Turning Red One Shots (Completed)

Sick as Math

Miriam was struggling with her homework, specifically her math homework. She didn't understand what changed, she knew she wasn't the greatest at math but she's always managed to get by with a passing grade. But as time went on, she's noticed the numbers declining on her papers. It was draining and majorly discouraging.

"You girls got anything to do this weekend?" Priya asked while walking down the hallway with her friends.

"No, OooOo how about we go over to Mei's place and listen to 4*town!" Abby suggested, moving aside for some students to get by. Priya nodded and the two girls eyed Mei with grins on their faces.

"Ok ok, I'm sure my mom wouldn't mind," Mei said, giggling at first.

"There she is!" Abby pointed at Miriam who was digging through her locker for her stuff. The group moved towards their friend and Miriam noticed them almost immediately.

"Hey girls!" Miriam greeted, stuffing papers into her bag and taking her skateboard out of her locker.

"Hey, Mir,"

"Sup!" Abby said, flashing peace signs.

"Yo, so we're heading to Mei's tomorrow. Wanna come?"

"Sure! Depends on what time though,"

"You think we thought that through?" Abby deadpanned causing Miriam to laugh a bit.

"If you can't hang it's ok," Mei put her hand on Miriam's shoulder and smiled in a forgiving way. Miriam frowned but shook her head and smiled.

"It's cool Mei, I can come," Mei grinned at Miriam's confirmation as her eyes darted to the inside of Miriam's locker. Her eyes slightly widened when she saw the 68 circled on one of her math quizzes they took two classes ago. However, her line of sight was disrupted when Miriam closed her locker and slung her bag over her shoulder.

"I'm ready, let's bounce," The girls split up as they left the school because of where their homes were. Abby and Priya went in one direction while Mei and Miriam went the other direction. While they walked, Mei shot occasional glances at Miriam who didn't seem to notice too much. What bothered Mei is why Miriam didn't ask her for help if she was struggling. Miriam knew Mei's prowess in math, it wasn't a secret.

"Hey Mir, can I ask you something?" Mei asked as the two of them turned the corner of the sidewalk. Miriam turned her head and hummed, signaling Mei to ask.

"I noticed in your locker that-" Suddenly Miriam froze and facepalmed, causing Mei to raise an eyebrow.

"Ah shoot! Sorry, Mei, I forgot my mom wanted me home earlier today. She said we should bake for some family bonding," Miriam used quotations when saying, family bonding, as she rolled her eyes. Mei held back a laugh as Miriam groaned. Mei knew Miriam was an awful baker and the last time the two tried to make something the kitchen almost blew up in flames.

From cookies.

"Haha, uh oh! I'll see you tomorrow then!" Mei waved to Mei as she took off on her skateboard. She sighed as she walked past the markets around her, pondering whether asking Miriam was even a good idea, to begin with. It wasn't any of her business anyway, but she couldn't get the feeling to help out of her heart. Mei crossed the street after looking both ways and walked into the temple.

"Hello, Mei Mei!" Mei waved to her mother as she ran into the store, grabbing her name tag. She joined her mother outside and her temple duties began.

Mei was doodling on a Saturday morning, specifically Robaire holding her Tamagotchi. She's been working on it ever since breakfast and she wanted to perfect it for when her friends come over. She was humming along to 4*Town when she saw her phone buzz against the table. Letting go of her pencil, she reached over and grabbed it, flipping it open.