Alex's POV

I don't know what it is about this room, but being here felt calming and stress-free. This room was a spot to escape this school while still being in it. I was sitting next to Aiden and playing with his hair, running my fingers through the soft, blond curls. His eyes were closed, and his breathing evened out, meaning he had fallen asleep. I thought about his eyes almost constantly. They were so beautiful and unique. His left eye was a mint green colour, and his right eye was a light blue. I wanted to sleep too but felt as if I should -I don't know- protect him? It was weird and complicated. I still remember the kiss I shared with him as if I had done it just now.

(Note: the flashback that was supposed to be here will be posted as an extra episode right after I post this episode)

I wish I had the courage to kiss him for longer, or maybe I wish that I could've befriended him, gained his trust, and kissed him then. But I was desperate and impatient, so all I got was a few seconds of a forced kiss and a shit ton of regret on my shoulders after it. Maybe I can gain his trust now? Perhaps I can kiss him again one day, but in the way I really want to? Just maybe. For now, I was going to savour the moment. Sitting in a quiet room, hearing the chirp of birds outside with Aiden by my side, it felt so strange. This whole situation was weird. Time didn't feel as if it went by in this room, only being reminded of it because the bell rang a few minutes later. I shook his shoulder to wake him up, and -after a few rougher nudges to the side- he groaned and looked up before looking at me.

"What time is it?" He asked, yawning while picking up his glasses from beside him and putting them on.

"The final bell just rang," I told him, getting up and stretching my sore legs. "Hey, what direction do you go? Maybe we can walk together," I asked him, smiling.

Aiden's POV

My childhood bully just asked if I wanted to walk home with him!? I slightly understood the whole trying-to-comfort-me-by-playing-with-my-hair thing but this!?

"I... I walk to the right of the school," I told him, blushing. Why was I blushing!!!???

"Me too, so, wanna walk together?" he said, looking as if he was trying not to laugh. 'What's so funny?' I thought, pouting mentally.

"S-sure!" I said, giving him a small smile in return.

Sorry for the lack of updates. Life's been a bitch, and I get distracted by like everything. But yeah, This isn't part of my promised writing binge, so I still have three episodes to write before I feel like I'm not a disappointment to myself. The flashback isn't part of the writing binge, either. I will post the three episodes from the writing binge after I upload this episode and the flashback, which I'll upload as an extra episode right after this one (I'll post one of the episodes each day starting from tomorrow). Anyway, have a great day/night/evening/whatever time it is for you (^‿^). Make sure to get yourself a drink of water and take care of yourself. And, I know that not everyone is having the best day, so if you've had a shitty day, I send some virtual hugs to hopefully cheer you up a bit (つ´▽`)つ   (つ´▽`)つ   (つ´▽`)つ.