Exhaustion (Sofie x Santiago)

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by RockyLULZ

by RockyLULZ

Woman x Man

Tw: neglect for physical health
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Santiagos pride is a big part of his ego. But if risking telling his crush how he feels, it might be worth it to help her.

No one POV:
It was the way that Sofie didn't take care of herself that really got on Santiago's nerves. Not in the sense that he didn't care, rather the way that he wasn't able to help, but so desperately wanted to. They weren't dating even though they both wanted to be in a relationship.

It was a Monday, so everybody was tired and didn't want to be there, as per usual Sofie was running late, that didn't matter though, they wouldn't see each other till 3rd period, but when Sofie walked in to science there was clearly something off.

Sofie looked EXHAUSTED. Not just a little, it looked like she hadn't slept in DAYS! Unbeknownst to Santiago's though, she hadn't. Homework had practically consumed her every waking moment that she wasn't at school, and the need to keep good grades managed to make its way higher up her list of priorities than her actual health.

Santiago POV:
If only I was dating her, then I could actually help her and it wouldn't be weird. I could hold her in my arms until she feels ok. I want to make her ok, I want to take care of her when she can't. I want to love her. Maybe it's for the better that I don't. I don't want to hurt her or anything, I just want her to be okay.

As she walked into the classroom I could see that almost all the color in her face was drained. All the energy was gone. She seemed barely even human. I felt my stomach drop. Maybe if I had just actually helped her, took care of her, she wouldn't be like this. But because I'm too much of a pussy, I can't even do that right.

Sofie POV:
I walk into the classroom for 3rd period.
Shit
I didn't do the homework. I was so concerned with next period and getting my presentation done for English, I totally forgot about the worksheet due today. I plop down in the sheet and practically slam my head against the desk out of frustration.

Santiago: "What's wrong with you?"

Sofie: "I didn't do the homework"

Santiago: "The one that's due today? I could probably give you the answers if you need them."

Sofie: "Wait.. really? That would actually help so much. Please!"

I felt those stupid butterflies in my stomach again, the ones that are always there when he talks to me. I know he doesn't like me back, but I've liked him for 8 years.part of me really thinks that he cares about me and that he might like me back. The other part of me knows how delusional I am and that it probably isn't true. He could look at me for more than a few seconds and id be convinced that he's full I love with me. But right now? He's offering me homework answers? He HAS to be down bad for me. But then again, in delulu.

He gave me the paper and I quickly copied the answers down before handing it back so we wouldn't get in trouble. I know how Mrs. Dobson gets when she finds out we don't do our homework.

I'd like to say that I was paying attention during class but all I could think about is how Santiago helped me get answers. You know what? This might be part of the problem... whatever.. I'll ask Aspyn for the notes later.

I walk up the stairs to 4th period... english. I. hate. English. Class. Mostly for the teacher but I digress. If I can just get through this day maybe I can finally go home and get the rest of my homework done. The I can finally sleep. I just have to make sure Mrs. VanDeWalle doesn't assign anything. She will, but one can dream. As I sit in class, I feel like I'm going crazy but I swear that Santiago keeps passing me side glances. Not for any particular reason, just that he's looking at me. And every time that I look away I feel like someone is staring at me. Maybe rawson is finally doing his job and getting us together. He told me he would, considering he's Santiago's best friend.

Santiago POV:
I keep looking at Sofie. I can't help it, not only is she the most gorgeous girl ever, but I'm seriously concerned about her. She just looks so drained.

Rawson: "dude, stop being a bitch and tell her how you feel. I swear she'll say that she likes you back. I KNOW she will."

Santiago: "I know but what if-"

Rawson: "No. you're not going to start this crap. You can't just sit here and be all concerned but do absolutely nothing about it. Either tell her how you feel, or tell her you concerned."

Santiago: "But what is she takes me being concerned the wrong way?"

Rawson: "THERE'S NO WRONG WAY TOO TAKE IT! She either sees it as a friend looking out for her, or she realizes that you like her and you 2 have a nice long happy life and live together forever. Just tell her how you feel."

Santiago: "maybe you're right"

Rawson: "I know I am. I always am."

I'm sitting in bolt with rawson and Sofie walks in alone. Her friends aren't there, it's a golden opportunity. I don't know how to approach her, so I pull out my phone and text her.

Hey
Are you doin alright
You don't look so good
You know you can talk to me

Sofie POV:
My phone buzzes a few times and I pull it out of my pocket. As I read the texts I feel tears form in my eyes. I look up to see he's already looking at me. I sighlently shake my head no and the tears start pouring out. Next thing I know I feel 2 arms wrap around me. I know it's him, and somehow it only makes me cry harder. Probably because I've been waiting for this moment forever. It's the fact that he cares, that after everything I've ever thought, he cares.

Rawson: "Yo chat! Is this rizz?"

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I had the worst writers block ever while writing this 😭💀
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