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Modern Period of The Walking Dead Game

High School AU


Chapter Thirty Six: One Sided


Since Clementine's surgery, Chuck asked Duck to walk Sam in the morning. Duck lived around the corner, so it was not a big deal. The only problem is that Duck had a hard time waking up. Chuck told Clem about it when she visited him and Sam. Certainly the girl had to do something about it. She offered to walk him again because her leg gotten better mid-November.

Chuck didn't argue because Clem insisted and wanted to spend some time with Sam.

Early November morning, Clem walked Sam around the neighborhood. The happy dog missed Clementine. He wagged his tail eagerly while walking next to Clem.

The curly haired girl hoped Duck did a good job caring for Sam. The dog takes a minute to leak. At first, Clem thought Sam was messing with her. The old dog would pee at one spot and then another five minutes later and then again four minutes later. Chuck warned her he's shy.

Somehow it sounded about right because the old dog would look at Clem with the 'please don't look at me' puppy eyes. So, she respected his privacy and look away.

Sam is a character.

When she made it back home, she ran wobble upstairs. Making loud stomps on each step. Finally reached the bathroom. After a steamy shower, brushing her teeth, and drenching her hair, she went to her room to get ready for school.

She threw on a pair of black high waisted jeans, blue fitted sweater, and her cap. No attempt to play with her hair since the water from the shower will coil her locks and shrink.

After strapping her brace, a message appeared on her phone. She grabbed the cell phone and read it.

L: face time?

Clementine chuckled lightly. Face timing at this time? Louis humored the girl so much.

She didn't bother to reply but hit the face time call. He picked up right away and she saw him driving in the car.

"Morning Princess Orange." He sung with a smile. Clem rolled her eyes.

"Morning Mister Knight-mare." She mocked his tone which tickled the boy.

"I'm picking you up." He told her. Clem's brows raised, eyes widening in surprise.

"What for?" She asked as she got up, grabbing a few things and stuff it in her backpack.

"Need some company. And I bought... orange juice! You know... because you need your vitamin D!" She heard him chuckling at his joke. If Clem could get a dollar for every time she rolled her eyes to something corny Louis said, she'll be richer than Louis.

"I'm not sure how to respond to that...dirty joke." Clem aimed the camera on her face. Louis glanced at her amber orbs.

"You have a dirty mind. Come outside." He said as he leaned back on the seat. Blocking his mouth with his arm as he faced the window. Letting the morning sun hit his face. Every shades of brown spots scattered his cheeks, nose, and decreased further up his forehead.

He looked at her and winked.

Clem sighed. She ended the face time and headed down stairs. When she exited out the house, Louis low ride parked on the side of the street.

Clem went in the car and a bottle of orange juice with pulp faced her. She took it from the boy and smiled.

"Thanks dad." She opened it and sipped the bottle. He stole the bottle from her and drank out of the bottle. Clem narrowed her eyes.

"It's daddy, to you." He smirked as he winked. Clem almost choked. It was too early for this.

"I will never call you that. Even if you're dying in your death bed." She squinted her eyes at him. She snatched her bottle.

"I'm hurt." Louis pretended to look hurt. Clem nudged him. That's when he drove off.

The brunette looked at her bottle and pouted. He almost drank half the bottle.

"Why buy me a bottle and drank it when it's meant for me?" Annoyed that the taste juice no longer valuable to her. His lips touched the bottle. She glanced at his mouth.

A blush crept on her cheeks faintly.

"Sharing is caring." He said as he winked at her. Even though, she wasn't paying attention at his eyes but his lips. It made Louis feel self-conscious about his hygiene.

"I brushed me teeth!" He exclaimed. Clem averted her eyes back to the bottle.

"Yeah...Okay..." She giggled. Thinking of something totally different from what he assumed she thought.

She pressed her lips on the bottle and drank the rest of the orange juice. Blushing more deeply as she thought about his mouth touching the bottle minutes ago.

"Oh yeah. I bought another one for me." He pulled out another one behind his chair.

Clem's jaw dropped.

"You. Ass. Hooooooolllllleeee!"

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Minerva parked her minivan at the school parking lot. Her and her two siblings sat there quietly for a second then headed out.

Tennessee felt awkward around his sisters. A stirring feeling rumbled inside him every time the twins would meet each other face to face and then walk away in shame.

The twins attended a therapy session with Dr. Stan for two days in a week.

And Tennessee swore things happened and changed the girls. He asked them about the therapy session but either of them gave him no answer.

The twins kept walking, leaving Tennessee behind in his thoughts.

"Sup Tenn!"

Back on Earth, Tennessee turned around with a smile on his face. He ran up to AJ.

"Hey! How was last night homework?" He asked. Both headed toward the school doors.

"Easy peasy. I finished it before class ended so I had time playing Mortal Kombat... till my mom unplugged the system." AJ's brows lined.

"Sorry to hear that. At least you finished your homework. As usual. You're so smart, AJ... I had a trouble with a few questions." Tennessee said sadly. Hanging his head low in disappointment. AJ shook his shoulder.

"Dude. I'll help you before teach' comes in. You should had called me." He said. Tennessee smiled, appreciating AJ's kindness.

"I'll remember that. Thanks."

AJ looked up. Captured by the smartest, interesting girl he had ever met when he stepped foot in Ericson.

The girl had short raven hair, creamy light skin, and a natural poker face. The girl is the same age as AJ and Tennessee. She's very popular with all her classes. She had pride in her work and takes everything seriously.

Her name is Becca. Straight A achiever. Known to be Principal Joan's daughter.

And Alvin Junior crushed on her so hard since the third week of school.

They were assigned as partners for an English project, so everyone could get to know each other. Becca started out being stubborn because she doesn't like group projects and interacting with others. Somehow AJ broke the ice. She laughed whenever he's around and they would finish their homework together.

