Aphmau's POV

It's been about a week since I was hit with that massive migraine, or that's at least what Laurance told me. Garroth started to explain about how a cat attacked me, but then Laurance said he didn't get much sleep last night and told me the real reason. My parents weren't home, so Garroth apparently brought me to Laurance's house. Gosh, I really need to thank Garroth personally, he was the one who immediately helped me. That was super sweet of him.

I walk into the gates of the highschool and begin my search. I find the guy on a bench muttering to himself. He just looks... panicked. I run over to him and hear vaguely what he was saying, "Forget it, Garroth, forget it,"

"Hey, Gar..." I speak slowly, causing him to jump in surprise.

"H-how l-long were y-you s-s-standing t-there?" He stutters.

"Long enough to know something's bothering," I reply, sitting myself next to him. "What's wrong?"

He continues to stare at the floor. "Gar, please, I want to help," I look at his eyes, they tense with every word I speak. I'm pushing it, I need to stop.

"Nevermind, I'll see you at lunch," I say smiling and get up. I make my way to art class. Well, I feel horrible. I shouldn't have asked what was going on, now I think I lost a friend. UGH, WHY AM I SO STUPID?! Turning back time isn't an option, now I need to repair what I did. Am I overreacting? Probably. 

I enter the art room through it's massive steel door. Why was it steel, don't ask me. As usual, I'm early. I sit down where NIcole, Kiki, and Cadenza would usually be. I see that the kid with the black hoodie, Aaron, is hanging around here. Should I talk to him? I don't think that would be the smartest thing on my list. What else is on my list then? Trying not to freak everyone out. So far, I don't seem to be taking my own advice.

Just then, Nicole runs in and lands next to me. I noticed that she's been hanging out with Garroth a lot in the past week actually. Maybe they're... dating? 

"Hey Nicole, just a question, but are you in a relationship with Garroth?" I ask way to bluntly. 

"Wait WHAT?!" she yells in reply, her face turning red, "Nopety, nope, nope, nope,"

"What?" I say, "You guys have just been hanging out a ton so I th-"

"The answer is no," Nicole confirms, crossing her arms. A smirk forms on her face, "What, are you jealous?"

I feel heat rising to my cheeks. I mean, am I? He is a super nice guy, and his eyes... STAHP BRAIN. "I..uh..." 

"I knew it," Nicole laughs at my awkwardness.

"W-wait, I didn't say anything!" I freak, my face burning.

"No words nee to be spoken, sister," she says, "I'm shipping it," I bury my head into my arms and wait for class to start.