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MALIA

Julio and Angela are still kissing at the corner of the hallway. They pulled away from each other the minute they noticed my presence.

Angela looked away and Julio ran his fingers through his hair. He pointed me and opened his mouth to speak.

"Don't you...."

"Malia," Eli's voice interrupted, making Julio pull back and he held Angela closer as I looked at Eli.

He is shirtless, still has bandages around his shoulder and he is standing at his door.

"Yes, sir." I answered, still standing at my spot.

"What are you looking at?" He asked.

I looked at the corner where Julio and Angela are. They are both glaring at me. They are literally daring me to speak.

"Malia," Eli called again.

"Nothing, sir." I lied, looking at him.

"Does it still hurt?" He asked. I arched my brows a bit.

"What hurts?" I heard Angela whisper.

"Does your cheek still hurt?" Eli asked again.

"N...no sir." I answered.

"I need help with the sheets." He said.

"Um sir I am not.."

"Now, please " he ordered, w