Ok, so, I've been working on this fanfiction. It's incomplete, but I haven't given up on it, and I'll post at least a chapter a week, I swear. I'm already on chapter 9, and I have most if not all of the plot worked out! :D
So, anyways, there are a variety of arcs in this, following different characters. It starts with a (brief) introductory arc. And yes, there is an OC, don't kill me. If you hate OCs, or hate this one, then just stop reading, ok? Ok.
PS, this is semi-graphic, and includes abuse, self harm and suicidal themes. If you may be triggered, please be warned.
Chapter 01: Hunger That Claims You
Feliks tapped his foot, trying to focus on the lesson. On what the teacher was saying. It was difficult, though...his head hurt from hunger. He hadn't eaten since the night before. All he had eaten yesterday was a sandwich. He sighs, and turns to his friend, Toris. His only friend. The one who stuck by him when he turned up to school that day in a mini skirt. The one who stuck up for him. The one who didn't call him names, and didn't think he was fat. Feliks sighs again, then looks up as the door opens, quite loudly. A girl enters, a wide grin on her face. She was pretty, with short auburn hair, wide brown eyes and pale skin.
She was new, and waved to the class as she skipped over to the teacher. The teacher said something to her that the rest of the class couldn't hear. Then the teacher turned to the class and said, "this is Maia. She's a new student here, so be nice." Maia grins again, looks around, then sits at the desk next to Feliks. He turns to look at the cheerful new girl. Up close, you could see dark circles under her eyes, and scabs on her hands. She didn't seem to care though. "Right. I want us to get on with our projects. Maia, join a group," says the teacher.
The class begins to spring into action, slowly but surely. "Hey, can I join your group?" Feliks blinks in surprise as Maia grins at him. "Uh...sure! Like, totally. I'm with Eduard, Raivis and Liet...I mean, Toris!" The words were rushed and fell out of his mouth. Then he looks away, embarrassed. He wasn't good with strangers. However, Maia took it in her stride. "He has a nickname? Cool! By the way, what's your name?" the words fell from her mouth too quickly. They were rushed, as if urgent. "I'm Feliks. Nice to, like, meet you." Maia winks. "Totally."
The project was simple enough, just a project on mental health, but Maia was keen. "We should include a bit of music-wait, are we presenting this? Awesome! Yeah...music will be great! And we can cover different topics and stuff..." she continues to ramble, unaware of Raivis' increasing discomfort, and Eduard's loss of leadership. "Like, that's a cool idea," points out Feliks, as she runs through a list of things to do. "I think...it's a bit much, don't you think?" Toris half whispers. "Speak up. It's fine. I can run it all through and have it done in a week," says Maia cheerfully. "A week?! Maia, I really don't think-" the bell rings, cutting Eduard off.
Maia was out of the door like a monster was after her. Eduard sighs. "I appreciate her enthusiasm...but must she be so over the top?" he mutters, pulling it all together. Feliks shrugs, flinching as his stomach groans. He sighs. Maybe it was time to eat? No...no, he couldn't. He wouldn't. Noticing the concerned look from Toris, he grabs his bag and runs out the classroom. He had art next. At least he could use that as an excuse. He liked art. It was a small class, but a nice class nonetheless. His teacher left them to their own devices. So long as they had a project with a theme, it was fine.
He found his sketchbook, and sat down to draw. "Hey there! I didn't know you were in this class too!" Feliks looks up to see Maia. She grins, taking the seat next to him. Opposite sat the Italian twins, Lovino and Feliciano. Feliciano was painting an angel, whilst Lovino did an angry ink drawing. "Oh...uh..." Feliks stumbled for words. Maia smiles. "Heh...sorry. I'll let you get on with your work." She bows her head, her hair falling over her sketchbook, blocking it from sight. Feliks sighs, and begins to draw an bowl of fruit. Food felt like an obsession these days. But eating it...? No. He couldn't do that.
He didn't see Maia again until lunch. Toris sat with some others at lunch, and Feliks sat alone. On the off chance that he ate, he didn't want anyone to see. As a result, he sat out near a tall, wilted tree, by a dustbin, debating on whether to eat the slice of low fat cheese. "Is that all you're having for lunch?" He looks up, recognising the voice. A set of tired brown eyes looked down on him. "I've eaten most of my lunch." It was a lie. Maia raises an eyebrow, but doesn't question it. Instead, she sits next to him, eating her own lunch silently. "How come you're here?" asks Feliks, deciding against eating the cheese. "Here?" repeats Maia, "everywhere else had too many people."
He nods, understanding. She sighs, finishing off her lunch. "This school...uh...seems interesting," she comments. Unlike earlier, her voice was softer, with hints of exhaustion. "...I guess," mumbles Feliks. She smiles, "I'll be right back. Make sure you eat that cheese." She gets up, leaving her bag behind. Feliks blinks, his stomach rumbling. Well...cheese would be nice...no...no, he couldn't...but he was so hungry...no! He shoved the cheese into the bin. He sighs, heart racing. No. He wasn't going to eat. Even a small bit of cheese. It was too much. He wasn't going to. Feliks sighs again, looking up at the tree.
"Did you see it?" He jumps. "Agh! You totally need to be louder! You're, like, creepy!" yells Feliks, as Maia chuckles. "Sorry. But really...do you see it?" she asks. Feliks frowns. "Uh...like, see what?" he asks, confused. Maia smiles, "everything has a secret. You'll see it too someday." Feliks pulls a face. "I hate secrets...hey, are you ok? Your face looks a bit..." Like you've been crying. Maia scowls, looking away. "I'm fine!" she half snaps, then sighs, "just...uh...missing my old school, you know?" Feliks flinches. "Oh...yeah. I get what you mean..."
They sat in silence for a moment before Maia suddenly says, "hey, want to play tag?" Feliks blinks. "...Tag?" he repeats, "like, that's a kid game..." Maia grins. "It's fun! Come on! Please?" she half begs, grabbing his hand. He sighs, then smiles. "Like, totally! You're it!" he gets up and runs. "No fair!" yells Maia, but she runs after him laughing.
It was like nothing was wrong.
Yeah, the chapters are short (well, for me they're short) but I hope you enjoyed it! I shall post the next chapter today as well, and then the updates shall be more steady.