The Mole Amongst Us

Shock

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, yeah. Why wouldn't I be"

"You're pale"

"Well, don't mind me. It's not my fault. I just witnessed how a girl just fell from the stairs to her death, okay?!" I snapped at him. And for a moment, he looked taken back, almost hurt too. But he quickly looked away.

The school library was quiet again.

'Well now I feel bad'

"I'm sorry..." He didn't say anything so I took it as an opportunity to shut my trap.
The awkwardness was awkwardnissing.

"Attention all students. The school will be closed early due to uncertain circumstances. We ask that all students leave the building and make their safe travels home. Thank you" the intercom beeped.

"I guess I'll see you tomorrow—" he didn't even give me time to finish as he got up and headed for the door.

"H-Hey!" I grabbed my bag and ran afterward.
"Are you mad?"

"No Astrid, I'm not mad. Now get out of my fucking face."

"Excuse me?"

"Did I stutter?"

Why's he out here playing games with me? I bet the attitude isn't even half of it.
I narrowed my eyes as I watched him chuckle.

"Don't look at me like that" he wiped away a tear that was streaming down his cheek. A fake one I think.
He moved his hands towards my face, moving the sides of my lips up so that I was now smiling.
Took every nerve in my body to not let my intrusive thoughts of spitting in his face win.

"You've got pretty lips"

My insides twisted, and my legs started feeling like jelly.
No. He's the bad guy. Pull yourself together.
I cleared my throat.

"You should keep things like that, to yourself"

"My mouth, I can say what I want"

"You two should get going." I looked to see Holland standing there, arms folded across his chest. I heard Matt mutter something under his breath.
The tension was thick in the air. Too thick for my liking.
I pulled on Matt's sleeve.

"Astrid, you can walk alone" Holland looked at me.

"I was the one holding her back. So I'll be the one to take her home" Matt said sternly. A hint of fire in his tone. His grey eyes were sharp on Holland.

"She'd be safer without you. Everyone would be"

"Just say your jealous"

"Jealous? Of what exactly"

I watched as Matt's eyes shifted to me for a second, then back at Holland, who was staring at me. Almost intensely.

I chuckled nervously, "Maybe we should all get going. Don't you think?"

"Yeah, I think that would be best"

"Great, Holland you can join us if you want"

"N,o he can't"

"I'll gladly" he smiled at me.

I nodded, stumping my elbow into Matt 'sribss. He groaned gripping his sides.

The streets were busy with people and cars. Usually, because it's close to clock-out an hour for many people. The walk was silent. Luckily. None of the boys tried to choke each other, which is good. But it made me curious... What are these two fighting about, cause I want in on the gossip.

Matt stopped walking making us all stop. He pulled out his phone and frowned.

"I need to go" He mumbled.
"Astrid, give me your phone"
He took the phone from my hand tipping something in.

"My number. In case he tries to do something to you"

"Why, why do you make it sound like he's some type of kidnapper?"

"There's a lot of things he could do too and kidnapping is one of them"

"Okay fine. Cut the dude some slack, he lost a few of his friends, just like I did"

"Just— Don't go anywhere with him. You need to go straight home, nowhere else. If something happens call me, I might not pick up but I'll get a message"

"Okay"