I barely managed to step aside before his hand came down.
BANG!
The desk split beneath the impact, sending pieces of wood across the classroom. I stepped back, but he caught my wrist before I could pull away and drove his knee into my stomach.
"Ukh…!"
The air left my lungs as he pushed me backwards. My shoulder struck another desk, overturning it, and I stumbled towards the door while trying to breathe.
"…That... was school property."
He looked at the broken furniture before returning his attention to me.
"Was it?"
"Yes, and I was... also in the middle of forgiving you."
I straightened as my nodes churned. A dark film moved along my hand, but when I swung towards him, he caught my forearm above it and twisted.
Pain shot through my elbow.
"You're slow."
His fist struck my face before I could respond. I staggered sideways, catching the doorframe while something warm ran down to my chin.
For a moment, I remained there with my head lowered.
'….Oouch...'