Sometimes she come out cold but she's warming up. When Tennessee came around, she had a hard time getting use to him. All it takes baby steps. She's just shy.

AJ enjoyed talking to her about school and mostly Disco Broccoli.

Principal Joan brushed her daughter's hair behind her ear and smiled. As she left Becca, the petite girl notice AJ and Tennessee making their way up to her.

She smiled softly.

"Good morning guys!"

"Hey." Tennessee waved.

"Morning." AJ smiled back at her.

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Aasim and Omar walked to the school entrance. They were talking about their upcoming science test. The conversation ended when Aasim saw Ruby talking to Violet by the water fountain.

Omar nudged him, signaling him to talk to the red head. Aasim panicked.

"No."

"What do you mean 'no'?"

"Dude. I'm not trying to get sla-Are they holding hands?!" Aasim eyed over Omar's shoulder. Omar turned around, seeing what his friend is staring at in surprise.

"I guess their back together."

Brody and Marlon, hand in hand. They went straight up the stair case, talking among themselves.

"About time. Brody kept crying in the back row in French class. I tried cheering her up with brownies and it helped but she would finish it. I had nothing to snack on the entire day." Omar complained.

Aasim chuckled.

"You're the reason why her ass is getting fat." Aasim laughed. Omar shrugged.

Brody loves brownies. Basically, anything sweet or chocolate. And the gang knew how much she do. Like the time she had a nut allergy from eating half a pan of brownies with walnuts.

"Apparently Marlon not complaining. The night of the party, Marlon drunk called me again. And... honestly, he's great at describing." Omar said. Aasim looked elsewhere. Not sure to pity his friend or...

"Gross man." He snarled. Aasim left the inattentive Omar.

Omar gestured his arms out. Utterly confused.

"Aasim!? C'mon man." He tailgated Aasim.

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Louis and other guys stormed in the locker room. All of them sweaty from a great basketball game during P.E. After hitting the showers, he wrapped his towel around his waist and went in his locker for clean clothes.

When he took out his duffle bag he saw a few messages from Clementine and his father.

He unlocked the phone and clicked on his father's message.

Father: Remember. You're on tonight.

Straight to the point. Like always.

Louis signed. He then clicked on Clementine's message. Hoping she'll cheer him up.

C: I'm staying after school with Violet.
C: She will take me home.

Louis sighed. He threw his phone to the side and slipped on his clothes. Dressed, he stuffed his duffle bag and left the locker room.

The dread head teen stored his gym bag in his locker. Mind focusing on his solo performance tonight. Playing songs in his head over and over.

Soon as he shut his locker, piercing blue eyes lingering his brown eyes. He stepped back a bit in shock.

"Hey Min-"

"I'm nearly freaking out here, Louis!" She snapped. Louis looked around and dragged her in a secluded corner.

Louis leaned against the wall. Minerva nibbling her nails while nervously tapping her feet.

"What's going on?" He asked. She glanced up at him. Flatten her lips into a line. Her hand stroked the longer length of her red hair back. Her body movement freaked Louis out.

The girl in front of him have been acting weird since she heard about him messing with her sister.

"Promise you won't tell anyone. Not even...Violet..." She seemed rattled than ever. Louis furrowed his brows low. Concern about where this is going.

"I-I promise."

The girl's fingers twiddle, choking up from what she's about to tell Louis. She glanced at him. She licked her lips before opening her mouth.

"Sophie...she told Doc everything... Now I feel like shit because dad so angry and...mom wouldn't even look at us anymore." She told him. Louis clapped her hands on her upper arms.

"Be clearer."

"Sophie and I...transferring schools. We're fucking going to an all-girl school with fucking nuns!" Minerva yelled. Louis blinked. Double taking the news. It didn't quite sink in.

"You're lying?"

Minerva stuffed her face on Louis's chest. Sobbing silently.

Louis hesitated to hug her. The girl in front of him was his middle school crush. They spend six years together as close friends.

He admired her for her heavenly voice. They participated in middle school talent shows. He recommended her a part time job at night gigs. And now she's leaving Violet and the rest of the gang.

They made songs together. He even wrote songs for her.

Begged his father for singing classes. Which his pops helped with the use of his life savings.

All because he wanted to sing for her.

Louis wrapped his arms around Minerva. She lifted her arms and cling onto his back dearly.

The girl sniffed up her dignity. She looked up at Louis.

"We won't be here during the break. We won't see you guys until summer. I'm going to miss you guys...I'm going to miss singing with you" She cupped his face. Louis breath hitched. His eyes flickered to her lips then back to her eyes.

"You have been great. I-I forgive you for...messing with my sister. It was stupid to get mad over that. But I just don't want any bad blood between us-" Louis cut her off. Placing his hand over hers that's on his cheek.

"I'm sorry for that... I wasn't in the right mind. I.." He stumbled.

"I understand... Do me one favor."

"What is it?"

"Watch over Violet for me." She closed lip smile. She leaned to him and kissed his cheek, closing her arms around his neck for another hug.

He hummed as an agreement. Inhaling deeply. Trying to bury his feelings behind him. There's no chance to get with her. He would never break between Violet and Minerva.

They're his precious friends.

They parted.

"Why not tell her Minnie?"

"Violet and I made silly promises... and watching her heart break... I cannot see that. And when we graduated... I'll be sent off." She wiped her arm on her face.

The bell rung.

"We must go." They stepped out the corner.

"Yeah...Minerva?" She whipped her head to look at him.

"Never stop singing." He winked. Minerva giggled. She jabbed his arm.

"Never stop being you, Louis. I know there's someone out there who would love to you. Love to listen to your music...And your voice all day long." She patted his cheek and left.