Chapter 6: Game
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Gabrielle's POV
"Elle!" Brooke squealed excitedly and ran to me. I caught her in my arms and hugged her.
"Hi, Mika!" she waved at Mika and she received a wave and a smile from Mika.
"You must be Elle" a woman come up to us.
"I'm Brooke's mom" she said. I smiled.
Of course.
"Hello, mrs. Smith" I said. She smiled then looked at Mika.
"And you must be Mika" she said looking at Mika. Mika nodded shyly.
"The girls have told me a lot about you" she said as we took a seat on the bleachers.
"Did they now?" I said as Brooke sat on my lap. She giggled.
We talked for a while before the football athletes came out and Bella and the other cheerleaders started to do their routine.
I see Tobi and he looks at the crowd as if searching. His eyes land on me and he waves. I smiled and he winked at me.
I chuckle.
I also know Alexander is just beside Tobi but I don't look at him but I know he's looking at me.
The game starts.
I actually watch the game this time.
It's a fierce match.
I can't help but pray nothing goes wrong.
But I knew better.
Just as the game ended and our side cheered in glee.
I feel my phone buzz and I take it out.
My eyes widen but I immediately stand up.
"Mika there's been a emergency. I need to go" I said and then looked at Brooke and mrs. Smith apologetically before running off.
I run out of the field and bleachers.
My eyes scan the area and people started to crowd outside leaving as the match had ended.
Oh no.
No.
Finally, I see the man.
He pulls out his gun and aims.
In a split second, I'm infront of him and I aimed the gun upwards as he pulled the trigger.
*boom
I hear people's scream as the guy looked at me both shocked and deranged.
"Stop. Please" I beg staring into his eyes.
"Let go!" he shouted at me.
"No. Please. This isn't right" I said only making him more angry.
"I said fcking let go!" he screamed and finally manage to push me. I tumble on the ground and he aims at me.
"Stop!" I scream.
*boom
Everything and everyone froze.
I panted.
The bullet is only an inch away from me. I hold it and it dissipated with my touch.
I stand up but I wobble.
This time freeze is taking too much of my energy.
In my angel form, I had no problem whatsoever but in human form, it was too straining.
I approach the man once again.
I hold his face and looked into his eyes.
"You're hurting" I said.
"You're lost and confused. You don't want to hurt anybody but you feel that it will console you when it won't. It won't make you feel better. Please. Listen to me" I continued.
"You are not evil. You were wronged and for that, I'm sorry. But this isn't right and you know it. You're better than this" I said as a tear fell from my eye.
"You still have a chance. Do not waste it. You can still live your life" I told him.
"Repent and heal. Then, live" I finally said and I backed away from him.
I feel my energy drain and I fall to the ground as everyone and everything came back to normal.
"Martinez!" I hear one last scream but my eyes shut close and I feel myself fall to the ground.
My human body is tired.
Very tired.
I stay asleep for a while.
I don't exactly know how long for sure.
I'll know when I wake up.
I flutter my eyes open and all I see is white.
I can't possibly be sent back immediately, right?
I fear I've disappointed God.
"Elle" someone rushed to my side.
Oh I'm still on Earth.
Thank goodness.
"Mika" I said and sat up with a groan. Mika helped me up.
"How are you feeling?" she asked with a worried expression. I gave her a small smile.
"I'm okay. How's the man?" I ask her.
"Man?" she asked confused.
The door to the infirmary opened.
"Elle!" Bella rushed to me with Alexander behind her and hugged me tightly. I chuckled.
"Are you crazy?! What's wrong with you?!" she said holding me on my shoulders.
"What?" I ask innocently.
"You came one on one with an armed man, Elle! Do you have a death wish?!" she scolded me.
"How is the man doing?" I asked.
I lost consciousness before I could see what he'd do next and I don't remember what happened after.
"He's been caught" Alex spoke up.
"We're there anyone who got hurt?" I asked again. Alex shook his head. I sighed in relief.
"How are you thinking of others right now? We thought you got shot!" Bella said.
