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I sat quietly in the back of the room. I wasn’t in the mood to talk. Even to Sera whom I gotten a little closer to. The class was so boring, I almost nodded off until Professor LoveCraft said something out of the blue.

“Oh yeah, since a lot of you students are.. not doing so great in your classes,” He started. I lifted my head up. Not because I was interested in the proposal he was about to make but because the way he started it off so abruptly was ear catching. “Us teachers decided to give you all an extra credit opportunity.” Some of the students gasped. I don’t blame them. My time here I realized a lot of these teachers are rather strict and rarely give out extra credit opportunities.

“You have to participate in an upcoming play. It doesn’t matter if you’re acting in it, helping with the props, or simply handing out flyers. It all counts. Although if you do act— you get more points.” He takes off his glasses and wiped them down with his microfiber cloth. He puts them back on and view our faces. He could tell the students wanted more information but I knew based on his expression he didn’t know more. I’m guessing Ms Yaga was the one who really structured the idea. Ms Yaga wasn’t teaching today. She was probably doing something very important.

“Well, if you guys want more information go to the auditorium during lunch. Ahem. Back where we left off..” As he went back to the lesson, I looked at Sera.

“So, you interested in this?” I’m not sure why I asked her— I guess to make conversation— but I already knew her answer.

“No.” I couldn’t care less either. Plays, props, flyers..it was all the same. Just another thing I’d ignore until it went away.

We headed to the cafeteria and I saw familiar white hair boy sitting there. Ready to make my day.. something.. Annoying, probably. He always managed to be right where I least wanted him. As if he knew I was thinking about him, he spun around.

“Hi Rev! Hi Sera! Did you hear about the extra credit opportunity?” I sit down, Sera following my actions.

“Yeah, we did. I’m not going to do it though.” I say waiting for what he’s going to say.

“Aw, that’s a bummer! I’m going to do it, I already signed up for it!”

“How did you get here before us then?” Sera asks.

“I’m just fast!” He says, bouncing a little in his chair, like he couldn’t keep the excitement in his body. Then his eyes wonder around the cafeteria. “I think your friend, Bella, is going to do it too! She wants to act in the play which gets you the most points. I might do the same!”

“She’s not my friend.” I muttered automatically but he didn’t seem to acknowledge it. His gaze goes to Sera. Great his next target.

“Sera, you should do it too! It’ll be so much fun!” He said with his puppy dog eyes. I frowned. I wonder why he didn’t beg me like he usually does.

Sera shrugged, expression unreadable as always. “Sure. I don’t want to act though.” She says. I blinked at her surprised that her answer had changed.

Mark got super excited. “You can just hand out the flyers! I’ll do it with you! Speaking of that, I already got a few in my pocket.” He reaches behind him and if anyone was sitting in front of him, it would’ve looked like his was digging for gold. He was struggling to get it out. I laughed internally at that thought. He finally succeeded and hands a flyer to Sera and then look at me.

“I know you said you wouldn’t participate in it but you can still come and watch us!” He said with that familiar smile. I scrunched up my nose. I thought about it. I mean it couldn’t hurt. But then I remembered who was asking me.

“Hard pass.” I looked the other way trying not to look at his face.

“But it’s in 2 weeks! You shouldn’t have plans that far away. So it’ll be a fun time consuming event. On top of that, you’re just sitting there.” He starts begging me like normal. I can’t think of a single time I actually went somewhere Mark wanted me to go. There was a time he wanted to eat somewhere else for lunch but I never showed up. I will never admit it to anyone but that was an oddly lonely lunch. I snatched the flyer out of his hand which surprised him and Sera. The bell screamed which made me sigh in relief. I stood up and headed to my next class. I took a brief stop at my locker to grab some things when a whole bunch of flyers fell out of it as it opened. I guess Mark made sure I would get a flyer..

As the days went by it just felt so weird. Mainly because Mark was absent. There were times Sera was busy handing out flyers too but Mark.. I hadn’t seen him besides at night in the dorm. And even then he’s too busy practicing his parts of the play. I didn’t say anything. I couldn’t show that I cared for that annoying dork. The next day I stared at Bella.

“Is there something on my face?” She questions guiding her finger on it making sure there really wasn’t.

“No. I just.. uh,” I stammered my words “What’s the play about?” Bella’s eyes widen. She was at a lost for words.

“You are actually considering participating? You better hurry in sign u—“

“No! It’s just.. I might watch the play and I’m just curious what it’s about. I mean it must be a big play because a frie— uh roomate.. of mine.. they’re constantly practicing.” I managed to get out. Bella looked confused but put her hand up ready to give an explanation.

