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(Welcome a Broken Soul)
Avalon's P.O.V
I lift my head having been awoken from my peaceful slumber, and spot a familiar girl standing in front of me.
"Hey, I saw you fall asleep in class so I decided to wake you" The girl with the hijab smiles.
I nod and smile back "thanks."
"I'm Zahbia by the way" She introduces herself.
"I'm Avalon, thanks for helping me earlier" I nervously thank her, still tired.
"It's no problem, he shouldn't have cheated on you like he did, but I have to go to my next class. Bye! " She gives a small wave and leaves.
What period is this again?
I sigh, standing up and making my way out of the classroom.
I spot an upset looking Xavier and I walk over.
"What's up? " I question while fumbling with my notebooks.
He sighs"guess who got suspended " Dragging his hand down his face, he looks at me.
"W-what? Why! " I gasp in fear.
"Because I beat up Ryder" He grins and looks smug "don't worry Goldi, these walls can't keep me out. "
I laugh lightly "okay, how do you plan on getting in? "
"Meet José Jerad Ruff Teo De Caprice" He pulls out a wig and a fake moustache, sticking them on and wiggling his eyebrows.
I laugh hysterically.
"Okay José....... What about the clothes? " I raise an amused brow.
"Goldi, you're lack of confidence in me really hurts" He feigns hurt them rips off his shirt, having a brightly colored one under it, with a Mexico flag.
I gape and shake my head.
"I believe we have class" He puts on a fake accent and follows me to my next class.
The teacher looks up and frowns.
"Who's this? " She questions, putting down her glasses.
"Iabyo lemmau ugera" He says random words, pretending to actually be saying things.
"Wha-"
"He doesn't speak English. I'm... His translater... He'll only be here for a couple of days" I look at Xavier and pat his wig.
"And I haven't heard of this why? " She purse her lips into a thin line and stares at Xavier.
"Sayoie? " He acts as if he doesn't understand her.
She looks perplexed "what language is that? "
"SAYOIE?? ERI AU ONA QUI" He gasps dramatically
I hold back a giggle and frown at the teacher, shaking my head.
Xavier leans down to my way and whispers quietly "the things I do to protect you" Before looking at the teacher and frowning.
I blush slightly.
No one ever protects me.....
He starts coughing violently and signals me with his eyes "I uh... I'm going to bring him to the nurse... Plus I feel... Nauseous" I clutch my stomach and groan as the teacher scans our faces.
She reluctantly gives us passes and sends us away to the nurses.
"You're a horrible actor" Xavier pulls off his wig and beard, pulling me to the parking lot.
"We're skipping" He states while handing me the helmet again.
"Why? " I question while putting on the helmet.
"Goldi, you need to learn how to say no" He chuckles and tightens the helmet straps
"I can say no " I frown and cross my arms.
He raises an eyebrow then walks up to me.
"Oh? " He has an amused look on his face.
"Yeah" I say with confidence, giving him a smug look.
"Okay.... " He has something in his voice and hops on the motorcycle, pulling me on with him.
"Hold on tight Goldi" He laughs and zooms off, making me squeal and hug him tight.
He starts going faster.
"X-Xavier I think you're good on the speed" I squint my eyes shut and pray that we don't crash.
"Is it okay if I go a bit faster? " He questions.
It is his bike..... "S.... Sure... " I hesitantly say.
He speeds up, "how about now, can I go a bit more? " He questions again.
"Yeah... " I say in a fearful voice, scared to sound too demanding.
He scoffs and pulls over.
"Good fucking lord, Goldi.... You really can't say no" He crosses his arms and I scowl, even though I'm aware he can't see it through my helmet.
"Yeah, well usually no isn't an option for me" My scowl deepens and I attempt to pull off my helmet.
"What are you doing? " Xavier raises an eyebrow and turns towards me.
"I'm walking" I huff "how do you take this off... "
He laughs "Goldi, you live no where near where we are right now... And, you have to undo the straps" He points out, making me feel dumb.
"Shut it! " I snap, fiddling with the straps.
"But you asked a question, I was just giving you the answer" He retorts innocently.
"Fine! I'm taking the helmet! " I growl and hop off of the motorcycle, looking around at any landmarks that may show where we are.
"Why is this place so secluded?? Are you planning on killing me and leaving me here? " I joke.
"Well Goldi, if you weren't so stubborn, we'd have been still on the motorcycle and driving to our destination.... " He mumbles while looking at the sun and covering his eyes with his hand.
I ponder this for a few seconds.
"Where are we going? " I ask dumbly.
"It's a surprise" He grins and wiggles his eyebrows.
