Eye of the Storm

The Calm

The air had begun to grow chilly. Not cold but autum was slowly announcing its arrival. Children talked amongst themselves as a blonde girl rushed to a table where two boys sat.

Enid: OMG! Did you guys hear we're getting a new student today?

Ajax stared off into space while a (H/C) haired boy laid on the bench across from him writing in a small leather-bound notebook. Enid stood at the head of the table hands on her hips waiting for answer

Enid: (tapping Y/N) Hello earth to Y/N!

Y/N hummed in response not lifting his eyes or pen from the page. Until a sharp pain in his arm broke his concentration.

Y/N: OW! Enid watch those claws they may be tiny but they're mighty.

Enid flared her rainbow claws at Y/N before retracting them with a smug grin.

Enid: Well maybe if you didn't ignore us and answered me I wouldn't have to drag you back to realty. Were you two even listening?

Y/N rubbed his arm finally looking up from his work. He sat up closing his book, placing it on the table.

Y/N: Of course I was, we're getting a new student. Also, Enid, if I didn't ignore my friends how would I get my greatest ideas?

Enid scoffed and rolled her eyes at the jest as Ajax finally snapped out of his trance.

Ajax: What if the new kid is a murderer or something? Do we know anything about them?

Y/N: First, no we don't. But I highly doubt Weems and the board would let a psychopathic murderer into our school. Especially when the locals are crazy enough.

Ajax: You never know, I mean your here and we still don't know what your abilities are. I'll bet you 10$ they're a murderer.

Y/N chuckled, one of the things he loved about his roommate was his eagerness. It made for a good balance as Y/N was more withdrawn and calm.

Y/N: You know what. Deal. If the new transfer is a psychotic murderer I'll give you 10 bucks. If not thennnnn, you have to buy dinner Friday night for game night.

Ajax: That's not fair we spend way more then 10$ on pizza nights.

Y/N couldn't argue that. Usually they ended up ordering all the sides and eat the leftovers for lunch the next day. Especially with Ajax's weekend "recreation"

Y/N: Alright fine, if you're right then I'll give you 20 bucks. And if I'm right you buy dinner Friday night.

Ajax: Deal!

Ajax got up and left the werewolf and her friend after he said his goodbyes. Y/N opened his journal and began humming to himself. Enid sat with him clicking on her phone, before glancing over to her friend.

Enid: Soooo whatcha writing?

She tried peering over the tall boy's arm. Quickly he boxed her out covering his papers.

Y/N: Nothing that you can see yet. When it's finished maybe I'll show you.

Y/N was always protective of his writings. They were his form of expression. Enid like to push his buttons and tried to get peaks here and there at his work but to no avail. He kept this book close to his chest and made sure his eyes were the only ones to see it. Enid huffed and backed away. Standing she looked at Y/N and told him she was off to her room and if he wanted to hang out later to just text her. Y/N agreed and watched as his colorful friend skipped away into the meandering students. He sighed deep, as much as he liked the company some days he yearned for quiet and alone time. But his moment of peace would not last long as he felt someone sit across from him.

Xavier: You look relaxed.

Y/N: And yet you always find a way to ruin it X.

The two boys chuckled together as Xavier pulled out his drawing notebook and Grafite. He flipped to a new page and began drawing. Y/N followed suit and went back to trying to write. He hummed softly to himself scribbling out things as he went along.

Y/N: How ya been? Still going for those late night runs?

Xavier: Not really that late anymore. More around the evening time now. You know you could join me sometime. Might help you relax.

Y/N: Thanks but running has never been my strong suit.

Xavier: That's fine figured I'd offer anyway. How you doing by the way? Still climbing the roofs?

Y/N nodded: Yea but only when I want some peace and quiet.

Xavier: You know Weems will kill you if she catches you again.

Y/N: She'd have to catch me, which I wont let happen. You hear about the new kid?

Xavier noded and the two boys made small talk until Y/N finally decided he wanted to stretch his legs.

Y/N: Alright I think its time to get some fresh air.

Xavier gave him a quizzical look and chuckled at his tall friend.

Xavier: But we're outside.

Y/N: I know what I said. In any case, I'll see you around don't forget about Friday night, come hungry cause Ajax is buying.

He gave the young artist a wave and a smile and made his way into the school. As he walked through the halls he stopped at the library. He made his way to the back of the Library pulling a yearbook off the shelf. He flipped through the pages until he landed on the fencing team's page. He scanned the picture until he found her. There in the middle next to a young girl with black hair stood a shorter girl with dark hair.

Y/N: Hey mom, just wanted to stop by and say I love you. Hope you and dad are doing well.

He then flipped through more pages until he found the club page. He scanned the pictures until he found the chorus groups picture. He ran his hand over a spot of the photo where the image of a tall man smiled up at him.

Y/N: Hey dad, just wanted to say hi. We're getting a new student today. Who knows maybe they'll be into choir like you, or good at fencing like mom. Anyway, I gotta go. I'll see ya next week.

He gingerly closed the book placing it back on the shelf. He made his way out of the library wiping his eyes. He found his way to the upper floors, looking around to make sure the coast clear. Once he confirmed he was alone, Y/N opened the window and climbed out onto a small balcony.

Y/N: I hope Weems doesn't catch me. He thought to himself.

The tall boy sat on the ledge feet dangling as he took out his book and began humming aloud.

Y/N: 🎶I took an arrow to the heart
I never kissed a mouth that tastes like yours
Strawberries and somethin' more
Ooh yeah, I want it all
Lipstick on my guitar 🎶

Satisfied with his melody he began writing the next line when the sound of a car pulling in caught his attention.