More Than A Skirt

17

I trail nervously behind Harry and Ethan. My hands tug at the hem of my skirt as we walk. The two in front of me banter back and forth, but I pay them no heed. I hear a mention of Tobi and Harry's face turns thermonuclear.

"Ethan leave him alone."

"Aw. You're no fun Vik."

Harry shoots me a grateful smile before they carry on.

The crowds thicken a bit and I press closer to my two friends. Harry's hand grabs for my own and gives a light squeeze. I see an empty bench and make my way towards it, Ethan and Harry now trailing behind me.

I plop down on the hard surface and sigh. We've been here for almost an hour and I still haven't found Josh.

"Vik? Are you ready to go? Ethan wants to head back to his so we can finish homework and then play Overwatch."

I sigh, disappointed but nod at my friends and rise to follow. We weave between people once again and almost make it to the parking lot when a hand grips my shoulder.

I spin and bat away the hand at the same time.

I freeze as soon as I see who it is. My heart pounds and my eyes widen. Their arms stretch out and I instantly run into them. I cuddle into them, basking in their scent and warmth.

"Found you baby girl."