~ Forgiveness ~

Third Person View

Felix ran down the school's corridor, breathing heavily while doing so. There was a reason behind him running like it he was about to be killed. Cry and his gang of misfits were chasing him. They were after him since he accidently stepped on one of their brand new shoes. Supposedly, they were over two hundred dollars. Felix panted, shaking his head as he took a right turn, sliding on the slippery floor. He cursed under his breath, doing his breath to regain his balance and run.

"You're not getting away this time, Felix!" Cry, the leader of the group screamed from not too far behind.

Sweat dripped down the side of Felix's face. He bit his lip nervously at the sound of the approaching footsteps.

"Fuck, fuck, fuck!" He swore, picking up speed.

Still, it almost seemed like any effort he put in didn't work. He tried running faster and Cry only caught up. He tried taking a confusing amount of turns, yet nothing changed. Cry was catching up...and fast.

"Felix~" Cry sung evilly, his voice echoing in the hallway.

A shudder passed through Felix. He shook his head and glanced over his shoulder for a second. 'Where is he?' He wondered in fear, scanning the area behind him rapidly. That was the confusing part; Cry wasn't there. He rose an eyebrow and slowed down, going at a jogging pace.

"What in the name of hell..." He muttered, coming to a full stop. There was no one behind him. Not one member of Cry's group or Cry the big boss himself. This was really weird.

Felix scanned his surroundings, keeping his ears open for the slightest sound. He wasn't going to be letting some bully beat him down while he was left and lost in a secluded area of the school. No, Felix was going to show Cry what he has learned over the past few months. He would fight back and risk the chance of getting expelled if he had to.

"Where the fuck is he?" Felix cursed, "He couldn't have just disappeared."

And that's when he heard it. A slight rustle from behind him. Felix spun around and lifted is arm, ready to bring his fist down on cry.

"Felix!"
Felix stopped and blinked, glancing over his shoulder at Marzia.

"M-Marzia... Wh-What are you doing here?" He asked his ex-girlfriend whom he still had some feelings for.

She furrowed her eyebrows together and glared at him, "Nothing really. But can I ask why you have your hand is in the air like you're going to punch someone?" She asked him.

It was Felix's turn to blink. "Oh, that... I, uh, just got scared. That's all." He lied.

Marzia rolled her eyes. Flipping her hair over her shoulder she brushed past Felix, knocking into him purposely.

"Let's hope we don't see each other like this again, Felix." She murmured, glancing over her shoulder quickly. "Bye..."

That hit Felix right in the heart like an arrow laced with the deadliest poison in the world. He couldn't stand to have Marzia act like that, especially when it came to him. And to make it even worse, she had started acting like this because of some rumor started by some idiot. To think Marzia was the kind of person to believe those foolish lies... It shocked Felix badly when he first heard about it and it still does to this day.

Felix frowned deeply and turned around with his head hung low, "Marzia..."

Felix kicked at a garbage can in the narrow hallway right as clapping echoed around.

"Bravo, Felix... You managed to drive her away."

He narrowed his eyes and looked around madly, "Who's there!" He shouted in a demanding tone.

"I'm sure you know who I am...but why don't' we have a bit more fun before spoiling the surprise? You do like games, don't you, Felix?"

Gulping slightly, Felix nodded and rubbed his arm uncomfortably. 'How the hell does he know this? I swear, this school is full or creep should just take a moment and disappear.' He pondered. He sighed and nodded.

"Yeah, I do." He answered.

"Well then, why don't we play a game? That sounds fun now, doesn't it?"

"I guess it does." Felix grumbled out.

A chuckle rang out, echoing loudly. "Let's begin."

Nodding, Felix awaited the first move to this game. He was hoping he could figure out which game they were playing, because from the looks of things he wasn't going to be getting an answer from this mysterious person anytime soon.

"First question... How are you today?"

"Good." Felix retorted.

"I see... Next, why were you running like there was someone after you, hmm?"

"Because obviously someone was after me, you dipshit." Felix spat.

They chuckled, "My, my, what a mouth you have there, Felix. It isn't nice to make fun of people; you know that all to well don't ya? Why are you being a bully?"

Those words per iced Felix's heart like a blade.

"Are you going to answer?"

"Shut up!" Felix snapped, shaking in anger as he clenched his fists tightly. "You don't know what it feels like to be bullied, so don't you dare start accusing me as the bully here!"

"My bad, I guess I hit a nerve."

"No shit." Felix snarled.

"Anyways, this game is almost over, I only have two more things to ask you."

"Hit me." Felix said.

"Do you want to know who I am?"

Felix gasped in shock. He was absolutely dumbfounded by this. 'Would he really be willing to give away his identity?' He asked himself, 'I mean I do want to know who he is, but what if this is some sort of prank and I fall for it... This could be a trap. It has to be... It has to.' Despite how bad Felix resisted the urge to say no, he couldn't do it.

He wanted to know. "Yes, y-yes I do." He answered.

"Very good."

...

"Can I say one last thing before I reveal myself? Do you promise not to attack me? Do you Felix?"

Felix groaned and glanced around the room, waiting for someone to walk out from around the corner or something. None of that happened. The person asking him questions was actually expecting Felix to promise that no harm would come to him.

"Yeah, fine. I promise I won't hurt you. Can't you just come out now?" Felix babbled.

There was a chuckle again.

"As you wish, but one quick question..."

Felix spun around at the sound of footsteps behind him. His eyes widened dramatically and he covered his mouth in shock. 'No way!' He thought, 'It can't be!'

Cry walked out of the shadows, his hand pulling his mask off. He smiled kindly at Felix and held a sincere look in his eyes, Cry held out his hand.

"I'm sorry..." He muttered out.

Felix shifted around nervously, "That isn't a question..." He pointed out.

"I know...let me finish, will you..." Cry added dejectedly.

Cry sighed and exhaled deeply. He looked into Felix's eye as he did so.

"Do you forgive me, friend?"

Forgiveness. That was something Felix was not planning on giving away anytime soon. He had a plan to make Cry suffer just as he did. But why, why was it so hard for him to say no and run? Why couldn't Felix turn away and be a man for once? Why didn't he show Cry who the boss was now?

Why?

"Please, forgive me Felix. GIve me a chance."

Felix shook his head.

"I-I can't, not after what you did to me." He replied.

"Please!"

Felix swore under his breath and grabbed Cry's hand, not knowing whether he would regret it or not.

"Alright, I f-forgive you."

I forgive you Cry.

I forgive you...