The Lord of the Library

Chapter Seventeen

Gradient was looking at the plaid skirts he had. 

The girls' uniform was so cute, Gradient wanted to wear it instead.

He chose the green and black plaid skirt, putting it on. He put on the rest of the uniform, spinning around, feeling cute.

Black stockings with two white stripes at the top, the cute black and green plaid skirt, the white button-up, the black vest, and a plaid bow that matched his skirt tied in the collar of his button-up.

He giggled and jumped, blushing brightly at how cute and pretty he felt.

"Hey Gra— w-wow..." Vux's face burst into a bright purple as he saw Gradient in his version of the girl's uniform.

The girls' uniform was a light or white colored button-ups, any plaid skirt, an colored stockings or tights, a tie or bow to tie in the button-up's collar, and a black vest or jacket.

The boys' were black pants or shorts, light or white colored button-ups, a tie or bow for the collar, and a black vest or jacket.

It wasn't exactly uncommon for students to mix the two uniforms together, which the school was fine with, but most kids stuck to their gender's uniform.

"Hi Vux! Do you like my outfit?" Gradient spun for him, making his skirt fly.

"You look amazing, Gradient." Vux smiled sweetly. 

"T-thank you." Gradient rubbed the back of his neck, blushing even brighter.

"PJ wanted me to check on you. You'd be ready to go to school in a few minutes, right?" Vux smiled.

"Uh-huh! I'm all ready, is breakfast ready?" the shorter grabbed Vux's pale hand. He seemed to be questioning or thinking about something.

"What's wrong?" Vux asked.

Gradient only looked away in response, not wanting to talk about his dislike for his own skin. PJ was stuck with same one. And it's not his fault children were so cruel still, especially about something so small like his skin tone.

Vux smiled, getting an idea to help cheer up Gradient. He brought his small hand to his lips, placing a gentle kiss onto it. Gradient's face felt his face burn like fire, looking away.

"Did I not help?" Vux wondered, seeing Gradient wasn't smiling. Not seeing Gradient smiling.

"No, it made me feel a lot better!" Gradient smiled, looking back at Vux.

They walked to the kitchen area, where everyone else was waiting.

"What are you wearing?!" Fresh exclaimed. Gradient hid behind Vux, not sure if wearing a skirt was okay.

"He can wear what he wants. You look adorable  Gigi." PJ smiled at his twin.

"Thanks." Gradient squeezed Vux's hand, still hiding behind him.

Soon, they finished breakfast and started getting to school. Vux refused to let go of Gradient's hand, they sat down where they could together. All of the desks were moved to be a square in the room.

Gradient and Vux held hands even though they were squished together in the corner. They smiled to each other as a few more kids came to the class, getting a seat on a desk and waiting for Ink.

Ink soon came, throwing the door open dramatically.

"Class has begun!" He announced, jumping over a desk, landing a seat in the middle of one of the sides.

"What are we doing?" Fran raised her hand.

"We, my dear, are doing some share time! You take the ball, throw it at your suspecting victim, and hope no one gets hurt. You also ask them a question, but everyone has to be quiet as someone asks and/or answers the question, or else you'll be kicked out. Got it?" Ink smiled.