But It's Better If You Do

Fragile

"Hey, Loz, watcha drawin'." He asked. Kurloz shrugged but never looked away from his tablet. Tuna reached for the drawing pad and snatched it before Kurloz even realized it was missing; Tuna stared at the picture before blushing furiously. He tossed it back to Kurloz who was trying his hardest not to blush; he rubbed the back of his neck and gathered all his stuff.

"I gotta go." He spoke tersely.

"Kurloz, wait," I shouted; he ignored me and rushed back toward the main building.

"Tuna!" I yelled.

He whimpered and covered his head. "I'm sorry! I didn't think he'd freak out like that." He cried.

I sighed in response. Mituna was the mischievous type, always into trouble or pulling a prank; it was easy for him to forget that not everything is funny to everyone, and more often than not people preferred their space and for their personal items to remain personal.

I flicked his forehead with my index finger and gave him "the eye"

"What was that for?" he questioned indignantly, wiping the spot I previously flicked.

"For being a spaz." I stuck my tongue out and turned my back to him ready to head back into the main building.

"Where are you going?" Tuna asked crossing his arms across his chest.

I turned back to face him and I noticed that Kurloz had left his colored pencils and paint markers behind. I told Mituna that I would be right back and hurried to make sure Kurloz got his art supplies back.

I walked into the main building and made my way up the narrow staircase, took a left at the end of the hall, and headed to the art classroom. Whenever Kurloz wanted solitude, he went to the art class, so I figured he'd be there now. I opened the door slowly and reached into my pocket for the markers and pencils.

"Kurloz you left-" I stopped when I looked up I noticed Meulin seated on Kurloz's lap in a heated makeout session. I dropped everything and looked away.

"Sorry, I'm interrupting. I thought you were alone." my voice cracked as I turned and ran out the door.

"A, wait!" I heard Kurloz shout, but I didn't plan on stopping or turning around anytime soon. I made it to the bottom of the staircase and halted to catch my breath. When I heard footsteps I hid underneath the stairwell and waited. Kurloz ran down the steps frantically and ran his fingers through his hair.

"A! Aubergine!" he yelled. When I didn't respond he ran out the door and toward the court where I left Mituna. I made my way to the back exit and ran towards the school gates. I was done with my classes so there was no point in me staying. Whatever got left behind would just have to stay at school until Monday. Before I could get out of the parking lot Cronus stopped me.

"Leavwin' so soon, doll face?" he asked.

"Yeah, I don't feel good." But it wasn't a lie; I didn't know how to feel right now. I was embarrassed, shocked, confused, heartbroken, and terrified all at once. Why did have to be Meulin of all people?  I couldn't understand it; Meulin had everything but made it her job to harass me every chance she got. I had no idea why she hated me so much.

"I could givwe you a ride home if you vwant?" Cronus offered.

"No thanks, Cro. I just really need a moment." I said looking down.

He nodded and watched me walk toward the gate not protesting my wishes.

"Hey, Cro, don't tell Loz and Tuna where I went, okay?" I asked turning back to look at him. He looked perplexed for a moment but promised not to tell.