Tomit

Mystery Meat

Lunch was just around the corner and I couldn't wait to share the left over cupcakes with Arsen and Kade.

"Clover over here!" Kade shouted from the distance as he slammed his hand against the cafeteria table. He had very short black hair and sandy skin, not to mention a big personality. Arsen, who was more reserved, masculine, and a dark brunette was sitting across from Kade telling him to calm down. 

"It's time to beg, you dogs, cause look what I haaaave~" I held out the cupcakes, pride on my face. To my surprise their faces responded with a look of torture.

"Oh no, please I beg you! Don't force that into my mouth!" Kade complained.

"Dude shut up, that sound weird. But yeah yeah, please don't make us eat your sweetened rocks" Arsen responded in a sarcastic tone.

"You guys, I didn't bake these. My new partner did and they taste like heaven. But hey, if you don't want them I'll just scarf 'em down right now. Aaaah" I lifted one of the cupcakes towards my mouth but Arsen snatched it away.

"I'll take the non-poisonous treat then."

"Hey, you were supposed to beg!" I shout back.

 "Here, take this." He threw half of his homemade club sandwich. Next to my dad's, these were the best sandwiches in town.

"Thank you very much" I smiled.

"Dude, I would have traded for half your sandwich" Kade contested.

"We can trade when your offer isn't the cafeteria's mystery meat." Arsen scoffed in response.

"Hey! When I get sent to the nurse's office from an upset stomach you'll regret not being able to skip class with me." Kade started scooping spoonfuls of food quickly into his mouth until the tray was empty. "Dessert please!" He held out his hands towards me, flashing a bright smile and batting his eyes with fake innocence.

"Here, catch!" As hard as I could I hurled the cupcake towards his face and heard a satisfying smack. The cupcake landed on his tray undamaged except for the frosting which now decorated Kade's face.

"Was that really necessary Clover?" Kade frowned but it quickly faded as he lick a bit of frosting off his lips. "Whoa, even the frosting is amazing!"

"Want another one?" I smirk and begin to bring back my arm for another hurl until I feel a grip holding my arm back.

"What are you doing?" I look back to see it's Oliver "If I had known you were going to use the cupcakes as weapons I would have never let you take the rest." his face was covered in disappointment. Even though I had only know him for a couple of hours I felt like I was guilty of betrayal.

"S-sorry, I was just messing with my friends but I did want to share the cupcakes with them. They were too good to keep to myself."

For a moment his face flickered with pride, still evident on his uncertain smirk. Oliver's grip tightened on my wrist for a moment and then he let go. "I'm sorry, that was rude of me as well."