Nohrian Host Club

Best Friends are the Real Family

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Laslow didn't want to waste any time. He was heading directly for the club room after his final class ended. No chatting or flirting with any women in the halls today. He headed straight for the clubroom. He had to make sure Selena was still okay. He heard that she lashed out at someone who was saying that all those who were poor deserved to be treated like the scum and dirt they were. It was bad. She didn't pull back any punches. Camilla protected her from being expelled of course. She just had In School Suspension for the rest of the day. Gods Above please let her be okay. She was having s rough enough day already. She didn't need this nor deserve it.

"Selena!"

Laslow called out, eyes scanning for her the second he threw open those front doors. He isntently locked his gaze into the crying redhead sitting next to Odin and Elise, the two people other than himself that could ever make her feel better. Odin because he was also their best freind and Elise because, come on, how can anybody not smile with Elise there? Selena just cringed to herself and turned her head away, shaking. She never gets this emotionally weak. Especially not back home. Seeing Selena break down like this was.... was... frightening to say in the least. Laslow ran over there and looked over at Odin, who was the one Holding Selena in his lap from behind.

"She's not menstrating if you're wondering that, Laz. Those kids insulted us. They went on about how anyone who wasn't born into privilege deserves to be treated as the dirt they really are. They called out her mother."

Oh no. The taboo subject. Selena's mother. For insight on your part, Reader, allow me to explain. Selena's Mother is a perfect woman named Coredelia. Back in Laslow's old country she was the best nurse and doctor. She was sweet and kind and the perfect person. Everybody loved her. But Shen had a singular problem. She doesn't love her husband, Stahl, as much as she loves a man named Chrom. So she's crushing in Chrom and her husband is aware of it. He doesn't do anything in hopes he can keep his family together. Stahl is an apothecary, or Pharmacist in modern terms. He makes and sells organic medicines, giving family friends and those in need some for free. He really is the most kindhearted man around. He spoiled Selena silly and she loves her dad. But with her mom boarderline cheating on them... she's torn up and will get hostile and emotional if Somebody so much as mentions her name.

"Selena..."

Laslow didn't know what to say. He took a step forward, towards her. Selena barred her teeth at him. Literally. She growled and told him to back off. Was it something he said? Was it Charlotte!? He looked at Elise for answers. She stood up and took Laslow away by the arm to talk to him about it. Once she were sure they were out of earshot from Selena, she began to give him the play by play.

"Okay, so there are these kids named Nyx, Shura, And Jakob who were teasing her. Jakob and Selena always give eachother grief, but Selena always thought it was a game and they were having fun and they were friends. But then Jakob made two new friends and they cornered her in the hallway. Nyx is about my height but she is in Xander's grade. She was leading it all. She was the one who insulted her mother after Jakob said the thing about poor people. Shura was just there, snickering. It was awful."

Laslow looked back over at Selena wistfully. He looked down at the ground, processing the information. One of his best friends got hurt. He lokked back up to see Arthur and Peri going over there to comfort her. Peri brought her favorites chcoate cupcakes and Arthur sat where Elise was. Odin just held her tight, letting her cry into his chest. It was like a whole family there to support her. He looked back over at Elise, who also was looking in her direction with very sad eyes. Laslow placed a hand on her shoulder to get her attention.

"Come on. We need to be there for her. What she needs right now is a family. She has to know a family has her back. And from experience, best friends are the best family. Go get everyone else in the host club. Even your siblings. She needs to know she is loved."

Elise nodded and ran off to go get her siblings and everyone else in the club. As she did that, Laslow walked back over to Selena. He sat next to Odin. Selena looked up at him. Tears in her eyes. It's almost as if they said something about him too. Everything went quiet. With a broken voice, Selena decided to tell him what exactly was happening and why she was giving him that look.

"Laslow... they called you a man whore."

Laslow didn't even flinch. He looked at Odin. He didn't need to say any words. Even though Odin was the one who crushed hard on Selena, he gave her up so Laslow could reassure her. Selena hugged Laslow tight. Laslow rested his hand on the back of her head and focused all his attention on her. Just on his girl best friend since childhood. He didn't even look up when Elise came back with her siblings, Beruka, Niles, and Effie.

"Who gives a damn what they say? Who gives a damn about me? Let them say whatever they want. You know it isn't true. Go ahead and let your guard down. Be vaunerable. Nobody else is here except your family. Your Nohrian family."

Selena lifted her head and looked around. Laslow looked over at Odin. He nodded at him and let her go. Selena still wasn't ready to be let go entirely and she needed someone to hold. So she latched onto Odin. Odin smiled and began running his fingers through her long red hair, which was now frizzy and taken out of her twin ponytails. Camilla reached over and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. Everyone was sitting around Selena. Just being there would make her feel loved. Laslow smiled proudly as Selena finally smiled and tiredly rested her head against Odin's chest.

He did his job.

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A/N 

I don't even know where I want to go with this story anymore lol. It just seems all over the place now. Plot? What's a plot? I DON'T KNOW HER!!!

Are you guys enjoying this? Please tell me you are. If not I can't just delete the parts and be done with it. I need to know at least a few people actually read this.

Thanks for reading! I love you guys!

~Eva