Mother of Pearl: A Floyd Leech x OC Fanfiction [ON HIATUS]

Chapter 10

"We were totally goofing off when we played with the ghosts," I rambled as I watched the massacre that was the Magift match. I was painful to see the Heartslabyul guys get decimated.

Yuu winced as the Savanaclaw members scored another point. "This seems much more stressful."

The members from Heartslabyul slumped onto the ground. Yuu and I jumped from our seats. I could see the mocking smiles on the Savanaclaw faces. It was like they were toying with us. I jogged on the field with Yuu catching up behind me. "Guys, are you okay?!"

I knelt beside Cater. Fly-aways clung to his forehead with sweat. "We can't win against them like this," he heaved.

"It will be fine, just take a breather there," I assured. My hands awkwardly hovered in the air.

"What's the matter? Giving up already?" Leona's cocky question made my blood boil. I glared at him while Yuu checked on the others.

"Shishishi! What happened to all that big talk?" Ruggie mocked.

"Hey herbivores, get up. Let's play one more game," Leona demanded.

"Listen here you...you...big old brutes!" I got up and marched closer to the two. "You've clearly won so let us leave!" I looked up at him with a crinkle in my nose and my snaggle tooth on display. I took a lot of effort on my part to not cuff him behind his ear.

Leona looked down at me with a roll of his eyes. "Out of the way runt," he scoffed. He pushed me aside and strutted towards Cater.

My feet tangled with each other when Leona pushed my shoulder. Considering the height difference, it was no surprise that that small amount of force was enough to topple me over. "Woah!" I gasped when I put my arms out to regain my balance to no avail. I let out a grunt when my back hit the compact earth.

"Vivienne!" Yuu yelled. They ran to my side to sit me up, "You alright?"

"Huh? Are they new or something?" Ruggie muttered.

"Oh," Leona looked back at me on the ground, "you're that human who just showed up."

Oh, so now you recognize me. I thought while I winced. A stinging sensation shot through my butt as I tried to stand.

"Just stop this already!" Yuu pleaded as they helped me up.

"Just what are you all doing?" the angry growl of Jack joined in. He looked pissed off.

"We're just playing with the herbivores who trespassed on our territory," was Leona's nonchalant answer.

"What's so fun about bullying innocent people?" Jack snarled.

I brushed the dust from my pants. At least this one has some morals.

"What's this? Jack is trying to play the hero?" Ruggie teased.

"I can't stand by watching any longer!"

I bit my tongue. I wanted to snap as to why he didn't step in sooner. I could tell this was a dorm matter, so my involvement would just make things worse. Still, I hated the feeling of being some prey that was played with. I wanted to be done with them. The tension left the group when Leona grew bored of the argument and decided to let us go. The original three aggressors and Ruggie left with Leona. Jack stayed behind with us.

Yuu bowed their head to Jack, "Thank you..."

"Jack, was it?" Deuce followed suit and bowed in gratitude. "Thanks for saving us."

I nodded my head. I didn't trust my mouth to not say something stupid if I opened it. I stood to the side. Yuu stepped to the side with me. They placed a hand on my shoulder, which I gave a long sigh as a response.

"It was nothing," Jack averted his eyes. "I didn't come here just to save you guys."

"Alright then Jack. We are heading out now. Make sure to take care," Cater said farewell for us.

"I told you I don't need your concern. Hurry and go!"

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It was the middle of the night. I was too agitated to fall asleep. With all the hijinks that happened today I felt like I had aged 20 years. I kicked one of the old trees that stood tall in the Ramshackle courtyard.

"Stupid Headmaster giving us this task. Crazy people trying to fight everything!" I grumbled with each blow to the trunk.

"Vivienne? Are you alright?" Yuu's gentle voice came from behind me. "Why are you beating up a tree in the dead of night?"

I turned around to face them. I sheepishly shuffled my braids. "I couldn't sleep. I'm too wound-up," I told them. "What about you?"

Yuu shrugged, "Grim's a loud sleep talker." I chuckled when they said that. "Plus, I was being bugged by some intrusive thoughts..."

"Like what?"

From there we started to walk and talk. The topics varied. We went from classwork to the current mystery and then to the integrity of the dorm. As we walked down the path surrounding Ramshackle, the wind grew chilly. The soft whistle in the leaves took up the silence we let grow.

"Do you think we'll be able to go back home?" Yuu asked. They weren't looking at me. Their hair hung just over their eyes, but I could make out a faint gloss in their eyes.

I took a deep breath and exhaled into the stary sky. "I like to think that we will. Otherwise, I'll just get buries in all the 'what-ifs' that pop-up."

"You at least have magic. You could find something to do after your time here. Me? I'm just a normal human. The only reason I'm able to take classes is because Grim is with me," Yuu vented.

"What about you is normal? You have managed to survive two monster fights and made friends along the way. I've just inserted myself into your friend group. And even without magic, you've gained the respect of a whole other dorm!" I nudged their shoulder. "Perk up a bit!"

"Heehee, you sure have a way of putting people at ease," Yuu nudged me back.

"Not to sure about that, but thanks anyway."

We walked in silence a bit longer. The cool air of the night got rid of the remaining anger I had. Exhaustion took its place. The music of the night was the perfect lullaby.

I yawned, "I'm going to head back in. You coming?"

"Nah, I'm going to stay out a bit more," Yuu looked up at the sky with a dreamy air.

"Okay. Don't stay out too late. You might catch a cold."

"Yes moom," Yuu jested.

"Oh shut up," I giggled and punched their shoulder. "Nighty night."

"Goodnight."

Iwalked back to the haunted mansion. A peaceful feeling engulfed me.