Chapter 8: Friendship and Fights 8

Boys’ Changing Room

"Nawfi! I’m heading out. Hurry up and don’t be late." Almus finished changing and left the room.

Nawfi sighed,

"I’m so nervous... What do I do now?" He muttered to himself, taking a deep breath before stepping out for PE.

As he walked toward the field, loud voices caught his attention.

A group of boys was surrounding someone.

A closer look revealed that three guys were ganging up on another student.

"Didn’t I tell you to come?!" The ringleader, a tall boy with a nasty glare, grabbed the bullied boy by the collar. "Why didn’t you show up?"

"T-The teacher called me, so I couldn’t..."

" What?! You making excuses now?! How dare you disobey me, you little—"

SMACK!

The ringleader punched the victim’s face.

" You f*cker!!

Before he could land another blow, a voice interrupted.

" Hey!! If you’re looking for a fight, I’m your guy—not that kid."

Kenji stepped forward.The aggressor turned, raising an eyebrow.

" Oh? Look what we have here... A lion among rats." He sneered.

Kenji ignored him and glanced at Nawfi.

"Nawfi, take Shugo to the nurse’s office. I’ll let the teacher know." He cracked his knuckles, a menacing grin forming on his face. "I’ve got some business to handle here."

Shugo, the bullied boy, looked down. "Thank you, Kenji-kun... I’m sorry for causing trouble again."

"Don’t thank me. Thank Nawfi—he called me just in time." Kenji smirked. "And besides... this is my favorite kind of thing."

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The ringleader tapped his foot impatiently.

"Hurry up and get lost. Or else... I might just have fun with all three of you." His lips turn into a wicked grin.

Nawfi nodded. "Kenji-kun, I’m leaving. Let’s go, Shugo-kun."

Kenji stepped forward, rolling his shoulders.

"Alright then... bring it on, you little sh*t. "

The bully cracked his knuckles.

"I was already planning to. A**hole! "

Nurse’s Office

Nawfi pulled up a chair and sat beside the bed where Shugo was resting.

"Are you alright, Shugo-kun?"

Shugo forced a smile but still looked depressed . "I’m fine now... Sorry about earlier, Nagato-kun."

Nawfi blinked."What are you sorry for?" He crossed his arms. "That’s what friends do, right?"

Shugo lowered his head.

"You always consider me a friend and help me... But I’ve never done anything useful for you. I just cause trouble for you guys."

Nawfi chuckled. "Shugo-kun, do you remember the first time we met?" He gazed out the window. "You were the one who saved me back then..."

He looked at him with eyes of sincerity, " For that, I’ll always be grateful."

Shugo frowned. "That time? But... I didn’t do anything."

"No, you did." Nawfi smiled. "I was getting beaten up by some boys from another school. Thanks to you, I got beaten up a little less— hahaha ."

Shugo’s face twitched. "Are you making fun of me?"

"No, I’m serious!" Nawfi grinned. "Really."

Shugo sighed. " Hah ... fine."

Nawfi clapped his hands. "That means you forgive me."

Shugo squinted at him. "Wait a minute... Why are you apologizing?" His eyes narrowed in suspicion. "Don’t tell me... You were really making fun of me!"

Nawfi immediately straightened up," I’m sorry! Please forgive me!! "