The Lousy Truth (Kellic)

Three.

Monday rolled in quicker than I wanted it to and I found myself walking alone towards the direction of the school's art room. I don't even know why I have to take up art. I mean, I'm majoring in Psychology, for fuck's sake. To make matters worse, Vic isn't with me today. He said that he needs to accompany his brother somewhere. I don't know where they'd be going but I bet it's so important that he has to skip today. 

Just like any other day without Vic, I feel so glum. Everything just feels so boring and plain without him by my side. Maybe I'm just so used on having him by my side? I don't know. I just hate it when he has things to do and I can't do anything to come with.

"Are you by yourself today?" I heard that one voice that I've grown to hate in a matter of one semester. "Where's your 'boyfriend'?" Alex asked as he got in front of my face, using his stupid fingers as air quotation marks.

"Fuck off, Alex." I grumbled, looking away from him as I rolled my eyes.

"Oh! So you are alone today." He said, laughing at himself as if he's the funniest guy in campus. Jack, being the loyal side-kick that he is, gave him the loudest high-five that I've ever heard, making me cringe at the sound of the solid impact of their hands. That probably hurts but it seems like none of them cared, seeing as they are both laughing down at me.

"Go away." I said, crossing my arms in front of me. I wish Vic was here. Surely, he'd say something that would make both Alex and Jack fuck off easily. Seriously, I hate these two with a burning passion. They think that they're so funny with their frequent dick jokes and malicious remarks. They're wrong, I find them annoying. I don't get why the other students laugh at their lame jokes, though. They only contribute in making their heads bigger.

"Why? Don't you have any other friend who could defend you?" Alex mocked, earning yet again another obnoxious laugh from his goon.

"Shut up. Why are you even annoying me? What are you, high school?" I said, clearly annoyed. Jack unconsciously chuckled to my remark, earning a glare from Alex.

"At least I have someone who could actually defend me." He said and walked away to the other side of the room, Jack following him behind, of course. As soon as they left me alone, I finally noticed the few students that managed to enter the room without grabbing our attentions. They all stared at me, some smirking to themselves, others shaking their heads and a few giggling at what just happened. I genuinely hate Jack and Alex. Alex, especially. I don't even know why he finds it amusing to make fun of me. Why me, to begin with? He acts all immature, picking on me any chance he gets. If you think that stuff like that only happens until high school, guess again. Apparently, small-minded people are capable of stepping foot in college.

I could hear people whispering around me, as if I couldn't hear them! I hate how nosy and judgmental these people are. Why can't they just mind their own business? Why do they have to find enjoyment in tormenting other people? Last time I checked, I didn't do or say anything to them. Hell, I am one of the most silent people in here. I never bothered them so why are they bothering me?
I am already in such a sour mood and because Vic isn't here with me, I don't know if I could stay in the room any longer. With heavy thoughts weighing my shoulders down, I grabbed my bag and stormed out of the room, almost bumping against our professor. I don't care if he just saw me. This isn't high school anymore. I don't care about it and surely he doesn't care about me either.

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"You should've just stayed in the room." Vic said as I just narrated everything that happened before our Art class even started. We are currently hanging out in the park, just talking by the swings. I love this place so much, it never fails in calming me down.

"But they were all looking at me as if I'm a freak!" I shouted, earning the attention of some of the kids. But since they're innocent kids, they shrugged it off and went to playing with their friends. At least these kids aren't nosy.

"When did you care about what they think?"

I shrugged my shoulders. "It's just so annoying because you weren't there beside me."

"You have to learn-"

"To stand up on my own. I know, you've told me that a thousand of times before." I said with a roll of my eyes. I didn't mean to be all snappy at him but my day started off badly and I guess it's just affecting me too much. Sometimes, I think I don't deserve Vic. He's literally the opposite of me, being very kind and patient and so so understanding. I am none of those. I think that's the exact reason why we click, though. We seem to balance each other.

"I'm not going to be standing beside you all of the time, Kells." He said as I felt his hand on top of mine. It warmed my heart instantly, the contact. Actually, Vic never fails in calming me down in any type of situation that I get myself in to. I am too lucky to have him by my side, really.

"Sometimes I question why you still stick around."

"Duh. Because you need me in your life." He said and laughed at his own words. I laughed, too. That isn't a lie at all.

"That's too true. I hate you."
"No you don't."

"Yeah, you're right." I said as I stood up, dusting my pants off as I did so.

"Don't worry, Kells. As long as you need me, I'll be by your side." He reassured as he, too, stood up. I hugged him instantly to that. Although I find it hard to believe that someone is actually willing to stay with me, I still believe him.

"Really? Don't you find me weird?" I asked, my words muffled by his shoulder as I buried my face against him.

"You are far from weird; you've got a very beautiful mind."