Ah everyone's going to hate me! I know it, but I planned it this way and I know what I'm doing so pleaseeeeeeee don't hate me!
I sighed and stretched as I yawned, struggling to stay away during class. Ug, math way so boring I could fall asleep! I slipped in and out of sleep mode until the next period. I decided to take a nap at the tree me and Flippy always met at. I fell into a deep sleep until I felt something heavy on me. I gasped and pushed whatever it was off of me, and saw coach Mac looking at me.
"Flaky!" He yelled making me flinch.
"W-What?" I asked and looked at the object, realizing it was a costume.
"You're our mascot! And we've got a big game in 30 minutes! Get changed, it's already 7:00!" He said and I stood up.
"Sorry! I'll go right away!" I said and ran into the locker room. I carried the heavy gym back which had the costume in my hand and pushed the wooden doors open, making them squeak. I took off my clothed and changed into my gym clothes so they wouldn't get hot and sweaty when I jumped around. I wore a purple tank top, and black short shorts, easy to move in but a bit revealing. I rarely did gym because of a condition my body had, not producing enough calcium or something I didn't really understand. I put on the furry brown dog costume and looked at the mirror. I saw a piece of paper in the gym bag and picked it up, reading it in my head quickly with each passing word.
Mascot
Meet me in the back parking lot before going to the game
-Stranger
Who was he? Or she? I certainly didn't know and I was curious too. I had time so I headed out to the parking lot, running and panting from the heat and the distance. I got to the deserted parking lot and no one was there. I looked around confused and got really worried about robbers, and muggers. I heard some foot steps in the distance, but was suddenly knocked to the ground. I heard someone snicker behind me and I got up as fast as I could but I saw Shifty standing there. I gasped when I felt someone push me into a van and close the door.
"Well well well, look at him, the St. Joseph school mascot" Shifty said.
"Let's have a look at who it is" Lifty said as Shifty jumped in the driver side of the car. Lifty reached down and grabbed the head of the costume I was wearing, gasping when he saw red hair fall into place. He dropped the head and it rolled over to the side and hit a wall. Shifty turned around and yelled as the car turned on.
"30 seconds of bravery and it will change you're life forever"
That's what Mom said isn't it? 30 seconds!
"What's tak-" He stopped and Lifty stumbled back.
"Flaky! We can't kidnap you! Flippy will kill us!" Lifty said and ran out of the van. Shifty ran after him and yelled "Wait! Come back here!" I was very confused so I climbed out and ran, taking off the costume in the process. I felt something against my side and I fell to the ground, but I kept going, wabbly. I fell again and I saw blood all over my arm. I screamed and stood up, noticing I was covered in it. I saw a trail from where I was hit and where I was now. A white-haired teen came up to me and I dropped to my knees, feeling light headed. He slapped me and I looked up at his pink eyes which was filled with worry.
"Hey! Damn I didn't see her" He muttered and helped me in his car. I saw the red staining his leather seats as blood dripped down my forehead and cheek, onto my shoulder and eventually to my waist. I hugged myself as I started to sob quietly and he looked at me.
"Hey, don't cry your going to be fine" He said doing a poor job at comforting me. I started having trouble breathing and he stopped the car before picking up his cell phone and calling someone.
"Why didn't I call sooner?" He muttered helping me to the ground. His hands were stained red with my blood, but he wiped it on his black hoodie. It wasn't very noticeable but I knew it was there. I must have blacked out because the next thing I knew I was in a ambulance, the man besides me. I had a clear view of his face and the blood in him. It looked as if he was bleeding himself but he seemed fine. His short spiky white hair had two light brown streaks on the side of his head which stood out against his black goggles. His pink eyes complemented his peach skin and I could see red in his black hoddie with blue streaks on the arms, which was now reddish too. His jeans were stained as well making me think he tried to help me, but he must had panicked and call 911 instead, but why is he here? Wasn't family only allowed to come in the ambulance?
"How far are we?" He asked looking to the diver.
"Not far, if she doesn't die in the next 30 seconds she'll live" The driver responded. The man sighed and sat back before looking at me. Why did this happen to me?
"Flaky!" I heard someone say and I saw him. Splendid sitting next to me.
"S-Splendid, what are-?" But he stopped me.
"Don't talk. You almost bleed to death, it's a good thing Soarin called saying he ran someone over" He said and I felt dizzy.
"Almost? Bleed to death?" I asked quietly.
"Yeah he hit you going 30 miles an hour! You're bounced off his car and slammed your head on the road!" Splendid said and he leaned in close to me.
"I'm sorry" I whispered weakly and smiled a weak smile.
"I'll try to be strong" I said and he looked at me, sad and worried. I felt Splendid's cold hand on mine as the car lurched and stopped. I don't quite remember what happened that night, but I was sure I was fine. Splendid was next to me and I knew I would be okay if he was there. The next thing I knew I was laying in a bed, and Splendid was passed out in a chair in the hospital room I was in. It had light blue walls and white tile floor. I looked to see some water on the nightstand, and I was thirsty so I shifted my body to reach it better when I winced in pain. Suddenly I held the water in my hands as Splendid stood besides me. I looked at him and drank the water all up, a little light headed and dazed from the car accident.
"Flaky, I hope you're feeling better" He asked.
"I am. Thank you" I said. He didn't seem to convinced and I smiled. He still didn't seem satisfied so I called him over and he leaned in. I sat up and he tried to stop me, but once I did sit up I took his face in my hands and whispered in his ear, quietly. My lips brushed past his cheek, to his lips and I kissed him. I wrapped my arms around his neck as I felt his soft lips on mine. I kissed him gently and I pulled away embarrassed.
30 seconds, I did what you said Mom 30 seconds. I laid back down feeling drained and Splendid started to panick. I ignored it and let darkness eclipse my world, silently thank Mom. I had been brave for 30 seconds and it might have been my last, so I'm glad I finally found what I was looking for. Bravery.
Yeah here comes the hate I know I know. But I've got a really surprising chapter coming out soon! This chapter was actually going to be a lot different but it didn't save and so here we are, at the kiss! REVIEW! It's important.
