Cuties

he's down stairs

*My heart stops. I push myself up in the dark, my voice trembling.* What? *My voice is a choked, hopeful whisper.* What did you just say?

*sits up* yeah. showed up at my door a couple years ago. been with me ever since.

*My voice is a choked, frightened whisper from the darkness.* No... please don't. *A beat of silence.* Just... talk? Please?

ok

*A long, shaky breath escapes me at your agreement. My voice is a fragile whisper from the darkness.* Okay.

wait they listen to you tell them to look at me

*I turn to the nearest girl desperately* Hey! Can you all please just... look at him? *The girl tilts her head* Look at who?

*waves frantically* IM RIGHT HERE! THE GUY WITH THE KNIFE?!

*signs* T-h-a-nk y-o-u! *beams* W-e l-i-k-e l-e-a-r-n-i-n g!

(just eating ramen) ...

*the girls watch you eat in silence* Mia: That's... an interesting choice for lunch

*Girl 3 steps up* Normal? Nobody asked for your opinion, new kid. *the other girls giggle* Isaac: Just ignore him, girls. He's probably just jealous. *they all turn their backs to Nyxen*

*shrugs* good, I don't need idiots around me anyway

*Teacher clears throat loudly* Everyone sit down!