That Boy is Mute | Clem x Louis Fanfic [Highschool AU]

5 - Lunch Banter

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Clementine

The day after Clem and Louis worked on the project in the library, he was more comfortable in her presence. Clem had always thought of the dread head as a shy or timid boy, but thought it was his personality.

Marlon and Violet, on the other hand, knew that he used to be loud and cheerful. His innocent flirting was also a key trait for him. He would always play card games and attempt to make everyone happy, even if he wasn't. Unfortunately that changed after the accident.

Since then, Louis has never even approached a girl. Partly from fear, and also embarrassment. The one time he did ask a girl out as a mute, she laughed in his face and said she acted interested as it was a dare.
Louis never after bothered but Marlon and Violet knew that he was deeply troubled by it.
That's why, starting this project with Clem was such a challenge for the dread head teen.

It's the beginning of the school day, and Clem knew exactly where Louis would be. Going down the corridors, the short girl instantly recognised the dread head teen at his locker. The bell for the first lesson was yet to ring, so Clem then headed to her own locker. It was in the same corridor as his, but further down.

Feeling a set of eyes on him, Louis turns around to look to the right of him. Down the hallway, he witnessed his project partner at her own locker and sneaking glances at himself. One she realised she was caught, Clem smiled and waved at the taller boy.

Louis smiled back, with a genuine happiness to him. He quickly goes back to what he was doing, before closing his locker and about to head to lesson.

But he couldn't even step away from his locker before getting shoved back into it. Another boy had pushed his friend on purpose, which lead to this kid being shoved into Louis. It was like a chain reaction effect.
Before stepping away from him, the random boy hissed "You killed your own brother. You don't deserve anything in life."

Witnessing the whole scenario unfold, Clem did not think much of it. It didn't look like anything other than an accident. Someone was pushed, and they accidentally hit into Louis - and that sent him into the harsh metal wall of the lockers. Clem did see the mystery boy say something to Louis, but could not see what he said.

But it was the unusual sadness on Louis's expression that made her feel doubts about that theory.
The pang of guilt in her chest could not be ignored by her.

Louis

It's now lunchtime and the usual group is around their claimed table. It was high school mentality to have a designated table for each friendship group.
From the earlier encounter with the boy plus the locker, Louis began another bruise was beginning to form on the area that connected to the cold metal. Luckily, it was an easy place to hide unlike the bruise on his, hopefully not broken, nose.

Brody, Minnie and Violet were already at the table, sat with the dread head boy. Marlon was missing but when he did turn up, he brought an extra person. That was unexpected for everyone, including the guest.

"Hey guys. I offered for Clem to sit with us, otherwise she'd be alone." The blonde boy spoke to the group, or anyone that was listening. Brody smiled, welcoming the extra company.

Feeling awkward at the plans, Clem interjected by saying "Only if it's no hassle though. I can leave if you want."

Violet rolled her eyes at the girls over polite nature. "Of course it's no big deal. Come and sit." The blonde spoke, moving further along the bench to make room for her.