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Modern Period of The Walking Dead Game
High School AU
Chapter Eighteen: Just Another Day
Four days passed after that party. Clementine made it home safely, thanks to Louis. He drove her jeep home with the use of Ava's text of Clem's address. Marlon followed behind to pick him up from her place.
Ava made sure to call Lee to open the door and warned him she wasn't capable to take Clem home. Duck had to drive Ava home since she caught a ride with Sophie in an uber.
Lee thanked Louis. Not knowing who he is or what he is to his daughter, he appreciated Louis's kindness.
Clem woke up with a head ache after hearing Lee's mouth for hours to the second day. She never knew Lee could get so mad at her over being intoxicated. Witnessing his nasty side comments, silent treatment, bi polar behavior, and car threats, she decided to quit partying for a while. Soon as he calms down, she'll try her best to stay low.
At school, Clem saw Gabriel talking to a group of guys. All seven of them were tall, wearing soccer uniforms, and had strong calves. One dude pointed directly at Clem as he whispered to Gabe. The Latino brushed him off as he ran up to Clem.
Clem gave him a side hug. Still awkward from everything that has been happening to them.
"How's it going?" He asked. Clem leaned against the lockers. She bit her bottom lip, thinking about how to approach him in a certain topic. They been avoiding it for some days and she's sick of stretching it before it gets too messy like Monday's party.
"Everything cool...um. Do you have time to...talk?" Her eyes flickered upwards. Staring at his brown eyes. He folded his lips inward, creating a thin line. Her eyes begged.
He sighed to himself.
"We have to make it quick before the bell rings." He said. She nodded. They begin walking down the hall through the sea of students.
"We can't ignore this any longer. I don't want us to ruin our friendship because of our selfish feelings." She started. Gabe nodded in agreement.
"I totally agree. I've been an ass about this. Duck is right about that we needed to sort this out. I don't want to hurt you, Clem." He stopped on his track. She stumbled her steps till she paused in front of him. The two stared at each other.
"I...I guess I'm starting to like you. It's like old feelings are coming back. It feels good, but I'm scared." She mumbled. Turning away to look at the floor with interest. Gabe smiled to himself. Hearing her say she has feelings for him throbbed his heart.
"I'm scared too. I-I like you a lot, Clem. Back then, we were kids dealing through stuff. I had a shitty childhood and I let it effect the best of me." He stepped up to her. Held her small hands in his large ones. His thumbs caressed her knuckles in a comforting way.
"I always thought of getting back with you. I'm not sure when will it be the right time for us... I don't regret to say I miss being with you, holding you, and kissing you. Hurting you like before is the last thing on my to do list." Gabriel finished. His eyes held hers. She removed from his grip and wrapped her arms around his waist.
"Okay, Romeo. You can shut up." She laughed. He rested his chin over her head. Hugging her back to press her closer to him.
"Was that too much?"
The bell rung.
"So much cheese." She smiled. He leaned down as she tilted her head. Her hands held his face in place as they shared a quick kiss.
"Are we... back together?" He asked. Clem nodded her head. This could be a dream for all she knows. Pulling him down to her level for a couple of more short kisses. Confirming his warmth that they're both alive.
"Ciao, mi amor." Gabriel whispered in her hair, hugging her one last time. Her cheeks hurt. She couldn't help smiling as he took off with his team who were teasing him and patting his back.
Clem sighed dreamily as she made her way to class.
"Wow." She said to herself out loud.
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A week passed. Clementine's and Gabriel's relationship were known in Ericson High a few days after they made it official. Duck and Ava didn't interfere only because the couple went over it with them. It was none of their business and that's that. If they want to be together, they'll fucking be together.
Each day, the two would meet up at school holding hands. Shared a greeting kiss when they meet each other or a short kiss when they part. Gabe and Clem took things slow, fearing that if they rush things, stuff will happen and most likely they'll regret it.
When he got the chance, Gabriel would hold her books, walk her to class, and chat with her. The two were inseparable.
Everyone thought it was cute. Especially when the school's star soccer player found someone to show off his affections to.
Violet and Marlon watched the two walked hand in hand as they passed by.
"Damn. Louis missed his shot." Violet puckered her lips. Marlon kicked the floor. Upset his friend can't find someone perfect to mingle with.
"I really thought Louis and her would be together." He said.
"Louis and who?" They turned to see Ava and Mitch entering the same room as the blondes. Ava stared straight at Marlon surprised face.
Marlon sat down as he cleared his throat. He eyed Violet for help but she turned her head to avoid Ava's death stare. Marlon sighed in defeat.
"We thought Louis could date um...your lil' friend." He awkwardly told Ava. Mitch watched between the two. Curious how this will play out.
