Sticks and Stones (Randicon)

Hero

Friendship is a weight a ninja cannot carry....

Nomi would always repeat himself that lesson in his mind over and over again. A warrior could only have allies but nothing more. Anyone and everyone was an enemy, even the most harmless of people can be used as a weapon against you if you let them in too close.

Yet here I am, still wondering about this kid who spilled coffee all over me....

Nomi was sitting in his science class, now taking the same old quiz from last year. 

I'm just being silly, he's just in my mind because I'm letting him be all over my mind....I'll forget him sooner or later....

He looked back up at Randy and sighed.

I mean....it was very thoughtful of him buying me new books....if he ever needs to talk I'll be there for him....just to be nice back....

Nomi smiled pleased to himself.

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After the test Mrs. Driscoll clapped her hands  loudly alerting everyone to look up.  "Alright kids! Please hand your tests to the person in front of you I have an announcement! We will be doing our annual study buddy program again this year isn't it great?"

Randy and the rest of the class groaned.

Not this again....

"Now now everyone I know you're all excited, I know I am! I need everyone to please stand up and pick a buddy to study with for the rest of the year. This is to help you improve on areas you're struggling with and even to help you make new friends. You will have to give me a report every Friday on your buddy's learning improvement and charisma. Always remember to make sure you give someone new a chance, everyone ready? Partner up!" 

The class stood and began to partner up with their best friends and people they new, obviously. Howard wasn't in this class so Randy was practically out of options and he sure as hell didn't want to be stuck with Bash again. He looked around desperately to see if anyone wasn't partnered up yet and made the mistake of making eye contact with Bash. The jock stood up and began to make his way over to him with a devious smirk on his face. Randy turned around now full on panicking knowing his certain doom was walking his way. He needed someone, anyone to be his partner, now. 

Dammit, dammit, dammit, anyone will do, anyone will do! 

Randy's eyes fell on Nomi who was still in his seat by himself.

I must be insane!

Randy held onto what little pride he had and stood up. He speed walked his way to Nomi, making sure to walk around Bash before standing before Nomi's desk making the red head look up, blinking in surprise. Randy's words died in his mouth.

"I uh....you....you wanna be partners with me?" H is voiced cracked from the desperation he had to avoid Bash. He held in his urge to back out looking at Nomi with a silent plea in his eyes.

Please Nomi I know we don't know each other very well but please...!

 Nomi  looked at him for a couple of seconds before a smile cracked onto his lips, almost like a smirk. 

"Bold aren't you?" Nomi chuckled making Randy turn bright red and his heart fall into his stomach.

Fuck.

"Is that a no?" 

Nomi laughed again, "I'll gladly be your partner just calm down though, you look like you're about to melt!"