A/N:
Q.Q)/ Here's another chapter! By the way, I started writing another TWDG story of Minerva x Clementine. YERPPP! Lesbian x Yuri Love. It's pretty much a bunch of one shorts of them in AU modern world with no Walkers. I'm not a fan to write action. I suck at it because I'll would make my favorite character be in God Mode. LOL.
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Modern Period of The Walking Dead Game
High School AU
Chapter Twelve: Having Friends
Louis jolted up the stairs and spotted Ava comforting Clem. Did his song really affected her that bad. He reached the sulking girls.
"Hey. Is everything okay?" Louis asked in worry. Clem's hair was blocking her face as she roughly wiped her tears with a small smile on her lips.
"It's fine. We were just finishing talking." Ava smiled to reassure him. Louis chuckled.
"Oh. I thought the song I played still got ya." He said. Clem shot him a look with a small smile.
"Shut up. Anyway, I must go. It was nice watching your performance." Clementine faced Louis fully. He was below the steps from the girls. And looking up at Clem was hard when the narrow staircase has dimmed lights.
"So soon."
"Yeah. My parents must be worried." Two words from her lips triggered the teenager with dreads.
"Oh..Yeah. Glad that you two showed up." He forced a smile. Ava hugged the tall teen and Clem waved. Both left him standing there. He leaned against the wall as he checked his phone.
Opening it up to his bank account.
"Enough for two three months." He told himself.
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Panting for oxygen and responsiveness. Deep brown eyes observed the dark room that she's familiar to. Her hands rubbed her damped forehead as she slowed down her breathing. Clumsily, she got up, proudly stumble through the room with panties and a tank top.
Lifting a window, she allowed cool air breeze through the blazing room. Behind her a groan was heard. She stumbled back in bed but felt how wet her side was. She sighed.
Hearing her frustration through her lips, a hand slipped out of the blanket and rubbed her arm up to her collar bone. His large hands send electric waves through her veins. Her breathing calmed down.
"Nightmare?" His groggy voice said. Her lips flatten. Avoided eye contact to prevent usual habits from happening.
Not receiving an answer, he rolled on his side and sat up. He brushed his bed hair back to stare at her solid petite form. He reached for her, but she brushed his comfort away.
Plotting his hand on the bed, he felt a wet spot.
"I'll find some new bed sheets. Okay?" He ruffled her short wavy hair. He got up to get new sheets. While he does so, she removed the sheets on the bed.
He came back minutes later we bed sheets. The two young adults placed the sheets on the bed and tossed the used on in the hamper.
Still night outside, either of them couldn't sleep. They laid in bed, facing each other.
"It had been a month, Jane. What are you spooked about?" He caressed her arm. The woman, Jane bit her lip. Feeling the weight wash over her as she stared into his worried eyes.
"Do-Don't be mad." She said. Luke raised his brow. His body tensed from her serious tone. Like always.
"Mad? Di-Did something happened to you?!" She shushed him as his voice grew loud. She let the silence pause the rising tension and gave him a small smile. Hoping he'll understand her.
"I got rid of it." She said with a hush voice. The man beside her scrunched his brows. Clearly not understanding her.
"Rid of what?" He asked. A shaky sigh escaped through her pink lips.
"Th-The baby, Luke..."
Sprung out of bed, Luke paced around his bed room. Dragging his hands through his hair to his face. Jane watched him with guilt and pain. Knowing what is to come next. Shouts. Stomping. Throwing objects. Slamming doors. Name calling. And many more things that both always release.
Luke stopped and turned to her. His hands clapped together, pressing against his lips. Jane blinked. Letting rebellious tears roll down her faces to her chin.
"I'm sorry Luke. I-I can't be the one. I lo-lost so muc-much and I can't pre-pretend everything is alright." She choked up with a few words but still made her point.
Luke sighed. He sat in front of her. She opened her mouth to continue.
"Knowing that my grandmother passed after giving birth to my mother...And seeing her fate pass down when she birthed Jaime...I don't want to be ne-next..." Jane knew she was cursed. The women in her family were lucky to give life to a baby but they would most likely die from unknown procedures. And its scared Jane and her sister, Jaime, to death. Especially, when the two never had a father figure. They lived with an abusive drunk.
Jane told Luke plenty of times before. She kept quiet whenever she misses her period. Not knowing about the abortions, he kept trying and trying. Dream to have a family with someone who he believes can break that family curse. He always wanted a small family. Have a few kids, a dog, and a big house.
"I think it's best to break this up." Luke bluntly suggested. Jane wiped her face and gave him a strong solid look.
"It is. I'll lea-" Before getting out of bed, Luke held onto her arm. Halting her from moving.
"No."
"No?" She looked at him up and down.
"Yes, no! How could you just...agree and walk away from me." His words awakened her anger.
"Fuck, Luke! How many fucking times do I have to remind you. I'm not your dream girl. I'm no house wife. I'm scared to give birth. And...And..." She trailed. Her beady glossy eyes stared at him. He could tell where this is heading.
"Say it. You always say it. Just. Sat. It."
