#2 First Impressions & First... Care~?
As the surrounding again calm down, Yuri throws a last fiery glance at Phenix before going out of classroom making things calmer.
Asher Reeves. (Stupid Chatterbox)
Avian, my bro was absent for a week. So please help him for today.
*smiles sweetly*
Asher Reeves. (Stupid Chatterbox)
Please, pretty please....
*shows puppy eyes*
Asher Reeves. (Stupid Chatterbox)
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Yeah! I got it, you don't need to act like this.
Σ(ಠ_ಠ)
Asher Reeves. (Stupid Chatterbox)
Great!
*shouts satisfied*
Elios Frost. (Coldy Class Monitor)
*turns to Phenix*
Come with me, Nix. I have the notes you missed.
Phenix gave a lazy nod to Elios setting his school bag beside Avian's and gets up to follow behind his friends to their desk in the front corner who already left.
But Phenix's sharp eyes landed on Avian, who was rubbing her ankle.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*slightly rubs her aching ankle staring at it with worry*
🗨️ Hope it's not sprained.
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
Are you okay?
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*blinks*
Huh? It's nothing–
Phenix didn’t wait for an excuse. He pulled a pain relief spray from his bag and keep it in front of her on desk.
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
Use this. And next time, don’t let idiots like Yuri get away with it.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Huh?
*looks up at Phenix*
Asher Reeves. (Stupid Chatterbox)
*shouts from his desk*
Bro, come fast I gotta show you my new sport shoes.
Phenix nods in Asher's direction and again look at Avian.
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
Use it, I will be back.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Oh! O-ok...
Avian gives a confusing look at Phenix's leaving figure.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*stares at the spray in front of her, her brows furrowing*
🗨️ What’s with him? First, he helped me up. Now this?
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*scoffs under her breath*
🗨️ Since when the infamous careless introvert become so helpful?
Avian was busy in her thoughts when her ankle started paining more. So, with no other option left she uses Phenix's spray getting some instant relief.
Sighing deeply she again starts solving the remaining questions of her math assignment.
Students start coming inside the class leisurely but between them a hasty figure enters and directly makes way towards Avian's desk.
Avian turns to see her best friend marching toward her, a look of pure exasperation on her face. She stands in front of Avian with both hands on her hips.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*looks up at her with innocence in her eyes*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
*melts immediately*
Oh, my dear!
～(つˆДˆ)つ｡☆
Yasmin Grant, the daughter of a single father who is a Karate teacher, is actually a Young Maestro of Art and Avian's best friend from last five years. She hugs Avian sitting beside her with worry written all over her face.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Are you alright? Tyler told me everything that happened.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
I am fine!
*smiles softly*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
That annoying rat Yuri! 💢
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
If I had a silver coin for every time he pulled something like this, I’d be richer than the Coldy Frost!
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*smirks*
You’re already rich in complaints, Min.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
I mean it! I just went to library, and he did that to you. Tell me where is he?
*look around clenching her fists*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Listening you, I complained to Madame Diallo yesterday. And look what happened.
*calm voice*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
But didn't she change his place?
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
And moreover this seat was previously assigned to Phenix. Only if he came to school then Yuri won't get a chance to sit beside you and trouble you entire day.
*look at second bag behind her*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
That rat again sat here?
*point at the second bag fuming*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
No, that's Phenix's.
*shakes her head*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Ohhh, so that careless dude finally remembered school. I thought he gonna write exams at his home itself.
*cross arms over her chest*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Yep, and he helped me.
*smiles slightly*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Did he?
*raise eyebrow*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*nods honestly*
Hmm!
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Then good for him!
*humphs*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
So what's next? We should do something to–
*seriously*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*cut in, lowering her voice*
I already have a plan.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
*eyes lit up with interest immediately & takes a Karate stance with her arms*
Tell me what I have to do?
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
No violence, Min.
*push Yasmin's hand down*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
He likes troubling & bullying others, right?
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
*nods furiously*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
So, we will teach him a lesson in his own language.
(✿^‿^)
*smiles sweetly*
(✿^‿^)
[For future reference, Avy's sweet smile is a trap in disguise, DANGEROUS, like a tigress poised to strike.]
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Oh no! The fierce tigress entered the jungle. Damn, I can already imagine his devastating state.
*winks at Avian*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*giggles*
But this time it's a sly one.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Means we are not going to beat him up.
