Oxygen

Mop dancer

"What?"

My mouth is still open from what Aria just said. Mr.Rubio is the first to speak,"Well, Eren won't be able to come to class because-" She interrupts him,"If he doesn't go back to class, then I'm not either. It's my fault that he's in this situation." Dang, she's just digging herself into a deeper hole.

Mr.Rubio's face becomes more stern as he turn towards Aria."Miss Morrison, I'm giving you the chance to leave without trouble. But Mr. Calien is staying." I look at her to see her confident expression looming around her.

"Then I'll stay with Eren, taking whatever punishment you give him."
Aria says as she side step next to me. Mr.Rubio wasn't surprised," Very well then, I'll let you two stay along side each other. But I decide the punishment."

We wait in suspense for him to give us our punishment. His face gives off a light bulb expression."You both have to go clean the school's swimming pool."
My mouth drops open even wider than before. I look at Aria who looks like she's going to puke.

"I'll do all of it Mr.Rubio. Please, just don't make her do it." I beg.

He doesn't budge,"Nope. If you keep asking then I'll make you both hop in the water and clean the pool floor."

Aria looks at me, scared to death. I hold her hand under the arm rest of the chair. "Now you two go to the janitor and clean. Get out of my room now." I stand next and we leave, awaiting the stressful job.

30 minutes later...

We go by the janitor and get all of the cleaning supplies and shoes. I give Aria the flip flops and I get the crocs. The silence between us is awkward, because we're always talking. We walk down the stairs, through the hall, and open the doors to the school swimming pool.

As we enter, we see the swim team diving into the pool. I walk across the border to the other side of the room. Aria grabs my arm and follows along side of me. The first thing we were told to do was mop up the extra water on the tile floor. I grab both of the mops and hand it to her. I share a small smile before we begin.

She puts in some earbuds she always keeps in her pocket. Aria started nodding to the music as I stared at her. What was this feeling that I felt? It couldn't possibly be more than a friendly feeling, right?

When I look up from mopping, I see Aria bust in some dance moves from a hip hop class. She's actually pretty good at it if I say so myself. I guess she can't see me because I've been staring at her for so long. There's nothing wrong with a little fun right?

I Run over towards her and jump into the dance she's doing. Aria finally noticed me and smiled, giggle a little too. Then, she grabs my hands pulling me forward and back. I let go of one of her hands and spin her. My life couldn't get any better than this. Thank you Mr.Rubio for detention, I owe you one.