I finally got around to writing chapter four! I've been busy with the Pumpkin Show goin' around town 'n stuff, so yeah. I've been working down there and riding rides like a boss. Lol.
I'm using excuses. On to the chapter!
Sollux decided that he would pretend that his day wasn't totally going to shit, but it was pretty hard. I mean, so far Dave had been in Math – which Sollux loved so dearly and now he could not, Cooking – which he enjoyed only because he could cook alone and now he could not, and Language Arts – which he already hated and now he hated it more.
Sollux walked into the gym with very low enthusiasm. He headed straight for the locker room, hoping that he could go through this last period as quick as possible. He hoped to god that Strider wasn't in this class too.
"Sup Sol," Shirtless Eridan said to greet him. Sollux gagged a little, but waved slightly and changed into his gym clothes; mustard yellow basketball shorts, black converse and his regular Gemini shirt.
He walked out of the locker room and stood on the wall with the rest of his gym companions. He had class with Eridan, Feferi, Terezi, and Nepeta. Of course it was the worst group of people to have in your gym class, but at least it wasn't Strider.
I thould probably thtop thinking about him… ew.
"Good morning class," The gym teach, Mr. English said, "Today, we'll be playing kickball." Everyone groaned. They played kickball quite a lot in gym class.
"You all better have a good attitude in here or all of you will be getting after school detention."
Everyone rolled their eyes, but listened and kept quiet. Mr. English gave everyone a team – shirts or jerseys – and told them to go pick positions. He took charge when he wanted to, but mostly let the kids decide things on their own.
Sollux walked over to his jerseys team, where Eridan and Terezi where waiting for him.
"Dammit, I don't wanna wear these fuckin' jerseys!" Eridan complained, "They smell horrible!"
"Oh Eridan, suck it up," Terezi cackled, "These jerseys are actually pretty snazzy, y'know? The colors taste magical."
Eridan rolled his eyes but decided not to argue any further with her. He knew he would be beaten with a cane.
The jerseys were kicking and the shirts were in the outfield, so Sollux, Eridan, and Terezi jumped into the line up. Eridan and Sollux failed miserably at kickball, but Terezi could certainly pack a punch. The team pushed her up to the front.
The shirts had their team ready to go. Nepeta was the catcher, Equius was the pitcher, the bases were being guarded by Tavros (A/N: He has his robotic legs, not a wheelchair, okay?), Feferi, Vriska, and Aradia. Sollux hoped to god that Vriska wouldn't use her 'winning methods' of tripping runners up or punching them in the face when Mr. English wasn't looking.
Terezi went up to the plate. Eridan and Sollux watched her closely, seeing her technique. She didn't really have one, she just ran towards the ball. It was red, so she didn't really have too much trouble knowing where it was. She kicked it all the way to the second floor balcony and before the shirts even knew what was happening, she had already ran all four bases.
"Geeth Terezi," Sollux blinked, "You're pretty quick."
"Well thanks, Sollux," She gave him her classic grin as she headed for the back of the line, giving everyone high-fives on the way down.
Eridan rolled his eyes, "I'm so gonna do better then that. She's just a show off, Sol, y'know?"
"I think I know thomeone elthe whothe a thowoff…" Sollux muttered quietly.
"Really, who?"
He mentally face palmed and continued to watch the game. That was until Eridan decided it would be a good idea to start another conversation. "So, what do ya think of that new kid, Strider?"
Sollux rolled his eyes, "Are you really even athking me that? He'th a dick, even a bigger dick than you and that'th thaying thomething."
"Don't be such a grouch about it; Sol," Eridan scolded him, "I'm pretty sure ya haven't even talked to the guy."
"Actually I did," He replied coldly, "He'th my new partner in cooking clath and it'th already horrible."
The sea dweller was going to continue, but Mr. English yelled at him, "Amporra! Get up to that plate right now and kick! We don't have all day!" Man, could he be pissy.
Eridan readied himself to kick. Whenever Equius rolled the ball, however, Eridan didn't pay enough attention and got his legs swept out from under him. He tripped and face planted.
Terezi and Sollux cackled with laughter along with the rest of the class. Eridan lifted his face off the ground, which was caked with a frown. He turned and glared at the ball which had tripped him.
Nepeta, being the catcher, walked over to him. "Um… Mr. Ampurra, are you okay?"
Eridan grimaced, "Yes, I'm just so fuckin' fine even though I just smashed my face into the ground, cod!"
She sighed and put her hand out for him to grab. He accepted and pulled himself up.
"Thanks, I guess."
Nepeta smiled lightly and rolled the ball back to Equius. He would've pitched again, but Mr. English blew the whistle.
"Attention everyone, it's almost time for the bell to ring! Everyone go get changed and be out here on the benches in five!"
Everyone ran into the locker rooms without question. They were afraid he would get pissy again.
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Sollux sat on the bench, Eridan and Terezi taking a seat on either side of him. Nepeta was about to sit with them, until Feferi pulled her away into the group of hyper giggling girls.
"Did ya see that today?" Eridan smirked, "Nepeta likes me."
Terezi cackled, "Haha, really now Eridan? I don't think Nepeta would like you."
Sollux couldn't help but laugh at that comment. Eridan glared at both of them, "Oh, I'll show all you guys! You just wait and see, dammit."
"Oh yeah, I'm thure you will," Sollux laughed as the bell rang. The sea dweller ran off in a huff and Terezi and Sollux headed off to the bus.
Sorry, this chapter was somewhat shitty. There was a football game and I had no current inspiration… so yeah, I suck.
Again, sorry.
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~xTanukix