*pouts*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Don't be disappointed Min, it will be more amusing. I promise.
<(￣︶￣)>
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
*eyes twinkles immediately*
Perfect!
Avian looks around and then whispers in low voice to Yasmin.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Do you talk with Nova?
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Honey, I talk with everyone.
╮(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)╭
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Great! Then get out Yuri's personal phone number from her.
*whispers*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
But we aren't allowed to use phone in school. And we don't even have our own to use. What will you do with his number?
*whispers back*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
I am not gonna call him. Just get the number and I will take care of everything else.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
But will Nova have it?
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Of course! They are childhood friends.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Yeah, they are also neighbors, so they usually go home together.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Exactly, so they must have each other's number.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Alright! Let me get it for you.
*looks at the back bench where Nova is sleeping peacefully*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
And don't you dare tell this to anyone.
*low warning tone*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Aa-alright... Seriously what are you up to? Now even I am getting worried.
*asks in low dramatic tone*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
You will know soon. It's gonna be fun.
(◠‿◕)
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
*joins her palms as if praying*
Hope so.
Suddenly something struck Yasmin's dramatic brain, and she looks at Avian with sparkling eyes.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*get what Yasmin is gonna ask*
No, absolutely not. I am tight on money.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Ohh, come on. One ice-cream won't cost you much.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
You already know my strict parents don't even give me pocket money.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Please, you also know how hard it is for me to keep secrets in my empty stomach naaa~
*whine continues*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*shakes head in disapproval*
Nope! I also promised your dad, not to let you have ice cream until the exams are over.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
You are talking as if you are very obedient. Humph!
ಠ益ಠ
*puff her cheeks*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
You catch cold easily. So it's best to wait for the summer vacation.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Just one treat.... please.
Avian only smiles sweetly in response.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
(✿^‿^)
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
*groans*
Ugh, I hate you sometimes.
Before she could protest further, Phenix returned.
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
Hey, Chatter-fly! That's my seat.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*immediately looks at Phenix*
Yasmin also glares at Phenix hearing him who is standing in front of them smugly with notebooks in his hand.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Well, well, the lost prince finally returns to school after a whole week. Just in time for annual exams on Monday.
*teasing smirk*
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
*shrugs, completely unbothered*
I was on a personal mission.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
*cross her arms*
Oh? And what mission was so important that you had to skip school?
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
*bends down slightly*
Finding peace away from childish people like you.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
At least a childish person like me is well-prepared for the written exams unlike someone careless.
*leans back smugly into Phenix's seat*
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
No worries, at worst I will fail and will be placed in last section next semester.
*cross arms over his chest*
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
But on the brighter side, without you around won't it be so peaceful?
(ʘᴗʘ✿)
Avian stifles a laugh while Yasmin gasps standing up from the seat.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
The audacity!
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*hands Yasmin her worksheet immediately*
I am done here's your assignment.
(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)
Still grinning, Avian gestured for Yasmin to go find Nova before she got into a full-blown argument with Phenix.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Go. You have some work, right?
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Uh- Yes!
*nods at Avian*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
I will talk to you later. Humph! ಠ益ಠ
*glares at Phenix & leaves taking her worksheet towards Nova's desk*
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
*scoffs*
Once Yasmin was gone, Phenix sits beside Avian.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*sighs*
Avian holds out the spray that Phenix had given her.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*clears throat & with little hesitation*
Here. Thanks for it.
Phenix took it, but to her surprise, he raises his eyebrows at her and replies,
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
For exactly what?
*his tone as genuine as his gaze*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
I… Um-I mean for everything. Thank You!
*nervous because of Phenix's gaze*
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
*chuckles*
Well, though I am late but same to you.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Huh···?
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
What do you mean by 'same to you'?
*blinks*
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
*scratches the back of his head*
Uh… so, during winter, we got these charity forms for donations. We were supposed to collect money from our neighborhood, but…
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
… Ash and me kinda forgot.
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
*sighs*
So when we realized on the day of submission, Ash started asking our classmates. You were the first to donate, your bus pass renewal fee.
Avian tries to recall that memory and she does.
°19th December 2016 - Monday°
It was lunch break when light snowflakes were swaying in the cold wind playing freely with the fog surrounding them.
Avian was gazing from the class window at the few rose bushes down in the school garden that were still blossoming in the harsh winter.
