The next day at school, Mike was immediately asked many questions about the girl from back then who was sitting on his luggage rack. Yamato asked: "And who that pretty blonde girl on your luggage rack? Come on, tell me." Mike smiled and was silent for a while. That was when Layla came into class. And again the same question followed: "Who is she who was sitting on your luggage rack back then?"
Layla heard this question and was startled. She didn't dare look in that direction. She went to her seat. The answer followed immediately from Mike: "She's my friend. ... After all, I'm old enough now. After all, I'm 14 years old now." He saw from the corner of his eye that Layla was glad he hadn't said her name would have. But the others didn't give up and the next questions followed: "Where does she go to school? ... What's her name? ... Would you introduce her to us? ... How old is she? "
The questions never stopped. But finally the redemption came.The teacher came in and asked everyone to take their seats. The lesson began. As always, the lessons were very boring. The students were more interested in who this mysterious friend was. For some girls, the world collapsed when they heard that Mike had a girlfriend. But the others declared war on the stranger. Even during the break he had no peace from these curious students.
Mike was glad the school bell finally rang at the end of class. He packed his things and just wanted to get away from school. After a few turns he could look back and couldn't see anyone who might have followed him. He went on. A corner further he only heard Layla's voice: "I should have warned you better. The class is very curious. ... And thank you for not saying my name."
Mike turned to Layla. He replied: "I noticed it today. ... Come on, let's go home together."Layla came closer and nodded. They walked side by side. They talked about a few things, but Layla had fun talking to someone. Then the subject of maths work came up next week. Layla's expression changed. Mike noticed it immediately and said: "How about if we could learn together. I could help you understand math better. "
Layla looked at him in astonishment. No one in her class has ever volunteered to help her. Mike was really special. Layla agreed and asked: “When should we start?” Mike thought for a moment and said, “Best today. It's a short time before work. I’ll best come to you. Okay?” At that moment they were both arrived at Layla's house. Layla nodded that she agreed. She went to her front door and unlocked it. Mike called afterwards: "See you soon." Layla turned around again and smiled at him. Then she disappeared into the house.She ate something and went to her room. She was home alone as always at this time.
Hardly half an hour passed, the doorbell rang. Layla went to the front door and opened it. Mike stood in front of her. She invited him in. For a short time both sat in Layla's room and learned math. Mike tried the best he could to teach her the most important rules. Layla understood very quickly what he wanted to tell her. But she kept making mistakes. After three hours there was a knock on Layla's door. Bryan walked in and he was amazed that someone else was in her room.
Layla turned to Bryan and smiled at him. She said to him, "This is Mike. One of my class. We're studying math now." Bryan was amazed. Inside he was very happy that his little sister had finally found someone who wanted to help her. He smiled back and left the room again without saying a word. It continued with learning.After another hour, Mike said: "It's enough for today. We will continue tomorrow." He looked at Layla. However, she fell sideways on top of him. She had only closed her eyes for a moment and fell asleep. He gently shook her awake. She looked up at him in his face. She was a little sleepy. Only after a few moments did she realize what she was lying on. She immediately got up from his lap and blushed a little. He got up too and repeated what he had said recently. She agreed and accompanied him to the front door. There they said goodbye.
The week went by very quickly and it was Friday again - the last day of school before the weekend. Bora, a classmate from Layla and Mike's class, joined Mike during recess. He asked him: "Hey, Mike. Do you have plans for the weekend? We all wanted to go to the amusement park nearby. We want to make the park unsafe. ... And we don't care about math next Wednesday.We will never write worse than Layla. "A big grin broke out on Bora's face.
But when Mike heard that, he somehow sensed a kind of anger. But he was able to keep his anger under control and replied: "If you had only come a week earlier, I would have said 'yes'. But I have different plans for the weekend. I wanted to spend this weekend with my girlfriend." He saw Bora on. He immediately noticed that it was pointless to persuade him after all. The day came to an end and Mike stayed with Layla so they could study a little more.
