I think I'm just going to start going in almost the exact same order as I wrote these now. There will be times when I'll add in some of the other Neviril/Amuria ones I have though.
We All Fall Down
Recess was a favorite time of day for many of the girls, especially if it was a warm and sunny day. Aaeru was enjoying the fresh air; she didn't like always being cooped up inside. It had rained the past few days, and indoor recess was no fun. Now that the sun had come out and dried everything, the girls could go outside again.
Hands spread, Aaeru ran around the open play area. She held her face up to the sun, letting it warm her. She was going to visit her Grandpa after school, and he'd promised to take her fishing in the stream. She couldn't wait. She enjoyed attaching the wriggly worms to the hook most of all. They tickled her fingers and made her laugh.
She stopped suddenly, observing the playground. Most of the girls were paired off into groups of twos and threes, save for Yun, who was sitting beneath the large shade tree with a book in hand. She always had some picture book with her, constantly absorbed in the pictures. Aaeru had watched her one day, but had become bored quickly. Yun had acted as though she wasn't there.
Her eyes wandered and settled on the pair near the slide. Paraietta was watching Neviril go down the slide, taking turns with her. Aaeru wasn't too fond of her. She never let her get close enough to Neviril. Aaeru was still determined to be Neviril's best friend, but Paraietta always stopped her. Aaeru crossed her arms, mad just thinking about it. Then she had a great idea.
Once more, she stuck out her arms, and ran as fast as she could. She came closer and closer to the slide, smiling as she did so. She zoomed around the slide and a surprised Paraietta. She didn't stop, only continued to run in the grass nearby. She was so focused on showing Paraietta that she was having fun that she didn't see the small hole in the ground. Her foot caught in it and she fell forward, scraping her right knee and elbow.
Aaeru sat up, feeling the shoots of pain all at once. Her face scrunched up and she began to cry. She didn't want to cry in front of her friends, but she couldn't help it. The tears rolled down her face as she rubbed at her eyes. Someone touched her arm, which caused Aaeru to stop crying and look up. She found herself looking into Neviril's face, a gentle smile on her lips. "N-Nev..iril," hiccupped Aaeru.
"It's okay," the girl stated softly. She reached for Aaeru's hand. "We'll go to the nurse's office, okay?"
"O-okay." Aaeru took Neviril's hand and stood slowly. She wiped at her eyes with her other hand. She didn't want Neviril to see her cry.
Neviril only smiled. Together, the two of them headed for the nurse's office. Aaeru was calmed by Neviril's presence and soon her tears dried, leaving only a red, blotchy face behind. She was happy to know that Neviril didn't hate her. She was still going to be her best friend, regardless.