Adam's Apple (VegasPete)

15

Pete's P.O.V:

I was taking the bus to college like usual.

It was a boring ride so I took out my phone and started listening to music while reading some news.

Another person disappeared.

I sighed heavily and rubbed my temples.

Then leaned back in my seat and closed my eyes.

After some time I arrived at the college campus and got off in front of my faculty.

I passed by a pin board for announcements and saw a picture of Vegas saying that he's now wanted by the police.

The investigation was still going on probably.

The police couldn't find him though.

It's either that the police are too stupid or Vegas is being so cautious.

Either way...

It doesn't matter much right?

I pursed my lips into a thin line as I read the information written on the flyer.

Then decided that I've had enough so I turned on my heels and left.

Someone suddenly put their hand on my shoulder.

I flinched and turned to punch whoever it was.

But my fist stopped an inch away from Praew's face.

I lowered my hand when her smile dropped and was replaced by a startled look.

"Are you alright?" She asked.

I nodded.

She looked at the flyer I was checking.

"Oh...You're also afraid of Vegas? To think a person like that attended college with us...It makes my hair stand on ends" Praew said.

I didn't say anything as I kept looking at the flyer silently.

"Hey Praew" I said.

"Hm?" She asked.

"Has it ever occurred to you that he might have a reason?" I asked.

She shook her head.

"It still doesn't justify murder" Praew said.

I nodded absentmindedly.

"Let's just go" I said.

She nodded and we went to class.

I could focus on class alot better now but I still didn't feel ok.

What was that I was feeling anyway? Fear or guilt for reporting Vegas?

I sighed heavily and turned to look out of the window.

I should stop being so stupid.

It should be fear.

After some time classes were over.

"Come on I'll walk you to the bus stop" I said smiling at Praew.

She nodded and I took her hand and we started walking.

"Do you want to listen to some music?" She asked.

I smiled and nodded then she put the side of the earphones in my ear.

We arrived at the bus stop and boarded.

My phone started ringing and I saw that it was an unknown number.

I picked it up.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Is this mr Pete Phongsakorn Saengtham's number?" The person on the other end asked.