Lost In Resonace

I Don't Understand Me

Kara and Luther lead the group outside to the tables by the cafeteria. "Alright!" Markus calls over the group, "I've got everyone's orders but..." he looks at everyone, eyes pausing on Conan and Connor, "but you two, whadd'ya want from Subway?"

Conan and Connor look at each other, "we're alright-"

"Nope!" Markus cuts them off, "tell me what you want what you really want," he sings a la Spice Girls, and Simon immediately steps up dramatically, looking angry.

"I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want," he sings back majestically, then the two duet the chorus.

"If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends," they sing and start laughing, Markus pulling Simon into his arms and dipping him into a kiss.

North screeches at them, "the gay inside of this bus is aStrONomIcaL!" Everyone except Conan and Luther lose it at that, Tina taps North on the shoulder and the two high-five.

"To be honest, we've only had it a few times so we don't really know their menu," Conan explains, "I apologize."

"No, that's alright, we can help you with that, but quickly, we only have an hour lunch," Simon smiles at the two.

"How much is-"

"Jesus, I'm paying alright, shut up and accept my friendship already," Markus cuts Conan off, making Conan freeze slightly, wide-eyed.

"Look, Conan, you helped Chloe out, and you stayed with Gavin, please, let us pay you back," Simon comes up to Conan. "We're all here because we care about him," everyone nods, Tina, Chris, and North look at each other, only vaguely aware of what happened.

Connor nudges Conan in the arm with his elbow, smiling anxiously, trying to be encouraging. "What are the options?" Conan asks, feeling strained and tired.

"Pick a meat, cheese, and vegetables," Markus comes up behind Simon, resting his chin on Simon's shoulder as Kara starts whispering to Tina, North, and Chris, brows furrowing in anger and concern.

"Roast beef, american, and lettuce?" Conan tilts his head.

"Sure, and you?" Markus looks at Connor who freezes and tugs on Conan's arm.

"Turkey, american, and lettuce," Conan answers for him.

"Jesus, you still scared of me Con?" Markus laughs and shrugs, "alright, we'll be back." Markus and Simon leave as Tina storms up and pulls Conan into a bear hug from behind, making him jump at the sudden contact.

"Is everything alright?" He asks, feeling his ribs start aching, she is stronger than she looks.

"Thank you so much for staying with Gavin," Tina says into his back. "What happened though?" She pulls back and Conan turns around to look down into her eyes.

"Here, let's sit," Luther invites everyone to the actual tables, the kids pulling them together to make one big table. Kara slams a chemistry book on the table with a gentle smile as she sits down.

"I'm not entirely certain," Conan admits, "I had just sat my cello down when Chloe stood on her chair and tackled that kid...Leo, while screaming at him about something he said." Conan explains, hating being the center of attention, feeling rigid from head to toe.

"I pulled Chloe off of Leo," he starts rubbing his hand, and Tina snorts, noticing the bite marks.

"Oh my god," Kara notices his hand as well and starts laughing, until everyone is laughing about it. Conan gives a strained smile.

"I'm so sorry, is it okay?" Kara gently reaches her hand out, but Conan puts his hands in his lap.

"I am fine," he nods to her, eyes flicking to the side as he says it. "As I was saying, I pulled Chloe off of Leo, and saw Luther holding Kara back, and then Mr. Kamski came over and resolved the situation." Those that share orchestra nod along, mostly aware of what happened despite being spread across several sections.