The next day neither heard the alarm clock. Both slept so deeply that they were only awakened by Bryan, who woke them up. It was now noon. At lunchtime, Layla's father said: "You've probably studied hard all week here. How about you going to the amusement park tonight. So that he clears his head a little." The two looked at him.Mrs. Kido, the mother replied: "That's a nice idea. There he can switch off and sleep in again tomorrow. You will definitely be able to learn more by Wednesday." Layla did not really understand at first. Then Mr. Kido said: "Here you have two tickets. Since I was working on a project there, I got free tickets. You could go inside. ... I suggest that you really go there this weekend. The park does Winter break soon. And it's a shame if the cards expire. "Mike and Layla looked at each other and agreed to go to the park that evening.
But before they went, they learned something else. It was already getting dark when they set off. After a quarter of an hour bus ride, they finally arrived at the park. Layla put her cap on and hung on Mike's arm. They entered the park. Layla was happy that she was Mike with her. Finally she could really shine. After a short walk, the two arrived at a haunted house.Both went in. Layla clung so tightly to her companion that Mike couldn't get the blood in his arm to his fingers. It was bloody creepy too. Even Mike was shocked by some monsters. Both were happy when they were out of the haunted house.
They then went on. A roller coaster with a loop was now in front of them. They went in. It was a miracle Layla hadn't lost her cap during the loop. After this roller coaster, the two of them had a bite to eat and went on the next roller coasters, carousels and other tracks. The evening passed quickly for the two of them. They both had so much fun. They didn't even notice how the time passed. At a stand with French fries, they both happened to meet some of their class. Layla hid behind Mike and bowed her head. She still held on to him anyway. The classmates saw them and came up to them.
Yamato and Bora were also among them. Yamato said to Mike, "I thought you didn't want to go to the park.Maybe it was too boring at home. We will definitely have a lot of fun. Come on, we're going to go on the roller coaster with the loop now. "Only now did he see that Mike was with a girl. Then he said:" Is that your girlfriend? She looks a little scared. Why is she hiding behind you, Mike? "
Mike knew exactly what would happen if he told the truth now. He was silent at first, but Bora insisted: "Now finally say it. Is that your friend everyone is talking about? We want to know." Mike was getting uncomfortable. He didn't really like Bora because he has a quirk of getting everything he wants. Mike turned his head slightly and looked at Layla out of the corner of his eye. He felt that she was scared.
He turned his head back and said: "This is my girlfriend. She is a bit shy of strangers." He really had to be careful what he said, because one little wrong word and Layla would be exposed."It's better if we don't go with you. And besides, the haunted house is a lot more fun than this roller coaster. ... So, we're going now." He was about to turn around and go out with Layla, but a girl named Cassidy Said: "Wait. Why the rush? I want to know the name of the little one. Or does she not have a name? You have never said her name, Mike. We girls want to know who we should declare war."
Mike looked at her and said, "Cassidy. Why don't you find out for yourself? It's much more exciting to find out for yourself than if I tell you." He turned around and started walking with Layla. But Cassidy was not satisfied with that and so she called from behind here: "I'll find out who she is! I swear that to you!" But neither Mike nor Layla turned around. They continued on their way. There were only a few stunned students who didn't understand why Mike didn't join them. The girl could have followed suit.Mike and Layla headed for the ferris wheel. You wanted to enjoy the view from above. In the gondola, Layla asked Mike: "Why are you helping me? Don't get it wrong. I'm grateful to you, but you keep helping me and I can't give you anything back. I don't understand. Can you explain it to me?"
Mike looked at her and was silent at first. He looked outside. There were many colored lights on the floor and they got smaller and smaller and then bigger again. First he enjoyed the view. After a few minutes he replied, "Because I find it unfair how the students and teachers treat you. Just because you are following for school beating, the others should not treat you as they do now. The class and the teachers only see yours The outside. They don't know your inner values. And I think the inner ones count much more than the outer ones. ... And I am of the opinion that everyone has a right to have a friend. Isn't that right or am I right? "A grin spread across his face. Layla couldn't believe it. She