Red and Blue, What a Combination (Heathers GlowMate AU)

Chapter 13: Back To School

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Back To School

"October 9th 1989,

Dear Diary,

  Today I went back to school, it was exhausting to say the least. Mac and Duke Stayed by my side for any classes they could, this was just to 'make sure no one did something they'd regret'. This was the first time I have really seen them do anything remotely kind, well, that is besides the whole visiting me in the hospital thing. Some people even came up to me to ask how I was doing, genuinely worried as to if I was okay. Maybe things will be okay."

  "Hey Veronica" a voice chimed behind her, it was Betty Finn. Veronica looked over at Chandler, she seemed content enough, change of heart maybe? Might as well give it a shot.

  "Um, yeah, hey, it- it's been a while" she swallowed as she felt herself tense up; talking to people again after being away for what felt like ages just didn't feel the same as before, like the memories of them were there, she knew them, but they still felt like strangers. As if Heather could sense this, she took Veronica's hand in her's, giving a small smile.

  "I just wanted to know if you're okay, you've been gone for a while after the whole, incident." Betty's eyes were glazed with worry as she looked up slightly at the two before her. "I-I mean with Kurt n' Ram n' all..."

  Veronica nodded slightly, her gaze meeting the wall to the right, "Um, I'm doing okay so far, still kind of... recovering... I've had the help of the Heathers, especially this one" she looked over at Chandler to see her reaction, it was priceless, a cute baby pink blush as she looked over at the other wall opposite of her, she smiled at that.

  The bell rang out signaling the end of the school day, "well, guess it's time to split ways again..." Betty said quietly before turning away. But Veronica caught her by the arm, "If you want, we can all sit together, together we can build a better school... Whad'ya think?" She held out her hand with the best smile she could offer. Betty nodded happily, "guess i'll see you at lunch tomorrow then.

  They dismissed themselves as the crowds of people in the hallways grew larger, treading through like a pair of fish swimming against the stream.

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  The next day seemed to prove even more difficult, starting to realize there were faces asking about how she's been- faces that she doesn't even recognize. But then a group of people game up to her, asking why she left and asking how she's been, if she's okay; she didn't remember any of their names, but they were familiar. Not wanting to be disrespectful she went along with it.

  "How've you been Ron?" The shortest of the three asked, he seemed nice enough.

  She shuffled slightly, nervous, that is until she felt a hand on her shoulder; she instantly knew who it was, it was Chandler, Veronica instantly relaxed. "I'm doing alright, still have a few aches n' pains, but that's alright."

  This time the taller of the three spoke, "yeah, that's to be expected." There was something in her eyes she couldn't quite read, consern? anger? Maybe both. "So..." the middle one piped up, "why did you leave us? We all met around the beginning 9th grade, then suddenly you leave us for the Heathers and end up in a coma for like, 2 weeks!" They seemed just a little disappointed, nothing serious, but still concerning to Veronica.

  "I- I don't know, maybe I just wanted to try something different. Plus-" she paused and looked up at Chandler, "at least back then the Heathers probably would have kicked my ass if I didn't join." She didn't want to mention the glow yet, she didn't know who knew about it let alone how they'd react to it. Besides it seemed like Chandler was practically invisible to everyone. On the other hand Veronica got all the attention.