Fracture

CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE

❊-♡︎Scarlett♡︎-❊

As suspected the first day of school was shit. I mean it was nice to get back into the routine but I didn't miss the textbooks and exams and nonsense from teachers.

It had been less than half the day and Joey Lynch was already rewarded a two week suspension, which was practically unheard of at Tommen.

Apparently, Ronan McGarry had called Aoife a slut and all hell had broken loose.

On top of that, Ronan had dripped blood on Claire's new shoes, Katie was sent home with period pains, and Lizzie and my eejit of a boyfriend got in some argument which caused Lizzie to storm off.

I had no clue what the argument was about and frankly I was afraid to ask.

Somethings were better left not knowing.

Although unfortunately, Hughie had gone after Lizzie and managed to calm her down because she was now in the seat next to him.

Patrick was seated with his arm around the back of my chair, but I was mad.

Why the fuck did he have to talk to Lizzie?
Maybe I was overthinking it.

"You're quiet," Patrick whispered to me, "Are you alright?"

"Mhm," I mumbled, poking at my food.

"Boys are dogs," I heard Claire groan as she stood up.

"Amen to that," I nodded, smiling at my best friend.

My brother then took a seat in her chair and she sat on his lap.

Disgusting.

"It's true," Gerard agreed, grabbing a set of keys from his pocket, "And before you even start on the lecture train, just stop," He chucked the keys to Johnny and grabbed a muffin from a basket that was on the table, "I'm an emotional eater."

"Oh no, no, no," Hughie fake laughed, "There's a spare seat at the table now that Lynchy's gone. No need to sit on anyone's lap, baby sister."

"Leave them alone," I shot out, "It's not hurting anyone."

"Yeah! Besides, I'm not sitting on anyone's lap," Claire countered, "I'm sitting on Gerard's lap."

"That's me, by the way," Gerard teased as he slipped an arm around Claire's waist.

Claire's eyes became as big as saucers when Gerard lifted a double chocolate chip muffin to his mouth.

"Ooh, please let me have a bite," She begged, grabbing the muffin.

"Nuh-uh, bite with your mouth, babe, not your hands," Gerard grinned, "Open wide."

I mentally gagged at the sight. It was one thing to see my brother flirt but it was another when it was with my best friend.

"Claire," Lizzie hissed, "Don't let him feed you."

"Too late," Claire said with a mouthful of muffin.

"Gibs!" Hughie groaned, "Stop feeding my sister!"