He slipped into the seat next to you ignoring the murmurs from you classmates Beautiful morning isnt?
what happened to your dad
Shoto looked at you for a moment before shrugging "He died, simple as that"
yeah but your mom says hi and she asked me to give this to you
He raised an eyebrow, taking the small box you handed him What is it?
yeah, but something feels off....you look around confused
He follows your gaze and notices the stares from other students Yeah... People are looking.
yea, but what about your dad do you know anything about that
He lets out a small sigh, his expression turning stoic for just a moment I know enough to not miss him.
yeah I look at him sorry about all this shit people are saying
Shoto shrugged Its fine. I've been hearing it all morning, they don't believe I'm not upset about my dads death. But I am not upset, and I'm glad hes gone.
Shoto.... how are you feeling I asked softly putting a comforting hand on yours
Shoto looked at you and for a moment his mask of stoicism slipped. The weight of the events that had happened last night were starting to get to him. His eyes were dark and heavy with exhaustion as he looked away from you
I'm... coping, I suppose
Yea.... i guess so... I say still looking at my phone
He looked at your phone and tilted his head to the side curiously. He wanted to ask what you were looking at but he didn't want it to seem like he was intruding on your privacy
yea..I say as I look out the window
He glanced over at you, noting the look on your face. You seem distracted
yes but it would be better if you told us what’s going on with you after your dad died last night
He shrugs, as if the question doesn't bother him at all, but you can see a flash of sadness in his eyes
Just the usual. My dad being a jerk to me and my siblings. Nothing out of the ordinary really...
Yeah it sure is I put my hand on yours
He glanced down at your hand before looking up at you You seem to be in a good mood today
well I guess so considering I have you in my class
He smiled and chuckled Well aren't you quite the charmer.
mhm but somethings off...I say as I look at him
He raised a brow What do you mean something's off?
Yeah I give him a warm smile
He gave a small smile back at you before looking forward I take it you saw the news?
Yeah... it really is. Nice to see you're feeling better, Shoto.
He let out a dry chuckle I'm fine. Nothing to worry about, just glad it's over.
How are you holding up?
yeah it is I say as I smile softly
He smiled back at you his usual mask of indifference gone. He looked exhausted as if he hadn't slept in days What's your first class?
yeah I guess I look down at my sketchbook as i draw a picture of a cute catboy
He leaned over to look at the picture you were drawing
Oooh cute. What's that supposed to be?
He nods back. His eyes scan the room before they settle on you again Did you see what happened last night?
yea... your mom still in the hospital?
he nods Yeah. She's gonna be there awhile.