December 4 2023

There was a football game happening as the coach, along with the other players who were taking breaks, were watching the match. The woman's team had already finished their match and decided to watch the men's game.

Each player of the two teams were running to kick the ball as the coach continued watching them while the other players were cheering for their team. The girls were watching the match as Jessica was mostly eyeing on Jason.

She smiled and watched him as Jason scored a goal as everyone cheered along with Jessica and Cassie.

Jessica: Let's go, Jason!

In the past three months, Jason has worked different part-time jobs to support his family and pay for his father's treatment, His life became a bit stressful when handling his studies and personal problems. But so far, He has been doing well in the football team, but there were times he felt so stressed out that he couldn't play properly.

Jessica has been supporting him as well, and both of them have become really good friends, Jason really felt comfortable around her and even opened up about his life and feelings, On the other hand, Jessica enjoys hanging out with Jason and developed a huge crush on him but she hasn't told him about her feelings yet.

Cassie: Look! Jason scored the goal!

Jessica: I'm so happy! He does a lot for his team.

Cassie: That's for sure! But is it me, or does he look a little down today?

Jessica frowned and noticed Jason didn't celebrate his goal, but his teammates did.

Jessica: You know, Cassie. He's going through a lot right now. His father's state has become more critical as the months went by.

Cassie: I feel really sorry for him, I really hope things will get better for him and his family.

Jessica: I really hope the same. . . I feel really bad for him.

Soon, the next round started as there were ten minutes left until the game ended. Everyone continued watching the game as Jason was running towards the ball, but one of the opponents were running behind him, Both of them had their eye on the ball as they continued running fast.

Just before Jason was going to kick the ball, the opponent was in adrenaline that he accidentally bumped his head on Jason's head and because of the impact, Both of them fell on the ground as everyone in the court were shocked.

Jason was holding his head tightly as the coach shouted and told them to stop the game, Jason couldn't understand what was going on, but his head was hurting so much, He eventually lost consciousness.

The opponent managed to get up and noticed Jason was unconscious as his eyes were widen and he crawled towards him and tried to wake him up, Several players including the opponents and the coach ran towards Jason to check up on him.

Jessica: Jason!!!

Jessica ran towards the court as Cassie tried to stop her but she already ran, Both girls ran towards the group as Jessica's heart was beating fast and was really scared and worried about Jason as she continued yelling his name while Cassie tried to calm her best friend down.

[Later On]

Nurse: Jason took quite a hit during the game. He has a concussion, but he will be fine. We'll keep him here for a while to monitor his condition and make sure there are no complications.

Jessica and Cassie looked at nurse with concern on their faces as the nurse reassured them that he would be okay.

Jessica: Is he awake?

Nurse: Not yet, but give it an hour or two, He will wake up.

Cassie: Can he play again?

Nurse: We need to take things slow. He needs to rest for a few days and avoid any strenuous physical activity for a few weeks.

Jessica: Thank you. . . Can I see him?

The nurse looked at her for a moment before nodding.

Nurse: Sure, just for a minute only.

Jessica nodded as the nurse walked away, Cassie looked at him and patted her back, reassuring her that Jason would be okay. Jessica felt a little teary already as she walked inside the nurse's office while Cassie was waiting outside.

Jessica looked at Jason, who was unconscious on the bed, She sat on the stool and continued staring at him, having the urge to cry. She couldn't see him like this, It hurt her. But she was glad it wasn't a serious problem.

Jessica: . . . . I love you, Jason.

Those words slipped out of her mouth as she wiped her tears and began holding his hand as he was still unconscious.

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Damian and Rhea were seen walking through the hallway as Ripley was talking about what happened during class, Damian was listening to her as he continued looking around the hallway, Both of them have gotten close in these three months, However Damian still chose not to open up about his life, But he has been feeling comfortable around his new friends, Especially Rhea.

At one point, He does get frustrated, Damian really wishes he could express his feelings and open up to her, but there was something that just seemed to pull him back.

Rhea: Luis really cheated by stealing my notes and explaining it to the teacher just the way I would. . . Sometimes, I really want to punch that guy.

Damian let out a small chuckle as Rhea looked at him before smirking.

Rhea: Finally, something made you laugh.

Damian stared at her as his expression was unreadable, She smiled at him and opened a lollipop from her bag and put her in her face as Calaway continued staring at her.

Soon, They stood by the corridors where there weren't any students as both of them were talking to each other, Rhea knew very well that Damian wouldn't speak unless he's alone.

Rhea: So, are you still participating in those fights at the gym?

Damian: I do, It's more than just fun. It's a release to all my aggression and frustration. The thrill of the fight, the pain, the adrenaline rush. . . it's like a drug.

He spoke coldly as Rhea stared at him, One of the few times he would speak a complete sentence to her.

Rhea: There is something I have to ask you, Damian.

He tilted his head and looked at her.

Rhea: Why do you enjoy fights and pain, and never show any mercy or remorse to anyone. What's making you do this and enjoy this?

Damian was silent as he began thinking about what she had just said, It wasn't only fun. it was also some kind of relief for him. Rhea's eyes softened as she waited for his answer.

