[DISCONTINUED] ❝Ante Mortem❞ 【Sally Face】

【 xlvii ; lunch time discussion】

【Author's Note : I'M GONNA CRY BC GODDAMN- my classes have started! I'm from the Philippines, by the way, for those who are curious I guess ^^; I have modular classes, which means we're given printed modules and we study from there. Except with my school we have a printed module and we have to copy the information from the printed modules to a blank paper they provide, huhu. Anyway! Enough about me! Let's go on with the story!】

The morning after the cult investigation happened, you all had to break the news to the others (namely Liam, Mina, and Selene) that you and Sal were dating. Liam was more than proud, Mina had mentioned about expecting it, and Selene hugged the both of you because she found your relationship sweet.

There was a short silence when Larry had reminded Liam about the discussion they'll be having, which someone had to explain to Selene about Liam's ability. Sadly before she could as any more questions the bell had rang, which left you with Mina and Chug to go to your Science class.

The rest of the time before lunch period was you anxiously thinking about Liam's ability, wondering if he's seen the rest of you without his eye patch. Well, he did say that he's only seen Sal without it.. which raises the question, when did he see Sal without it? Maybe it was before you even got to Nockfell, or maybe it was while you were already in Nockfell- well, you didn't know. And now knowing only gets you even more curious.

You couldn't help but tap you foot against the ground impatiently, causing the students around you chuckle as they assume that you can't wait for lunch.

Ah, speaking of, lunch time is right after this period. And there's..

You look at the time.

.. ten minutes left until then.

You let out a sigh.

You already know there are so much mysteries within this new town you live in, and now there's mystery within your friends. You could only wonder if Larry, Ash, Todd, Maple, or Chug has any secrets they're hiding. You wonder if there's a mystery hiding within you. The thought feels frightening, and each minutes that passes only brings you into a deep frenzy of overthinking.

This is why you shouldn't be left with your thoughts, but it somehow brings a sense of peace anyway. It's like already asking all the questions or imagining all possible situations so you wouldn't be disappointed in the end.

Wow, that got depressing. You click your tongue, now tapping you pencil against your notebook as you idly watch the teacher write diagrams on the board.

What class is this again?

"Alright, class is over. Remember about your homework, okay?"

"Homework? What homework?" You suddenly say out loud- luckily it was just the students around you who heard you or else you'd be in trouble.

"We need to write an essay about Shakespeare or something." Someone tell you, and you thank them before packing up your things and rushing out the door.

Along the way, you managed to run into Sal.

You smile. He's like a solace for all your worries or something.

What a sap.

"Hey." He greets, hands buried deep into his hoodie's pockets. You mimic his actions, pretending as if you had your hands in pockets as well (except you were wearing a shirt, so you looked weird). He snorts, and you could see the way his eyes roll from the holes of his prosthetic. He motions you with his head, saying, "Come on."

You follow along after him, sneakily locking your arm with his. You could feel him stiffen up from the act, but eases into it anyway. You could see people in your grade give you looks, but you don't really mind. Who cares if you're dating the Sally Face?