God forbid I'm seen just as an AVERAGE human being

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TWs: Rude behavior throughout the chapter. Stay safe :)

"You're going out?" Luna asked upon seeing his brother about to leave.

"Yes...? Didn't you see my latest yeet?" Earth raised an eyebrow, adjusting the sunglasses on his head.

"I'm not always on social media..." Luna huffed, crossing his arms, "Just, uh- be back before ten this time, alright?"

"Pfft- okay, mom." Earth rolled his eyes, swinging the front door open and nearly slamming it shut.

Luna winced, sighing, "Love you too... maybe I can invite Mercury over."

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Ring ding-ding!

The cafe door rang as Earth pulled it open. Taking a step inside, he immediately made way for his usual spot by the front window. Sitting down with a light huff, he pulled out his phone and waited, scrolling through NewTude or TickTalk to pass the time.

Earth heard the bell of the door ring, yet didn't pay any mind to it as he was mildly entertained by something he was watching.

"Earth!" A voice snapped him out of his trance, prompting him to look up.

"Oh- hey, Mars!" Earth grinned, glancing up at his childhood best friend. He put his phone aside and gestured to the seat across him, "What are you doing here?"

"I saw your yeet last night and wanted to stop by." Mars messed with the small UFOs dangling from his ears, "What exactly happened with your manager?"

Earth bit the inside of his mouth, "Well-"

"Omigosh, excuse me, but are you Terra?" A group of teenagers walked up to the table.

Earth put on his charm, winking at them while he smirked, "Why yes, yes I am."

The fangirls squeaked, one holding something out, "Can we get your autograph!?"

"And a picture!?"

"Of course." Earth got up, signing and taking pictures with them all the while Mars sat there, annoyed.

Once the group of fangirls went away, Earth sat back down, immediately noticing the change in his friend, "What's wrong?"

"Oh, nothing." Mars huffed, glancing at the clock on the wall, "Actually, I just remembered there's a little get-together at Jupiter's place today, so I'm going to head there."

"There is? How come I wasn't invited?" Earth raised an eyebrow.

"Uh, you were. We've been aware for a week now; you must've been distracted when I told you."

"Oh." Earth frowned.

"Anyway, I'll see you later, dude." Mars waved to him, Earth just putting his hand up as he watched his friend walk away.

Earth fiddled with his thumbs, letting out a small sigh as he grabbed his phone.

It was noon; officially lunchtime.

He was getting hungry- might as well order something while he continued waiting.

...

Earth pushed his bowl away, having finished the fruit salad. He grabbed the cup containing his espresso, tilting it back and forth lightly before sipping some of it.

"Hello!"

Earth coughed, nearly spitting out the hot drink. He managed to gulp it down, wincing as it scorched down his throat. Earth sat up, turning to glare at the person who startled him.