*au based in the universe of john knowles' "a separate peace"*
Eugene, still jumbled from the events of last term, enters his senior year at The Devon School weary of his new roommate. Phineas comes to Devon looking for a fresh start. Brinier's not...
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Was I? Did I? I didn't mean flirt with her. Did I even flirt with her? I thought it sounded fine as a compliment and then it was out and then I saw it and now I can't stop thinking about it and oh my god- I have to see her in the morning. Are we even good enough friends for me to be commenting on her looks without it seeming weird? Of course we're not Evelyn, I remind myself- we've really only known each other for two days. And I've already ruined it. Great.
I lie awake that night, fearful that I've messed up a friendship I'd really like to preserve. I text Brin first thing in the morning, wanting to meet up for coffee.
"Morning, Evening." Evening is his nickname for me, and a running joke between the two of us. "How's my favorite girl?"
"I'm okay." I swirl my latte around with my stirrer while we walk to the science wing.
"You don't seem okay." He lightly kisses my forehead and holds me from behind. "What's up, Ev?"
"It's nothing. I just.. feel like I was a little too forward with a new friend."
"How so? Like Chet and I forward?" He laughs.
"No, no, absolutely not like you and Chet. You two have something weird between you, and if I wasn't so confident in myself and our relationship I'd be jealous. But anyway- I just... I meant to compliment her but it came off.. weird?"
"Weird how?"
"Just... Never mind. It's me getting in my own head. Don't worry about it."
I was being stupid, obviously she's cool and will probably think nothing of the comment. My phone buzzes, and I see it's a text from Florence. Speak of the devil, and whatnot.
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I chuckle to myself, catching Brin's eye.
"Who are you all smiley about? Don't tell me that new kid is trying to come for my girl. Did ol' Forrester really have a point about hating him because I really hate agreeing with that-"
"Phineas? Honey I don't think I'm his type." I laugh. "And even if I was, we've known each other since we were seven, so he could've made his move ages ago. It's my new friend. You know her- Florence. She's just wondering where I am. Class starts in like 5 minutes, you know."
