Love is DEFINITELY blind

Chapter 3: The Fund Raising event

The next day, Claira and Ashton went to school early to meet up with Mrs. Flynn and Quentin. When they arrived at the school, Ashton found Mrs. Flynn talking on the phone while Quentin was also talking on the phone while other students were talking to each other, preparing themselves for the fundraising activity.

“Are they ready?” Claira asked.

“I think they’re busy talking on the phone.” Ashton said.

“Oh, then let’s wait for them, for the meantime let’s go sit somewhere.” She said.

“Alright.” Ashton sat Claira down on a bench near Quentin.

“Be right back Claira I have to go to the bathroom.” He said.

“Alright, hurry up, okay?” she said.

“I will.” Ashton said from inside. Claira waited and accidentally overheard Quentin’s conversation on the phone.

“No, Stephanie, I am breaking up with you, and that’s final. Why? Because you cheated on me that’s why, and how did I found out? Charlie saw you yesterday with your ex!” he shouted.

“No! I’ve heard those lines before and they are not going to work this time!” he said. Claira listened until the call has ended. Few seconds later Quentin noticed her.

“Hey.” He greeted.

“Hi, sounds like you have a bit of a problem there, you okay?” she asked.

“Yeah, it’s nothing to worry about.”

“Sounds like you broke up with your girlfriend.”

“I did…” he sighed.

“Wanna talk about it?” she asked.

“Nah, I’d rather not.” He shook his head.

“Well, okay then, just remember, I’m here to listen.” She smiled then Quentin smiled slightly.

“Alright guys let’s go, we can’t keep the kids waiting.” Mrs. Flynn said.

“Where’s Ashton?” Claira asked.

“I’m here, I’m here.” Ashton spoke.

“Alright, come on, you two will go with us in our Van.”

“Cool, let’s go baby.” He said then he held Claira’s Waist as he carried Champ on his other hand.

“Oh man, Champ is getting bigger and bigger.” He said then Claira laughed at him. They went inside the Van and sat at the back in front of Quentin who was texting. Ashton wrapped his arms around Claira and rested his lips on her head. Claira smiled and rested her head on Ashton’s shoulder. Few minutes later, Claira fell asleep on Ashton’s shoulder.

“So, Ashton, How are you?” Mrs. Flynn asked.

“I’ve been alright, how about you?” he said.

“Oh, I’ve been swell, by the way, this is my son Quentin.” She said. Ashton reached his hand out for a shake but Quentin only nodded without looking at Ashton.

“Uuum, nice to meet you my name is Asthon.” Ashton smiled at him.

“Yeah nice to meet you….whatever.” Quentin answered lazily.  

“Sorry about him Ashton, he’s kinda anti-social.” Mrs. Flynn said.

“It’s fine.” Ashton smiled. When they arrived at the school for the gifted, Ashton shook Claira lightly and kissed her cheek.

“Wake up babe.” He whispered.

“Are we here already?” she asked.

“Yeah, before you get up, I’m going to fix your hair first.” He said.

“Oh, okay.” She smiled. After that they got out of the Van and followed Mrs. Flynn inside the school. Minutes later, each of the students were assigned to each room to take care of. Claira was assigned in the kindergarten’s room with Quentin, while Ashton was helping Mrs. Flynn on the other room. 

“So…Hello everyone, my name’s Claira, and I’m with Quentin, we’ll be taking care of you guys for a while, and I hope we both get to know you better.” Claira smiled. Quentin looked at the students confused, they were all smiling and it freaked him out a little. But then he remembered it was a school for the gifted, they were all blind as well. After a few minutes, Quentin watched as Claira told fairytale stories to the children, he could see how the children were enjoying the story she is telling them by the way they smile at her.

Seconds later, a little blond girl with big blue eyes approached Quentin with a book in her arms. “Oh…Hello.” He greeted. The little girl smiled and reached the book out for him. He took the book and read the title.

“The princess and the frog.” He said.

“Would you mind reading it to me?” she asked with her little soft voice.

“Well, sure…what’s your name?” he asked.

“Sophie.” She smiled.

“Well Sophie I’m Quentin, nice to meet you.” He smiled.

“Nice to meet you too.” She giggled. After reading the story, the little girl was smiling really wide at Quentin.

“What’s wrong?” he asked with a smile on his face.

“Nothing, I just want to ask you if, Ms. Claira and you are together?” she asked. Quentin’s smiled disappeared; he looked at Claira and sighed.

“No, we are not. She already has a boyfriend.” He said.

“Aw, too bad, you two look good for each other.” She said with a giggle.

“But you’re blind.” Quentin said.

“No I’m not, I’m the only student here that can see, i used to be blind, mommy and daddy wanted me to finish the school year here.” She smiled.

“oh…” he said.

“Quentin? Do you know where Champ is?” Claira asked.

“Uuuuh…No, where is he?” he asked.

“That’s why I’m asking.” She said.

“Well, why worry he doesn’t bite right?” he said.

“Yes but…I can’t walk around without him.” She answered.

“Well….I’m here.” He shrugged.

“That’s really nice of you but…”

“You don’t have to be shy, it’s really fine with me.” He smiled.

“Thanks.” She smiled.

“Uuum….Quentin, your mom is calling you in the next room, I’ll just take your place here.” Ashton appeared by the door.

“Alright, see ya later Sophie.” He smiled and ruffled her hair while she laughs.

“She really likes you huh?” Claira smiled.

“Yeah, see ya.” He smiled then he patted her shoulder.

“Bye.” She said. Ashton and Claira continued their work and played with the little kids ‘til it was time to go home.

“Will you ever come back?” Sophie asked as she was tugging on Quentin’s shirt.

“I don’t know yet, but I’ll try.” He smiled, Sophie hugged Quentin and they left.

“looks like someone had fun.” Claira said.

“Yeah, I did.” He smiled.

“How about you? Did you enjoy?” Ashton asked Claira.

“Of course I did, I didn’t expect those kids would like me.”

“Why wouldn’t they?” he said.

“Well, where do you guys want me to drop you off?” Mrs. Flynn asked.

“At the school please, I left my car there.” Ashton said.

“Alrighty then, you guys should rest, it’s been a long day.” She said. Everybody went home, and rested after their day…  

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