Trying To Be Cool - Finn Wolfhard x Reader

Chapter 13: Impatience

Y/NS POV

The school day came faster than I had hoped. After a restless night of sleep, I heaved myself out of bed and trudged to the bathroom to get ready.

Brushed my teeth.

Combed my hair.

I glance at my slightly reddened cheeks and sore dry eyes in the mirror. My lack of sleep along with intermittent tears throughout the previous day left me looking tired and worn out. Sighing, I washed my face then left the bathroom to change into my clothes.

My school uniform exaggerated my already drab appearance I noticed as I glared at myself in the large full length mirror one last time before slinging my bag over my shoulder, grabbing my car keys from my desk and walking out of my bedroom, not quite ready to face the day.

I had no care for breakfast, the thought hadn't even crossed my mind as I trod to the chevy, popping the door open and throwing my bag in haphazardly onto the passenger seat. As I turned the key and switched on the ignition, the speakers began to blast out The Clash at an immensely loud volume, enough to wake up the entire cul-de-sac at 6:30 am, a inhumane time at which no one should have to be awake in my opinion. My hand reached out, almost as if it were a reflex to eject the cassette, pulling it out and tossing it into the backseat. I had no patience for the day. Despite it only having played for a fraction of a second, the song reminded me instantly of Finn. Well.. as a matter of fact, Finn was never not on my mind.

I drove to school in silence, slipping my car into my usual spot and breaking with force.

Again, I had no patience for the day.

The halls were already packed with people. Sluggish zombies manoeuvring between each other, attempting to reach their classes on time. I, however, lingered around my locker, fiddling with my books and anticipating my conversation with Finn later today.

"Y/N..?"

The voice came from behind my locker door, turning to my side I saw Drew.

Did I mention I had no patience for today?

The last person I wanted to see was Drew and this was evident to him by the look on my face.

"Y/N I know I don't deserve to even talk to you at this point but I want to apologise. You don't have to forgive me, I understand. I just wanted you to know that I'm sorry."

He was right, he didn't deserve to talk to me after what happened and I had no sympathy for him but today, for my lack of tolerance, I gave in.

"Drew it's fine. Forget about it. Whatever"

I turned back to face my locker and pulled out the necessary books, stuffing them into my bag carelessly.

In the corner of my eye I could see his surprised expression which I ignored, zipping up my bag.

"As you were" I stated, glancing to him. I gave him a brief split second smile, just to reassure him but mostly so he didn't bother me again, then I left for class.

FINNS POV

She didn't see me, but I saw her. Her face once bright and glowing looked lacklustre and sallow. It saddened me to see her this way, she was so radiant just a few days back, so untroubled.

And then I saw him. How dare he approach her, talk to her.

I watched them both, how she smiled at him and took in his pathetic excuses and apology seemingly.

After everything that happened he shouldn't even be near her.

I watched with hesitance until she walked away. After everything that happened between us, then her and Drew, surely she could not like him after all of this? Is this why she pushed me away? For him?

((A/N: I know I've been away for long, critical illness plus catching up with vital school work has been hectic. I've decided to post shorter chapters as so to update more often! Let me know if this is ok !

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and Happy Holidays to all!! this is ur christmas present lmao

blessings x     ))