"Fuck you! You know I care about your dumb ass! And-"
"Say it!" Oh, how much he wanted her to say 'I'm going home'.
"...Your love scares me..." She whispered. His eyes widen. He never heard her say that before. He picked up his feet as she shoved her legs through her jeans.
"Jane?"
"It hurts right now. I'm going home. I have work tomorrow." She squeezed her head through her sweater. Luke grabbed her wrist before she headed out the door. She narrowed her eyes. Yet soften by his puppy eyes.
"I scare you?" Something about Luke was different than any other guy she dealt with. As a broken girl, she knew that Luke can do better.
"Let it go Luke. Leave me alone. Find someone who...can love you."
"You said you care about me."
"I do. That's why I rather see you having a wife and kid. I can't fit that description."
"Jane-" He stopped. Her lips softly pecked his.
"Luke...Please." She begged. Luke embraced her petite body. His lips burning her neck. Her eyes fluttered close as she is savoring the sensation of his warm lips. The thoughts of leaving him seemed easy. Doing it, way too hard.
"I can't see anyone else but you." Jane chuckled from his cheesy line. She gently pushed him off.
"Open your eyes." She smiled sadly. Holding her gaze with his for a minute before she left late that night. Leaving the lonely man again deep in his sorrow thoughts with an aching heart.
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"Are you fine?" Kate nudged Jane.
The ladies met up at a small bar. Jane invited her out to distracted her from what happened five nights ago.
Jane sipped her salty drink a bit.
"I told him that I aborted his child." She admitted. Katy frowned. Jane been told her about her family's 'curse' and how it affected her relationship with Luke. All she wanted was someone to play with, but Luke built an imaginary picket fence surrounding a large house with kids of theirs running like animals.
The pixie haired woman stared into her glass. Watching the salt swirl with her straw. Kate adjusted her seat and leaned back.
"Damn. How did he handle it this time?"
"Extremely hurt. He suggested that we break up this ...Fuck buddy relationship. I agreed but he turned heads. Saying how I'm going to play along with the break up and leave him...It's not like we're together-together..." Jane muttered. Kate took a gulp of her beer.
Kate wasn't sure what to say to Jane. She understood where Jane is coming from. However, she wished Jane appreciated the love she's giving to. Knowing that fate drew them together for a reason. And guide them to the light.
Kate wished she had a great happy ever after. Her own set of children running around with laughter. She rested her hand on her stomach. Jane noticed.
"I know babies are a sensitive topic for you Kate...I'm sorry."
"No. No. That's...At least we have one thing in common." She smiled cheeky. Jane rolled her eyes along with a dry laugh.
"You said it." The two tapped their glasses before drowning the drink.
"Jane?" She turned her head to see her great friend, Jesus. Soon as her foot touched the ground, her legs wobbled. Jesus caught her from falling.
"Hey, Jesus." She smiled. He sighed.
"I see that the party been started." The two chuckled. He properly sat her tipsiness on her chair before taking a seat with the girls.
"You look like shit, Jane." He smirked. Jane elbowed him before sipping her shot. She slid one for him and he gladly took it.
"Thanks."
"Does this have to do with Luke?" He pointed at the different size cups around her. Jane shrugged. Holding her tongue in her mouth.
"Jesus..." Kate warned with her arms cross. He held his hands up in defeat.
"Aight. Aight. If you don't want to talk about it, I get it. Just... don't sulk in here drinking your life away." He patted her shoulder. She nodded.
"I hope he finds someone he loves."
"And what about you?" Kate asked.
"Yeah. Jane, everyone needs love." Jesus reached for her tall glass and drink out of it. Jane huffed at his careless freeloading behavior. She let it go to speak.
"I'm not ready for that. Love isn't for me. Things never worked out." Jane snatched the glass from Jesus, but he stole it from her. A cocky smile filled his face as he gulped the last cup on the table.
"Have some hope." He winked.
Kate sighed peacefully as she saw a genuine smile crept on Jane's face.
"I-I'll see." She tells them.
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"You didn't have to sleepover to comfort me." Clem said.
"What would I be if I didn't." AJ rolled his eyes. Him and Ava were munching on popcorn from the bowl. Clem squeezed between them and ate some.
"A non-Goofball." Clem said with full cheek of popcorn. AJ rubbed his afro on her face. Brushing her mouth from saying his permanent nickname.
AJ decided to stay over only because he knew Clem needed him. Usually, Ava and he spend some nights with her through the end of August to company her. Neither thought of it as pity. More like distracting her with happy thoughts.
Clem still felt off about Ava. She was worried when she followed her home without telling Sophie. Clem didn't want their rut to worsen because of her. But Ava told her not to worry about it. She was more important.
Hoping that their friendship doesn't end from something stupid. Clem dropped her attitude and accepted Ava. Deep down, Clem knew Ava felt about the distance she created. Why make it worse and damage their bond?
Ava long body laid over AJ's and Clem's body as she watches the TV with popcorn in her mouth. Clem leaned her head on AJ's shoulder as she stared at the Avengers on Netflix.
