Classes Divided

Chapter 13

We've had the sexual tension now it's time for the… *throws glitter* …ANGST.

I'm not sure what to do, other than mope around the house. If anybody finds out about what happened in that locker room… I could lose my social status. I know that Vi wouldn't care about what people thought, but I do. I'm supposed to be the example that other girls should follow.

"…Lux. Lux!" I looked up, and saw Garen. "Have you even been listening to me?"

"No." He sighed and moved to sit next to me on the couch.

"What's the matter with you?"

"Nothing." My brother sighed again.

"Can you at least listen to me this time?" I turned in my seat and looked at him. "Lissandra and Fiora are currently beginning preparations for the Snowdown party, and there's going to be a lot of alcohol there." Well, that's obviously expected. "I just wanted to talk to you about not drinking any."

"You don't need to talk to me about it, Garen." He raised an eyebrow at me. "All you have to do is ask me not to."

"Oh, well… will you not drink?"

"I'll think about it." I turned back to looking at the muted TV, and heard him grumble under his breath.

"You really need to stop socializing with that boxer brute." Sadly, I think that might be true. "You're picking up some incredibly bad habits." I don't think that having a low tolerance for you is a bad habit.

"Can you please just leave me alone?" I felt him look at me.

"What is the matter with you, Lux?" Garen asked. "You haven't been acting like yourself for a while."

"I'm fine, Garen. Just leave me alone." He went silent, and I kept staring at the muted TV. I don't really know Ahri that well. Will she tell anybody about what she saw? If she does, the rumours are going to spread so quickly.

"Garen! I need your help with something!" Prince Jarvan said, leaning into the room.

"Oh, of course." He got up and walked to the door, giving me another look before he left. With the TV still muted, I started to flick through the channels, grimacing at the one that had a romantic movie on it.

"What's up, tiny?" Sejuani grinned as she walked in. "By the way, your nickname is tiny now."

"Great." I didn't look at her, but I could feel her staring.

"What's the matter?" She walked around the couch and jumped over the back, landing next to me. I bounced in my seat and looked up at her, probably looking both confused and annoyed. "You're usually bubbly, but you look like you're about to cry."

"It's nothing." I looked back at the TV, and then flinched as Sejuani pressed her cheek into the top of my head.

"Come on…" She sang, moving her arm over my shoulders. "We're going to have a party in a couple of days, you can't be sad."

"You're heavy." She snorted and lifted her head.

"Are you going to tell me why you're upset?" Sej asked, still not letting go of my shoulder. Sighing, I pushed myself up and left the room. I heard her cursing, but I continued to the back of the house, slipping on a pair of shoes I left on the rack. Nobody noticed me slip outside, but as soon as the icy wind hit my bare forearms, I wished that I'd brought a jacket.

Hugging myself, I took a few deep breaths and started walking. The Snowdown weather bit at my skin, even breaking through both my jeans and leggings. It didn't really bother me, though. I just continued to think as I walked. I wouldn't even know where to find Ahri. I need to ask her to not tell anybody what she saw, but how could I do that?

What was that noise? I turned around, looking into the dark trees. Did I just hear a grunt? I think I might be the one person in a horror movie that goes towards a scary noise and gets hurt. The icy grass crunched under my feet as I walked towards the trees and pushed the braches out of my way. What… what is that? Is that a barn? I heard the noise again and walked towards it, looking inside. It's an actual barn! And it looks quite warm. Something brushed against my leg, and I shouted in surprise, turning around.

"Oh-Oh… hello…" I shakily stepped back. There's a… creature? It's as tall as I am! With… huge tusks. I am that person in the horror movie. It stepped towards me again, grunting and lifting its head up, showing it's jagged teeth.

"Bristle! Back up!" Bristle? It stepped back and turned around, looking at Sejuani, who was running over. "I thought nobody would find this place!"

"What-what is that?" I asked, still shaky.

"He won't hurt you, don't worry." She grabbed one of its tusks and grinned when it grunted. "Bristle the boar!" Sejuani sang, kneeling in front of him and grabbing his face. "Bristle the boar! The best entire piggums in the entire Freljord!" For the first time today, I laughed. "There we go!" She looked up at me, still grinning.

"What is he, Sejuani?"

"He's just a boar." She stood up and leaned on his back, petting his mane. "I found him at the beginning of the year, as a baby. I didn't want to leave him alone."

"Isn't he dangerous?" I asked, trying to rub some warmth into my arms. Without answering, Sejuani unzipped her jacket and dropped it over my shoulders.

"He's a big baby." He grunted and walked past us, stepping into the barn. "I made this thing secretly." She knocked on the wood. "If people find out about Bristle, they'd probably want to euthanize him because he's such a big guy."

"He's a bit scary, but he won't hurt anybody, right?" I asked, pushing my arms through the sleeves of this jacket.

"Of course he won't! Bristle, come here!" He walked back out, and I squeaked in surprise as Sejuani picked me up, carried me for a few steps, and placed me on Bristle's back. He made a weird noise as I gripped his scratchy fur.

"I didn't hurt him, did I?"

