Falling Slowly

Distractions

In school I sit at my desk trying not to doze off. The teacher looks at me and frowns "Luna what's 685 times 234 divided by 3?" I sigh "Come on you know i'm not good at math." The teacher smiles "Answer the question or you have detention until 4:00." I smirk "Go ah'." I remember my promise to pick up apollo after school and sigh. "The answer is 55,430." The class murmurs and Ethan looks at the teacher "She's right so no detention." The teacher frowns "Yes she is." I look at Ethan and smile he looks at me and smiles back. I look at the clock to maintain focus "Only 1 more hour..." Jake looks at me "Got somewhere to be?" I nod my head "I'm doing a favor for Apollo." Jake becomes intrigued "Can I come." I smile "Absolutely not. Those were Apollo's orders. No Jake or Ethan." After a couple hours I stay after school for a few minutes until it's time for me to head over to my bro's school. Jake looks at Ethan "Let's follow her." Ethan looks at Jake "Ok but we can't be caught." I wait outside my bro's school. I play games on my phone when the bell for dismissal rings and a bunch of middle schoolers begin leaving. I see Artemis,Apollo,and Alexander. I wave and Ethan and Jake look at each other. "What's going on?" Jake frowns "Whatever it is I bet Apollo is helping my little bro out..." Girls start to surround Alex and Apollo. Alex looks at me and smiles which stun all the girls. Alex runs towards me and hugs me. I smile and Ethan and Jake jaw drops "WHAT?" I pat Alex's head "Let's head home." All the girls come running at me "HOW DO YOU DO IT?" "WHY DOES ALEX LIKE YOU?" Alex smiles "Luna is the love of my life." The girl's jaw drops "WHAT!!!" I smile nervously and look at Apollo. Apollo pulls Alex away "Alex-" Alex attempts to kiss me when Jake grabs him and Ethan pulls me away. I look at Ethan and Jake "YOU IDIOTS!" I twist Ethan's arm and kick Jake away from Alex "Sorry about that." I grab Alex's hand "Apollo Artemis let's get out of here!" The four of us run and Alex can't help but smile *Luna is holding my hand!* Jake and Ethan stand up surrounded by primary schoolers "CAN YOU BE MY BOYFRIEND?" Ethan smiles "No you're too young." Jake frowns "Sorry you guys are too young for my taste...Now which way did My brother Alex run off too?" The girls point and Ethan and Jake smile "Thank you." One girl frowns "What does Apollo and Artemis sister have that all these boy fall in love with her?" Ethan turns around and smiles "A heart." The four of us reach our house "Lock the doors Jake and Ethan will be here any second." Artemis stares at me and I look at her "Oh." I let go of Alex's hand. Artemis looks at me "Why do guys always choose you?" I look at Artemis confused "What?" Artemis stands up "WHY IS IT ALWAYS YOU?" I stare at Artemis "You sound just like them..." Artemis is shocked and I become angry. "YOU sound just like the girls at my school! Who leave threatening notes on my desk!INSIDE MY LOCKER! Just because i'm able to hang out with Ethan and Jake! They get mad at me because they don't have the courage to go straight up and talk to them! When i'm able to do it I become the bad guy! It HURTS! IT HURTS that having friends can get you this much hate!" A tear falls from my face "You know what Artemis? Hate me go ahead and hate me. Hate me for being your sister. Hate me because the boy you like! Likes me." I turn around and see Jake and Ethan standing there and I smile a sad depressing smile "234." Apollo becomes shocked and Alex looks at Artemis. I walk out of my house "If you follow me I will really beat you up." Jake gets up and Ethan puts a hand on his shoulder "Let's fix things here first..." Jake looks at Alex "Why do you like Luna? What do you know about Luna?" Alex looks at his brother "All I know is that I would treat her way better than you." Jake sighs "Just move on ok buddy? Luna is already burdened enough as it is." Alex looks at Jake "You think my love is a burden to Luna?" Jake nods his head "Yeah now you're getting it so focus on people your age." Alex stares at Jake and Ethan sighs. Apollo puts his hand on Alex's shoulder "As your best friend I know how you feel towards my sister,but I do think it's time to move on." Alex looks at Apollo "..It's not that easy to make someone fall out of love."Artemis smiles and Apollo frowns "You're really are a terrible sister." Ethan looks at Alex "Artemis likes you so she decided to be a b*tch and make her sister feel bad." Artemis looks at Alex "No i-" Alex looks at Artemis "You like me?" Artemis looks down "I have for a long time and because of my feelings I hurt Luna..." Artemis runs out the house "Luna!" I look up from the porch "What." Artemis begins crying "I'm sorry Luna. I know I act like a b*tch towards you and I'm sorry for that. Please forgive me." I look at Artemis "No." I smile "I won't forgive you until you can make Alex fall for you." Artemis smiles and hugs me "You really are a great sister." I look at Artemis "No hugs for you." Artemis hugs me anyway and I laugh. I stand up "Let me get those guys out the house so we can hang out with Apollo." I walk in and look at Ethan and Jake "You two out now." Ethan looks at me "Nope I think i'll stay." Jake smiles "Yeah..." Alex picks up his phone "Mom just texted me we have to clean up the house. Guest are coming over." I smile "Aw too bad now Ethan you gotta go too." Ethan watches as Jake and Alex leave. "Now the four of us can hang out." I look at Ethan "No point in fighting a losing battle." Apollo smiles "I like Ethan so I don't have a problem with him hanging out with us." Artemis smiles "He's hot so that gives him the ok in my book." I smile "Well he's annoying so..." Ethan puts his chin on my head "Oh come on stop being a meanie." I smile "Fine Ethan can stay." Apollo smiles "Yes then can he cook for us." I frown "What's wrong with my cooking?" Artemis smiles "Nothing you're actually a good cook,but Ethan may be better." Ethan laughs "Ha i'm better then Luna at something." I look at Ethan "No I am better at cooking than you." Apollo looks at Artemis "Hey why don't you guys have a cook off and Artemis and I can be the judges." I smile "Well are you up for it Ethan." Ethan kisses my hand "Ready when you are."