No one's POV
Flashback
Eliza is sitting in her classroom. Waiting for no one. That's the first time she noticed Lily,her benchmate. Both of them have been in same class since first standard. But both of them didn't notice each other. While attenting class she noticed some bruises in Lily's neck. "Hey!what's on your neck?"Eliza asked pointing at Lily's neck. Lily slowly looked at Eliza."Nothing " She said lifelessly and covered her bruises. Eliza gently took Lily's hand and also noticed the bruises in her wrist. Even though Eliza have a lot of problems she still cares about who are suffering. Did you thought Eliza is heartless. No way she want to but she can't. she know the pain of not having anyone by side. Eliza understood where those bruises came from. Lily also have suicidal tendencies like Eliza.
Eliza: "What's your name?"
Lily:Liana lores
Eliza :You have a very nice name. But can i call Lily instead.
Eliza's affection and care lit up Lily's face. She smiled a little. "I am taking your charming smile as a yes. You like your name." Eliza continued to praise Lily which Lily is enjoying."Tell me when is your birthday " Eliza asked. "July 21st"."What's you name" Lily responded to Eliza. "I am Eliza. Eliza Christopher. Your personal therapist" Eliza replied with a smile.Lily is suprised by that 'personal therapist '."When is your birthday? "Lily asked her new friend."I don't remember that day." Eliza reply rolling her eyes. Lily did not take her eyes off Eliza. She don't like people staring at her. So she asked "Why?" "This is the first time someone being nice to me here. Usually everyone bullies me." Lily told her. Eliza's smile disappeared,her expression turned serious. Eliza can change her expression and emotions in seconds.Eliza already became hard and powerful by the struggles she faced where Lily became fragile. "Who hurt you?" Eliza asked in a serious tone and slightly raised her voice. Lily was a bit shaken by Eliza's sudden change. Is Eliza evil? No she is strong but fragile inside. "L... Leave it" Lily answered. "Who. Hurt. You?" Eliza emphasized each words and raised her voice again.Lily looked away. "Lily, i am asking YOU" Eliza said again. But Lily seem to be scared. Noticing Lily's uneasiness Eliza released a heavy sigh and turned soft again. "Lily.... I am here to help. Tell me who hurt you. " Eliza said in a calm and polite tone. "Look i was bullied before, i learned to fight and they are scared by me now. So tell me." Eliza gave her a assurance. Lily slowly looked in Eliza's eyes. "It's Rachel and her gang they have the support of ram too. They need money from us. I don't wanna live here." Lily said in a defeated tone."Lily, I won't let anyone hurt. YOU. EVER. AGAIN. "She emphasized the last three words. She mean it.
Eliza's POV
It's been two weeks Liana no Lily and i became friends. We spend time together in cafeteria, park and malls. We are officially best friends. Lily started smiling. Her wounds are healed. I heard she have a brother. I didn't ask further about him. They are twins. He studied here but i can't remember. We were about to enter cafeteria but Rachel intercepted us."Oh! What am i seeing right now?" Rachel said in a malicious tone. "Are you blind? Or remove your bangs from your eyes then you can see." I replied her keeping my straight face. Looking at her evily.The smile on Rachel's face vanished. Lily tightened her grip on my arms and hid behind me. She still don't want to be strong. Face it Lily. I am here."I am not talking to you,Eliza" Rachel replied in her pretentious way. "So you were self talking. I thought you're just blind but you're mad too.Poor" I replied her sarcastically. Lily was surprised by the drama.
"Lily, where is the money?" Ram asked in a authoritive way and walked closer to her. "I... I don't have money "Lily was too scared. Ram and Rachel started to laugh."So, you're going to massage our legs and clean our shoes infront of the whole school right"Rachel threatened.What?No way. Lily started crying.I am fed up with Rachel's pretentious voice."She won't do it" I said slightly raising my voice.And held Lily's wrist then pulled her towards cafeteria. Everyone was looking at us.