Your POV
I muttered lyrics under my breath. I didn't want anyone to hear me. Zane was sick today so I went to school alone.
Sophomore year was over in a flash for me. I managed to get by with (barely/really) good grades and participating in no sports whatsoever. The most I did was take part in the musical, but a small one at that.
Now, as a junior in the middle of her year, I had to start looking at colleges. Zane and I already decided on the same one so we could see each other. Maybe even share a dorm.
I got off the bus with my head in the clouds. Why was this year finishing so fast? It was like yesterday was Christmas. A few weeks ago was my birthday. Now I'm 17, and wondering what I'm gonna do with my life.
Talk about existential crisis.
I know once I'm 18 I'm gonna have a mid-life crisis. I can just tell.
And I'm not even at my mid life!!
I pulled out my Pokemon Go app and hatched a few eggs while I walked to class. My new first period was Math, the bane of my existence.
Popping my earbuds in, I walked around the school listening to (song, mines above).
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"How long till you're better?"
"A while."
Zane and I talked on the phone during lunch. His voice was raspy, the quality in the call didn't exactly help either.
The school wifi sucks complete ass.
"What do you even have?"
"The flu."
"Who catches the flu in March?"
"Me, apparently."
I sighed into the phone, crossing my legs and tugging at the holes in my jeans.
"I mean, you have other friends to hang out with Y/n"
"But Zane, I want to spend time with you."
"Look, just cause I'm sick doesn't mean we can't talk. But you should try making more friends."
"Ugh.."
I shuddered. The thought of people looking in made me almost sick myself.
"You know I don't deal with outsiders very well."
"You're a junior. And I'm in the same boat. But you deserve someone to keep you company while I'm dying."
"I got Aphmau."
"I don't think that counts."
"You're rude."
I hugged, putting down lunch and eating my food.
"Fine. I'll make a friend."
"Good. Have fun."
"I probably won't, but I'll try."
I sighed again.
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I looked around the school, pacing back and forth rather audibly.
A new friend...
I wondered, pulling my hair and thinking to myself.
"How hard can it be?"
It's extremely hard when you have absolutely no social skills.
I stood in the middle of the hallway, basically talking to myself and knocking my brain back into place when I ran into someone.
My luck exactly.
They helped me regain my composure, smiling a bit. I opened my eyes and realized I didn't recognize the person next to me.
She had bright forest green eyes and long brown hair, it was pulled into a high ponytail. She wore a blue flannel, black jeans and a necklace.
"Hm.. You alright?"
She asked, her voice was a bit deep for the aura she was putting out.
"Yes. Thanks."
I stuttered, sighing for what seemed like the millionth time today.
"Good. See ya."
She walked off in the other direction.
Way to go y/n, failing at even making a single friend.
I walked up to Aphmau and ate lunch with her instead.
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I was making my way home, stopping by Zane's house for a bit. His parents weren't home and he was sick, so I figured I would surprise him.
It was almost our 2 year anniversary after all, but I wasn't one for sentimental celebrations.
I knocked on his door, expecting him to shout "go away". He opened it and rolled his eye.
"Y/n.. I told you to stay away. I'm terribly ill."
"That's why I'm here."
I chuckled, noticing his appearance. He had a blanket covering most of his body. Shorts and a t-shirt with bunny slippers. He wasn't wearing his scarf or mask. His hair was scruffy and looked unkempt.
Absolutely adorable.
I made my way into the house without any more complaints, he reluctantly followed me to the kitchen.
"I'm gonna make you soup."
"You're gonna find some way to burn it."
"I'm not that bad a cook, Zane"
"I guess."
I stuck out my tongue and opened a can of soup, turning the heat on and waiting for it to boil.
He sat on the table, looking miserable and sniffing the air as the soup started to take form.
He smiled at me, not trying to be close in fear of getting me sick as well.
The soup finished boiling and I poured him a bowl, turning off the heat.
"Thanks."
He muttered and started to eat.
I looked back at the boy, sitting next to him and crossing my legs on the couch. He seemed a bit dazed and quiet.
I decided to watch a bit of (show) while I waited for him to finish.
"My mom won't be home for like three hours. But you should go back to your house."
Zane finally said, setting the bowl on the table next to the couch. He held his head tightly.
"Headache?"
"Yes."
"Come here."
I replied, pulling him into my lap. His cheeks lit up bright pink.
"Y-y/n.."
"What? We've been dating forever. And it's not like anyone's here."
Zane tried not to stare at me, closing his eyes and nudging his face into my left leg. I scratched his head and watched my show.
"See? Isn't that better?"
"Quiet."
He yawned and slowly fell asleep on me. I smiled kindly at him, pushing back his hair and covering him in his blanket. I kissed his forehead lightly and let him doze off.
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The day ended quietly, I was stuck on the couch for the three hours binging my show until his mother came over and woke him up with her squeals of excitement.
I exited the doorway, laughing at Zane as he ran from his mother.
But I felt something in my gut. Something was going to go wrong.
It always has to when I'm happy.
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Admin time!
Probably the shortest, most boring chapter I've ever written.
I'm sorry if you actually fell asleep reading this one. I'm not too proud but I've got writers block and this story will be ending soon.
I know right only one chapter left!!
Or two.
I haven't decided.
If you haven't noticed, I've been obsessed with Heathens by TOP and I made that the focus of the story, so you can kinda get where I got my inspiration from by listening to the song.
Btw if you can guess who the girl was you ran into you get a gold star a+
Thanks for reading :)