Metal Kingdom

72. Play With Me

Play With Me-Extreme

2nd Grade- 11 Years Ago

"Francesca honey. Isn't there anything that you would like to say to Hunter now?" Mrs. Clink encouraged her.

The younger girl crossed her arms and glared at the boy who was frightfully staring back at her. She was still not wanting to cooperate with her teacher.

"No." She flatly stated.

"No? Not even maybe a sorry?" Mrs. Clink remained encouraging in her sweet voice. Keeping a gentle hold on the little girl's shoulders.

"He stole my favorite crayon." Frankie snarled out at the older woman.

"And he apologized for that honey. Wouldn't it feel nice to do the same, since you threw his juice box in the trash?"

Frankie sighed deeply. Taking a small step towards Hunter as he held his breath in fear and awe at the cute girl.

She looked him over like he was a bug under her shoe. Small, annoying and ready to stomp on. Already not feeling fond of her new table mate.

"Your hair is dirty and you smell like cheese." She dryly said.

"Okayyy, that's enough for today Miss Sullivan." Mrs. Clink said as she ushered the girl away.

Sending Hunter a sympathetic look as she was unable to get the small girl to apologize.

Hunter didn't even care though.

All he was focused on was the fact that the girl talked to him. He knew she was special with the way her dark brows furrowed over her bright green eyes at him. She was the prettiest thing he's ever seen.

He loved every second of their quick interaction. Now feeling great for knowing how to exactly get her attention.

Present Day

Even 11 years later Hunter still found himself captivated with the way she scrunched her brows and crinkled her nose in annoyance. 

He drunk in every detail of her face whenever he possibly could.

"You're shitting me right? We studied all weekend for this!" Frankie exclaimed in distress as they walked out of their classroom.

"Look I'm just not a good test taker is all." Brody frantically admitted. Shaking his head to himself.

"I'm sure you can make it up. Mr. Lance won't care." Hunter tried to reassure their friend.

It's been one full month since New Year's happened. 

The three were the only ones that knew what truly happened that night. Deciding that it was best to keep between themselves. And as weird as it was, they were closer than ever for it.

Hunter quickly grew out of any jealously that may have been lurking around with Brody and Frankie. Still forever grateful for Brody's help that night with saving her.