A Superhero's Heart//A Garmau vs Garrence vs Glaze AU

6: The Shadow

I let the evening wind blow through my blonde hair as I waited for Howler. Today was crazy. Everyone was talking about yesterday. Saying how I'm the next big thing. I doubt it. Maybe The Shadow was a one time deal. Like I predicted, articles flooded the internet. You couldn't go anywhere without hearing about it...

"Hey P!"

I look back to see the red head himself. His outfit was still the same.

"P?"

"Yeah! I thought since saying, Protector would be a bit annoying after a while, I came up with a nice nickname for you."

"Oh! Thanks?"

"Don't mention it! Did you come up with one for me~?"

I rolled my eyes.

"Aw, come on," He whined. "Do you have anything?"

I thought for a moment and smirked.

"Wolfie."

He paused and I could see red hit his face.

"S-Sure! That name is great!"

I stood up and crossed my arms.

"Did you find anything on Shadow?"

"Nothing really factual but, I did find out that people are starting to have theories."

"Like what?"

"Nothing that big. Like, 'oh he must be a teenager!' and 'he's probably a very wounded child'."

"Well, it is obvious."

"Exactly. If we are going to find out anything about this guy then, we have to come up with it ourselves."

I sighed, now knowing what trouble I was getting into.

"What's wrong," He asked, showing concernment.

"Just stressed. I don't see how I can be a hero, you know," I shrugged.

"Are you kidding? Bro, you were taking Shadow down before I came and took the spotlight," He says. I looked down. "Scaleswind need heroes like us. I'm sure that Shadow will be out there again to try and destroy Scaleswind. We need to protect it."

"Howler, I-"

He hugged me. I was shocked. I just met him and he hugged me.  I hesitate as I hugged back. The hug was long and slow as his hands drew circles on my back. His other hand was on the back of my head, making me bury my head in his shoulder. Once we finally parted, he said this one thing;

"I want to be those heroes. With you."

I looked up into his multi-colored eyes and smiled.

"Let's do it."

He smiled and chuckled.

"You're really good to hug with."

This time I blushed.

"My, someone's a bit nervous."

"S-Shut up!"

"Hahahaha!"

•••

Class the next morning was the same as usual. Nothing out of the ordinary. Aphmau on my left was doodling while, Katelyn was dozing off. I mean, she didn't have to pay attention. It's the same lesson we basically learned yesterday. I peaked at Aph's drawing and saw the she was drawing...me. Did I mention she was good at art? It looked so real. The cape and the mask. My hair slightly over my face. I mean, it wasn't really me but, you get the gist right?

"What do you think," She whispered, showing me her project.

"It's amazing," I whispered back, showing my admiration.

"Heh, t-thanks," She stutter.

She pushed her glasses back up and I did the same. She giggled at my habit. I can say, that me and Aphmau have grown close. No, not like that but, I feel like she knows everything about me. Not any of the emotional situations, of course. It's a bit too soon. She knows my likes and dislikes, fears, things that make me happy, pet peeves, and habits. I can safely say that I know her's. The bell rung, waking Katelyn up. We all walked out of class together and talked.

"Aph!"

I looked up to see, Aaron. Walking up to us. He embraced his girlfriend, making me sting with jealousy.

"It's not to see you all! How was class," He asked.

"It was great," Aphmau exclaimed, she showed him the drawing.

"That's amazing babe!"

"Aw! Thanks!"

Katelyn rolled her eyes simultaneously as me. We both have the same feeling about their relationship.

We hate it.

"I think that you'd be better for her," Katelyn said under her breath. "Why don't you ask her?"

"I don't want her to feel like she needs to leave him for me."

She sighed and smiled weakly.

"You're a good guy, you know that right?"

"Heh, thanks."

Aphmau and Aaron said goodbye, him kissing her cheek before leaving. She seemed so happy with him. I don't want to ruin it.

"So," Aph says. "What classes do you guys have next?"

"Spanish," I say, sighing.

"Why do you say it like that," Katelyn chuckled.

"I suck at speaking other languages. I can hear, read, and listen just fine but, when it comes out of my mouth..."

"Well, at least you have Laurance," Aphmau giggled. "Does he help you out?"

"Yeah but, still."

"Well, we wish you luck," Katelyn smiled.

"Thanks."

•••

The teacher all handed us a sheet of paper, containing a list of body and facial features.

"I need you all with your desk partner to translate and speak the features in Spanish," She spoke.

Laurance smirked and nudged me;

"Ready, partner?"

"N-No."

"How about we both write half and speak have?"

I agreed and handed him a pen. Of course, he spoke and wrote perfectly. Now, it was my turn. He gave me the facial features. I wrote them down all correctly and tried to get away with speaking. He shook his head no and encouraged me to try.

"Your not bad at this."

"You're just being nice."

"Here," He says, pointing to the word 'ear'. "Oreja."

"Or-day-a...?"

He laughed, making me feel completely embarrassed.

"Sorry, here. Try again," He says. This time saying it slowly. "Oreja."

"Oreja."

"Awesome! Try eyes, ojos."

"Ojos...?"

"Yeah! You got it," He said, excitedly. "Try...um, lips on your own."

Is it odd that I slightly blushed?

"Lab-eh-oes?"

"Labios."

"Labios..."

"Y-Yeah, like I told you. You're g-great!"

"T-Thanks..."

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