Mundane

It has to be me, doesn't it?

This narcissistic prick.

I wish I had the liberty to just punch him on the face. Sadly that opportunity was robbed by Mike.

"Fuck off Grey" Mike spat as I practically glued myself to my lockers.

"What the hell?" Grey winces as he touches his cheek.

Damn that looks like it stung. Serves him right. By now everyone in the hallway were surrounding us. Screaming for an explanation and some helping grey up and asking if he's ok. The commotion lead to teachers going out of their classes and broke the mess. But it seemed like Grey wasn't finished with his assault.

Grey suddenly tackled Mike to the ground while everyone scrammed to peel them away from each other. People were asking me if I was alright. One of the teachers banged one of the lockers and when he had everyone's full attention, he pried through the sea of students and stopped the fight himself.

"What do you think you're doing?! This is a SCHOOL not the streets! You both are to follow me and pray that you won't get expelled!" Mr. Rory's screeching voice roared.

I swore that I could see his hair graying even more by the second.

When Mr.Rory had both of their ears in each of his hands- he told us to go back to class, except me.

Goddamnit!

"Lila do you mind explaining to me what the hell happened?" Mr.Rory's brown eyes stared me down.

"Um I- well Mr.Rory" I stutter stupidly. Like hell am I going to go to the principal.

Mr.Rory's patience grew thinner and decided that I'll have to testify later in the counseling room. I was told to follow the three to the clinic and made sure no one got hurt... Again. It was an awkward trip to the clinic as no one spoke a word other than Mr.Rory who was blabbing away. I took my time to stare at the two impulsive boys. Grey's cheek started to purple as Mike's bruises on his neck became more apparent. Three of our eyes met and I stared them down; saying, "what the hell did you do that for"

They didn't answer, both with their eyes and body language.

At the clinic I was sat down next to Mike. Supposedly my "savior" today. He had an ice pack next to his neck and some bandages from Grey's scratches. It looked pathetic to see him try to put on a bandage on the back of his neck so I offered him my help.

"Here, let me help" I gently took the bandage from him, his protests die in his throat when I glared at him.

After some silence and a gentle pat on his back, I figured to talk my way to him. His creamy white skin deciding to redden when I pressed on his clavicle to get his attention. His shaved amber brown hair glistening from sweat that he got in the mini fight with Grey.

"Why did you do that?" I sighed, glancing at the nurse who was taking care of Grey who had more severe hits. Mike was a jock after all, the punches Grey threw must be nothing to him.

"What? I can't help a girl I like?" he scoffs as he moved away from my touch.

I frowned.

"I think you should've left me alone Mike" I told him which made him snap somehow.

"So you can be assaulted by some jerk? I know you Li, you're too nice to fight back anyone. I can't stand it"

There were flaws in his argument but I knew he was right about the fighting back part, a bit sexist but no matter what situation I rationally always choose forgiveness. I've blown up before but it was rare for me to completely cut ties with someone. Even if those ties weren't doing any good to either party.

"You're going to be in trouble because of me again" I gently reminded. His expression softened and as he was going to say something, Grey was done with his treatment and sat beside me.

His expression un-readable. His messy black hair also glistening with sweat and his black eyes dripping with frustration. I couldn't help but laugh a little at this situation. Both boys curiously peered at me but suddenly met each other's gazes and glared. I groan.

"Guys just stop, let's try to explain this to the counselor the most logical way ok?" I told them, I cautiously look at the nurse finishing our student pass while giving us a disapproving look.

"Grey is obviously at fault here" Mike accused. Oh great, this again.

"Wow thanks star student as if I don't know that already, by the way before you throw your accusations- Sheila's already used to me teasing her" Oh hell no, I cut him off before he could say anything else.

"You went too far this time Grey, if Mike didn't punch you I'd probably would instead" I hissed as I looked at him.

I can feel Mike triumphantly smile behind me. Grey looked down and bit the insides of his cheek, looking apologetic for once.

"Anyway, we'll be completely honest about this ok? The more they can make sense of all of it, the less days we're going to be in suspension" I explained and I see them nodding their heads.

I sigh, relieved. I put my knees together, realizing I'm involved in a fight between two boys. And not any two boys. Two boys I liked. The rumors when we're out of suspension will be so great!

After a moment of silence, the nurse instruct us to go to the room across the clinic. The counseling room. I've been around there for 4 times. 2 concerning petty drama with my close friends, 1 about my own worries and insecurities. And 1 because of Mike. Whenever my mind randomly puts me back in those times- I visibly cringe. This would certainly be a nice collection to those memories right?

The door opens and there were 2 teachers, excluding Mr.Rory who left as we went in the room; fully disclosing to the other two what happened in his perspective before he did. Here goes nothing.