Chapter 35: Worse than the Worst
"And?"
"You're the lowest… you're bad at everything. You're bad at everything!", Marjohn repeated.
The spectators on the second and third floor could only hear Marjohn's shout but those who are watching from the first floor could hear everything. They muttered, "Isn't he exaggerating it? It's not like everyone hates Rin. Well, he's annoying at first but he's not that a bad guy, he just can't fit in.", others nodded.
"What's that got to do with this?", Rin calmly asked again, even if Marjohn didn't say all of that to him, he already knew that. In fact, he knew more than that!
"The fact is… you're worse than me.", Marjohn sounded like he was caught red handed and have no choice but to confess.
Rin's eyebrows furrowed.
Marjohn glanced at Rin and felt that he had to let it out. This is the first time he have someone to talk to about this so he couldn't resist his mouth.
"I-..I was weak… No, I'm still weak. I could only beat you back then because you're worse than me. I'm also dumb at studies, I even failed the exam even though Dana was bothered and tutored me but even after that I failed! I should've not been in here if I did not cheat! I am only good cheating. I can't do any good at all…", Marjohn complained and complained everything about himself.
Inside the room that have the nearest window to watch the two. The students that was watching the two was intrigued but also felt guilty for listening to Marjohn's insecurity without permission but they couldn't just leave after all that happened. They wanted to see what will happened next. While they focused peeking through the curtain. They did not notice that someone entered the room and joined them.
Outside the windows, although Rin didn't have the time to listen to Marjohn's complains, he still stood there patiently.
Marjohn curled and rested his head on his forearm at his knees, "I work hard everyday. I try to review but I just couldn't get it. I tried many chances that may improve myself but I couldn't do it and… just gave up. Just like you, I'm afraid to get close to others. Afraid that I will disappoint them and in the end, I can't get any friends.", in the middle of Marjohn's words, he glanced at Rin with emotionless eyes, "But then I got to know you. Someone who's worse at me. Someone I can tell that I am better."
"Is that why you bullied me?", Rin couldn't keep the question to himself. Rin is not the type to hold grudges. Even the one who ruthlessly tortured Rin, he took the risk and still accepted him as his master. At that moment, he forgot about all the pain he experienced and just looked forward. The only reason why Rin asked was because he was curious, "Then why didn't you just talked to me? We could've been friends back then!?"
When Marjohn heard Rin's unreasonable questions, he gritted his teeth, "You idiot! Do you know how hard to talk to you back then!? All you do is stutter and tremble even though I mustered my courage to talked to you back then!"
Rin remembered that time. He was really useless. He could be the first ever man to be like that in all of history. You could say that he may be mentally incapable back then. Now he felt sorry for Marjohn.
"When I first talked to you, that is when I felt that I am better than someone. I am finally not the worse… and that made me feel lighter. So I…", Marjohn looked down, feeling shamed. He bullied Rin just to feel better. He then realized that Rin who didn't fight back and didn't cry for help and just accepted everything is better than him.
"Hey."
"…", Marjohn was silent
"I don't stutter now, do I?"
"??", Marjohn looked at Rin, confused.
"You know, you said that there is no way that I changed in just three weeks but I believe that a person could change in just a moment.", Rin stared at Marjohn, "We could still be friends since I've changed. I already know that you're weak so I'm not going to get disappointed any longer.", Rim smiled and reached out his hand to help Marjohn stand up.
Marjohn clicked his tongue and slapped Rin's hand. "Shut up!", he stood up and glared at Rin before turning back, attempting to leave but Rin grabbed his shoulder and stopped him.
"Hey,-!", When Marjohn turned his head to look, he met a fist coming at him with great speed that he didn't have time to react.
Everyone that was watching was surprised.
"Marjohn, I don't grudges and I especially don't hate you but I still think you need to be beaten like I did.", the smile on Rin's face was no longer there.
Marjohn held his beaten cheek as tear passed on it. His faced turned ugly, his eyes were filled with fury. He yelled and tried to make a comeback to Rin but of course, it had no effect.
"Stay… still!", Rin threw a punch but he held back. If he didn't, Marjohn may not be able to take it. But still, it was a one-sided as Marjohn didn't give up and threw random kick and punches even though he knew he wouldn't win while Rin would just blocked them all and counterattack. Since Marjohn was weak compared to Rin, even with low fighting experience, Rin took almost no damage.
Marjohn gasped and trying hard to breath properly, his face filled with sweat and blood but he didn't stop and threw failed punch after punch.
The two were silent as they fight. The spectators could hear fists hitting another and Marjohn's groans. But they could feel it. The bond that was forming between the two as they fight. They were not fighting with enmity or grudge but with something else. Those that are watching could only stare at awe.
After another few exchanges, Rin punched Marjohn a little harder in the face and made him fall flat on the ground.
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