Among the Stars (On Hiatus/Random Updates)

Pt 4:A DEAL

Updated: 3-2-21

I'm on winter break!

I promise the plot is going to kick in the next chapter. Like truly. I know I said that a lot, but I promise, the next chapter is going to throw everything into motion. 

I've gotten some questions about Sang and the Academy (i.e. how long has sang been in the Academy, does the Academy know about the abuse, etc.) I've answered them in the comments, but If you want me to make a separate chapter with some non-spoiler answers, I would be more than happy too.

The last section of this chapter is the one that Finn made me write, I like it tho. 

Enjoy.

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*Sang POV*

Phantom stares linger after 3 hours. It took everything in me to not burst into tears while on the road.

I should be used to this by now, creepy old men with wandering eyes, I've dealt with them for over 10 years, but here I am, sitting in an empty hallway trying to get my shit together before Finn can see.

How am I supposed to be a role model for Finn if I can't even control my own goddamn emotions?

The bell shatters my inner musings, temporarily releasing me from the prison I built for myself.

"Sang!" I don't have to fake a smile when I hear that voice, all I need is for Finn to be okay.

"Здравствуй, (Hi,)" I raise a grease-stained bag, "Я принесла еду. (I brought food.)" His smile turns to a beam.

He sits across from me and throws his legs out in front of him, my left foot stays on the ground, lifting my leg up to keep the burn from touching.

Giggles spill out as I watch him rumbling through the bag. He glares right back at me, then raises his eyebrow, I raise a granola bar.

Ducking back into the bag he starts a conversation, "Как прошло? (How did it go?)" his mouth suddenly full of burger.

I scoff, "Закройте рот или подождите, пока он не опустеет, чтобы поговорить. (Cover your mouth or wait until it's empty to talk.)" my eyes narrowed on him, "Это не было ужасно. (It wasn't terrible.)"

Finn is not only my only brother left, but he's also my best friend. I love him and I want to protect him at all costs, he doesn't need to know about the pain.

"Это хорошо, (That's good,)" he nods to himself, "У вас есть график? (Do you have a schedule?)" fries pop into his mouth.

"Вроде, завтра утром возвращаюсь, а потом уже на слух играем. (Sort of, I'm going back tomorrow morning, but after that, we're playing it by ear.)" I start grazing on my granola bar, needing to do something with myself, but fearing throwing up from nerves.

Finn frowns, "Ты много скучаешь по школе, (You're missing a lot of school,)" I don't respond so he sighs, "Пел, а что будет, если ты отстанешь? (Sang, what happens if you fall behind?)"

My face softens and I give him a warm smile, "Финн, я знаю, что ты волнуешься, но я никогда не отстаю. (Finn, I know you're worried, but I never fall behind.)" His face pulls together, unconvinced. "Право, со мной все будет хорошо. Если кто и может с этим справиться, так это я. (Really, I'll be okay. If anyone can handle this, it's me.)" I wink.