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Mae sat back down again and gave him a sly look. “But I already kicked you in the head, what more could I do?” She muttered in a dark tone before smiling at him and went back to her cake. She was joking of course. Maybe if he did that three weeks ago, she probably would’ve slapped him.

She stopped, fork temporarily not in use as she looked at. “My mom said she wanted to invite you again the other day but you were sick. She really wanted to get to know you. She said, ‘I want to meet the person who has the most guts to talk to my daughter!’ She was excited that I found someone to hang out with. We’ve been moving around so I don’t get to meet a lot of people.” Her tone softened and she took another large bite of cake again, washing it down with the rest of her milk. She licked her lips.

Mae sighed and propped up her elbow on her leg before leaning her chin on her hand. She pursed her lips, a habit of hers when she contemplated something.
“Ah, well, my mom settled with a job. I don’t know how long it’ll last but I think we’re not moving again. Besides,” she stopped, “I like it here.”
Despite the bullying and teasing, she liked the area compared to big cities. She leaned into the couch, looking at Adrian. The cat proceeded to sit in her lap.
“Umm…” She looked away. “Though we haven’t spoken about it,” she hesitated and blushed. “You’re my boyfriend now…right? Because I don’t think…”

Mae blushed, eyes widening a bit. “Was I not supposed to say that?” She grew embarrassed. “I just took that kiss as, well, I don’t know! It’s was my fault anyway! I did it on accident and I’m sorry and I misunderstood! I don’t think I’d be the best suitable girlfriend anyways. She stood abruptly, Marshmallow jumping off her lap and onto the table before onto the floor. “I’m going to the bathroom,” she blurted, awfully flustered with herself. She stomped to the bathroom and washed her face. “Gah!” She splashed water on her face again. Why did she have to be so stupid? What was she thinking! Besides, she was planning to break up anyways, thinking it’d be best. But seeing as how Adrian thought that kiss something different, it made her embarrassed. She didn’t have feelings for Adrian anyways. But then why did she feel so hot?

She took a deep breath, closing her eyes before opening them, looking at her reflection in the mirror. Dark eyes stared back at her. Her face all but blank. Mae left the bathroom and into the former room, where she made a fool out of herself. She was in the bathroom for a long time getting her thoughts collected. With a sigh, she looked at Adrian. “I’m sorry I misinterpreted,” she noted in a calm tone.

Mae looked into his eyes, as she always did. They were openings to one’s soul. She didn’t like what she saw. “Enough. Go home, Adrian. Thank you for eating my cake.” She quickly strode to the door and opened it. Marshmallow gave a long meow before trotting into Mae’s room which was slightly ajar. Mae’s face was impassive, daring not to look back up at him. She held the door open, head slightly bowed. His eyes scarred her mind; haunting it and plaguing it. She could tell when someone was crying.

And Mae hated tears.

Mae yawned, breathing in the Saturday morning air. The annual class trip was today for all the third years. It would be an overnight stay to the beach since the town they lived in was quite a bit inland. That meant a long hours’ drive on the bus. She gave a soft sigh, scratching her head as she held her duffel bag. She hadn’t spoken to Adrian since that time with the cake three weeks ago. Mae didn’t want to think about it. It made her highly confused and nervous. She neared the school and eventually stopped. Crowds of people gathered in the parking lot with two buses behind them. Announcements like, “It’s the annual third year class trip!” and “It’s kind of like a get together relaxation trip just for the third years!” Everyone would be excited. Mae pursed her lips. This trip was just a cheap trip to get all the third year students to stop complaining about not taking breaks. After this trip, they had exams and then off to summer vacation. Next year, in the fall, they’ll be fourth years with college to think about. It was the least the school could do to give to the juniors.

Mae was in the first bus as were the rest of her class. There was also going to be another class in here. She didn’t know which one yet (assuming it’s Adrian’s to spice things up) but it didn’t matter to her. No one would voluntarily seat themselves next to her anyways. She sat in the very back with the window seat, her other side empty. She watched other classes get in order outside and enter the other bus. Mae sighed and closed her eyes.

Mae watched with shadowy eyes at Adrian. It was easy to spot him, being that’s who the bus was all waiting for. She scooted over a little and looked back out the window. He’d come sit next to her. They’d be quiet while the rest of the kids inside would talk. Talk about Adrian’s change and how disturbing it was. She tilted her head back slightly, closing her eyes as she felt a presence, very warm, sit next to her. What happened at her apartment was sort of childish, she knew, but she didn’t want to handle Adrian and his petty feelings. And with that, she spoke.

“I hate the you right now,” she muttered, looking back out of the window. Her voice was quiet, whispered so that the surrounding peers wouldn’t hear such cold words. “It’s rather pathetic.”
And with this, she remained silent, closing her eyes so that she may take a nap. Obviously she was in an unhappy mood.

Mae flinched when the bus jolted. They were on the highway now. She leaned back in her seat.
“Oh, well, if it pleases you, then I’m happy. But I’m not going to say I like this change. I rather liked the optimistic, bright and cultural person you were. Oh well, it’s not like you care for my words. I just wondered where the person who told me how he just wanted to make everyone smile is. I…” She glanced at him before resuming to closing her eyes, “kind of miss that Adrian right now.”
With this, took a big breath and eventually fell asleep.