Chapter 16

"Nalu Makes A Friend"

"BOO!", I saw Storm over my head in my room and I automatically screamed.

"What the hell is wrong with you Storm -.- "

"You'll forgive me after this Nash.", he leaned in and kissed me, but for only a second.

"Whatever.", I was trying to hard to cover up my blush.

"It's weird you didn't wake up to your alarm clock. It went off 5 minutes ago and I've been trying to wake you up. By the way, you snore in your sleep."

"Wait what?!"

"I'm just playing."

"I'm not going to school today.."

"Oh, does your rib still hurt? It was odd you recovered so quickly though. It was probably too good to be true."

"I feel fine, but you're right. I was going to go see Nalu at her school because remember when she said she hated other 12 year olds. Maybe they're bullying her or worse.."

"Okay, but I'm coming with you."

"You better be quiet then because if she finds out we're spying on her then we'll end up being just like Fog."

"Fine."

Storm and I both headed to Nalu's middle school and we saw her walking in. She was walking alone and I saw people avoiding her. I heard one girl say, "I heard she beat up a senior in high school. You don't want to get involved with her.", so people were afraid of her? I can get that, but you don't have to avoid her like that. I judge people by their hearts and even though Nalu isn't the best sister, she really is a nice person. These people shouldn't be saying shit about her! I was about to yell, but Storm saw my face and could tell I was freaking out. So he put his hand on my shoulder and shook his head. I nodded back at him and stayed back.

"What did you hear?", he looked at me with worried eyes.

"They're basically afraid of her. I can get that, but they all don't have to avoid her!", I yelled making some people give me weird looks.

"Oh. Maybe we should follow her inside.", we opened the doors to the front of the school and I saw Nalu glaring at us.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE SOUPY AND ICEY!", she yelled.

"Really? Icey what kind of nickname is that?"

"I was trying to make sure you were okay at school..", I replied ignoring Storm.

"Well as you can see, I'm fine!", she shouted.

"No you aren't. You have that look in your eyes that tells me you aren't. I know you don't want to be avoided by everyone and have people spreading rumors about you. Don't lie to me Nalu!"

"Why would you care when all I hear you say about me is that I'm a bad sister, that I'm a demon, and so much more. I hate everyone who thinks of me like that. I even tried to be nice to you, but you couldn't believe me. I'm not a scary demon who eats people. I don't do that. That isn't me! No one understands me except Mira. I'm done with you and everyone else!", Nalu sprinted off and I was about to follow her, but Storm held my arm.

"I know she wants to be alone, but no matter what she says stay with her. I'm going to head home so that you guys can work things out.", Storm hugged me then left.

Nalu ran outside so I went outside and started to sniff the air. Damnit! It's about to rain! It's harder to sniff out scents if its raining, but whatever. A breeze went by and I got a scent of her and started running.

I saw her up in a tree somewhat hidden and crying. I've never seen her cry before.. It almost made me cry seeing her cry, but now wasn't the time for that! I climbed up the tree not looking down. How did she get up here that fast?! It took me forever to get to her and when I did I was panting from being out of breath.

"Nalu-"

"Stop! I know what you're going to say. You're going to say 'I'm sorry', but I know you're just lying. I hate everyone. You know what's sad? I used to look up to you while you looked down on me. You never were happy to see me. You're own sister. I don't get it. I know I accidentally did things a lot. I would always try to cover up my clumsiness by saying I meant to do that. Like when I accidentally dropped your computer.. I'm sorry. Thats why I bought you a new one that you always wanted. I don't-"

"STOP! I never looked down on you. I was always jealous of you. You're smart, strong, and adorable. Yes I was scared of you, but that was because you could easily beat the crap outta me. I've seen you fight with people twice your age and you always win. Who cares if those people are afraid of you? Just do little nice things and people will start to realize you're not bad news. Try to talk to people and if they run away then screw them. Those people aren't worth the time to be your friend. You're right I am going to say 'I'm sorry.', but I absolutely mean it. I'm sorry about what I've said before. I know I shouldn't have said those things. Nalu, you are one hell of a cool sister and I hope you know that.", I hugged her and she hugged me back.

THESE ARE THE FUCKING REASONS I NEED A SISTER! ;-;

"I think I should go to class.", Nalu said.

