No One's Perfect (A Zodiac Story)

Holiday Special

Merry Christmas everyone! I've decided to do this year's Holiday Special on No One's Perfect, since I already did one on Hit and Run. Hope you enjoy!

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The Prompt: In which a shit ton of bad coincidences collapse into one big mess. High school AU, and yes, some stuff is changed up from the original story

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A whistle blew, and the ball was thrown into the air. A boy sighed to himself as he watched them swim from the bleachers. He watched the players dribble the ball across the court, yearning to dive in himself. He paused, considering the idea. It was still winter, which meant that it would be a long time before the outdoor courts opened. 

Finally, the play finished, and a brown-haired boy made his way up the bleachers.

"You should join us instead of just watching, Scorpio," Pisces said, walking over as he picked up a water bottle. Scorpio shook his head, the same thing he did every time they had this conversation.

"My answer isn't changing," he replied, grabbing his bag.

"I don't understand why you won't play," Pisces said, standing in front of him. "You used to love it. We would go to the basketball court all the time." Scorpio ran a hand through his dark hair, sighing.

"I lost interest, Pisces." he said exasperatedly, moving to walk around him. However, Pisces shifted so that he was once again in Scorpio's way.

"But you never told me why." Pisces said.

"Just go practice." Scorpio said bitterly. Pisces reached forwards, as if to grab him, then hesitated and backed away.

"I'm sorry." Pisces mumbled, his voice softening.

"It wasn't your fault. I just wasn't good enough." Scorpio responded briskly before storming away. He walked down the hall, attempting to calm himself. Finally, he paused, staring back down the hallway and considering if he should apologize, though he wasn't sure he could do it without snapping at him again. He scratched his arm nervously before shaking his head. Taking a deep breath, he kept walking, staring down at his shoes. He would apologize to Pisces later.

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"Leo, I can't just keep on letting you out of detention," Mr. Lionheart said.

"It was just falling asleep in class, uncle," Leo scoffed. Mr. Lionheart sighed in exasperation. "It's not like I committed a crime," he continued.

"Knowing you, you probably did commit one already." Mr. Lionheart shot back.

"That hurts, Uncle P. Right here," Leo said, pointing at his chest.

"Just go home, Leo." Mr. Lionheart said.

"Yes, sir!" Leo said, giving a mock salute. Before his uncle could reply, he had already left the room and was walking down the hall. Soon, he noticed he was being followed. He turned around. A boy trailed behind him, and was clutching a backpack in his hands. He shoved it at him.

"You forgot this in Mrs. Davis's room," he said.

"Thanks, Virgo," Leo said, grabbing the backpack and slipping it over his arms. Then he swung an arm around the shorter boy's shoulders.

"Don't touch me." Virgo said.

"We should hang out tonight," Leo said as if he didn't even hear him, arm still wrapped around Virgo.

"Can't."

"Oh, come on, man."

"I have to watch my sister," Virgo explained.