𝒄𝒐𝒃𝒓𝒂 𝒌𝒂𝒊 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝟏-𝟔 ━━
❝hey, hey, hey, lover i love
you just the way you are.❞
demetri alexopoulos x male oc,
eli moskowitz x female oc.
this fic is currently being rewritten!!
cover by @janiabeans
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❝ you interested in joining karate? ❞
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DASH AND EMERY SAT AT THEIR USUAL TABLE IN THE CAFETERIA.
Across from them, their school counselor, Counselor Blatt, was giving a speech about cyber bullying. Unfortunately, this wasn't the first time the students of West Valley had heard her give a never ending speech about bullying. After the video of Yasmine dumping spaghetti on Emery's head had made its rounds online and Eleanora caught sight of it, she didn't hesitate to call the school. The post had managed to collect thousands of comments and not a single one was nice.
The following day, Counselor Blatt went on an entire spiel about cyberbullying. Except now, it seemed like they were just listening to an embellished and edited version from last year. She was like a broken record at this point, repeating the same thing over and over again. It was obvious that it wasn't doing any good. If anything, hearing her constantly talk about how bullying is wrong and that it needs to end only made it worse.
No one in the cafeteria was paying attention. Half the students were on their phones or laughing about in response to what she was saying. Emery was trying to keep herself from dozing off, her head bobbing as she rested it in her palm. Dash was poking at his pizza with his hamburger bun with his fork.
The topic of this discussion, however, wasn't Dash and Emery. It was Eli.
"Cyberbullying is no laughing matter. Sending a cruel message to someone online can be just as hurtful as saying it to their face," Counselor Blatt spoke. "Now, I'm not gonna name names, but the other day a mother called me up because her son was crying after some kids online made fun of his facial deformity."
Emery lifted her head, glancing at Eli who was looking around the cafeteria as he covered his mouth. Everyone instantly knew that Counselor Blatt was talking about him. Laughter and whispers filled the cafeteria. When he turned his head to look at Emery, she gave him a sympathetic look.
She reached for his hand underneath the table and gave it a reassuring squeeze. A sense of calmness began to wash over him as he lowered his shoulders, no longer trying to sink into his chair. Grabbing his hand was something that Emery had done since they met. Whenever Eli was feeling worried or anxious, all Emery had to do was reach for his hand.
"You know, if you're sick of getting bullied, my karate dojo's looking for recruits," Miguel announced, causing the other four teens at the table to turn their attention to him.
"Yeah, right. You hear that, Eli?" Demetri asked, karate chopping the air. "A little karate training and you're gonna kick some major ass."
"I'm serious, Demetri," Miguel responded. "My sensei's the real deal. I'm sure I could get you all discounts."
