Connected [ Squip x Unisex! Reader]

~[ Chapter 8 ]~

You find Michael, alone on a bench in the courtyard. He has his headphones on and doesn't seem to be paying much attention to anything.

"Hey! Michael!" You yell to get his attention.

He looks up and smiles. You head over to him.

"Why're you all alone?" You ask him. Confused. He's normally always with Jeremy...

"I was wondering that too. Jeremy hasn't even looked at me all day. I tried getting his attention. But it's like I'm invisible."

Your Squip appears next to Michael.

"It's called optic nerve blocking."

"What is that?" You think to him.

"Jeremy's Squip is blocking Michael from his field of vision."

"Why would it do that?!"

"He doesn't think Michael is "cool" enough to be friends with him"

You hug Michael. "I'm sorry he's ignoring you... Do you want to walk to class together?"

He takes off his headphones and smiles.

"Yeah. Thank you, (Y/N)"

You guys walk inside of your first hour, which you thankfully share, and sit at your desk.

Your teacher lectures for half of the class and then hands out a paper talking about the group project you're starting.

You and Michael look at each other and smile. You already know you're working with him.

((Hahaha. I'm sorry xD))

The teacher finally tells you to choose partners and start working.

You get up and practically run to Michael. You don't really know anyone else in the class and you sit with the "popular" kids so whenever you get to work with Michael you're relieved.

"(Y/N), are you sure you don't want to work with them?" Your Squip says, pointing at a group of "popular" kids.

"Yes. I'm sure. I'd never leave Michael."

"....Okay. Whatever you want, (Y/N)."

You sit next to Michael and start chatting and working.

~~~~ Lunch Time ~~~~

You go to your normal table which you'd normally share with Michael and Jeremy. But Jeremy wasn't there...

You look around and find him sitting with Brooke across the cafeteria. You suddenly feel really annoyed and just sit down and take out your lunch.

"I'm sorry that he's ignoring you, (Y/N). His Squip is broken. He's going against what we're meant to do. We'll just have to wait to see if Jeremy will realize what he's doing is wrong."

"Is that all I can do? Wait?"

He appears next to you.

"Sadly. Yes. You can't get someone to change their mind. They have to do it on their own."

You look at Jeremy again. He's smiling and laughing. Maybe he's actually happier with them?

"(Y/N), don't think like that. He loves you and Michael. He just doesn't realize how much he needs you."

He hugs you from behind and you blush.

"Just wait. He'll come around." He whispers into your ear.

"And during his leave. You have me and Michael. Invite Michael to come with you to the mall after school!"

You look at Michael and smile.

"Wanna come with me to the mall after school?"