The Burning Of Pages (Now Complete! Yay🗣️)

akomori and feelings again :(

I walk. In the class room the lights flash and flicker a bit but don't go.  The rest of the kids look at me wide eyed and I must be slightly coated in blood. My uniform is clinging to my body with a little boy clutching me. How did he get here? This is a high school and we know what happened to his mother and his brother but what about this father? Could he be safe somewhere? I hope so.

     he reached for Kate so I handed him over to her, and Mark ran over to me "oh my god akomori what happened!?" Mark says as he stares at me "were you hurt? God Kate, how did you let this happen??" Why is Mark blaming Kate? "Hey Kate didn't do anything wrong" I protest but he doesn't listen "Kate how did you let this happen and who's the kid?" Kate looks up at him "this is Marlen we found him in the cafeteria, and this wasn't my fault" mark glares "well who's fault would it be it's always your fault." That's not true, not this time why is Mark constantly blaming Kate?

     "Akomori you didn't do anything last time but now you seriously have to pick a side." Harry persists as Kim nods in acknowledgement and Mark stares at me. "Why should we believe Kate? She has done nothing but lie in the past'' my gaze then flickers to Kate's side "Akomori look I'm sorry for what I did in the past but you were there! You know what happened. This is so stupid nothing bad even happened" Kate says in a firm voice but underlined with a plea and jade looks at me "we were there we know what happened you have to tell them. They listen to you."

     The decision rests on me. side with Kate and defend her? or do I appeal to the rest of the group? Fuck why is this happening? "Really akomori! Listen we can stay United but after this is solved this shouldn't even be a decision '' Mark lashes out his voice laced with anger at my continued denial of taking a side. But why do we have to do this? "Why do we have to do this! Can we just stay together and not be at each other's necks?" I ask basically a beg but Harry's gaze hardens "no. because this little bitch named Kate won't admit that she is irresponsible and a liar" Kate stays silent and stares at me. "you can't be serious!'' Jade says as he glares at Mark "guys we have to stay together!" I plead with them and then Mark turns to me and glares

     "last chance Akomori chooses who is right and if you don't then I'll choose.'' Marlen lets out a tiny cry and I stare at him. How did this escalate so quickly? "No I can't! I can't lie it wasn't Kate's fault your in the wrong.'' I say firmly and cross my arms. Mark sighs and turns away, "whatever" he mumbles and walks away. I sided with Kate, well I had to, it wasn't her fault I don't even know what he was blaming her for. Kate walks over to me and shifts Marlen. He is still clinging to her and she hugs me. A warmth spreads through me and I return it "I thought you were gonna side against me thank you" I open my mouth to slay something and then a voice snaps me from her

     "what the heck!? Let her go '' Mark's voice seemed more confused than angry Kate reluctantly pulled away. Her hand sliding down my arm and lingering on my hand for way longer than need be. then she squeezes my hand. she smiles and walks away, what the fuck was that!? I stand flushed as I watch her as she walks to a corner in front of the door and Marlen is still holding onto her. and she kneels and sets him down he looks up at her with fear in his eyes and she tries to console him a voice grabs my attention "akomori what the heck was that!?" I look at Mark and my eyes flicker back to Kate. "It was nothing, don't worry about it."

     He looks at me doubtfully and he walks away and talks with Sarah God. Why is this happening? Why is this happening? I don't know why I feel so stressed!? I sit down and lean against a wall. Kara walks over to me "hey akomori how's it going?" I look over at her "it's going fine" her gaze darkens "I know your lying" I hate that she can do that "it's really nothing Kara don't worry about it" she smiles at me with a giggle "I think Kate is taking a new liking to you" my eyes widen and I look at her

     "what? No she just is grateful for me helping her" then I look over at Kate and she has Marlen laughing his laughs are quiet and innocent and Kate smiles at him "I think your starting to like her too." embarrassment flashing through me. I need her to leave. and she's so darn good at seeing through lies. I'll just stay silent, yeah. Because then I'm not. saying that I do and I'm not saying Im not. "akomori answered me is it true? " dang it "no"  I say as I keep my eyes on Kate not looking at Kara

     "Fine, lie to yourself " she stands and walks away. She rejoins Riley and jade and Riley is smiling a lot at jade even in this how are people focused on love???? I look over at mark and he's holding hands with Sarah as she leans on him a smile tugging on her lips and mark sits his expression grave he seems lost in thought I look over at harry and Kim they are laughing and Ethan is sitting next to them not saying anything but watching everyone else why am I so tired?? I yawn and lean up against the cold wall, the stone touches against my clothed skin and I sigh, the sun is completely set, but the light is on in our classroom. My eyes flutter and I watch my peers wondering what will happen in the morning.