I almost did. Almost.
"You fainted from shock, Elle" Mika told me softly.
"Oh I'm fine. I'm alive and well, aren't I?" I said chuckling.
Bella and Mika glanced at each other and at me.
"You're crazy" they both said.
I know Alexander is looking at me.
"What happened after I fainted?" I asked looking at him.
Instead of glaring at me, he was looking at me curiously.
"The man who had the gun fortunately dropped his weapon and I tackled him until the police came" he said casually but I knew there was more.
I tried my best to remember despite my head hurting.
The man had followed my advice that's why he dropped his gun and after he got tackled, he kept looking at me crying and apologizing thinking he had killed me. He didn't and I wish he knew that.
I wish I could tell him that I was okay and he chose the right thing to do and that because of it, I was proud of him.
I'm only starting to see it now as my strength and energy came back.
I had done my part.
"Are you really okay now?" Mika asked me worried. I nodded.
"I'm okay. I really am" I assured them.
"We really thought you got shot. Alex saw it happen. He told us" Bella said looking at his brother.
I look at Alex too and our eyes meet.
"The gun was pointed at you and I heard the gunshot before you suddenly collapsed" he said and cleared his throat before looking away.
"I must have dodged it" I chuckled to seem like I was joking. The girls laugh but Alexander only looked at me again with his curious gaze.
He knows something isn't right.
And he's not wrong.
He's not clueless. Atleast not completely.
The nurse came and checked up on me before letting me go.
Both Mika and Bella refused to let me out of their sight.
"Won't anyone come to fetch you? I don't think you should be driving in this state" Bella said.
"I agree. You should sleep over at my place tonight. Please, Elle. We're really worried about your well being" Mika pleaded.
"I would offer for you to sleep at my place as well but I'm afraid my brother would murder you in your sleep" Bella said.
"I'm right behind you, Bella. I can hear what you're saying about me" Alexander said with a frown.
"I meant for you to heart it" Bella simply said.
I lightly chuckled.
"Okay, I will. I'll sleep over at Mika's house tonight. With your parents' approval, of course" I said.
"My parents already agreed to it. They're more than glad to keep you with us and take care of you" she said.
I smiled.
I'm sure they are very willing to give me a helping hand.
That's how Mika's parents are.
I got off the infirmary bed and the girls held me up since my legs were still weak.
"Step aside" Alexander suddenly said and looked at his sister.
"Let me help her" he said.
Bella's brows furrowed.
"I'm not letting you touch her. You might intentionally drop her" she said.
"Bella" I said softly and she pouted.
"I brought her here earlier. If I wanted to drop her, I would've done it when she was unconscious" Alexander said.
"Well, that's good to know, I think" Mika said.
Bella rolled her eyes at her brother.
"Don't you dare do anything spiteful, Alex. I swear I will never talk to you again if you do" Bella said.
I sighed.
"Bella" I said again.
"Whatever" Alexander said and he switched with Bella.
Then, he looked at Mika.
"Let me" he said.
Mika was hesitant but she nodded and stepped aside.
My legs were weak so I wobbled a little but Alexander held onto me.
"This won't do. I'm carrying you" he said and suddenly lifted me into his arms.
He carried me as everyone was too stunned to speak.
Alexander didn't look at me but so many thoughts were going through his mind as he held me.
"Let's go. You're quite heavy" he said.
I frowned at that.
We walked outside and I saw Tobi just outside and miss Garcia as well.
"Miss Martinez, are you okay?" miss Garcia asked worried.
I nodded.
"I'm okay, miss Garcia. Just a little bit tired, that's all" I said.
Tobi looked at Alexander before looking at me.
"Never again, Elle" he said.
I chuckled.
Then, Mika's parents came.
"We should go" I said.
I said goodbye to miss Garcia and Tobi and Alexander carried me to Mika's parents' car.
"Thank you" I told Alexander.
He gave me a mod and closed the door.
Oh okay.
Anyways, I'm still thankful for him, I think.
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