Chapter 5: Cute

Flara knew Finn was following her. It was obvious. Of course, that shouldn't have been the reason he copied her on the test, but she paid it no mind, it was cute, and so was he. He would've been really cute if he hadn't said those things yesterday. He was like a water bucket, and she was the fire. He put her out, plain and simple. Ever since the blond began 'stalking' her, she felt oddly safe walking around the school by herself. Although it was slightly creepy, she had grown fond of the boy who followed her around. But, it was getting old, it was time to face him on the matter.

"Finn." The blonde almost shrieked. He lost Flara, she had disappeared to grod knows where. He turned, only to be face to face with the girl who had called his name, as well as the one who he'd been following. Flara. He stared at her in awe for a moment, as he hadn't seen her up close in a long time. Admiring the freckles that danced across her face, her fiery hair tied back in a braid, her smooth skin, her odd outfit, he noticed how pretty Flara was. "Flara, I…" He breathed. He didn't know what to say. She gazed at him for a moment. "Finn, I know you've been following me." She sighed. "It's only 'cause I-you were, and then-!" Finn was silenced by the girl. "Stop, Mertens. I don't understand. What are you trying to say?" The boy blushed. "I mean…I like you, Flara…" Flara turned beet red in response, but only for a moment.

Instead of the warmth of a hug, Finn felt the burning sensation of a slap across his face. "First you like Bonnibel, then me? What's wrong with you?!" Flara's cheeks burned, and her glare didn't shift for a moment. "I…Flara…" Finn said nothing as he held his bright pink cheek. "I really like you, I-I don't know what happened earlier but please forgive me." He begged. Flara's blush returned. "Jeez, Finn. You're lucky you're cute." She pecked his cheek lightly. Finn's face was practically a tomato. "C-Cute?!" He cried out as he watched Flara walk to her next class. "Does that mean you'll go out with me?" The girl froze and looked back at him, before she giggled and dashed off.

Finn sat at the lunch table, confused. "What's wrong, Finn?" Susan asked. The blonde sighed. "I asked Flara out, and she never responded." Beemo glanced up from his game and grinned. "What happened with Bonnibel?" Finn let out a shaky laugh in response, and rested his head on the table. "I don't know. She's super confusing." He sighed. Susan smiled. "You like her or Flara?" Finn groaned and ran a finger through his hair. Beemo rolled his eyes. "Why'd you ask the new girl out if you don't even know if you like her or not?" Finn narrowed his eyes. "Because I wanted to make things right, and I didn't know what I was saying at the time!" He shot back, sitting up straight and slamming his hands on the table. The gamer boy stood up and snorted. "We're too young to date anyway. C'mon Sun." Beemo walked away, as well as Susan, who gave Finn a sad look before she left. Finn rolled his eyes. "Whatever." He muttered. He looked at his friends walk away sadly.

Flara sat on the roof, letting the breeze ruffle her hair. She bit into her sandwich, delighted as she tasted the spicy peppers. It was her favorite food. She loved the warmth of the fire, the burning sensation of anything spicy she ate, as well as the tingle of fizzy soda on her tongue. Her father even called her 'Flames' since she loved heat so much. She'd sit in the sun for hours all summer, getting tanned and often burned. It hurt, but she paid it no mind. As long as the sun was out, she was happy. Or that's how it used to be. Since she came to Ooo Junior High, she noticed people never cherished the sun, only the clouds that covered it, the feeling of rain plastered on skin made them overjoyed, and when white snow sprinkled the ground, they rejoiced. She felt like an outcast, and not just because of the things she loved, but the cause was also her classmates.

After the bell rung, Flara stood up reluctantly. She had gym next. She would have to face the pink princess, Bonnibel. She sighed and smiled. The sun was up so she should be happy. Who knows? She told herself.

Maybe I'll run into Finn on the way.

Author's Note:

Oh glob. Took waayyy too long to update. Forgive me! School and stuffs. This story will now be updated every FRIDAY! So check back for updates, weekly. Exams next week, though. This will most likely be updated next Saturday or Sunday, as well as Burst.

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