Hard Love Life: Chapter 5?

It’s been a few weeks since Luke and I broke up. During those times I just ignored Kate and him. Every time he text me, I ignored him. Every phone call was to check up on me. I really don’t want anything to do with a cheater and a back-stabber. Twister kept sleeping over my house, for a few reasons. One, so he can make sure I was all right and two; he found out about my night terrors. Those horrible night terrors. He found out about them when I took a nap in his house and heard me groaning in my sleep. Twister just shook me awake and wiped the sweat off my face. The look on his face was concern. And I just stared into his gray eyes and told him I was alright. Miki and Alexis visit me from time to time and makes sure I’m doing well. I’m guessing Luke asked them, since I’m not picking up his calls. I told them they don’t have to come over every time. They told me that they scolded him and Gray was just annoyed and scold Kate. I happen to be
there and it was after that party of coming back home from our little trip.

The group was helping me clean up the house from the party. Twister and me flirted from time to time and Twister gave Kate and Luke sharp glares when I wasn't looking… But I was. They gave each other a sad look and went back to cleaning.

“Who the hell brought a plant?” Naru shouted, holding up a weird looking dying plant. I just laughed, while Twister chuckled.

“Maybe they were going to fuck it.” I chipped in, grinning at the plant. “Or maybe they did!”

“Gross!” he dropped it and the group started to laugh. Everyone. Everyone, but Gray. I saw him getting up and looked at Kate. The room went silent. They were too scared on what Gray will say or matter of fact, DO to Kate and Luke

“I think you should leave.” His voice was always deep, but this time.. I don’t know. It gave me a shiver and I didn't like where this was going

“What?” she looked at him confused “Gray, I don’t think you have a say so on this.”

“I do if it haves Mushi sad and nervous around you guys.” He said, narrowing his eyes. I stared at them feeling all the eyes on me. “Do you know how much she loved him? You’re her best friend. Best friends don’t steal each other’s boyfriends.”

“It’s-“

“And you!” He stop Luke “Why did you allow her to get control of you? You claim to love Mushi, but if you did then why did you cheat? You have as much as to blame as for Kate!”

“I don’t think you have a say in that!” Luke’s voice rose and that made me flinched. That gentle angel voice.. Raised to that level made my heart ache

“Really? Coming from the guy who declares their love for her in front of everyone in the school, and soon another girl show you interest, you toss her aside like she was old news? Did you ever think about Mushi's feelings? How she felt while during all that time?” He shouted right back. Twister placed a hand on my shoulder and the eyes went back to me. I secretly held on to Twisty’s shirt, chewing on my inner cheek, holding back my own remarks. Holding back from yelling at Luke and Kate and yelling at Gray for sticking his nose into something he has no say in.

“What are you guys arguing about? We have a house to clean!” I said, pushing up my best smile. “Naru, I’m burning that plant. I don’t know why would someone bring a plant.” And they gave me worried looks... Don’t pity me. I’m just coping and it’ll be nice if you don’t give me those looks.

No one talked about that trip. We act like nothing happened. Bunny even heard about it in her own trip and she wasn't with us! All I hear are whispers and watch people point and shake their head at my way. More pity… Please stop this. I’m coping and I don’t want this pity. Foxes are prideful animals. Pity hurts our pride and this type of pity… It’s killing it with a barrels of knifes.
I got out of bed, rubbing my head, brushing off that nightmare. I felt my neck and sighed deeply. I hate this. It’s a routine now. Wake up, sigh, clean my face from the sweat, check neck and get ready for the day. A really tiring routine.  I walked to Twister’s house and kept my head down, yawning,

“Coffee sounds good right now…” I mumbled, putting my jacket on. It’s mid-fall, hard to believe, and the weather is getting a bit chilly. Twister loves the cold and I’m happy he’ll be in a good mood, cause all he ever done since we started dating was worried about me. I really wish I could do something to make him see I’m alright and over that cheater. I bumped into someone, snapping out of my thoughts. “Ouch… I’m sorry.” I looked up and saw Luke, wearing Kate’s tie. I looked away, rubbing my arm. What a perfect morning.

“It’s ok.” he mumbled. We remained silent. I bet he’s on his way to pick her up… He’s voice sounds a tad raspy. Can vampires get sick? Maybe he hasn't been drinking blood.

“We-“

“I’m sorry.” He said quickly, interrupting me and looking down at me.