"That's weird, stop" I frown and look at the sign next to me.
"Why are we 2 miles from town? " I turn towards him and poke the sign aggressively.
"Why do you ask so many questions? " He starts up his motorcycle.
"..... Yeah well you're stupid." I give him a smug look and his face mimics that of a distressed one.
"We need to work on your comebacks..... Get on" He demands.
I'll show him.
"No." I state, crossing my arms.
"Wha- yes" He gives me a confused look.
"Make me" I sit down crisscross and play with a rock.
"You fucking fetus, get on my bike" He motions towards the back seat with his weird fingers.
They're actually normal looking but he can't know that.
"Leave me alone, Shrek fingers" I taunt.
He gasps and points at me.
"That's it!" He gets off and picks me up, seating me on the bike.
He then makes a whole scene by wiggling his fingers a bit and wiping them on my jacket.
"Ew, who knows where those have been" I stick my tongue out in disgust and he frowns.
"You really want to know? " He smirks.
I gag "no..... "
"You see, when a woman and a man-"
I slap my hands over his mouth.
I may be "innocent" To some people, but my mom didn't skip that talk with me....
"I will turn this bike around so fast" I screech.
"A lil dramatic Goldi" He rolls his eyes and revs the engine, making me grab his waist quickly in fear of falling off.
"Damn, you just can't keep your hands off of me" His flirtatious tone suggests from in front of me.
"Just drive" I mumble, not sure if he heard me or not.
But he did, and we're on our way.
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We pull up to an ice cream place that's fairly abandoned despite an old man leaning against the counter in the inside, he appears to be asleep.
"Grandpa" Xavier says while cutting of the engine, then turning and removing my helmet.
The old man seems to wake up because he looks at Xavier and his eyes brighten up, "Aren't you suppose to be at school? "
"My friend wasn't feeling good so I brought her here.... " He looks at me as if to argue.
His grandpas eyes zoom in on me and I nervously fidget, feeling perfectly fine.
"Yes yes, she does seem a little pale" His face scruntches.
"Where's my glasses... "
Xavier laughs "I can get them for you if you want? "
His grandpa nods and Xavier sets off for a trailer house that's covered by foliage and trees.
Once he's gone, his grandpa pulls a pair of glasses out of his front pocket and slides them on, scrutinizing me.
"Come over dear, I don't bite" He frowns and I make my way over towards him, hoping Xavier will soon realize that the glasses aren't in the house.
"How do you know my grandson? " He questions.
"I uhhh he's a friend" I nervously wring my fingers.
His face softens.
"I see. You sure there's nothin more? " He raises a scruffy eyebrow.
I quickly shake my head.
"Well darling, if you ever decide there is to be more between you two, be careful with him please. He's lost a great deal for such a young boy.... "
I frown, slightly intrigued.
"Not too long after him and his parents got here..... They passed away in a fire, I'm all he has left... And I can barely help myself" He gestures towards his small ice cream shop.
I feel a pit of sorrow growing in my stomach.
"He's really just a broken soul, but a little bit of love will fix that right up" He grins at me with his bushy moustache.
"He's also stuck to the idea that his parents are still alive..... It's... Not healthy, but we can't afford a therapist or anything, he even stays cooped up in that small apartment, thinking he'll get better. "
I smile sadly and swing my head around when I feel a presence beside me.
"So you know." Xavier whispers in my ear and I nod stiffly.
"Thanks grandpa..... I couldn't find your glasses but I see you have, I appreciate you keeping her company but we have to leave."
"There's no reason you came? " He questions sadly.
Xavier's eyes widen "I actually did come for a reason other than to say hi" He reached into his backpack and pulls out some money.
"Use this for rent" He smiles and slides it onto the counter.
His grandpa accepts it hesitantly "be safe kids" He smiles weakly as we leave.
"Okay Goldi, I'm assuming you want to go home next? " He questions, tightening my helmet straps.
I want to badly talk to him about everything but I know it's his decision on when to bring it up.
I shake my head "I want to hang out more" I hop onto his bike, ignoring his shocked expression.
"Oh, um okay then, where to? " He starts the bike and I think.
"I have an idea" I smile and I tell him, as he starts driving.
What I really need to focus on is how to help him.
How to welcome a broken soul.
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Boom I'm tired and binge watching Black Butler despite it being 2: 24a.m. and me having theatre on Monday.
I'm a good child.
I was wondering if I should do an author Q/A.
It wouldn't take up a whole page, just answers to the questions on the very bottom of a chapter.
I'm not very interesting, but if you like the idea.... You could comment some questions?
Idek, I'm going to eat some watermelon~QBWð