Red Thread ♡《Laurence x Reader》DISCONTINUED

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I hitched up my school bag as I prepared to enter the school gates. I could feel my whole body shaking.

I didn't want to see Garroth, I felt uncomfortable about the whole situation. I was pissed off he never told me too. I gulped, mustered up what little courage I had left, and entered the school gates.

I usually go sit at the usual spot with Laurence and Garroth, but I decided not to this time around. I hid in the girls bathrooms, and I decided that I'd sit here all day– that's right. I'm not going to class at all. I don't want to risk being seen by him, I really don't feel like seeing Garroth today.

The bell rung, and I sat down inside one of the bathrooms, with the door locked.

Why didn't Garroth tell me anything? To make matters worse, he likes me. LIKES me. How am I supposed to tell him how I feel anyway?? I don't have any feelings towards him. He's just a good friend, that's all.

seconds passed..

minutes passed..

I felt cramped in the bathroom, I decided going out for a little while for fresh air couldn't hurt, right? I walked out of the girls bathrooms, and saw a familiar figure curled up on the floor, his back against the wall. I knew those piercing green eyes from anywhere- those eyes that made my heart beat.

Laurence looked up at me, his blue eyes seemed dull. He seemed restless as well, as if he was going to pass out.

"What're you doing here...?" He asked in a quiet monotone voice.

"That doesn't matter, are you okay?" I replied, kneeling down.

He grabbed my arm, pulling me down to him, I fell into his chest. He grabbed me tightly, his hands quivering. My heart was racing faster and faster— my cheeks were painted with red.  

"A-are y-ou..okay?" I stuttered.

He didn't say anything.

We stayed like that for a while.

"I asked Aphmau out on Saturday...and well she accepted," He began.

"Huh? I-isn't that a good thing?" I questioned.

"No...because I asked her to be my girlfriend, and s-she.." He held onto me tighter.

"You don't have to continue. I think I already know what must've happened," I let go of the embrace, and stared at him. His eyes were lifeless. He averted his eyes to the left, and hung his head low.

I tried to move his head up to look at me, but he moved my hand aside.

"Don't.." he sobbed. Was he crying?

"I don't mind seeing you cry, you know," I placed my hand on his cheek.

"I-I..I didn't want you t-to see me like this. I-it's embarrassing..." He choked back a sob.

"Don't be embarrassed, silly,"

As he looked up at me, I gave him a reassuring grin. A faint blush was on his cheeks, as he smiled back at me. He pulled me back in for a second embrace.

I was a nervous wreck through all of that. I was close to breaking down and dying from embarrassment, but I needed to keep my composure. My little heart was basically dying...he hugged me a second time!! Though, my heart did ache for him, I was secretly glad he didn't like Aphmau anymore.

"Hey...can we.."

"Hmm? What sorry?" I asked again.

"Can we get outta here, like, leave school?" Laurence asked me．

"S-sure!" I quickly stood up, outstretching my hand for him to grab. He held onto my hand, standing upward.

And with that, we left the school to go do our own thing. As we left the building, he still had a firm grip on my hand. I looked up at him.

"Why're holding my hand?" A blush covered my face.

"Hmm? You don't want me to-"

"I never said I didn't like it," I looked away from Laurence as I heard a small giggle from him.

Ayy I'm back! The chapter is a little short, I apologise lol. I'll try and post more frequently for you guys ❤︎