“Well, the play isn’t really all huge. It’s rather easy to remember because it’s pretty short. There’s only 6 characters in the whole thing. It’s about forbidden love. I play the mother of the male love interest.” She rambled. Forbidden love? I wonder what role Mark had gotten.

My curiosity got the better of me and I mumbled, “Is there um a, y’know, kiss scene?” I felt heat rise up. Why did I ask that? My thoughts were interrupted when I heard a “yeah” but from her mouth. “Wait WHAT?” I said louder than I meant to and I looked over to see Ms. Yaga ready to grab her staff and turn me into a frog. Sweat ran down my forehead. When she finally went back to teaching I looked back over to Bella.

“Who’s kissing?” I frantically whispered. Her brow raised.

“Why do you care so much? I mean it’s just a play.” She stated but I ignored her question.

“Is there a white haired boy who’s kissing?“

“Mark Dracula? Yeah I play his mother. I can’t recall the love interest actual name though.” My mouth hung open. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Mark was going to kiss someone? For extra credit? That’s insane. I shift in my seat, no longer facing the left where Bella was sitting. I paid little attention to class. My mind was on Mark. I don’t know why.. I don’t know why I care so much in the first place. Who cares if he’s busy? Who cares if he’s going to kiss someone else. He’s just someone who gets on my nerves.

During lunch instead of going my usual spot, I head over to the auditorium. I peek through the doors and scanned the room. I was looking for a particular person. But I couldn’t find the face I was looking for. I sat there in confusion until I felt an object touch my back. I spin around to see a large tree. Mark peeked around.

“Rev? Sorry, I didn’t see you there buddy. But what are you doing here?” I stared at him thinking of a lie to tell. But I was too late because I saw Mark smirk. “You could have signed up if you were going to miss me.” He chuckles but I sat there in disbelief. “I’m just kidding! But I really do have to go, lunch will end soon!” He walked past me and I sat there. That moron was teasing me! I scoffed and turned around to Sera standing there.

“Jeez, Sera! You scared me!” Sera eyes looked at me then to the door and then back at me. “.. you saw that didn’t you..” I sigh.

“Yep.” She replied. I sat there thinking of what to say to kill the awkwardness.

“What are you doing here?” My stomach knotted as her silence dragged on. She let the pause stretch, deliberately or not, building suspense until I thought I’d explode.

“I just need more flyers. I saw the jocks crumble some flyers on the wall.” She said monotone as usual.

“What jerks. Anyways, I’ll see you tomorrow, doesn’t seem like we’ll have time to go back to the cafeteria.” I said ready to bolt.

“Yeah.” She walked past me and pushed the doors open allowing me to see Mark and another student on stage. Their faces were so close to each other. But before I could see anything else, the doors closed. Why did my chest twist like that? Why did my heart ache like it wanted to burst into the room, while my pride chained my feet to the floor?

What is wrong with me?

I walk away and got lost in my thoughts. I went to my locker and sat there for the remainder of lunch. Mark’s locker was right next to mines and normally I would groan at the fact and cursing my bad luck but this time, it was a good opportunity to talk to him. The bell screamed and I sat there waiting for him to arrive. I soon see him but he was with 2 other people I didn’t recognize.

I turned around so he wouldn’t think I was waiting for him. I waited for him to say the usual “Hey, buddy!” But nothing. I glance over to see him too busy talking with his friends while he subconsciously opened his locker.

I took a deep breath and faced him. . “Hey—Mark…”

He didn’t even hear me.

I cleared my throat. Louder this time. “Mark!”

He jumped slightly, gave me a quick smile, then spun to face everyone else. “Oh! Did you guys see Bella’s costume idea? It’s amazing! You guys have to check it out!”

I felt my stomach twist. That stupid grin. Those excited gestures. All of it directed at someone else, as if I didn’t exist.

“Okay then..” I muttered under my breath, pressing my hands into my pockets.

He glanced briefly back in my direction. Maybe he saw me, maybe he didn’t. His attention returning to the group, laughing at some joke I couldn’t hear.

Many days later, it was the big day. As soon as school ended it was supposed to happen. Bella was more locked in than normal. She got all her work done so she could reread the script. In the next class, I asked Sera if she was going to watch the play and she said yes. It seemed like most people were. Time was going by so fast, next thing I knew I was in my last class and things were rapping up. The students were talking about the play and asking each other if they wanted to tag along to see it. The bell finally screamed and everyone left the room. I lingered behind. There was still 15 minutes before the play would officially start. I looked down at the flyer. The flyer Mark had given to me.