“Heh, don’t be!” I pushed a smile. It’s hard to smile like this around him. Someone you thought you love, you thought would be your soul mate. You’re one and only. Fate sucks “You guys make a really cute couple and I’m happy you’re happy.” I lied. I’m not happy. I’m down right pissed off. And he can feel it too. I looked at the ground, faking a small laugh “I think Twister is going to get worried.” But that’s one of my many flaw. I don’t speak my mind

“Stop faking it!”

“I’m not…” I looked up at him. Tears were building up and I could feel them “I was happy that you gave me so much happiness and I’m happy Kate makes you even more happy.” Love something, you have to set it free. I guess. I walked away, not wanting to cry around him. “C’ya at school!” I yelled, holding my bag close to me. I’m not happy. I want them to break up! I want my Luke… But Twister…

I know I’m just being selfish. Twister and me would get along well…

I started to kick the door and waited for Twister to answer the door. I blew on fingers and shivered a bit, hating this stupid cold.

“Twisty! Co-“

“I’m here, woman,” he said, walking out the house “I’m off, mom.” He closed the door and grabbed a hold of my cold hands “You’re going to catch a cold if you don’t keep warm.”

“Maybe you should keep me warm!” I mumbled, puffing up my cheeks and looked to the side. I heard Twister chuckled and that made me smile.

“Shoot…” He let go of my hand and ran back inside. I stood there blinking a few times, confused on what’s going on. He came out and held a cup of coffee. “I hope you didn't drink your coffee already…”

“COFFEE!!!” I cheered, taking the cup from his hand and took a small sip. I shivered with delight, feeling the warm liquid going down my throat. “That hit the spot.” I said, giggling. Twister chuckled, petting my head. I purred softly, enjoying it so much. “Come on! I’m all warm and hype up that I could run there!” I said, taking another sip of the milky drink and skipped ahead. I looked back and saw Twister shaking his head and walked towards me. I felt my tail wag with delight. He soon picked me up, princess style, and carried me to school. I gave a small giggle, holding my coffee to my chest and drank it slowly. One of the perks of being with Twister. He makes Mushi happy and I really enjoy his company

It’s lunch and I’m emotional tired. I mean, I have to deal with girls and guys going up to me and asked me how I’m feeling and if I needed a hug or SOMETHING! I’m not a lost fox who is looking for a new owner! I’m not even a pet. It’s a normal break up. Everyone goes through it… But no one goes through THIS type of break up… Alright, I’m lying. Some people go through their best friend taking away something you enjoy and love. But for what? Why did she do this? I opened up my lunch box and smiled at the made lunch I did last night before Twister left my house. Rice balls, with cookies, rolled up eggs, and pickled chips. I looked over and smiled at Twister’s lunch. The same, minus the cookies. I don’t know, but he doesn't like it.

“You did this, Mushi?” Miki asked, taking one of the rice balls from Twister’s lunch and took a bite from it. Twister gave her a glare and took it away from her.

“Ye-yeah.” I managed to say, smiling at the glaring contest those two gave each other. Soon they started to laugh and that made me giggle. “What do you think?”

“Your cooking is great, Mushi.” Twister said, taking a bite from the bitten rice ball. Miki leaned against me and I gave her my extra rice ball.

“If you marry me, I’d LOVE you to feed me.” she grinned, lifting my chin to her eye level and gave me a seductive look. I blinked a few times before returning the look to her

“I’d love too.”

“I’d like my girlfriend not turn into gay,” Twister pulled me away from Miki “Thank you very much.” he said, wrapping his tail around my waist and kept on eating. I giggled

“I think they’ll make a fine couple, Twister.” Naru grinned, after taking a bite of his burger. Twister’s ears twitched

“Do you want your girlfriend to go out with Michiru?”

“You’re cold!” he whine, holding on to Tohru. We laughed watching Naru whimpered at the thought of her leaving. And Kakashi didn't help the cause due to the fact that he was encouraging the idea of his shy twin sister getting together with Tohru. I took a bite of my pickled chip and set it down.

“Mushi, you have to eat..” Riot said, noticing my slow eating habits. Gray gave me a small glare

“Did you eat dinner?”

“Yes.” I said a tad too quickly. The glare deepen, already knowing that I’m lying. He looked at Twister and soon enough I looked at Twister. One look was asking him the truth while the other look was saying to lie for me.

“She yelled at me when I asked her to eat.” he sighed, giving in to Gray’s glare. I sighed, hanging my head in defeat.

“Why haven’t you been eating, dear”? Alexis asked, tilting her head my way.

