All The Arts That We're Not

Chapter 16

Arkin

After almost thirty minutes waiting, Ricky came out from the room just after Arkin looked for him. Although Ricky's expecting he'll do see Arkin today right after what he did to his bike yesterday, he did not expect it'll be too soon.

"What up? Didn't expect to meet you this early." He greets with a wide smile flashed across his lips as he advanced to his way.

"Were you happy?" Ricky's face dropped, thinking what Arkin had in mind. "I didn't know you've had a kid inside of you. I hope it healed your inner child. Involving none living things to insult me was such a bright move."

Ricky's ears perked up, making him grit his teeth. "You don't know what else I could do, Arkin."

"Really? Like what?" He asked with a smirk tugged on one side corner of his lips." I couldn't wait for more to come. I'll be waiting for your next move." Arkin didn't let him speak when he began to walk away, leaving Ricky bursting in anger.

And as much as Ricky wants to start a fight, he just couldn't move as he try to refrain the anger to himself before his body could even react crazily.

Arkin on the other hand, knows he wanted to do more than what he just did. He's been wanting to beat that guy eversince but that's not something he's really good at and he's aware of the possibilities he might just loose again. But even though he may not gave Ricky the same damage he did to his bike, he's just glad he's able to stood and could now speak for himself compared before.

He was on his way to back to his room when he saw Harold came out from the art room. His initial thought was to ignore his presence as he would always do but not when Harold appeared infront him.

"Hi!" Harold smiled widely as he speaks, "I'm sorry to bother you but I'd like to inform you, the arts club are open for new members. I was wondering maybe you might wanna join?"

Arkin looked down at the flyer he's handed him before bringing his glance back at Harold who keep a smile on his face. And  it was the only time he caught sight of the bruises on his face. Harold notice Arkin was looking at it and he quickly tried to hide it.

"I'll see you around." Harold said as he hurries away, leaving Arkin with questions in his head.

This only makes Arkin wonder about what's going on with that guy. He haven't heard he's been getting beaten up by someone lately which Arkin couldn't just slip from his head.

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The next day, they had went on another mission. Zero wasn't home yet so Tim and Zeke had managed the business. But unlike the first time Arkin do know now what to do as he was guided by them. And it makes him really proud to himself how he's able to fight now compared to how he's been before.

When they arrived at the house, they began treating their bruises. Arkin didn't have much but he felt his body's starts aching.

"You were amazing earlier." Tim spoke as he treat his wounds.

"My skills has nothing to say compared to yours."

Tim chuckled. "It's not what I was trying to say. I'm just saying that you're doing good now. You were able to fought those guys earlier which makes me so proud of you."

"Well, and that's because of you guys." They both chuckled while Tim continued and Arkin just started having random thoughts in his head.

"Hey, Tim. Have you ever thought what you want to become?" Zeke paused to look at Zeke with such confusion in his face.