I AM SO SORRY! I have been super busy with horse shows and lessoning and stuff! I am really sorry for being so late! I should probably mention the GINORMOUS writer's block I have been having too….
Anyways, Chapter 12 (a little later than it should be) is here!
Chapter 12: Can I fix this?
I walked into school next to Steve, gripping my back pack straps with white knuckles. My eyes were glued to the ground, and shame rippled through me as we neared the meeting place. Steve's arm wrapped around my shoulders and his side was pressed against mine. Our eyes met briefly, and I was comforted greatly. As we both blushed deeply from the other students staring, the red hair of Natty was visible. I let out a shaky breath and broke away from Steve's hold, sending him a sympathetic glance. I knew Thor wouldn't show up today, but I just didn't feel right.
"Hey, Kanik!" Natty smiled grimly. "How are you?"
"Fine enough," I muttered with a sad look. "He's not here again?"
"No," Clint said. He was leaning against some lockers with his arms folded. "Thor talked to me. He said he didn't feel like coming to school… again."
"You mean he's never coming back?" Steve asked in shock.
"He's just upset." Clint shrugged. "He'll come around eventually."
"I hope so." I looked down at my sneakers, shoulders sagging.
My head lifted quickly as I smelled familiar cologne. I whipped around to see Tony walking up, hands in his pockets, with a wide smile. I rolled my eyes with a grin as he copied Clint. His brown hair was tussled, but it looked as soft as ever. Clint glared with an annoyed expression as he watched Tony mirror him. Natasha couldn't help but giggle.
"Hey," Tony grimaced. "I just wanted to say something to you guys."
We turned our focus to Tony, my green eyes boring into his brown ones. He shifted nervously, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly.
"I wanted to… apologize. I have been a real pain in the ass this year. I am really sorry, guys. I put you through hell, especially you, Kanik. I was horrible. I just hope you can forgive me…"
Clint's face was impassive, but his eyes were bright. Natasha smiled widely, and hugged Clint, who was very satisfied. Steve looked at me, to see my reaction, but I simply ran to Tony and hugged him tightly.
"I already have."
He returned the hug and Steve cleared his throat. I pulled away and smiled at the brown-haired boy. He finally said it to all of us. He really meant it this time. I walked back to Steve, who hugged me. I huffed indignantly and he let go.
"Let's try to cover for him again." I nodded seriously.
"I can do that easy." Tony smirked with a wave of his hand. "No problem-o."
"So can I."
"Me too!"
"It shouldn't be hard!"
After School:
"Hey, Loki!" I grinned. "How was your day?"
"It was pretty good. Thor didn't come again did he?"
"Minime."
"What does that mean again?"
"No."
Loki's small shoulders sagged a little. "Why can't he just be your friend?"
"I don't know. I think he needs to grow up. What do you think?"
"I think he's being really stupid. He won't come out of his room at all, or unless he has to use the bathroom." Loki grumbled.
"It's like 'The Art of Getting By'. This is not good at all."
"Doesn't the guy get the girl, though?"
"Yes, but I'm referring to how pathetic George acts when she is going out with Dustin."
"Oh." Loki sighs.
"Look; Thor is just being really emotional. He will come around. I know it."
"What if he never does?"
"He will. I promise."
Short, but it is 10:14 right now and I need to go to bed after I type up a quick ch 4 for Black and White! See you later!