I don't talk to Julianna, I don't even look at her. But, that doesn't stop the whispers.
Everyone's still talking about what happened in the hallway, and it follows me everywhere- in class, at lunch, even at swim practice.
I tell myself I don't care, I tell myself it doesn't matter. That is until…
I was walking at the deck of the swimming pool, watching my other teammates swim relays. I didn't dress out today, my coach heard what happened; and allowed me to take a break from practice today, with the option of coaching instead.
I play with my necklace, and rub my chest, as I look out into the clear, blue, chlorine filled waters of the pool. The blue color, very much reminds me of my sorrow, and tears.
I stare for a few seconds, that is until. Splash!
Dearest lord above, someone just dived in, and the water fully got on my face, I use the palms of my hands to wipe away the little water droplets that got on my face, and then narrow my eyes to see who is the culprit.
" Sorry!" Someone shouts out, I look towards the direction I heard the voice come from, Neamya.
As expected, this dude splashes everyone and anyone, it's for his own pleasure of messing around, let me tell you he does it so much, that he did it to a coach once. He landed himself a day of detention; as well as a intense workout of 400m.
I raise a hand, to signal, it's alright.
I run a hand through my hair; and stretch out my neck. I stare into space for a bit, chewing on the inside of my mouth; before I decide to sit on the benches, located in the corners. I start to make my way over there.
A few girl pass by me on my journey, but then, I hear something I wasn't prepared for.
" I heard Julianna was telling Roman stuff about her. Like bad stuff", one girls says. My heart starts pounding but I don't turn around, because if I do, I might lose it completely.
" You'd really think she'd do that?" Another girl asks. I hold my breath, waiting for the answer, and then-
" I mean yeah, Roman is basically at her mercy now, didn't you see how he walked her to the nurses office? Precise Sarina storming off crying." I feel sick.
I can't hear no more, I turn around, and fled for the door.
I ended up running in between them, breaking them apart, causing them both to fall backward. " Ack!". But I don't even glance back to see if they are okay, all I heard was a gasp from behind.
I eventually am able to escape, my hands on my knees, as I gasp for air.
I know Julianna like Roman, but this? Talking bad behind my back? Saying things to him? I have no idea what she said. But I will find out.
I make my way to the cafeteria.