"Probably not. He's just a big baby." I'm quite far from the ground…

"Lux! Sejuani!" We both looked back at the house when Ashe shouted. "Are you both out there?!"

"Why can't you leave me alone?!" Sejuani yelled back. When they're not coming to blows, this rivalry is quite funny.

"It's not you that I'm caring about!" I laughed, and Sejuani puffed her cheek out. This is a nice distraction. "You both need to come back to help set up!" We looked at eachother.

"I might need some help getting down."

~~~~~~~~~~~~X~~~~~~~~~~~~

"So, there's a reason why you're trying to smother yourself?" Ekko asked, dodging and laughing when I threw a blind punch.

"Go play some video games." I felt him sit next to me. "Go away, Ek."

"I'm supposed to find out why my sister is upset." Maybe because I fucked up my chances with Lux? I came on way too strong, and it freaked her out.

"Vi needs ice cream!" Jinx yelled.

"I don't need ice cream!" I sat up and threw the pillow at her, only missing by an inch. "I hate ice cream!" Somebody knocked on the door, and Ekko got up to answer it. I laid back down and huffed.

"Hey, Sona!" She smiled at me when I turned my head to look. "And... Taliyah?"

"H-Hi." Sona had an arm over her shoulder, and Tali was gripping the cloth of her jacket. "I... got a bit lost."

"Well, come on in." Ekko stepped aside, and Sona walked right over to me, sitting on my bed. Taliyah was a bit more nervous, wringing her shirt in her hands.

"Why do you have a chemistry table in here?" Ekko grinned and walked over, picking up one of the containers.

"Because when I'm in class, I get told that 'It's dangerous to make a stink bomb' and 'No, you can't use liquid nitrogen to freeze your hair in place'." Taliyah giggled, a hand over her mouth. Sona nudged me.

They're quite cute. Guess I better sign back.

Yeah, they are. But Ekko doesn't take hints well. Sona smiled and looked back over, where Ekko was showing Tali some chemicals and explaining what they were.

Should we just let it happen, then? I nodded. Anyway, why do you look so sad?

I think I came onto someone too strong. Sona nodded as I finished signing.

Well, I might be able to cheer you up. I raised an eyebrow and sat up, resting on my elbows. I was invited to be a DJ at a party tomorrow, and they said I could bring somebody.

"So, you're bringing me to do the heavy lifting?" Jinx glanced over, and picked the headset up for her console. I guess that game's really intense. Or she wants to be left alone.

I wouldn't trust anybody else. I shrugged, and then somebody else knocked. Sighing, I got up, being careful to not kick Sona by accident, and walked to the door. If this is who I think it is…

"Hey, Vi." Of course. Ahri grinned up at me. She didn't care that I looked annoyed, and gripped the front of my shirt, pulling herself closer. "Want to come back to my room?" Well, she's now being direct.

"No, I don't." She puffed her cheek out. Then, the next door over opened.

"Why are you always over here?" Rakan asked, walking over. I got Ahri's hand off my shirt and smoothed it out. "It never goes the way you want."

"There's no shame in trying." An evil grin crossed her face, and she stepped towards him. This is a bad idea.

"Ahri, I wouldn't." She rolled her eyes at me and took another step closer to Rakan, who just looked at her weirdly. I felt a hand on my shoulder, and stepped aside so Sona could see.

"Would you mind if I try?" Ahri put her hand on Rakan's cheek, and after a second, flew back, blood coming out of her nose. As she fell, I put a protective arm out for Sona, and Rakan put his arms around Xayah's stomach, pulling her back.

"Did you… just knock her out?" I breathed, looking at the angry Vastayan.

"You said it was a bad idea." Was the only thing Xayah offered, before looking at the blood on her fist. Gently moving me aside, Sona offered her a tissue. I didn't really know what to say.

"That was beautiful, baby!" Rakan finally laughed, getting over the shock.

"Keep a note, babe. Don't let any girl other than me touch you like that." Xayah said, cleaning her hand.

"What do we even do now?" I asked, staring at the unconscious Ahri.

Should we take her back to her room? Sona asked.

"I don't know, if I take her, she might get the wrong idea." I huffed, getting a grin from Rakan. "But then again, I'm the only person strong enough to pick her up."

"I could, but I really don't want to." Rakan said, folding his arms and leaning against the wall with his shoulder. Sighing, I knelt down and carefully lifted Ahri up, grimacing when her head fell onto my shoulder and smearing blood on it.

I'll come with you. Sona signed.

"Good, protect me." She smiled, and Ekko stuck his head out of the room.

"What the hell is happening out here?" He asked, looking at me.

"Nothing, go back to your date."

"It's not- is it?" I just shrugged, turned, and started walking down the hall, Sona jogging a bit to catch up. I heard Xayah and Rakan head back into their own room, and Ekko head back into ours.

So, the party tomorrow, want to come?

"Sure, but only for you, Sona." She smiled and gave me a quick hug. "If it sucks though, I'm blaming you."

If I'm doing the music, will it really be boring?

"Ok yeah, you got me there."

Not sure how much I hit the angst level, but look! Actual plot!