that he didn't deserve the trophy. Then he tried his luck on me and I pushed him and ran away to get here."

I flinched when Brenda grabbed my arm. He had a tight grip on it and I'm sure he meant to bury the nail.

"What did you say? Vlad would never make a move on you, you are a freak. You are a monster with your different colored eyes and hair. You are a freak, Adra. Vlad would never like a freak."

I greeted my teeth. This is too much. I just wanted to see Asmo a while ago. I just want to spend time with him. Not a mess like this.

I didn't even know Vlad was going to be there! I was just looking for Asmo but I couldn't tell anyone about it. Even Alta! I can't even tell the truth and defend myself. This is ridiculous!

"You're also good at making up stories, what? Then why are you on the hallway? Who are you waiting for?"

Fuck shit. That's what I'm saying!

Why is all this happening to you Adra?!

"Why haven't you admitted the truth that you're a flirt? That a freak like you has a secret secret?" she devilishly smiled. Thinking that I would obey her. He dug the nail even deeper causing me to close my eyes in pain.

My chest tightened as blood rushed all over my body, boiling in anger.

I feel like I'm going to explode because these two don't stay away from me no matter what I say, especially when I look at the CCTV in the hallway after all this is over.

I greeted my teeth, I felt my two front teeth tingle. I can't help but hiss.

Instead of pleading for her to let my arms go, I twisted her arm holding mine and pushed her shoulder to get away from me.

My eyes widened when I saw her fly and hit the gym wall which is two meters away from where we stood.

Its back hit there. She lay on the floor, helpless.

Fuck shit.

What the heck happened.

How did...

How did I do that to her?

All eyes are on me. But they weren't shocked as I am, their eyes were wide open, terrified of me.

I gulped.

Vlad is looking oddly at me. I can tell he is trying to figure out how the hell I got all that strength with one push just like I did to him in the hallway.

I pursed my lips as I realized what I had done. My foot seems to have a mind of its own. Instead of staying at the gym I left and ran away.

Fuck shit.

What is happening to me?

I was running down the stairs when my eyes caught a glimpse of Asmo on the ground.

I stopped walking, and approached the hallway where the school grounds can be seen.

My brows furrowed as I tried to analyze what the heck he was doing on the grounds of the school when he should have been in our meeting place minutes ago!

While I was almost harassed by Vlad he is just here on the grounds.

My chest tightened as I saw who he was with...

Tears started to pool in my eyes.

Layla is holding his arms as he protects her from the three guys who seem to pick on her. He is standing before her, she is behind his back, all weak and helpless. Looking like a damsel in distress and there he is, his prince and protector Asmodeus.

They are calling her names. I can't hear them perfectly but the way that it looks I can tell that they are bullying her because she's too awkward and shy.

Or maybe he's in a hurry.

This time they didn't let it go...

Asmo punched the guy in the middle, as expected he fell from the ground.

The other two guys tried their luck but Asmo is so strong that they flew and fell from the ground holding their cheeks, who is starting to bruise.

I took a deep breath as I couldn't breathe watching the scene in front of me.

I'm afraid but where I stand, I can see them all.

My heart sank as I watched him protect Layla from those guys.

The boys ran after tasting Asmo's blow, they didn't try to insist anymore.

It faced Layla.

I bawled my fists as I saw Lalya hug him tightly, I'm sure she is thanking him.

Asmo just let Layla hug him.

My jaw tensed as I watched them both.

I was worried sick about Asmo when he didn't get to our meeting place in time. I looked for him all around the campus just to see him. Just to make sure that nothing happened to him.

To the point that Vlad almost harassed me and Brenda was hurting me but here he is, protecting Layla instead of me.

I wiped the tears that were about to fall down my cheeks.

I glared at both of them.

Right when I was about to leave I took a quick glance and that's when our eyes met.

Asmo was taken back.

He froze there.

I didn't wait for his reaction anymore.

I left and ran away for the second time but not from the people who hurt me physically but the one man who hurt my heart and drew a scar.

The one who you thought would save me.

Who would be there when I needed it.

But he is too busy saving someone else rather than me.