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Summer is the warmest season of the year in the northern hemisphere; it lasts from the summer solstice through to the autumn equinox. Because of the sun, water is evaporated and the vapor are safely deposited in the atmosphere, this season brings the rainy season, in turn these vapor are turned into clouds that fall for four months as rain.

Summer is extremely warm since most of the earth is directly under the sun during this period and its rays are concentrated on the area, drying up ponds and lakes; this has / can lead to water scarcity. This time of year is synonymous with fun for most individuals, as schools break on holidays and most offices are not completely involved.

In the freezing cold winter, summer brings back plenty of outdoor social events that are unlikely. Picnics, beaches and parks are used by most individuals to relax and unwind under blue skies. Summer time is 'open season' for the party rockers, so many parties are held to take advantage of the fine weather. The summer hosts a very bright moon and clear skies, perfect for this reason.

It is also the season where I lost two special people in my life.

My parents.

10 years has passed and I am still haunted by the scarring events that happened in this season.

It terrifies me.

The anger that has been flowing through my veins never stops. I want to avenge my parents from the dirty hands of those ruthless people.

"Hey! Rin? Are you okay?", Timothy asked.

"Uhm yea I'm fine. Whatever."

"Are you still thinking of your parents? Girl you need to cool down. You grandparents are taking care of you anyway."

I don't think Timothy gets my point. Being an orphan at such a young age is depressing. I never get to feel motherly and fatherly love. It sucks. There's no one to talk to when you have problems.

*message

From: 09*********

Hey orphan. Don't you ever tell anyone we're bullying you. Or else you'll face the consequences your parents have felt before.

Damn. This girls gonna let me go before I can rampage all the way in school.

This is giving me anxiety.

I drank three pills of antidepressants before going to school. I can't believe I'm enduring this shit.

When I was on my way to school, I passed by the dandelion field. The same dandelion field where we could run free, and be the best of ourselves.

The cool summer breeze hits my face like a wave on the shore. The blue sea shimmered under the sun as the fluffy white clouds dances with the wind on the clear blue skies.

Life sucks. My life sucks.

I continued walking until I reached school. The gate were full of bullies, waiting for me. Like a lion waiting for their prey.

Here I am looking like a coward.

When i reached the gate, I ignored the bullies and continued walking away, but one of them by the name "Sophia" grabbed my collar.

"Hey, hey, hey. You're ignoring us? What an ungrateful bitch!"

I just stared at them like a blank paper.

"What the fuck? You're not talking? Tsk. You must join your parents in hell and rot.", Ella said.

These bitches! They don't even know what I've been through! What my parents have been through!

Tears came down my eyes as they mentioned things about my parents. Anger is nearly eradicating me, telling me to punch her tooth out or even slap her goddamn ugly face. But I remained calm. I don't want to scandalize in front of many people.

"What? You're not going to do anything? Stop holding it back and reveal your true colors here."

"What do you want me to do then? Shit people out? You know I'm not like that Ella."

Crap. I talked back. I never should've done that.

"Now you're talking back? Heh. What a bitch. You should rot in hell!"

I closed my eyes as Ella was about to slap my face when I feel my collar get loose.

"What the f-"

I saw Ella sitting on the ground.

"You're the bitch girl. You should be the one who should rot in hell."

As I opened my eyes, I saw this man. Black hair, pointy nose, hazel-colored eyes. I know I'm familiar with this sight.

"You! You don't have the right to meddle. Who the fuck are you?" Ella shouted.

"It's none of your business. Now get out of here before I report this shit to the Principal." Said the man.

Ella and her said "comrades" ran for their lives.

Who is this man?

"Get up. I'm sorry you get to be bullied by those kinds of people. Anyways, let me get you bandages from the clinic. Come with me."

He reached out for my hand and helped me get up. I brushed off the dirt in my uniform and followed him towards the clinic. People were already staring at me, like I was some lowly person.

We reached the clinic and he quickly searched for bandages. Meanwhile, I sat down and quickly ate my breakfast, which is just some old style salmon-filled "onigiri" and some milk. I never get to eat my breakfast at home. I hate when I eat alone.

"Oh you didn't have breakfast yet?" he asked.

I completely ignored him. I know it's weird but I don't normally talk to people I don't know. I know he helped me but I don't trust people that easily.

"Oh. Not to talk to strangers eh? Don't worry I mean no harm. My name is Phil. President of the Student Council. I'm sorry you've got to endure those hardcore girls back there. I'm supposed you are enduring it long. Here let me treat your wounds. Tsk Tsk. You should've told us that there were students who were bullying you. I'm sorry you've got to endure that long."

"No no. It's completely okay. I'm used to it. I've got to keep in all to myself. I don't want to get into trouble." I replied.

"It's completely not okay. You know it can cause mental health issues and you've got to endure it every day of your life. I know we've just met, but you can talk it out with me if you need someone else to talk to." Said Phil

I just smiled and continued eating. I watched him treat my wounds like a mother taking care of her child. I saw how careful he was with it. It seems like he knew me very well.

"You are?" Phil asked.

"Rin. You can call me Rin." I replied.

"Nice to meet you Rin. Uhm, anyway, does your wound still hurt?" he asked.

"No. It's fine. Thank you by the way. For this. And for saving me earlier." I replied.

"Nah, don't worry. Nice meeting you Rin! I've got to go. I have duties to take care of. See you when I see you!" he then waves at me and leaves.

I never felt this feeling before. The feeling of contentment. Peace. The feeling that you are taken care of.

I never even think that someone would do this to me.

And by that, my life changed.