SURVIVES

Chapter 9

we may have been very close. But that was not then. Just because of a misunderstanding

Caitlin Emma Gibson's

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Diana opens Caitlin's door knob, then wakes her daughter up. However, Caitlin did not open her eyes. Diana shook - swayed Caitlin's body so that the child felt troubled. Caitlin sat for a moment and blinked her eyes repeatedly.

Caitlin ran down the stairs and headed to the dinner table for breakfast before she headed to school. His pace slowed as Joshua sat beside the chair he used to sit on while eating.

"Hook! Come on" Invite Kenan who is aware of Caitlin's presence. The girl just nodded in agreement and sat down in her chair beside Joshua.

Caitlin was about to apply chocolate jam on her bread stopped by Diana's words which made her surprised.

"The hook? What happened to your hand?" Diana asked worriedly.

"Yeah, my hand... Eee.. Falling into basketball." replied Caitlin terbatah - batah.

"But, are you okay?" keep Kenan worried too.

"Yeah, I'm okay. Don't worry" replied Caitlin steadily.

After breakfast, they all headed to the garage and boarded their cars. Kenan and Diana go to work, Alan to the hospital, and Joshua and Caitlin to school. Even though, Joshua and Caitlin go to school in the same place they don't want to go together.

Caitlin is very excited because today she can play basketball again after a long time not playing it. And Mr. Ardi as the teacher of Penjasan will take value from the game of basketball.

Arriving at school, Caitlin immediately parked her white BMW i8 in her school yard and rushed to class. A few minutes later, Joshua arrived in a red BMW i8 and parked it right next to Caitlin's car. Caitlin had just opened the driver's door quickly - quickly stepped out of the parking lot so as not to see her brother's expressionless face when he saw her. From inside the car, Joshua was able to see the attitude of his sister who tried to avoid him clearly and just snorted in annoyance. Caitlin's changed attitude towards her was also a mistake of her not being able to try to accept her own sister.

Why so difficult for you? Why?.

Caitlin walked as fast as she could to class so she wouldn't see her brother's face. The faster he walked until he did not see someone who he now hit from behind. His face met someone's sturdy back. With a reddened and embarrassed face, Caitlin stepped back then lowered her head before she apologized to the person. Now several pairs of eyes were on the two of them.

"Ma.sorry." Nervous speech. The man twisted his body to face Caitlin, then patted the girl on the shoulder and said something.

"What's up" replied the man casually. Caitlin was shocked when she saw the person's face, it turned out that she was Davin. Caitlin pulled the tip of her lips up in embarrassment. Davin also smiled to see Caitlin's behavior that was embarrassed and nervous. For a few seconds, they let silence between them until a baritone voice came from behind Caitlin.

"Hi, Dav!" Greet that man. Caitlin widened her eyes when she heard a familiar voice in her ear, well that voice belonged to Joshua. Caitlin intends to leave Davin and Joshua, but her steps are stopped when two other friends of Joshua with two female classmates Joshua approached them, while the way Caitlin was blocked by the four of them. Caitlin does not know what to do, then she looks for reproach to leave them but her efforts again - again failed by Evan and Kevin who began to bother her.

"Hi, pretty angel! Went where? Buru - hunt very." Evan said flirtatious made Caitlin tickle in her heart.

"Yes, mending hanging out with us - we used to, how? Agree, right?" Kevin and Caitlin just grunted in annoyance.

"Jo, adek lo if again nervous funny also his face. Plain.. How plain is that." Cindy said with a bland laugh. Joshua did not touch him and only smiled faintly.

Olivia approached Caitlin and wrapped her hands around her neck.

"Follow us yuk!" Take Olivia, but Caitlin remains silent. Joshua knew that his little sister was feeling uneasy with them all especially him. Joshua tried to help her and said something to her best friend.

"Udahlah, guys! Don't take a stranger like him! I'm being uncomfortable." Joshua's words sounded simple but very piercing into Caitlin's heart. Now Caitlin's heart feels sore and hot just like her eyes. Not waiting for long, Caitlin ran away from them and pushed Kevin and Davin who were in front of her to give her a way.

"Jo? You shouldn't talk to Caitlin. Until when do you want to think about it, huh?" Said Olivia who looked at Joshua disappointed.

"You're worried about him, you can talk nice, Jo." Add Davin who then walks ahead of them.

Caitlin ran down every corridor she had to pass through to the classroom. Caitlin could not hold it anymore, now her eyes were heating up and clear liquid was sliding out soaking her smooth cheeks. A few pairs of eyes looked at Caitlin questioningly. I don't know what's going on with that girl right now? He ran with a clear liquid that kept wetting his cheeks nonstop.

Before entering class XI IPA 1, Caitlin stopped her steps in front of the toilet and went there. Caitlin stood looking at her reflection in the mirror but it did not make the girl stop crying. Caitlin sobbed again until she felt the air supply thinning.

"The hook? Are you okay?" Stella asked worriedly. Caitlin did not answer, she chose to be quiet, let alone talk breathing she was difficult. Stella was so full of feeling at her friend, she pulled Caitlin into her arms to channel the warmth to Caitlin with her right hand stroking her trembling back.

