Chapter 130 - Jane, Im Coming! (1/2)

(Tom's PoV)

Some things could not be explained logically. I assumed, since I had become the Guardian of Death Volcano, it would be embarrassing to have a weak and thin guardian, right? So, it must have done something to my body.

My question was... would it be permanent or for a while? Would it have a side effect?

Then, another thought invaded my mind, made me forget about the side effects and everything.

I could meet Jane now!

A smile lit my face instantly at that thought. Without thinking any further, I ran into the hospital straight to my room and fetched up the phone that my uncle left to me. My excitement surged up as I dialed on my uncle's number. I gripped the phone hard and... crack!

What the!!

I was stunned and my grip loosened a bit unconsciously. I stared at the cracks on the phone in my hand.

Did I do that? Am I that strong?

I gripped my phone even harder and the loud cracking sound traveled to my ears. Along with that, the phone in my hand was ... I couldn't describe the damage I did.

My eyes widened to the point it instantly felt uncomfortable. I blinked to reduce the discomfort and stared at my hand again.

The phone was really broken!

How do I call Uncle Ben now? At that time, I cursed myself repeatedly for my stupidity. Somehow, in my mind, I could see Jane laughing at me for my foolishness.

As one of the brightest in campus, it hurt my pride for doing something so impulsive. Just because I was curious with how the phone got broken, and exerted too much force until I couldn't use the phone for real. If only I had used my brain, I would have waited until I finished calling my uncle before I tried my new power.

Of course, I realized it was a side effect, or rather the bonus I got, after being the guardian of Death Volcano. But, how stupid I was to break the phone before I could even use it?

I wish I could smash myself so hard!

Just as I was still lamenting about it, the door was pushed open by Lily and Dr. Gwen who looked anxious and relief at the same time.

”You're back! Where have you been?” Lilly was the first one to rush towards me while Dr. Gwen was standing in front of the door and heaving a breath of relief. From the look of it, they found out that I was not here and had been looking for me. But, I came here at dawn, right? How could they check on me so early in the morning? It's not like they still needed to check on my drips at night. They didn't check on me at night again after I had started my therapy, except when I pressed the button.

So, why were they here so early in the morning? How did they know I was not here?

”Emm, what's wrong? Were you two looking for me?” I forgot about the broken phone for a while as I saw their faces.