Ever since my interaction with the very interesting Thorpe boy a few days ago, I've been taking his advice and went around to every single student and explaining I'm not a murderer. Some believed me and apologized for believing the rumors, some students laughed awkwardly and nodded, still wary of me. I don't care if people believe if I'm a murderer or not, but I at least wanted to make an attempt.
It was thanksgiving break which meant no classes. I woke up from my afternoon nap, hearing everyone hanging out in the quad. I go and stand by my window and look down at everyone, I see Enid and Ajax hugging and kissing at a table with Xavier and Bianca sitting with them. Seeing all of them made me think of the only boy who ever liked me romantically. His name was Jonah, and he was the best I've ever had he wasn't scared of me. He loved me despite my power and didn't just see me for that, he saw me for me. Me and him dated for a year before he called me one day and said that his feelings for me slowly faded overtime. He didn't like me like that like he thought he did, but he still deeply cared about me and wanted to stay friends. I felt my heartbreak, I wanted to be mad at him, scream at him tell him that I hated him for doing me like that. But then I realized that I couldn't.
He was honest with me; he didn't lead me on. I closed my window, grabbing my phone and earbuds, opening Spotify and playing a song that fit my mood. I sit on my floor, listening to it rocking side to side. About halfway through the song, I guess I began to sing because when it was over, and I looked at my phone and saw I got a text from Xavier, or as he is in my phone "Art Fart."
Xaviers POV
I sat with Enid, Ajax, and Bianca kind of zoning out when I heard a voice singing. I looked up and heard it was coming from Ivys room. Damn who hurt her to make her sing that I wish you cheated? I pulled out my phone and shot her a quick message, I wouldn't consider us friends, but I did still want to check on her.
Ivy (Fire bug)
you good up there? heard you singing a pretty sad song.
oh ya. im ok didnt realise people could hear me.
you sound good. wanna hang out some today?
ya sure let me get freshen up an shit
sweet. meet me at the water fountain in the quad
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I put my phone back in my pocket after I get her reply. I dismiss myself from the group and head to my dorm really quick to change clothes. I didn't want to show up in my painting clothes.
Back to Ivys POV
I get up and shower. Thats the first time Thorpe has texted me ever since I put his number in my phone and mine in his. I put on some baggy ripped jeans and a black tank top with my converse. I found myself messing with my hair for a good 5 minutes or so, it's really long so it tangles easy. I debated cutting it short but went against it every time because I do like how I look with my long hair.
I walk down to the water fountain, when I see Bianca standing at the base of the stairs. "Hey Bianc-" "Listen here Ivy, don't think Xavier suddenly likes you all because he's hanging out with you in private. He isn't letting any new girl come into his heart ever since last semester with Wednesday. Plus, me and him are discussing getting back together so don't get any ideas." Does she really think I want to be with this art fart? I don't even know him let alone have feelings for him. I wouldn't even consider us friends yet. "Don't get your siren song in a bunch, I don't even like him, hell I don't even consider us friends." I walk by her; she lets out a small huff before disappearing. I finally make it to the water fountain, where I see Xavier sitting on the ground instead of the fountains edge, weirdo.
"You finally made it; you get lost or something?" He asked, looking at me standing up. I let out a small chuckle before sitting on the edge of the fountain. "No, a certain siren stopped me with her panties in a wad. Jealous of me." "Bianca, ya I'm sorry about her ever since we broke up, she's been getting jealous at any girl who looks in my direction. Now she wants to get back together after I told her I'm not ready for a relationship after Wednesday." "You liked her I take it?" "Uh, ya I did, but she didn't like me back, she liked Tyler Galpin, but he ended up being the Hyde, so he's locked up." I look at him then at the water, I run my fingers through it, making silly drawings in it. He sat down next to me, watching me. For a good 10 minutes none of us said a word to each other. He scrolled TikTok and I just kept looking at the water. I kept thinking about Jonah, Gavin, about me being a monster, there were so many thoughts going through my mind. Xavier then turned to me, biting his lip before opening this mouth. "So, you sing, any other forms of art you do? I draw and paint." I look at him, sitting up popping my back in the process. "I draw sometimes. I don't like painting; it gets everywhere, and I can never control the paintbrush. Besides that, not really, I spend most of my time listening to music or reading." He smiles and scoffs. "Wow fire bug, you never told me you were boring." "Fire bug?"
"Oh sorry, it's what I have you down in my phone as." I laugh a bit, glad to know that it wasn't the only one who used a nickname. "Well, to be fair you're in my phone under "Art Fart." He bursts out laughing, nearly falling into the fountain. "Art Fart? Come on at least fire bug is a bit cute."
It was in the moment; I realized this boy could either be the end of me or become a permeant part of my life.
and to be honest, I don't know which one I want more.
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All It took was a Boy, and his stare. (Xavier X fem!OC)
FanfictionIvory (Ivy) Law was born with the power of pyrokinesis. The ability to control fire. However, it has haunted her life in the worst way possible, she can't control it. No matter how hard she tries. Whenever she gets to upset, scared, nervous, frustra...
