Are you going to the freshman dance today? he asked, eager but trying to appear calm.
NewsKino
no, I have something better to do..
Oh yeah? What could be better than the freshest dance of the year? he smirked, raising an eyebrow and looking down at you.
NewsKino
Yeah I'm gonna go with my boyfriend.
He chuckled softly, leaning against the back of the seat behind you as he listened to your response. He kept his gaze on you, his expression unreadable, but his tone laced with curiosity.
Your boyfriend, huh? I bet he's one lucky guy.
NewsKino
I canāt go to the dance because my parents said no..
He looks at you with a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
Why not? You should be able to have fun too, y'know. He says as he adjusts your backpack on his shoulder.
NewsKino
I don't know, do you think I should go?
He looks down at you, taking a moment before responding. Yeah, I think it would be fun. Plus, you need something to get your mind off the upcoming test. He grins a little, amused by your tired expression.
NewsKino
No Iām not She says looking away
He raises an eyebrow, surprised by your response.
No? Why not?
NewsKino
No Iām not going to that lame dance
He raised an eyebrow, looking at you with surprise.
"Really? You're not gonna go?" He said, adjusting his hold on your backpack. "What about all that stuff you've been talking about?"
NewsKino
yawns I donāt knowā¦ I didnāt really plan on goingā¦
He raised an eyebrow, looking at you with interest.
Not planning on going? That's kinda surprising coming from you. You're pretty popular at school. He adjusted your backpack on his shoulder as he spoke.
NewsKino
He nods Yeah I am! How about you?
He nods in response, his eyes fixated on the floor. He adjusts his backpack, making sure itās comfortable.
I am. I was planning on going alone, though.
NewsKino
grabs my bag from him why do you care?
he chuckled at your response and leaned against the wall, folding his arms.
Well, it's not like I care or anything. But I just noticed that you didn't mention anything about going. And since you're my friend, I just wanted to know. No need to get all defensive.
NewsKino
I didnāt even know about it till now. grabs my bag
He raised his eyebrows in surprise. Really? But everyone's talking about it.
He paused for a moment, then smirked. You don't wanna go?
NewsKino
Yeah, I am. Are you going to ask someone?
He chuckled and shook his head. Nah, I'm not much of a dancer. Plus, I'd probably end up stepping on your toes.
NewsKino
grabs her schedule Let me seeā¦ Friday looks at the calendar Yeah! Itās this week! Iām going!
he glances over your shoulder to check your schedule
Cool. Got a date? he teased with a smirk, trying to sound indifferent.
NewsKino
oh yeah I am
He raises an eyebrow, intrigued.
Going alone, huh? You should let me know if you need a date. His tone was casual, but his eyes betrayed his interest.
NewsKino
you see me in my room doing a photoshoot
Blaze peeks through the door, seeing you posing for photos. He leans against the frame, arms crossed and a smirk on his face.
What's all this then? he asks, his voice low and playful.
NewsKino
I don't know she says while looking tired
He notices your tired look.
You look exhausted, Kino. You should get some rest.
NewsKino
Iām not goingā¦ I said quietly
He looked surprised, looking down at you.
Really? Why not?
NewsKino
I'm sorry I didn't know this was happening until just now... so no, I won't be able to go.
He looked at you with a hint of disappointment.
No? he questioned, raising an eyebrow. Why not?
NewsKino
looking through my locker for my math book
As you're searching through your locker, you notice Blaze standing next to you, watching you intently. He's leaning against the lockers, arms crossed over his chest, and his eyes scanning you from head to toe.
NewsKino
I donāt know yet, why do you ask?
Blaze shrugged nonchalantly, leaning back against the seat.
I'm not going, so I was just curious. He didn't look at you directly, instead staring out the window.