*Garroth's POV*

~Flashback~

I leaned against my locker, holding my books close to my chest. I could hear slight laughs from other students, as they walked by and saw me.

I didn't blame them, though.

The "popular" boy in the school, crying. I would be laughing, too. I simply hugged my books, letting tears stream down my face.

Nobody cared.

"Hey, Garroth? Are you okay?"

I tilted my head at the sound of the voice. A short girl, with black hair and hazel eyes, looked up at me. I sighed, trying to stop myself from crying in front of her.

"I'm fine, Aph. Just stressed out," I lied to her, causing her to give me a sympathetic look.

"Alright, Gar. If you say so. Text me if you wanna talk."

Aphmau bounced off to her class, as I stayed in the emptying hallways. I felt alone.

I was going to be missing class, because I'm bawling my eyes out. The bell rang, signifying I was late to my class.

But, I just sat there. Crying.

"Hey, are you feeling alright?" An unfamiliar voice, asked with concern. I didn't look at them, I just continued looking forward.

"I'm fine."

"No. No, you're not."

I looked towards the person, wiping my eyes.

It was a boy, roughly the same height as me. His hair was a light-brown colour, and he had a pale shade of blue as his eye colour. He was wearing the school uniform, with nothing in his arms.

He's really-

No, stop.

"What do you mean?" I asked him, my sobs slowing. The boy gave me a small smile, making me feel a tiny bit warmer.

"I know that look all too well. What's the matter?"

"Why would you care?" It came out a bit more dark then I was thinking. But, the boy kept smiling.

Stop it.

Just go away.

"Well, I hate seeing people upset. I saw you earlier, when I was heading to class. I decided to wait until the bell rang, to come check up on you. I'll ask again. Are you alright. Honestly, this time," he put a hand on my shoulder, causing me to flinch.

Nobody cares about me. He told me so.

"I'm alri-"

"The name is Laurance," he outstretched his hand to me, interrupting me. I was confused by his actions.

"Huh?"

"I'm Laurance Zvahl, pleasure to meet you. I just moved to this school, from Meteli. May I ask your name?" He kept his hand in front of me, not moving it.

I hesitated. Should I tell him?

"I'm...Garroth Ro'Meave."

Laurance's eyes widened a bit, but he still kept the same genuine smile. Honestly, it wasn't the reaction I expected.

"Nice to meet you, Garroth."

I gave in, and shook his hand. That warm feeling I got earlier grew. I looked into his eyes, growing nervous. Then, I felt a new emotion. One I haven't felt in a long time.

Happiness.

I let go of Laurance's hand, and just continued to look into his comforting eyes. Why was he making me feel this way?

"Now that we're no longer strangers, can you tell me what's going on? I want to try and help you."

What is this feeling?

~Flashback Over~

If I run now, I can make it out of the house. He's distracted, this can be easy. But, my legs wouldn't move- no matter how much I wanted them to.

"Garroth..," Laurance's voice was small, and my heart hurt.

Here comes the heartbreak.

Don't worry, you've been prepared for this forever.

"L-Laurance...I'm so, so sorry..."

I started crying, not caring. He's seen me cry before, and I've seen him cry. Crying is how I met him. The same day, my happiness returned.

I simply put my head in my hands, ridding myself of the remaining tears I had.

"Why are you crying?" I felt Laurance's hands grabbed onto mine, and he pulled them from my face. I tried to keep my head down, but he used his finger to put my head up.

I just stared at his face, studying all of his features. I then noticed, how tears were brimming in his eyes.

Why?

"When aren't I crying?" I tried to joke, recieving slight laughs from the both of us. I noticed a few stray tears fall down his face. "Why are you crying?"

"Garroth..," Laurance removed his finger from my chin. He reached down, and held my hand. My face was heating up, and a warm feeling ran throughout my veins. Laurance leaned his forehead on mine, and I could feel my entire body tense up.

Why is he doing this?

"...is this some kind of joke? Is this something someone put you up to?" I was shocked by his sudden accusation. I tried to move away, but he kept his grip tightly on my hands.

"W-what..?"

"It was Dante, wasn't it?!" More tears streamed down his face. I had no idea why he was acting this way...

"Huh? W-what are you talking about, Laurance?"

"I should never have told him that I had a crush on you! I'm such an idiot! Of course he put you up to this!"

My eyes widened, and I stared at Laurance in disbelief. I don't think he realized what he had said. When he did, he let go of my hand to clasp his hands over his mouth. I stood there, my heart pounding.

He has a crush on me..?

"Y-you do?"

Laurance pulled away from me, keeping his hands over his mouth. More tears spilled from his eyes.

"I'm so freaking stupid!" He managed to yell in slightly muffled words. He backed up more, and I just continued to stare at him. As much as I wanted to run up and hug him, I was still frozen.

All I could do, was just stand there...

*Laurance's POV*

How could I have been so blind? I bet this entire night was planned by Lucinda, Kawaii~Chan, and Aphmau's antics. I bet Dante told Aphmau, and she forced Garroth into this.

The sudden party, the kissing game...DAMN IT!

Everything was all a lie.

"How could you just go along with this?!" I shouted at Garroth, who seemed taken aback by my words. "To toy with my emotions?! Why, Garroth?!"

"L-Laurance, I d-didn't do anything..," Garroth started to cry again.

Laurance, you idiot! You made him cry again!

"Garroth..," I sighed, resting a hand on my head, "...I didn't mean to lash out on you. I'm sorry..."

"I need to go," Garroth wiped his eyes, grabbing a bag he had by his desk. "I'm just trying to follow me. I-I just need to g-go out for a bit. I'll be b-back by t-tomorrow."

Garroth threw the bag on his shoulder, starting to walk out the door. I grabbed his forearm, stopping him in his tracks.

"Garroth..." I couldn't think of the right words to say to him. Garroth wiggled out of my grasp, stepping out his bedroom door.

"I'm sorry you feel this way. I'll be back tomorrow, Laurance. I think we both need time to wrap our heads around this. Bye."

Then, he left.

All I could do, was stand there- my heart shattering. All of this drama, because of our idiot friends, a party, and one kiss.

Now, I'm standing in my best friend's room- alone- as he is leaving for the night, probably mad at me.

I sat on his bed, pulling at the brown hair that swung in front of my face. Tears stung at my eyes.

What has happened?

*Garroth's POV*

I walk out the front door, sitting on the porch. I take a moment, to process everything that happened. I had prepared myself for heartbreak, if I ever would confess to him how I truly felt.

But, this wasn't heartbreak. The pain was much worse than anything I have ever experienced with anyone else.

The cold air causes me to shiver, and I tug on the sleeves of my flannel. I lift my hand, to wipe away the wetness on my cheeks- but to no avail.

Drip. Drip. Drip.

Little amounts of rain began to fall, growing heavier and heavier. This only added to the depressing mood. I moved under the overhang of the roof, cradling my knees to my chest.

There goes my plans of going to Travis and Dante's house.

I rested my head on my knees, watching the rain drops fall off the overhang. It felt like such a cliché moment, but I didn't care. I just sighed, studying the trees and grass, shaded in the dark of the night.

How can a moment filled with happiness, be changed into one filled with sorrow?