Sweet Affection

Strawberry Cheesecake

Stylish said he'd meet us there at the elementary school, so I was alone with Ciel walking to the desired destination.

"Why is he heading to the elementary road?" Students gossiped. "I think he's doing Community Service hours because he's always in constant trouble. I mean, he's always in the infirmary for those reasons."

I sighed, these gossips are getting ridiculous. I can't enjoy a simple walk to the place I 'volunteered' to help on my own will. I don't have community service and I don't get into that much trouble despite my name.

"What's wrong?" Ciel asked.

I nodded an answer, "nothing, just stories that never get old.....or fixed..."I confessed.

Ciel put a hand on my shoulder, almost comforting. "I don't know what happened, and I can guess it's not your fault. But I think it will get better." He said with a meaningful smile. One that is confident of the words he'd said.

I blushed and brushed off his hand gently, "It's fine. It's just....how do I put it?.." I thought closer to it. 

"You don't have to tell me now." Ciel added, making me sigh in relief. "..right..."

We continued to the elementary school and the usual greeting from the kids blurred to action. I helped Mahiro with his homework while Ciel helped out in distracting the other kids with games and other fun things for the kids to enjoy.

"I'm going to head to the restroom for a bit, alright?" I told Mahiro, who pouted but nodded that it was okay. I chuckled and ruffled his brown locks. "Keep studying while I'm gone." I smiled. He blushed and gave me a smile. 

I guess I feel at ease when I'm around kids. They don't judge until they see it for themselves what's good or not. Unlike adults and teenagers, they believe what they hear and jump to conclusions.

Walking out of the classroom, I headed down the hall. Not really NEEDING to use the restroom, just need some water from the water fountain. As I came closer to the machine, I looked over the corner to see Stylish sitting on the ground near the corner. Looking down and stressed. 

Ditching the fountain, I headed to him and nudged his foot. Trying to capture his attention. Stylish lifted his head up to reveal specks of tears in the corners of his eyes. "A-ah B-Bad Boy...Th-this is j-j" I didn't think much about it. My first friend is crying and I wanted to help. I crouched to his level and hugged him close. My mask clipping off by itself and falling beside him, I didn't care at this point; I just wanted the tears to stop.

"Whatever is troubling you......I'm here...." I whispered. He dug his nails on my shirt and clutched closer, the wet drops of tears falling on my shoulder as he silently let them fall. "I'm so....so stupid...." He sobbed silently. 

I didn't say anything; I let him hug me back while I stayed there. Being someone he could hold to and lend a shoulder for him to cry on. A blush rising on my face as I held his head with my other hand. "I'm sorry..." I said, shutting my eyes to prevent any thought if possible.

"T-to think I'd get accepted for talent.......I was only.......-" He cut off, placing his head in my chest and hugged tighter. "..I'm stupid...."

"You're not stupid...." I muttered. 

We stayed like that for a while....

What's crazier is that it wasn't enough for me.

So....

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