Carved || Prinxiety || Highschool Soulmate AU

Jacket

Like any other day it was ordinary for Virgil, being bullied, pushed around and beaten up
He was always mocked, he only wore the black and grey jacket that his little sister had given him on his birthday
She was the only one who helped him throughout his journey
He was in 8th grade, when he started to become less connected to anyone except Talyn, his little sister

He lived no more but a poor conducted life that he and his little sister lived
his father has left him and his mother stayed around, mostly to abuse him
She demanded almost everything to be followed, like going home no later than 6:00
He wanted it to stop, for once.
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It was Maths class for at least almost an hour and Virgil was filled with fatigue
Virgil refused to listen to the teacher, he took out his black pen and wrote on his arm

useless
worthless
stupid bitch

Tears started to flow up in the pitiful boy's eyes as soon as the bell rang
It was finally recess when the teacher said goodbye and walked out with his books on his arms
The class followed with loud chatters and closed the door even when Virgil was still inside
Virgil had sighed in relief, for there was little peace that was left with him

"Just a couple more hours"
He claimed to himself, drumming his fingers on his brown painted desk
He grunted and stood up to go out, being greeted by a cold breeze that blew his hair down a bit
The crowd's noise has faded down while Virgil roamed around

He bought a sandwich and went to his assigned eating area, just by himself
He munched, seeing other popular kids fill the place with laughter
It killed him just to think about of how one day, he wished someone might notice him, like him, love him.
The thought was labeled hopeless for him, of course, he thought it would be absurd

He already saw stars on some people's arm, sometimes their leg, and they were always with their partner
Virgil scanned himself, checking for the star that he wanted, but no sign
He laid down his head, letting his arms cover his face, and he saw darkness and felt hear surround his face

"Sorry, is this seat taken?"
A nifty voice alerted him, he lifted his head only to see a charming young lad that wore a jacket
It was colored red, gold, and white, his eyes were sparkling and his hair was beautiful, and his face.. Was handsome.
He wasn't familiar in any way

"Um, n-no"
"Great! It's Roman Ramirez, by the way, you could call me Princey"
He let his hand stick out, waiting for a handshake

"Virgil, Virgil Myers... I'd rather call you Roman"
"Of course, no problem"
  He shook hands with the lad, Virgil didn't notice that he was practically staring
They both sat down again, but both of them felt unusual
Virgil felt something painful and Roman felt something itchy
It was unclear at first...

"Anyways, are you an old student?"
Roman asked

"Yeah, why?"
"Well, I was kinda wondering if I could get a tour, others didn't wanna give me one, I'm just new here"
"Oh.. Maybe at dismissal?"
"Sounds perfect!"
"If you want we can meet up here"
"Sure, thanks again, Virgil"
"No problem"

They continued to finished their snacks as time soared by, recess ended and Virgil rushed into the room
He rolled down his sleeves so the teacher couldn't see the writings
It was Science, and surprisingly enough, Roman was his lab partner, it was like fate was playing with them
The teacher was talking about Astronomy, and Roman listened well.

Virgil couldn't even focus, he was taking small glances of Roman
He still wrote down notes but it was messy enough to be read properly
The time flew by and lunch had started

Roman and Virgil spent it together, even if they were apart, Virgil, and maybe Roman, was thinking about each other and even exchanged numbers
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Virgil waited for Roman at the table on where they met
Roman had ran to him, panting, his hands on his knees

"S-sorry, I just had to submit something to the principal"
"Oh.. So, ready?"
"H-hold on"

He took more heavy breaths for a couple of seconds, and went closer to the water fountain and drank
Virgil made sure of the time that was going to be spent
4:23
It was enough just in case he wouldn't be beaten up again

"Alright, I'm good"
He wiped off the remaining water off his mouth

"C'mon, let's start at our department"
They both headed down to the hallway, where Virgil explained thoroughly for minutes
Roman looked around, amazed on how the history of the school was

"Hey Roman, question"
"Go"
"Why do you call yourself Princey?"
"Oh.. A lot of my friends from my old school called me that since I was acting like a prince, still do"

He walked stylish, no doubt, he was very confident and kind
He wasn't anymore than popular nor being an outsider to any

"The last place could be the garden plaza"
"Hmm, it is running late, where is it?"
"Its near the entrance gate"
"Sweet! Let's go"
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They journey down to the garden, letting the scent of Plumeria fill the place
The view of the garden was stunning
Virgil explained how the plaza would be the stand-by place of everyone to relax
Thus, they stayed for a couple of minutes, Virgil had taken over a full bench, humming, trying to fall into a nap
Roman roamed around the circle-shaped plaza, plucking flowers
He grabbed branches and all sorts of flowers

Virgil's humming made the mood calmer and nicer

"Virgil!"
Roman called to the introverted boy
Virgil jumped up, looking around to see Roman kneeling down to him reach his head level

"What's your favorite color?"
Virgil thought for a while
"Purple...?"
"Thanks!"

He ran off to where he was before, plucking more flowers while Virgil checked his phone
5:40
Virgil closed his eyes, portraying the beating of his mother to him
He whimpered, quiet enough for Roman to barely notice anything
"Here!"

He opened his eyes, seeing a hand-made flower crown, full of Clematis around it
Virgil received it and put it on his hair
It fit well, considering the fact he looked cuter than avalanche [ boom reference]
He was red already, strands of hair had covered half his face
Roman took the strands and moved it to reveal Virgil blushing and smiling

"It looks good on you"
Roman complimented
"T-thanks"

Suddenly, a sound of an alarm came, Virgil's pocket was now vibrating
He checked it and saw
5:55

"I... Gotta go, see ya Roman!"
"Wait!"

Virgil rushed and grabbed his bag, still hearing his new friend's call for his name, fading out in the distance

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