"I can walk with you if you want.", I offered.

"Sure!", she beamed up at me. The rain stopped and we climbed down the tree. The tree sheltered us from the rain, so we weren't soaking wet.

When we were in the hallways I saw that people started whispering.

"Sorry, but I have to do this.", I whispered into Nalu's ear.

"STOP MAKING UP THOSE STUPID RUMORS ABOUT NALU!", I yelled. A lot of people tried to run away, but I grabbed on to one girl who was whispering to her friend and her friend ran off without her. What kind of friend leaves you in a situation like this? Wow..

"What were you telling your friend?", I asked.

"N-Nothing."

"I'm not going to hurt you geez. I am Nalu's sister though. If you keep up the rumors about her then I will beat you up. Nalu doesn't beat up everyone she sees. You need to stop judging from what other fucking people say okay?!", I yelled.

"Sorry..", she said. I put her down and surprisingly she didn't run away. I looked at Nalu and she was face palming. Maybe I went over board? I cleared the hallway for her though.

"Sorry about my sister! She gets like that when she's mad. Come on Soupy. Lets go to class.", Nalu took my hand and started pulling me to her homeroom.

"Wait! I was wondering if you wanted to have lunch with me?", she asked Nalu. I saw Nalu beam up, but then look sad.

"This is a trick.. I'm going to class now."

"No! It isn't. If it ends up being one then I'll let you beat me up, but I promise it isn't. Well, I have to go to homeroom bye!", the girl then walked the opposite direction than us.

"I think you should go sit with her at lunch.", I said to Nalu.

"There were these guys who asked me to sit by them, but then they dumped their plates on me and laughed. I couldn't fight them because I would've gotten expelled probably. So I went to the bathroom and cried. It happened last year.", I feel bad for her. I didn't know people did this to her.

"Oh I'm sorry. She seemed nice though."

"The guys did also. Last year I was known as a nerd. Thats why I stopped wearing my glasses after a while.. One day when I finally had enough I fought with these 2 guys and won, but everyone was scared of me after that. So the rest of the year for 6th grade everyone avoided me. At least when you get bullied people actually talk to you, but when everyone ignores you, it's lonely."

"I'm sorry.", I turned to her and hugged her. When we finally went got to her homeroom, I left the school. I hope she'll be fine.

[Nalu's P.O.V.]

I can't believe Soupy thinks I'm cool! Nalu.. stop getting weird. I walked into the classroom and sat at the back.

"Hello class today..", my homeroom teacher is the one teacher I hate. She's a super sucky teacher and she hates me.

After all my classes of torture it was lunch. I was excited, but also nervous. I can't give my hopes up though. I walked around the cafeteria looking for the girl who asked me to sit by her. I usually skipped lunch, so I didn't have anything to eat. Then I saw the girl waving her hand, but she was sitting next to someone else. I decided to just go ahead and sit because I'll beat them up if they try anything.

"Hi Nalu!", she smiled at me.

"Uh.. Hi..", I sat down next her.

"Why is she sitting here Rose?!", her blonde friend yelled.

"Because she's nice. Those are rumors Starla!", she yelled back at her.

"It's fine. I can leave. I'm used to being by myself.", I said as I started to get up.

"No! Sit back down. Starla is just being her dramatic self!", Rose stated.

"Okay.."

"I'll decide for myself if she's nice.", Starla folded her arms adjusting her glasses.

"So Nalu. How has school been for you.", Rose asked.

"Hell is one word to describe it I guess..", I said.

"Oh ok.", then it got awkward..

"If my sister made you invite me to lunch then don't worry. I'll just go.", I started to get up again.

"Stop thinking like that! I'm fine with you here. She didn't make me invite you. I wanted to just talk to you. It seems you needed a friend and well, I can be your friend. I'm sorry if you can't trust me though.", she kinda acts like Soupy..

"S-Sure..", I replied.

"I guess she is nice, but the minute she does something, we will call the police.", Starla said. Well she's a bitchy person.

"Stop being like that Starla!", Rose then slapped her making her glasses fall down.

"Fine, but next time be careful to not knock my glasses down."

I think maybe school will be better after today.

Thanks For Reading!
Sarbear~xoxo