Finally I shook my head, “No..” I crumbled the paper like it was nothing.

I dropped the crumpled flyer into the trash by the door. It was swallowed up by gum wrappers and pencil shavings. Just like that, I was out.

My feet carried me through the hall, slower than usual. Everyone else had already cleared out, probably cramming into the auditorium, wired with energy.

I told myself I didn’t care that Bella was on stage. I didn’t care that Sera was in the audience. And I didn’t care that Mark was going to kiss someone for the whole school to see.

Except I did. Every corner I took, I saw flyers that reminded me that I could’ve been apart of it or at the very least, could’ve seen the play.

But then I passed by the auditorium doors. The muffled sound of voices, laughter, and stage crew rushing around leaked out. For a second, I froze there, hand hovering over the handle, heartbeat pounding.

All I had to do was push it open. Just one step, and I’d be inside. I sigh and continued walking.

I went to the rooftop. It was the only place I could get away even if it wasn’t literal. No posters, laughter, no Mark.. just silence. I clenched my fists. “Stupid. He’s not thinking about you.” The wind tugged at my hair. Somewhere behind me, the rooftop door creaked open. I didn’t bother turning around at first. I figured it was just a janitor, or maybe a couple students sneaking out to kill time. But then I heard his voice.

“Rev?”

My heart jumped into my throat.

Of course it was him.

I turn back around hoping he didn’t see the mix emotions on my face. His voice was not his normal, chipper, tone.

“Shouldn’t you be, y’know, on stage?”

“My part doesn’t come until later. I… I had time. So I came looking for you.”

“Looking for me?” The words slipped out sharper than I meant. I finally turned back around and locked eyes with him. His bright red eyes.

Mark stepped closer, his shoes scuffing against the roof. “Yeah. I noticed you weren’t in the crowd.” He rubbed the back of his neck.

I scoffed,“Of course you did, you weirdo.”

But he just stared in silence. He then moves closer and I thank the fact he lacks warmth otherwise I would be freaking out. I wanted to shove him away but a part of me didn’t move.

“You’ve been… avoiding me lately,” Mark said, almost careful and nervous. “And if it’s because I’ve been too much, I’m sorry. I don’t mean to—”

“Stop.” My voice cracked, and I hated it. I turned my face away from him, staring at the fountain below. “You don’t get it. You never get it.”

Mark blinked, startled. “…Then make me get it.”

My breath caught. But then I shook my head. “Nobody’s ever been all over me like this before!” In that moment I felt vulnerable.

Mark’s eyes widened, like he’d just realized the weight of everything I’d been holding in. “Rev…”

“I can’t be like everyone else! Like.. you. I’m just.. different. I push people away.” My hands clenched into fists, nails digging into my palms. My chest burned with a mix of embarrassment and something else I didn’t want to name. I looked back at him to see him smiling.

“I’m not going anywhere. You don’t have to do this alone.” Those words made me unwilling smile. Just like that he broke through my walls.

Before I knew what was happening, he was closing the distance, tilting his head toward mine. His lips met mine.

It was brief but enough to shatter the last bit of control I thought I had. My knees went weak and my face burned so hot I thought it might melt. I wanted to push away, wanted to deny it, but I couldn’t. I liked Mark Dracula. I kissed him back before he could pull away, showing him that I didn’t want him to stop.

It went on for a few more moments before we pulled away. I refused to look him in the eyes. His hand suddenly reached out for mine.

“Rev, do you want to go back to the auditorium with me and watch me perform?” His touch felt amazing. I looked up at him and couldn’t say no. I was done saying no to him.

“Yes. I would really like that.” He smiled so wide that I saw his fangs. He then proceeded to drag me gently towards the door.

We got to the auditorium and Mark went to the side to go back stage. Luckily, Sera was sitting in the back and I easily spotted her. I sat next to her and didn’t say a word. I didn’t want to cause a disruption and frankly I was too busy thinking about what had happened only a few minutes before. Mark and I had kissed.

Sera turned my way. “You okay?” She questions. I smile.

“Yeah, I’m okay.” And then my attention went to the stage. I saw Mark there acting out his parts. But then him and the other student started to get close. I forgot about the kiss they were going to share. I grumble lowly but then to my surprise, Mark gave them a hug instead.

“I will always love you. Even if we are different. Even if the universe doesn’t want us to be together. I will love you forever.” He looked into the crowd and we made eye contact. He always managed to find me in crowds. He smiles gently. And I return the smile.

After, I felt 2 pairs of eyes staring at me. Sera gave me a look. “Wait..” But before she could continue, the crowd erupted into applause and cheers.

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