What surprise them was Ava's changing expressions within a second. It went from shock, confuse to thinking mode. Catching them off guard, Ava sat there thinking silently at her seat. Her foot twitching below, tapping the desk leg.
Violet and Marlon looked at each other and shrugged. Not understanding what's going in Ava's head.
"That's impossible. Louis...and Clem. I can't see that happening." She said out loud.
"They wouldn't make a cute...couple. Louis like those preppy girls." Mitch said. Violet and Marlon narrowed their eyes with their hand out.
"Ya serious?" Violet jerked her head back.
"Well, look at it this way. Louis came from a rich background. His best friend is practically rich. So it makes sense that his standards for girls are high." Ava stated. Marlon scoffed.
"What?! You don't know Louis at all." The blonde guy said. Ava didn't bother to argue back. She let him continue.
"My guy don't have standards. He just needs a push. He's a great person."
"A great person to be friends with. Yeah! She doesn't need someone like Louis as a boyfriend." Ava said with sass. Violet grew irritated how Ava coming.
"Why are you against them being together?"
Ava opened her mouth to reply but the teacher appeared, and the class started.
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Having classes with Louis, never been tiring. More like distracting. He always brightened her day with corny jokes and distract her to bring a smile on her face when she's dead bored during lectures.
AP math and history shared the same amount of homework, studying, and projects. Louis was great at math. But history dates were complicated. Clem helped him with history assignments as he saves her life through the math formulas.
Ever since that night of the party, Clementine warmed up to him. She enjoyed his sense of humor and charisma. His energy is like a cup of coffee.
"If you stare at me, I'll make sure that Minnie kisses you." He whispered in her ear. Clem cringed of the thought of a girl kissing her.
"I was not staring at you."
"Uh huh. Sure." A smug look appeared on his face. Clem shook her head.
"Keep it up, I'll make sure you fail next history test." She smirked. Going back to work on the sheet and large history book. Louis moved his seat closer to her. Leaning to see her answers.
She nudged him back as she giggled. Clementine moved her paper from his reach, but he caught it.
"Give it back!" She whispered loudly. Trying not to bother the teacher grading session. He shifted far from her. Smirking as he copied down her answers.
She shifted her seat to him and snatched her paper back.
"Such a jerk!" She hissed.
"I have five more to go." He whined.
"Fuck off." She smiled. He chuckled. The two teens laughed. Causing a scene and interrupting the teacher.
"Excuse me!"
"Sorry!" They said in unison. This always happened.
Clem glanced at Louis. His hand propped up under his chin. He caught her looking at him from the side. The ends of his lips curled.
"Dork." She whispered to herself.
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One day, Marlon entered his house. His uncle, William, his car wasn't park in the drive way, assuming his old man out working.
As he locked the door behind him, his world stopped. His throat clenched, preventing him for allowing any source of oxygen to enter his body. His sapphire eyes stared at the floor with fear and disbelief.
He always prayed this day from happening. Main reason why he locks his closet door and hid it deep behind the coats and sweaters.
Marlon's trembling hand snatched the fluffy cotton material from the floor. Gripping the freshly moist texture.
"Rosie..." His voice darkened. Immediately, he looked around the room. Under the coffee table, beside the couches, through the kitchen, and up the stair case.
And there sat his loyal companion.
Rosie.
Rosie, his best friend, his baby girl, his daughter, his pup, his perpetrator.
"Rosie." Marlon said with a strong tone in his voice. Her alerted light brown eyes stared at her master. Her body tensed up as he climbed a few steps. She rose up. Her mouth gripped the soft beaten toy.
"Ros-" She ran off before he could get to her. His feet took off up the stairs with loud heavy stomps.
"GET YOUR ASS OVER HERE!" He screamed. Chasing after the dog all over the house.
Each part of his toddler toy lamb scattered everywhere. Hurting his soul.
"ROSIEEEEEEEE!"
At the end, the lamb was chewed up into bits and pieces. Unidentified pile of scraps and stuffed cotton on the kitchen counter.
Brody came through a while ago, comforting her boyfriend. In a devastated condition, he wouldn't speak. His head hung low as he leaned against her body while sitting on the stool.
"I'm sorry babe." She whispered in a hush tone. Easing him from the pain. He sulked deeper as he thought about his sick mother giving him that lamb.
"Rosie didn't mean to." Brody stroked the back of his head to the nape of his neck. Marlon loves Rosie to death. But his stuffed toy animal meant the world to him.
The huge pitbull whined. Her large head rested on his lap. A part of him wanted to shove her away.
Marlon gently petted her head.
