"So...." I said slowly, awkwardly, messing with my hair. "yeah... So, uh... This probably sounds kinda gross and Pervy and really weird... But um... The.. Cuts... And um.... Yea... Everywhere..... Is... Did you... I mean.... You know...." He stuttered and faded trying to make his words form sentences. I sighed and put a hand to my forehead trying to calm myself down. "Okay... look.... yes... I did but not all of them are my own doing okay... some are from other people okay... can you just drop it?" I stated and sighed leaning back onto a wall. "yeah. sorry, I just... Yeah sorry.'' He said. "So yea... what's the plan?" I started to ask "Im transferring to your school and I was just thinking you could come give me a tour. "oh... okay, like now?" I asked a little surprised. "yea, it'll count for volunteer hours." he said buttering me up trying to get me to say yes. "well... I do need more of those" I screwed my hair up and let it fall out of the bun and looked up at him. "lets go." I said smiling as I headed down stairs.
I reached the living room and found Stephan sitting on the couch waiting for me. my throat became dry, my palms became sweaty and a knot formed in my stomach. My breath became forced and I backed up into Ash hard, as in I nearly knocked him backwards. "Uh, hi... Your aunt let me in." Stephan said awkwardly. I shut my eyes tightly. "Okay." I squeaked. My body started trembling and I felt light headed "Thanks for um... before, I know I didn't deserve it, and I'm glad you were there... so um I'm sorry about everything..." Stephan said softly and suddenly hugged me. he looked at Ash "Don't worry I'm not trying to move in on your girl or anything Karate dude." he said as I started pushing him off. Ash laughed. "She's not my girlfriend." he chuckled and I felt tears starting to wet my face. But what about last night? What about the kiss and how nice he's been. I held onto Stephan tightly. he blushed a bit and held me closer. the cuts on my chest stung from the pressure of his body against mine. I. calmed down slowly. "N-n-no hard feelings" I stuttered. "Maybe we can eventually be like we used to." I said half smiling and looked away. Ash looked at me curiously and sighed. Stephan nodded. I can tell this is gonna be another bad day.
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