She wondered maybe those Legends about Eternal Roses of Amorelle were true···?
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
🗨️ Who knows.....?
Asher Reeves. (Stupid Chatterbox)
I know...
Asher Reeves. (Stupid Chatterbox)
... That only you can help me.
*pleading voice*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
No, I am not giving you my hard saved pocket money.
*shakes her head in disapproval*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*sighs and go towards them*
What are you two bickering about now?
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Avy, look this guy & his friend forgot to collect money for charity and now is asking me to lend my pocket money.
*complains*
Asher Reeves. (Stupid Chatterbox)
Hey, I was busy yesterday. And the great me will repay you.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Yeah, yeah. Busy playing video games.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
It's okay! I have some money with me.
*go towards her bag and remove a note from her wallet*
Asher Reeves. (Stupid Chatterbox)
Damn! A hot note of hundred. You should learn something from your Avy, dear MinMin.
*tease Yasmin*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
*holds Avian's hand*
Avy, isn't that fee for your bus pass's renewal?
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Yes, but I also forgot to donate money myself this time. Only collected from neighbors.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Wait, you are actually donating it?
(☉｡☉)!
*dumbfounded*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
It's for charity, so obviously I am donating it.
Asher Reeves. (Stupid Chatterbox)
That means I don't have to give it back?
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Of course, you don't.
乁 ˘ o ˘ ㄏ
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
But you will have to write my name on charity form and I will sign it.
Asher Reeves. (Stupid Chatterbox)
No problem!
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
What a virtuous friend I have.
*sighs shaking her head*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
*close her eyes tightly, forwarding her pocket money towards Asher*
Here take it!
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Asher Reeves. (Stupid Chatterbox)
You are donating as well?
(´⊙ω⊙`)！
*surprisingly asks*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Don't say anything stupid, just take it quickly!
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*smiles widely watching Yasmin*
( ꈍᴗꈍ)
Asher chuckles at his dramatic classmate and take her pocket money. He has two forms with him. So he writes Avian's name in one form and Yasmin's on another.
And they sign it.
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Now what will you tell aunt?
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
No matter what excuse I give, she will scold me anyway.
*sighs thinking about her strict mother*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
So?
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
I will just lie her that the Renewal Office was closed today.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Using my savings is way better option than getting questioned by her.
*puffing her cheeks nods to herself*
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
*stares at her with blank face*
A moment ago I praised you for being virtuous and now......
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
Ahh! What do I do with you~
*pinch Avian's cheeks dramatically*
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*giggles pinching Yasmin's cheeks back*
Just be my Secret Keeper!
Yasmin Grant. (Violent Butterfly)
With pleasure, Señorita~
*bows 90°*
Asher Reeves. (Stupid Chatterbox)
Both are dramatic!
ಠ‿ಠ
*mumbles looking at their drama*
In the back corner of class two figures watched this entire interaction.
Nova Stark. (Sassy Snoozer)
*takes out few coins from her pocket*
I only have twenty with me, but I will also sign the form.
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
Thank you!
*gratefully*
That's how the two careless bosom buddies collected donations for charity.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*eyes widens in realisation*
Wait! That was your charity form?
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
*gives a sheepish nod*
You thought it was just Ash’s, didn’t you?
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
*lowers head embarrassed*
We kinda were busy playing games as it was Sunday. So, it skipped our mind.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Well, at least the charity got the money.
*reassuring smile*
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
Hmm, I wanted to thank you earlier, but I was too embarrassed.
*rubs nape looking down*
Avian nods, recalling how she had given the money without hesitation. It wasn’t a big deal at the time, but now, seeing the rare embarrassed look on Phenix's face, she chuckles.
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
Mention not! I also forget important stuff sometimes. My dad says its pretty common at our age.
Phenix glanced at her, his expression unreadable for a moment. He is surprised to find Avian genuinely empathetic to his negligence.
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
You are too nice!
Phenix didn't realize when & how his inner thought slipped out. But before he could again get embarrass about it Avian replies,
Avian Kincade. [Avy]
*shrugs*
Someone has to balance out your carelessness.
Phenix Marshall. [Nix]
*with a soft laugh shakes his head*
Guess so.
For a moment, they just sat there, an unexpected ease settling between them.
And, Avian seems to sense the dawn of something new, like the slow delicate blossoming of a rose.
Author Sky. (Lazy bird)
Thanks for reading!
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