From celestia(XiaoVen)

14

(this time, the art is mine :p that's Venti's outfit in the book btw!!)

Days and days passed by since Xiao and Venti slept together.(no not what you're thinking) All they did was hang out a bit. Nothing much. Xiao missed Venti and his cuddlyness, and Venti missed Xiao and his... Silliness. Xiao felt lonelier than ever. 'Maybe he found better friends. Who am I kidding, I'm not the best human being..'

But one day, Venti didn't appear at class.

Xiao saw him come to school, at the gates. So why.. "Where's Venti?" The teacher asked the class during attendance. "Maybe he finally got his time machine and went back to the past." Some chuckles around the classroom.

"Alright, alright, hush now. Does anyone know where he is?" "1970!" Laughs. "Stop with the jokes. Where the heck is he?" Xiao raised his hand. "I.. can go look for him." The teacher smiled at Xiao, brightly. "Alright, thanks. Now everyone, page 417.."

Xiao got up from his seat, and he went all over the school. Starting from Venti's favorite places and where he would most likely be.

But when he was finished with the yard in the school, his hands were dirty, so he went to the bathroom to wash his hands.

But that's when he heard sobbing. Venti's cries.

Oh, how dumb Xiao was, when he thought that Venti was doing ok without Xiao. Venti, wasn't having the best life. Due to him having absolutely no knowledge on the modern world, he's the center of attention.. in a bad way. Some people call him a freak, some people say that he's from the 70's..

And because he isn't used to getting bullied like this, he eventually broke down. Locking himself in the bathroom, crying.

"Venti..? Is that you?" The named boy froze. Isn't that Xiao's voice? What is he doing here? Isn't he... Venti stayed silent, not sure on how to react. "Venti, it's me, Xiao. Are you okay? What's wrong?"

"N.. nothing. I'm fine, just.. a bit tired.." Venti said, chocking back his tears as he walked out of the bathroom stall. "You can hug me. If.. you want a hug." Venti nodded, and Xiao tucked him in. Now Venti is crying all over again, while wetting his friend's shirt.

But all that was in Venti's mind was Xiao. Xiao... He was comforting him. He was comforting Venti, even if they didn't hang out for some time. And.. Xiao is... Warm. Warm and cuddly. He almost instantly felt better.

"Can I ask what happened?" Xiao cooed, trying his best to keep the now calmed down Venti comfortable. Venti sighed, still cuddling Xiao. "Just some kids bullying me. You know.. I'm not familiar with the modern world. They just pick on me for that. I'm not used to socializing either." Venti whispered. It was all true. Venti was holding back tears again.

"It's okay. They just want reactions. Besides, I think you're amazing. Even if you act strange sometimes, you're fun to be with, and you can make me feel comfortable. You're the first person who tried to help me with my social awkwardness besides my sister. It's just.. their problem."

That's it, Venti's gonna cry now. "T.. thank you.." He stuck his body closer to Xiao, and the two of them just stood like that for a good amount of time.

"We should get back to class, you know.." Venti said, giggling a little.

"Yeah. Okay."

Sorry for being dead, I have the reason on my announcement board :p

Thank you for still reading this book, and sorry for making everyone wait so long!!! <3 (this chapter is based off real experiences except the fact that I don't have a Xiao)

Btw, I'm looking for a beta reader if anyone is interested!