Phone Calls

voicemail

i stumbled to a near by tree as i tried to catch my breath. Jesus Christ ive never ran that hard in my life. i wiped my eyes and slid down the very tree i found myself at. a shaky breath left my mouth, wow Ethan, i cant believe me right now why on earth would i think that Mark Fischbach could at all be nice to me. idiot idiot idiot. i sat there kinda pulling on my hair. as the sound of laughter, chatting and yelling filled the air the thing that took my attention was my phone. the ringer went off and i looked at it confused since no one calls me in the middle of the day like this.

i looked at the screen to see "devil spawn" what on earth. why the fuck is he calling me now? as much as my curiosity wanted to know i honestly couldn't listen to his voice right now. i let it ring out because knowing him he would only try once. the melody stopped and i sat there staring at the phone. its my break i should be catching a break. the phone went off again.

no way. no way. HES RINGING AGAIN?? this time i just couldn't help but watch the phone ring out and my curiosity kinda just kicked in. okay Ethan okay if he rings again then answer because this is really weird. it went silent.

it rang again.

WHAT? i picked up my phone and went to answer but something stopped me. what if it was just some stupid joke. he did just go to hurt me. but then again he was so nice? well he was nicer then normal and and what if he acts like that again like how he acted last night? what if... the ringing ended. i just stared at my phone with a such a blank expression. what the actual hell is happening?!? this addiment staring was broken from a notification that popped up at the top of the screen.

3 missed calls from devil spawn, 1 voicemail from devil spawn.

he left a voicemail. like an actual voicemail. like why would he leave a voice mail. i clicked on the notification, i stuck in my ear phones so it don't get over heard. i let it play.

it started off with a mumble "ah shit, um hi? uuuuh why did i have to leave a voicemail?" i couldn't help laugh at his struggle. "i- well i'm sorry..." wait what? i felt my eyes widen and face heat up as the words played through my ear phones. im sorry. did he really just say im sorry.

"its just, i don't, its..i want, want? what the fuck do i want..." the mumbling continued in the message. what does he want? "i just don't want there to be bad blood during out tutoring session later. what the fuck am i saying, just sorry yeah for pushing you and whatever, see you later Nestor."

no bad blood. he actually apologised for that, he never apologises... okay mark no bad blood.

i walked into the library and deep breath escaped me. i looked around to see if mark was there he wasn't. i sat down where we had sat yesterday. the principle sat in a chair near the door, he sat there waiting for students to come but no one came.

"looks like you're the only person to come today Mr Nestor i hope your little friend can make up-" he was cut off by mark rushing through the door. he breaths were quick and shallow but from the way he looked he definitely ran here from the other side of the school, damn i wish i could have stamina like that.

"sorry im late sir i was-"

"i don't want to hear it mark, another detention.."

"but sir.." "but sir!"

we both spoke at the same time. mark looked over at me with a confused expression and gulped since i didn't expect that to come out of me.

i continued "but sir, i ran into mark before coming here and he forgot his science book, so he went back to go get it."

"science book, why on earth would he need a science book for a detention?" the principle seemed to be staring into my soul for an ounce of falseness.

"becaaause hes tutoring me, like you told me, i asked him if could help me study...you know no bad blood...?" mark excuse led him staring at me, his eyes seem to be searching for help? or an answer to his question. no bad blood. he wants an answer to the voicemail. i smiled at him for reassurance.

"no bad blood." he smiled at me...

the principle sighed and looked at both of us to find a conclusion for himself. "fine. you get away with it this time, but do not make a habit of it, im glad you've both dealt with your issue. im gonna leave you to it since you're doing something productive during this, i shouldn't have any issues" again he looked at us both this time for reassurance. "yes sir no issues." and with the confirmation he left us be.

mark walked over to me and sat down releasing a deep sigh. i looked over at him and he pushed his hair out of his face with a simple black hair band that seem to have a wave in it. he pushed his books onto the table and his eyes looked over and caught mine. the glance broke almost as fast as it started, i can only assume because of what he did at lunch. now why does he have to be like this, he looks like a sad puppy, my god.

"mark.."

a panicked voice crack some what came from him probably from me saying his name. "y-yeah?"

"tell me you brought your triple science study guide with you at least, i don't like lying."

he looked at me some what wide eyed, as if he wasn't prepared for me to speaking to me in which way. the suddenly he began laughing. i was a little startled but i some what began laughing too. why i have no idea but the break of the awkward air just made me relax and i couldn't help it.

"yeah teach, i brought my study guide, Jesus you genuinely scared me then"

"scared you? why did i scare you?" i looked at some what perplexed as my laughter started to die down.

"i- nothing... your serious face is just really scary man don't be serious from now on." he didn't sound honest. but im not gonna question it.

"okay, lets start of with biology since you said it was on of your week points" i flipped open the guide pushing my glasses up so i can see clearer. as flipped the pages in the biology section to find things that would be on our exam i felt eyes burn into the side of my face as if was being stared at. i took a glance at mark just a quick one, he was smiling and looking at my face. most likely my patches. i couldn't bring myself to ask why.

"okay, here, i think we should start on taking notes on the these pages and then you can answer the questions at the bottom, ill help you take notes." all i got was a little cough and a awkward nod towards me and he began to work.

"just ask if you need help on the notes." he nodded once again and i sat there doing the some of my own homework i had yet to start. while i sat there all i could think of was the voicemail.

i- well i'm sorry...

its weird to think he actually apologised to me. it was over the phone but it better then nothing.

i- well i'm sorry... heh he apologised. my thoughts kinda got shook when i heard the sound of humming coming from mark. it sounded like the song he was listening to earlier, of my playlist. i looked over at him and watched him tap his pen and read over the material in front of him. okay the asshole aspect keeps disappearing in these moments man, why does he have to be like this. he looked up at me for a split second and smiled. i felt my stomach fill to the brim with butterflies. why on earth is he acting like this now.

i looked at my phone and notice the time was 4:10, i guess its time for this peaceful moment to end. i looked over at mark and began to pack my things up. i tapped him on the shoulder so he noticed that i was leaving.

"it 4, i should get going, see you tomorrow mark" i grabbed my bag and headed toward the door till i was stopped.

"stay!!" huh?

i turned around to face him and he looked some what shocked and he had an awkward smile that tugged on his lips and a light rose colour to his cheeks.

"w-what did you say?" he kinda scrambled with his stuff and somewhat rushed over to me.

he cleared his throat "i- uuuh, i'll give you a ride home, saves you walking huh?"

what...wait? WHAT?!? did he just, why did he WHAT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW??