Clementine
Clementine just felt drained, today was so odd; and there was just a lot going on with her. She felt complicated, even more so when Gabe's ass decided to ask what's wrong
"Nothing really, I'm just really tired." Clem's eyes weren't usually droopy, it would be like this whenever she so happened to be sick. But she wasn't sick, she was sad?
Sad because someone was making out with someone that was theirs? She doesn't have the right to be sad, or have any feelings of distress in her. It was no use being sad, so maybe after classes she might just call Lee, or someone? Or was it caffeine she needed? She was unsure
But Clementine wasn't blind, she knew Louis didn't take much interest in his girlfriend, judging by his face; He was brought there by force. The sight was foul and disgusting, but it wouldn't leave her head, as the image was burnt into her memory
It was no use being like this, as she tried to answer the Spanish seat work, with the help of Gabe. Lucky for her she was able to understand things better, for she did her research.
The day just punched right through her, painfully.
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Louis
Encounters with Clementine were pretty quick. Clementine didn't ignore him, but she pretty much didn't joke around with him. Or talk about things so casually. They usually had to awkwardly exchange papers in class, and check on the seat works, only meeting their gazes when necessary, they only spoke when necessary.
Louis attempted the lighten up the mood, to only have himself ignored. The air was heavy, and the silence was killing him.
It was free period once more, Clementine found herself walking by herself. And Louis found Sophie distracted by her twin, so that's a blessing. It was about time he approached her about what she just saw
"Clementine, we need to talk. I want to clear somethings up." The usage of her full name just slipped out of him with urgency, Clementine sighed, she spun her heel towards him "You don't have to. I understand the situation." Clementine answers, her expression wasn't easy to be read, and he couldn't tell if she was sarcastic or genuine
"I know the look, you didn't want to. It was a uncomfortable moment I so happened to ruin" Clementine chuckles, her eyes had some degree of pain struck into them. Louis sighs, slightly glad she understood, but sad she felt bad
Louis stood next to her "Thank you for understanding."
Clementine furrowed her eyebrows, her amber eyes stared up at him, she folded her arms, her look has a graze of anger? "Don't thank me"
Louis frowns "I'm sorry, Clementine. Really I am" Louis sighs, his shoes squeaking against the floor, making the both of them wince at the terrible squeaky sound "..Do you want to hear the piano?"
Clementine's heart skips a beat, but if she could; She'd punch her feelings in the guts "Really?" She seemed interested in the offer, however; She showed hesitation
Louis smiled, Clementine hasn't noticed this before; He had dimples. It made him much cuter, which is funny. She also had dimples "Hell yeah," He chuckles, his laugh died down, waiting for a response "So.. do you?"
Clementine rolled her eyes, and punched him playfully "Lead the way, goof." Louis chuckled, as they walked to the piano room.
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Clementine
The chances of someone using the music room, was exactly like flipping a coin. However, he was in the favour of the music teacher, due to being their pianist.
"What are the chances of the room being available?" Louis hovered his hand over the doorknob. Clementine hummed "About 50/50?"
Louis jiggles the door knob, twisting it to the side. It was empty, no sign of a class or a teacher using it, Louis opened the door wide, for Clementine to enter first, Clementine enters the room and Louis follows in pursuit
"It was about time we were going to play" Louis chuckled as his fingers laid on the top of the piano, opening it. He inhales the fresh tiles, the ebony keys. The old piano wood that was just a nostalgic feeling.
Louis played the keys very nonchalantly, his fingers touched the ebony keys lightly, like a feather. Louis didn't really take the sound in, as he experimented, like tasting food without putting much thought.
Clementine sat down on the bench, listening to the song Louis played, he altered it like voodoo magic, Clementine raised an eyebrow; watching Louis
"What are you playing?" Louis smirks, as he opens his mouth to speak, Clementine silences him "Don't say a piano."
Louis looks down, he sighs "A song I made."
"What's it called?" Clementine thought about the song, the tune, everything. It sounded like harmony and she would love to hear it more, if only.
"I don't know yet," Louis sighed, "There, the first time I played it." He turned towards Clementine, his leg hanging from the side "Press this key" Louis got up from the chair, and got behind from the piano "The 'A' key."
Clementine narrowed her eyes "And which one is the 'A' key?" She asked, her pointer finger hovering about all of the keys, not really knowing much about piano
"The 'A' key. Next to the 'B' key, after the 'G' key." Louis pointed to the 'A' Clementine pressed on the keys gently, she raised an eyebrow; waiting for his next instruction
"Great, now step on the pedals as I fix things" Louis ducked behind the piano to tune it, Clementine stepped on the pedal, as he pressed on the key. Louis humming in satisfaction "Great! Next step is to blow on the keys" ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Clementine folded her arms, her expression looking displeased and not so convinced "It really works, It helps set temperatures in." Louis rested his arms near the end of the piano, Clementine got up, and blew on the strings
The silence was heavy, awkward. Clementine looked at Louis as she pressed the keys in the same matter, Louis brought himself closer to the piano "Ookay, that did nothing." Clementine shot a glare at the dread head "But it was funny!" He shined a pearly smile to the girl, his stance looked pleased and confident.
Clementine found herself smiling "That's cute"
Louis stammers a bit, his expression flushed in crimson. "Cute! uh, that's uh.. Yay!" He gave a toothy grin as he sat on the bench again, facing her "Glad to be of your service"
Louis sighed, as he tapped his foot down "So uh, I might dig myself deeper into a hole which I'll never emerge, cool? Cool." He gave a heavy sigh "Time to get serious."
Clementine chuckled "Wow, serious. You feeling okay?" She asked, jokingly. Her expression faded when she saw he was serious. He hummed "Yeah, not really.."
He turned his face towards the girl, he fidgets "So uh, thank you for being here. Thinking i'm cute, tuning the piano, blowing on the strings." He chuckled "So, Sophie used to be exactly like you. But she's changed, and I can't really.. leave?"
Clementine's heart skipped a beat, they were relatively close to each other, their shoulders leaning against each other awkwardly on the small piano bench, They were pretty sure that they could hear themselves beat, and the butterflies tickling her stomach.
Clementine fumbled, she turned away "So uh.. I like you alot, I suppose." Louis' head snapped back towards the girl, his eyes flew wide open, and his cheeks flushed in a pink. He couldn't choke out an answer, "No joking? Nothing??" Clem chuckled, looking down on the floor
Louis smiled, pulling her closer "I like you a lot too Clem, but keep that as a secret" He whispered, leaning against her. They where inches away from each other, and they could hear the faint beating of their heart, and the gust of wind outside
Clementine was moving all of a sudden, it was just a pure instinct, pulling their faces together, as she presses her lips on his blushed cheek. Louis' eyes were gently, looking at the now flustered girl.
"It's about time we come back, right?" Louis stood up from the chair, Clementine stared at his face. Louis' expression was a lot more carefree, relaxed and unnerved. He held his hand out to pull her up, he didn't let his hand go however, squeezing their palms together firmly
They walked out of the music room together, and thus; It marks their most memorable momentum. And they can only pray Sophie wouldn't interfere their peace
Oh boy
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