Strange Love

Chapter 12~Dinner and Done

     "How I love the sunset, don't you?" Kyoko asked no one in particular while looking up and through the windows. The three other girls looked at the love struck girl. She was smiling to herself almost in a daze.

     "This happens a lot. No need to worry." Sheila noticed Eleanor's look in her eyes, "Louis and Kyoko haven't actually spoken to each other before. All of that love is in her head." The girls laughed and continued to talk among themselves. Dinner seemed to be less crowded than usual but that was a nice quality in the girls' eyes. Their days were discussed with each other, talking about almost every detail until one girl ran out of words to say then the next girl started.

     Eleanor hummed along with the others while Anne spoke about her writing assignment. She seemed to be in many different advanced classes. "What about you Eleanor? Where did you go. after math again?" She asked.

     "I went up to the garden to help out a friend. She's a rabbit, her name is Haru. Ever heard of her?" The other girls looked at each other with the same look on their faces, "What?" Eleanor asked.

     "Not to be rude and all but a lot of people talk about her in a not so nice way." Kyoko finally joined the conversation. "I've heard she's been with a lot of guys. Not that I'm judging." Kyoko added.

 "Well, she's been nice to me and that's all I care about. And besides, it's none of our business what she does or doesn't do." Eleanor was true to her word. Although her kindness has had a bad effect on her before. She always seemed to be too forgiving for her own good at times. But, it's good to give people a chance before jumping to conclusions and jumping in the hate train.

"I guess that's true," Sheila agreed. "Well, Eleanor, do you think you'll be back at the drama club by tomorrow?"

"I'm sure I will. Those clothes will be completely done by tonight. I do have to stop to get my thread though." Eleanor looked at the girls but the pain in her arm was prominent once she thought about it. The girls also glanced down at the injury.

"Let's walt there together. We can see the sunset better." Kyoko suggested once again bringing a curtain deer into the conversation without actually saying his name. The other felines agreed and It wasn't long before they all finished their meals and left the still crowded cafeteria. The walk was nice but Eleanor felt chilly whenever she stepped outside. They took the long way to acquire the needed supplies then headed back to their shared dorm.

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     "I'm finally done." Eleanor stepped back and smiled at her work. The six outfits were done with much time to spare before the performance.

     "Looking good," Sheila said as she passed the costumes. She picked one up and ran her fingers down the front. "I remember this play. I wonder if we'll ever do it again." The sun was not down and the girls were all ready for bed including Eleanor. Anne was reading a book, Kyoko was on her phone, and Sheila just left the bathroom. They were all ready to sleep.

     "I'm glad there's that ceremony tomorrow for the drama club." Kyoko said not to anyone in particular.

     "There's a ceremony?" Eleanor looked at Sheila knowing she would have answers.

     "Yeah, they're even cutting the last class of the day for it. Thank you drama club." Sheila nodded at Kyoko. Eleanor and Anne made eye contact. Math class will thankfully be cut short.

     "We're receiving an honor award. We all have to stand on stage. I think Louis' giving a speech too."

     "Sounds important," Eleanor said.

     "So," Kyoko started. "I must ask how your experience at Cherryton High has been so far." They all looked at the human girl. Eleanor played with the end of her bandage. It seemed to be something she did quite frequently. She began to nod.

     "It's been very nice being here and you guys have made my days great." The girls smiled.

     "Find anyone you could be friends with?"

     "In my classes not yet. I think Haru'smy friend. Also, that wolf Legoshi in the drama club has been nice to me." The girls looked at Sheila. Even Eleanor to get some insight.

     "I don't know Legoshi personally but we have talked a few times. For being a wolf he's actually way more shy than I thought he would be. You don't have to be very outgoing to work lights I guess." She laughed, "I think Legoshi could be a great friend."

     "Well now you have five friends." Kyoko said excitedly to Eleanor. Eleanor was glad there were people who helped her out. This whole situation could have gone very differently. She smiled at all of them and they seemed to know Eleanor was silently thanking them for their friendship.

     "Well, goodnight you guys." They all replied with the same words and Sheila clicked off the lights then climbed into bed. Eleanor laid in the darkness. The tiniest bit of lamp light peeking through the curtain attached to her bed. Her mind started to shut down and she began to drift away. The thought of the wolf still in her mind. Would Legoshi really make a good friend? Eleanor felt a sense of curiosity. She wanted to find out.