Sticks and Stones

To help a friend

It was nearing the end of the school day, finally. So I decide to go look for Finn. I needed to ask him something important.

Spotting him down the hall I quickly slipped past the stampede of people as the bell rung. I tap on his shoulder as he turns his stunning blue-green eyes meet mine.

"Oh hey Wasd." He smiled adjusting his backpack. I shifted a bit as someone bumped into me.

"Hey Finn I was wondering if you'd wanna hang out today..." I said feeling my face heat up a bit.

"S-sure, you mean now?" He stuttered a red hue painting his face.

"Uh yea, we could walk to my place." The awkward tension made me cringe as we walked side-by-side.

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We didn't run out of things to talk about while walking the way home. I learnt a lot about Finn. He likes quite a few of the same things as me.

"My mom actually draws and paints a lot. She'll definitely like you then." I chuckled our hands accidentally brushing. Making a bit of distance between us I looked up ahead the house only a few meters away.

"Oh, uh we're here." I say as we walk up to the front door.

Opening it I toss my backpack onto the floor motioning for Finn to do the same. As he did to I began walking to my room, Finn following shortly after.

We sit on my bed. An awkward silence hung thick in the air.

"How much do you know about treating wounds? Can you help me with something?" I asked cautiously looking at him. He blinked a few times before answering.

"A fair amount. Yea, sure, anything for a friend." He smiled coyly. I left the room to the bathroom retrieving the first aid kit and disinfectant spray.

Arriving back in the room I closed the door. Handing him the two items. He unzipped the first aid kit placing it on the bed. He took some gauzes, disinfectant cream, medical tape and a wrap.

"Okay, lay down and take your shirt off." He instructed his face turning a bit red. "I-I mean so I can, um." He stuttered fumbling with the disinfectant spray cap.

"Um oh yea." I bit my lip trying not to laugh at the innuendo.

Unbuttoning my shirt I tossed it to the side. I shift to comfortably lay down as I was told.

He sprayed the disinfectant on my stomach making goosebumps form. I look away embarrassed.

"Um do you have hydrogen peroxide? It'll help with the infection." He asked scooting back a bit. I nod getting up to get it.

When I get back I see Finn looking at something on my dresser. Walking to his side I saw what he was observing. A picture of my mom, Oort and I dressed up in Easter bunny ears. We were so young then. So innocent.

"Oh, I—sorry." He said backing away.

"That's my mom... A friend and I... Easter obviously." I mumbled walking back to the bed. I flop down looking at Finn, his face red.

"You may continue." I chuckled.

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He finally finished and began putting the supplies he used back.

"Thank you Finn." I said putting my hand on his leg. His face instantly reddens.

"No p-problem Wasd." He smiled hesitantly. I looked him in his sea glass eyes our faces only inches apart.

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Oooh snap cliffhanger. At least Wasd's cut is taken care of right? Later!!!!