Damian: . . . . There is no room for weakness and compassion for me.

He spoke bluntly and coldly as Rhea looked at him, She took a step closer to him while licking her lollipop before she took a look on his hand, Rhea slowly moved her finger closer and touched it.

Rhea: Why, though? I'm sure someone's cares about you, like me.

Damian immediately looked at her and had a strange and fuzzy feeling in his heart. His heart skipped a beat as he started to feel uncomfortable by this feeling.

Damian: What?. . .

Rhea: I'm serious, I do care about you. You can speak to me about anything, and I'm ready to listen.

She spoke truthfully as Damian stared at her with a slight look at his shock, Rhea noticed his expression, which was shocked and confused. Calaway slowly moved his finger away from her and stepped back.

Damian: I have to go.

Rhea was about to say something until he walked away as she stared at him in confusion. She really wondered what happened to him, which is why he is the man today. Rhea could feel her heart beating fast, and she felt confused by this feeling.

Damian continued walking away as he felt furious about this feeling he had towards Rhea, He really wanted to go to his dorm and punch a wall.

He would never feel a sort of affection in his life, What does she mean that she cared about him?

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PE class was happening as the men were at the gym, working out and training for their physical health. Samuel Jackson was gonna be absent for a few weeks to visit his family, so they hired a substitute teacher named Brad.

As the students continued working out, Brad was pressuring them to work faster and even insulted them a few times, On the other hand, Alex was watching this as he looked really annoyed at the new gym teacher.

Brad: Looks like we've got a bunch of weaklings here today. You call yourselves athletes? You can barely lift a weight without struggling and your coordination? Pathetic.

Alex gritted his teeth and didn't like what Brad was saying, The students were doing their best but Brad was just being annoying and are insulting them for no reason as one of the students got tired and fell on their knees.

Student: Sir, I need water. . .

Brad: You want water? Are you a princess or something. Get moving!!!

He kicked the student as everyone was shocked and stared in silence, Alex had enough of this and got up with a bottle of water, The student was holding his gut until Alex dropped the bottle for him as he immediately grabbed it, The gym teacher glared at Alex and spoke to him.

Brad: What are you doing? Start training!

Alex: I'm not listening to your lousy mouth, You call yourself a gym teacher? Even my grandfather is better than you.

Brad's eyes were widen and felt his blood boiled as all the students stared at them.

Alex: Stop barking orders like a dog and start acting like a real teacher.

Everyone looked shocked as Brad got angry and shoved him away.

Brad: You little fool, Did you mama teach you any manners?

Alex clenched his fist, already feeling the anger as Brad shoved him again, and the students looked worried.

Evan: Hey, hey! Calm down, Alex, step back, please, and Sir, please dont-

Brad spat on Evan's face and pushed him to the ground, Alex's eyes widened as he reached his breaking point and. . . .

He kicked the teacher away as everyone was shocked, Brad looked at Alex in shock as Ambrose began stomping on him as Brad was struggling to get up.

Alex got on the ground and began punching him as his strikes became more furious that Brad's head was starting to bleed, Eventually Chris Evans and Evan pulled their friend away and told him to stop until the other teacher arrived to stop the fight.

[At the principal's office]

Alex was seen staring at the ground in anger, He was still furious and felt like going to the nurse's office to punch Brad again. Every teacher was in the office as Alex looked at Scarlett, who was staring at him.

She continued staring at him until the principal said something.

Principal: What Alex did was unacceptable, He can not put his hands on a teacher like that.

Teacher: Violence is not a choice! You need to suspend this man for what he did.

Teacher: Brad literally almost bled to death, Just imagine if the student didn't call us. What would have happened to him?

Principal: Any words on your actions, Alex?

Scarlett, Anne, Trish and Cillian stared at Alex as Ambrose didn't responded until Scarlett said something.

Scarlett: Sir, As much I respect the other teacher's opinion. I think I understand Alex's actions.

Trish: Scarlett has a point. Yes, violence wasn't the option but Brad was insulting the students and attempted to assault one of them.

Anne: Not to mention, A student was asking for water but he didn't care about them.

Principal: *Shocked* You're telling me you support what he did?

Cillian: I'm with them, I would have done the same honestly, Instead of questioning Alex. You should have a word with Brad.

Teacher: That's disgusting, I wouldn't support a man like Alex.

Scarlett: Well, He did nothing wrong! His actions were valid.

Teacher: He could have done something else! Not assault the teacher!

The argument continued on as Scarlett, Trish, Anne and Cillian were taking Alex's side on this situation, The other teachers were against Alex's actions and needed him to get punished.

Anne: I support what Alex did. What kind of teacher puts his hands on his students???

Scarlett: That's right, Brad was the main problem. You guys are not seeing it.

Cillian: He was just defending the student and his best friend as well, He shouldn't be punished for that.

Trish: I agree, You need to speak to Brad about this. His actions were unacceptable.

The other teachers glared at Alex as the principal sighed and began thinking about it, Ambrose continued staring at the ground, feeling no guilt of what he did.

A/N: Thank you so much for reading and stay strong!