TADC AU - A New Life.

Chp 12: Wondering.

Jax & King sitting in art class molding and sculpting with clay
And remember students! Be as creative as you can! And I want to see everybody participating! That means you, Jax!

Yeah! Yeah! Jax responded Hey! Kinger! You have any ideas on what I should make? He asked Because I don't have any ideas.
Jax leaned back, looking up at the ceiling
Have you ever considered something that brings you positivity in your life? He asked as he began to flatten out the clay

Something positive, huh? Making you and the others miserable? He asked
No Jax, think something more... Passionate, like something you hold dear to your heart.

So... Making you and the others-
No Jax! How about Pomni? He suggested.
Excuse me!?! Jax said with a baffled expression

Don't worry, it's the thought that counts.
Hold up! The hell are you trying to say?

Hold that thought! Kinger said as he stood up Imma get a bit more clay.
HOLD IT! HOLD IT! Come back here! He said as he grabbed Kinger by the arm. Kinger looked back at Jax

Now... I wanna know watcha mean by that. And depending on your answer, it'll decide what course of action I decide to take with you. Jax asked in a slightly annoyed tone

Jax, My dear friend. He said as he placed his hand on Jax's shoulder It's actually quite obvious what you're feeling.
Pfft! Nah! Jax laughed it off Still Don't know what you're talking about...

Ah--? I see. Also! That Reminds me, though. I did have a question for you, Jax.

Sure? What's up? Jax asked

Pomni doesn't have a crush on you, right? He whispered
No... We're strictly friends! No more, no less!

'I only say that because she's a good kid, I don't want her to be ruined by lust... You see... Me and Ribbions were only friends with benefits because she didn't want her to ruin her friendship with any of her friends who possibly dated me before her.

And because of me, she lost her innocence, she and Rags both. Ragatha & I used to date before we met Gangle, her people used to love me, but one day, they found out that I took her virginity, ruining the bond between us, even now, me and her are friends... But the wall between us got thicker, making us grow even further apart.

The worst part is it wasn't her fault... I pressured her into doing it, and I can't forgive myself for that. I & Gangle had more of a connection that was mainly a pure and wholesome relationship, but we got too close too fast, making a wholesome relationship turn and revolve around releasing sexual frustration. One day when we were wrestling and messing around, I had her tied to the bed...

I... Took her purity, at first we didn't care, the hormones got the better of us, and after that, I realized how much of a bastard I was, Gangle was shocked too but it didn't take her too long to become more of a closet pervert, she would had us doing it in the bathroom 3 times a day, but I guess after realizing what she was doing, she distanced herself from me until our friendship was properly remade.

But now... We're starting to feel the old sparks again, I mean yeah, we're not dating but it's not easy to not want that same pleasing feeling again, especially when the person you connect with feels the same way.

I don't want to make any mistakes with PomPon, she's a good kid, has a nice head on her shoulders, well mannered, and she has a bright future ahead of her, I don't want to mess her head up and lose another close friend just because I lack self-control'

-4 Hours Later-

Jax & Pomni sitting in the courtyard eating food
So you made some food for me, why was that? Trying to play at my mercy? He asked mockingly

No! Mr.Caine told me that you rarely eat, so I'm taking it upon myself to feed you and make sure you eat enough!

Come on PomPom, you sound like every woman in those cheesy romance animes who always have to make good for their crush... Or their senpai.
Pomni tilted her head
What? Something you like-

I just noticed... You're so quick to bash me on about the things I do and say it's similar to anime-related things... So I wonder... How much anime do you know, hmm? Huh? H-hey Jax? I just noticed that you don't have your hoodie on today.

Oh yeah, I left it in the arts & crafts room, we were dealing with clay and I didn't want it to get dirty. He looked out in the distance

'I wonder what's going on, yesterday he didn't bug me, not once and he's not bugging me again today. Did I make him upset?'

Hey Jax? She said as she stood up in front of him
Hm? Wassup PomPom-

Suddenly Pomni hugged Jax, putting her face against her chest
S-sorry about this, I just felt like you needed a hug, I hope this helps.

Jax remains frozen, trying to process what's going on

'The hell... What is this unsettling feeling? I mean, I know it's a hug of course... But... I never felt one... So... Pure? I-is this what a pure one feels like? I mean the closest one I ever got was during me and Gangle's alone time... But... PomPom... She's giving off such pure vibes, I... I don't know how to process this... S-should I hug her back? Will she be okay with that? Would she take that as a sign of flirting? What the fuck do I do!?! Even the old man never hugged me and that's just because I always kept my distance... But... I feel like...

Jax? Are you okay? She asked as she leaned back, suddenly she got pulled back in, startling her, his arm tightly held onto her
H-Huh!?! Jax?! Are you-

D-don't question it, okay? He asked with a calm tone L-let me... Let me... Stay like this... Cool?

Sure... Take your time. Pomni said in a relaxed tone, she rubbed his back slowly

'Guess he's in a lot of pain if he's willing to accept a hug from me so easily and hug me back as well. He may act like he's a hard-bodied cool guy, but deep down, he's just some little boy who's suffering from something'