“Iam sorry delvin….” i apologized remorsefully, as I gently pulled away from his protective embrace. “…. I never meant to lie to the both of you” I continued my apologies, the tears still rushing out of my eyes.
“I’m so sorry” I apologise again, wiping the tears with my hand.
“It’s okay Kelsi, I’m not mad at you, it wasn’t your fault…..” Delvin stared at me sadly, wiping the lone tears that made it way down to my cheek slowly. “… iam just mad at the way Lexy handled the issue, he shouldn’t have done that, not with everyone present.
I nodded, sniffing.
“Don’t worry, I will make sure you’re safe and no one bully you”. He held my hands, his eyes showed sincerity.
Delvin gave me what I needed that moment, Hope and Assurance of my safety.
How I wish it was Lexy doing this…..
We returned to the class after break, students were looking at me whispering softly to eachother, some were pointing their fingers at me, delvin gave them a warning glare as he held my hand walking past them.
I was grateful, for his understanding and friendship.
I imagine if Delvin wasn’t my friend, what would I have done in a moment like this?
Delvin told me to sit with him henceforth, which I agreed hastily.
He told the girl sitting next to him to look for somewhere else, while creating space for me to sit.
I saw Lexy through the corner of my eyes starring at us.
I imagine what was going through his mind, and sighed.
Delvin tried to make me feel happy again, he talks alot and sometimes mimick the way some teacher walk.
I laughed and laughed hard, i almost forgot what Happened earlier, until Lexy walked to our seat.
“What are you doing with her?” He asked lexy, not even sparing me a glance.
“What?” Delvin spat out, turning to him.
“What are you doing with this liar?” He asked again.
I felt hurt.
” And why do you care who Iam with?” Delvin asked looking at me, then to him.
“We are friends delvin, she lied to us, she made a fool of us….” I could still sense anger in his voice but did not know if it was because of what happened earlier or because I was sitting close to delvin.
“… Kelsi here doesn’t deserve our friendship, stay away from her. Not that she is even a beauty to behold” Lexy said looking at me scornfully.
Tears welled my eyes, he sure knows how to get to me with his words.
“And you think I’m not mad at you after the childish drama you played out there earlier huh? Even if she lied to us, have you asked her why she did that?” Delvin asked calmly.
“… You mocked her infront of everyone, called her names and now you want me to leave her? Iam not you Lexy, I’m not leaving her” delvin said, taking my hand in his.
I was overwhelmed with emotions, “My God” I looked at delvin speechless.
Lexy shook his head and turned to me,
“Wow! You really got delvin too well, I hope you continue feeding him with more lies. You guys look good together though” lexy smirked and walked away.
I could see the glint of jealousy in this eyes when Delvin said he was not leaving me.