Solarballs- Breathless

Europa

The bus came to a nice smooth stop. The doors swung open and so did the iron-plated stop sign on the edge of the bus. Europa quickly grabbed her bag and swung it onto her shoulder hitting another student in the face.

She half-assed made an apology and got off the bus. Her heels clicked as she jumped off the last step looking back at Ganymede and Callisto. "They are always talking about something. Where is.. oh right. How could I forget.."  Europa kicked a nearby stone sending it flying into a puddle.

"IO has been in the hospital for a few days now." Europa looked back up to see Ganymede entering the house. She sighed, grabbing her lipstick and putting it on, to make herself more happy.

As she saw Callisto slip into the house she got a sweet idea. "What if I just didn't go home? Everyone is already tired. I could go to a nearby outlet and shop!" Europa's eyes turned to gentle stars before returning to normal.

She moved her hand around in her bag before hearing a small clack. She made a noise of confusion before she pulled out a small bracelet. "Oh. IO.." Europa said, her face turning into a soft frown. As she walked she put on the yellow bracelet. "I remember Ganymede giving this to me saying that you made it." Europa softly chuckled.

She slipped on the bracelet continuing to walk down the sidewalk. She turned her head to look across the pathway for oncoming cars. She closed her eyes before softly opening them and walking across.

Europa quickly dazed off into her mind as she walked across the pathway. Remembering a memory.

"Do you remember when IO got stuck in a pool noodle?" Callisto's voice rang in her head. "Oh my god you were splashing the water so hard!" Ganymede said laughing at the dinner table. IO crossed his arms looking embarrassed.

"You know I think he did perfectly fine, second time swimming!" Europa said having trouble with pool noodles. "You think so?" IO perked up from his chair. Europa nodded, giving him a supporting smile.

Europa quickly got knocked out of the memory as a car splashed her with oncoming water. She quickly turned soaking wet. "Ugh, what a bastard," Europa said, shaking her head and grabbing her hair and twisting it. Draining the water as best as she could.

"Hm, I have a few miles to walk, what to do, what to do." Europa kept her hands in her pockets. "What would IO do?" Europa questioned.

She had a nasty memory within her mind.

"Europa get the inhaler!" Ganymede said, holding IO's hand. "You realize he's just doing it because Jupiter never pays attention to him right?"  Europa rolled her eyes.

"Europa!" Ganymede said harshly.

"What? It's like so whatever!" Europa crossed her arms. IO started to sob into Ganymede's hand. He was mumbling something softly.

Europa got his inhaler and tossed it over to them. "Here." Europa started to walk away only to be pulled back by Ganymede. "What the hell is your problem?" He said in a harsh tone.

"Him!" Europa said.

Europa grabbed herself as she shook her head trying to get the memory away. "I should have never said that to IO.." She said under her breath looking up at the nearby outlet. She smiled knowing it was going to be fine.

"Maybe I should call up Titania and we can have a girl's day," Europa said as he placed her hands on her purse. She rummaged around her purse and pulled out her small phone.

She softly dialed the numbers. It rang for a while before Europa heard her pick up. "Hey bitch." Europa said smiling.

"Europa? What are you calling me so early for? If Ganymede did something I swear to god I'm not helping you." Titania responded.