Show off!! - a Klance Dance AU fanfiction

C9: Black Eye

Tuesday, 12:45pm
Keith has ignored me since the incident. It's been taking a toll on me. I snapped at Lia the other day because she knocked on my door. I feel way more irritable than usual and I can't help but pay attention to everything Keith does. He's trying with all his power to ignore me, and I'm trying just as hard to get him to notice me.
bbrriiiiiing!
The ear shattering sound of the lunch bell fills the room. Chairs screech on the floor as everyone files out of the classroom eagerly to get to the cafeteria. I try to catch up with Keith but he disappears with the crowd. I sigh in defeat and gather my things to eat out in the senior's courtyard.
As I'm walking out of the classroom Lotor spots me from across the hall. I feel sick. It seems like chains are wrapping around me, engulfing me like a snake. He's surrounded by his crew; his girlfriend of the week, Axca, under his arm, Ezor laughing at something Lotor had said, the same heavy set girl with the loud lipstick (this time a blinding neon blue), another woman with a hijab, and two other big bulky guys that I had seen before at the dance off. Finally, I see a new member; Keith. Lotor immediately straightens up, a deadly glare shooting my way. The rest of the group stands on edge. Keith grows paler than ever, a sickly green tint.
I quicken my pace and trying to pretend I didn't see them, hurry out into the courtyard with my lunch. I successfully lose them and sit down at the nearest empty table. Nobody usually sits outside, it's just me and a couple others.
Mamá packed me two small enchiladas with a side of rice and beans. My stomach purred happily to the home meal. I look around embarrassed hoping no one heard. I go to get my phone from my pocket when I realize it isn't there. I pat around my jeans a little more and groan. I left it on the dining table when Adrian made me eat breakfast.
I throw out the used napkins and plastic silverware and make my way out of the courtyard to continue the rest of my classes.
Tuesday, 2:10
In English class I watch Keith from my seat. He isn't twirling his hair and instead texting someone from underneath the desk. I try to squint and see who he's texting but every time I think I have a good look he moves or looks up. I decide to give up and go back to my notes.
bbrriiiiiing!
Once again, the last bell rings and this time I practically run to catch up with Keith. He finally acknowledges me, and turns sharply.
"What do you want?!" He snaps with his teeth gritted.
"Listen I'm really sorry about what happened at my house..." I go to touch his shoulder but leans to the side so I can't reach, "Is, is your back ok?"
"...It's none of your business. Now please, just leave me alone." His eyebrows knit together with a mixture of anger and sadness. I feel heat rise to my face, he is making it really difficult to be sympathetic.
"Can you stop with the whole edgy facade for just one minute? How come I'm the only one apologizing too?! You're the one that cheated!" I cross my arms. I've never really been outspoken when it comes to these things, but lately he's been bringing new feelings to the table.
"It's complicated... just-just stay away." He shoulders his backpack and hurries out the door.
I try to follow him out the hallway and out the school when Lotor steps in front of me. I slam right into his chest and fall backwards on my ass.
"Good job Keith, I knew you could lure the fag out." He sneers, I quickly get up onto my feet.
"What, what is this?" I look around at the group surrounding me, their faces are twisted with disgust and amusement. Keith makes the only exception, he looks green in the face like he did before. His eyes are wide and his lip is tucked in between his teeth.
"Well, Keith has been telling us all about how you've been making moves on him? Isn't that right Keith?"
Keith swallows thickly and looks down to me. He closes his eyes and shakes his head yes.
"Its ok, it really is its, it's no—"
"No, no, no Keith its ok to put someone in their place every once in a while." Lotor steps forward to me and shoves me backwards. I get caught by the arms of one of the big bulky guys. He pushes me forward and I fall to the ground on my palms.
"Kei...Keith?" I feel tears building up but I try to push them back down. He's avoiding my gaze. Lotor bends down to face me.
"I think you should cover your head."
I feel a sharp kick to my stomach and wail out in pain. It feels like every part of my body is getting smashed to pieces. Sharp laughter rings in my ears.
The kicks don't stop and now they're all over my body. I try to get up but a foot presses my head to the ground and digs it down into the pavement. I scream trying to push it off but the kicks are too much. Suddenly I feel a grab on the collar of my shirt. Im pulled up to face Lotor. He lets go and I lethargically fall down once again. Everyone is surrounding me except for Keith. I see him out of the corner of my eye covering his mouth with tears welling.
"Come on! Get up! Punch me, right here!" He points to his jaw and sneers. The girl with the hijab goes to grab me and hit me once again but Ezor slaps her head ("He's for Lotor, Narti!"). Cackling howls of laughter fill the air as I pick myself up, wobbling toward him. As dignified as I can muster, I throw a punch that misses severely. The world is spinning around me. I see three Lotors instead of one. He pulls my face up close to his and whispers in my ear.
"I always get what's mine."
He punches the right side of my head and I collapse.