“I just happen not to be hungry.” I mumbled. If Gray was my father, Alexis is my mother.

“Is it beca-” Kakashi stopped talking when Michiru lightly elbowed him when Kate and Luke walked toward the lunch table. My ears perked a bit, hearing that angel laugh. I miss it. Yeah, I haven’t been eating was because of those two. Three long weeks of getting over a loved one does weird things to a girl. Kate sat across from me, next to Alexis and Luke in front of me, next to Miki and Kate.

“Sup!” She said, cheerful. The gloomy feeling soon swept away and Kakashi told Kate about Naru freaking at the thought Tohru becoming gay. Kate laughed and that joke went on. I notice Luke giving me a weird stare. First at my lunch box, but mostly at my uneaten cookies, and at me and back at my lunch box. He looked at Miki and she looked a tad taken back. Shoot, he found out

“You shouldn't restrain yourself from eating, Mushi.” He said, frowning at me. And a tad angry. I flinched and looked at my tray. Twister placed a hand next to my seat and I gave it a hard squeeze, telling him I’m ready to leave. He gave me a nod and we got out of our seats.

“We’re going on ahead. I have some homework I wanna catch up before English class!” I lied, packed up my unfinished lunch, waved at my friends and walked away.

“He’s right. As much it pains me to say it.” Twister mumbled, walking into the hallways, our tails wrapped around one another.

“I’m just not hungry…” I mumbled back, sniffling. He pulled me into his chest and I started to cry. After a while, we sat in the empty hallway and he held me in his lap. His face buried into my neck. My face turned a dark pink, feeling his breath on my weak spot. He lifted his head and nudge his nose to my temple and I just gave a small smile and plant a kiss on his lips. He returned the kiss and gave another on my cheek

“Don’t push yourself, vixen.” he whispered against my cheek. His voice was filled with concern and I hate it. I gave him a long stare. I stared into his eyes. His icy blue shining eyes. Those eyes that calmed me down when kids picked on me, when I cried to him when I fell off my bike after my father showed me how to ride it. He was there for me. Always. And I felt horrible for making him wait for me for so long.

“You really love me, huh?” I asked him, positioning myself between his legs and ran my small fingers through his gray hair. He gave me a gentle smile and said the same thing he told me every time I was done crying.

“No matter what happens; I’ll be here. With arms wide open.” that alone made me squeal with glee and jumped into his arms. I don’t need Luke. As long as I have Twister, I’ll be alright.
Five months went by quickly, I gave Kate a small, really small, smile but still ignored Luke. I was doing a GREAT job of ignoring him. But that went away when that dumb partner class came. Mid-winter and I’m REALLY hating this cold. The ice student must be having a field day with this season. Anyways. That partner class. When we came back from the trip, the teacher only went over the transformation progress and how our next group project will be. He said since the girls are so willing to go through the progress, all the girls are to go through it. And if a pair has two girls, the youngest gets to go through the transformation. If there’s a pair of boys, the oldest goes through the transformation. I mentally slapped and shot myself once he told us that. Meaning; for the next two months, I’m stuck with Luke. No matter what.

“This will be fun…!” He said, smiling at me but frown, seeing as I already gave up on life and was happy to shoot myself with a gun right now. But for the mean time, my forehead said hello to the desk

“Joy…”

“Please, contain your hyperness…” he mumbled and that made me smile. Just a bit! I looked at Twister and he was talking to Kate. I glared at her, hard. And I knew she felt my glare because they both looked uncomfortable. Luke followed my glare and sighed

“You shouldn't hate you, you know…”

“...”

“I mean it is her fault.”

“...”

“But it’s also mine. I mean, she.. I… We..”

“You are doing a WONDERFUL job making me feel better, Luke.” I said, turning away from the two and I heard them sigh with relief

“Mushi… Did the break up hurt you that bad?”

“I was getting over Sanji!” I raised my voice a little “You showed me kindness and after you saw my best friend, you left me…”

“And Twister is your rebound from your rebound from your ex?”

“Yeah…” I slide down in my seat, my ears lowered in disgrace. Luke sighed, open up the note-book and started to write a few things the teacher told the guys--and a few girls-- to write. The test subject would transform into our animal. While the other writes down everything the test subject is doing. He asked the group to work on the project for four hours and they can pick the time of the day they could start. But they must write down everything down for every day. Two months… All I’m scared of during those two weeks is Twister. But I know him, he won’t leave me and Kate won’t steal my only happiness. Right?