"Crying as much as you, because by crying it can make you relieved."

After a few minutes of silence, Caitlin took off Stella's arms and stood looking at her reflection in the mirror.

"Thank's, Stel."

"Yes, now you remove your tears and wash your face. The bell's coming in." Stella and Caitlin's advice is just a nod to understanding and Caitlin does what Stella says.

Caitlin opened her locker to pick up her sports uniform. Because fifteen more minutes of sports lessons will begin. The students were only given fifteen minutes to change uniforms.

"Adrian, Fanny, and Stella" cried Mr. Ardi. While waiting for his name called Caitlin sat alone. Suddenly the events of this morning filled his mind, Caitlin could not believe that Joshua would be willing to treat himself like that in front of his best friend.

"Next, Caitlin, David, Jasmin" cried Mr. Ardi for the second session. David approached Caitlin with a basketball in both hands. Caitlin was still silent and looking straight ahead, David saw the dreamy Caitlin patting slowly on the girl's shoulder to resuscitate her.

"Our turn" Take it in a cold tone but slightly slowed down. Caitlin is shocked and soon wakes up from her seat and takes over one of the basketballs that David was carrying.

Prrittt's...

The sound of a whistle was already heard signaling the game was starting. Caitlin dribble basketball skillfully until she almost beats David and Jasmin who were originally in front of her. Caitlin ran and was ready to jump to shoot her basketball into the ring. And yupp the basketball that Caitlin brought slid steadily into the basketball hoop. Then David and Jasmin. Rachel, and Stella were a little stunned because her new best friend turned out to have talents they did not know about.

"Wow! Excellent" Roy chuckled in admiration as he clapped his hands together. Hearing him Caitlin only smiled faintly at Roy.

"Cait, you're so cool playing basketball" said Rachel who wrapped her right hand around Caitlin's neck.

"Yes, Cait. Lo cool when your left hand is bandaged again." praised Stella.

"My left hand doesn't hurt so I can play basketball" he said with his best smile.

"Lo likes basketball?" Stella asked who made Caitlin look suddenly grim.

"Eh, sorry Cait. I don't mean, sorry" Stella continued when she saw the look on Caitlin's face that suddenly changed.

"But, to be honest, you are a great basketball player. Jasmin just lost the same lo" Praise Rachel with both hands crossed in her chest. Caitlin raised her eyebrows by hearing the words of her friend. Rachel who seemed to understand Caitlin's response continued her conversation. "Yes. Jasmin is the captain of the Tunas Harapan High School basketball team." The connection that made Caitlin round her lips formed an 'O' and nudged understanding.

The break bell rang to make all students scatter towards the canteen to relieve hunger. Before long, Caitlin, Rachel, and Stella rush to the cafeteria to relieve the fatigue they get from the draining exercise lesson. But, in contrast to Caitlin who did not feel tired even according to him the sport was not exhausting at all. Well because Caitlin is very fond of sports or physical exercises such as gym and wrestling are exhausting and draining for most women her age.

"Oh, I swear, sport is tiring know not? My leg wants to break?" Whine Rachel with her loud voice.

"Yes, same. My body hurts all, crazy" Stella continued with her slashing face, but Caitlin just silently heard her two friends complaining.

"That's natural" Caitlin answered briefly and greeted a sharp gaze as well as astonished her two friends.

"Sudder to say lo?" Ketus Stella with a slightly raised tone of voice.

"Knew what?" Said Rachel, who was also raising her tone.

"Yes, natural." Caitlin sighed for a moment and explained to her friends why their body or legs hurt every time they finished sports. "I think it's natural, because you guys are rarely sports so fitting you sports your body will hurt. The pain arises because your muscles are tense or shocked" he continued.

"But it's the same. It's exhausting!" Stella Barren. Caitlin simply shook her head in wonder and smiled faintly at the spoiled behavior of her friend.

"It's true, said Stella make the body crumpled tau not?" Rachel's voice that doesn't accept.

"Yes, yes, yes, it's up to you. Don't have to argue! Said laper?" Said Caitlin who was trying to mediate the debate between them.

Caitlin and Rachel are now sitting in a normal place while Stella is buying food. Both eyes were distracted by the two people who were now standing before them.

"Caitlin?" Caitlin raised her head to look at the woman. They are Olivia and Cindy, Joshua's classmates. Caitlin did not answer and looked confusedly at them.

"On this morning, don't take it seriously! Joshua just needs some time, and I promise I'll help you." Olivia.

Help out? Well, I hope so.

Caitlin only showed her best smile when she heard Olivia's words. "Thank's sis".

Olivia nods a little and leaves Caitlin, followed by Cindy.

"Liv, are you sure you want to help Caitlin?" Cindy asked a little worried.

"Know it. I can't bear to worry about them like that." Answer Olivia casually.

"Lo not afraid that Joshua is angry with you? Because he's been meddling with Caitlin's business."

"Gue's never scared as long as what I'm doing is real."

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