#ms furi

The next day Valentina was in class with some other students. They were whispering about something. Val looked over. “Hey, do your work! We have a reputation to uphold, remember?” she snapped. “Woah calm down Valentina. Haven’t you heard the latest news?” Val turned around fully now. “Someone saw Isabel kissing the new student!” Val’s eyes widened. Isabel? She wouldn’t do that. Even if something happened, Isabel would tell me right? Valentina turned back to her work. She couldn’t assume anything. She tried doing her work but couldn’t focus. Everywhere Val went, all she could hear about was the Isabel-Sammi thing. One student even said “Oh that’s cute!”, this made Valentina’s blood boil. She had to find Isabel right now. Back at the dorms Val was pacing left and right. She looked up at the clock. When would Isabel come? The other Sapphires entered. Val turned quickly. “Val… we heard what happened,” said Sophia slowly. “Isabel wouldn’t do that!” protested Ava. “Yeah, she’s very loyal,” said Layla. “Not to mention but she likes you… like a LOT,” said Rory, extending his arms out to show the amount. 

Val continued pacing again. “I know, I know. I don’t want to assume anything but why hasn’t she told me yet? Yesterday, Sammi came to talk to her privately but when Isabel came back she was normal!” She then plopped down on the couch, running her fingers through her hair. The others looked at her and sat down by her. “Maybe she thought it would hurt your feelings?” said Rory slowly. “I would rather have her be HONEST with me?” said Val a little louder now. “I’m sure Isabel will talk about it with you soon,” said Sophia, placing a hand on her shoulder. “Isabel wouldn’t hide it,” said Layla. Ava gave Val a hug and they all left.

Isabel finally came back from her classes. It was a long day and she was extra confused. Everyone kept glancing at her and whispering. I wonder why? As she entered she saw Val. “Oh hey Val! How was your day?” she asked like nothing was going on. Valentina looked at her. “It was fine. How about yours?” she asked slowly. Isabel took off her boots. “Ehh it was alright. Everyone kept on staring at me though. That was weird,” she said, still oblivious. Valentina sighed and cut to the chase. “Isabel, is there something you want to tell me?” Isabel slowed down and set her boots aside. “Uhm, no why do you ask?” she said a little more nervously now. Val looked surprised. Why wasn’t she telling her? “Are you sure?” Val asked again. “Yes,” replied Isabel hesitantly. Val saw that hesitant. Isabel walked up to her. “Is everything alright?” she asked, brushing a strand of hair aside. Val moved her hand away. Isabel looked surprised.

Val turned around now. “Why are you hiding it?” she asked softly. Isabel thought for a moment then realized. “Haven’t you realized the whole school is talking about you two? Are you really that oblivious?” she asked a little louder. She turned around. “Do you even like me?” she asked, a little broken. Isabel froze. “I didn’t want to assume. I thought it would be some sort of mistake. I even let you bring it up on your own but you didn’t. Isabel, do you really want to do this?” she asked, crying now. Isabel couldn’t move. “Valentina…I-I didn’t want to hurt you!” — “Well now I am! If you’d just told me the truth earlier…” Val trailed off. “Well let me tell you now. Sammi confessed to me that night and kissed me. I moved away immediately! I told her about us but I didn’t want to tell you because that would upset you even more. Val I’m sorry I shouldn’t have kept it from you. From now-” — “Isabel please. Why do you do this? I’ve asked you so many times about Sammi. You always said she was just a friend but the interactions… and the way you just let her do it! Even if you pulled away, why are you telling me this now? Why can’t you be more honest?” asked Val crying. “Val I didn’t want to hurt-” — “Please Isabel, I’m not 5. I just want you to be honest…I- I think we should take a break,” said Val sniffling. Isabel looked at her pleadingly and then looked away. “Fine maybe we should,” she replied, a little annoyed. Val didn’t look back and went up to her room, leaving Isabel all alone. 

It’s been a few days now and the two are still not talking. The whole kissing situation had died down in the Academy though. People were focused on the boy who drank toilet water now. Isabel acted like Valentina didn’t exist at all. So did Val. One time they got assigned to a group project. Isabel and Val were paired up. They did the whole assignment without talking to each other. “How is that even possible?” asked Rory as he sat down at the lunch table. “I don’t know but we have to fix this!” said Sophia. “I think there might be relationship books in the library,” said Layla. “I don’t know about that guys… but we might have to let them figure it out on their own,” said Ava slowly. “You’re probably right. Val would kill us from her glare alone and Isabel, probably physically,” said Rory covering her face with his hands. 

Valentina was walking towards the table. So was Isabel. They glanced at each other. Valentina turned around. She can’t have anyone asking questions. So she left for class early. Isabel saw this and rolled her eyes. She sat down at the table and ate her food silently. The others looked at her but said nothing. Even they weren’t really speaking to Isabel that often now. Then Sophia spoke out. “You seem to be eating well.” Isabel looked up, confused. “You know Valentina hasn’t been eating a lot lately.” Isabel paused. “How does that concern me?” she asked. Ava was shocked. “How does that concern you? She has been depressed ever since-” — “Ava please. I only hid the matter because I didn’t want to hurt her and even when I apologized she’s still angry?” — “That is true but it had a bigger impact on her. She trusted you Isabel and waited for you,” said Layla. “A bigger impact on her? What about me? Why am I always the one to be blamed,” asked Isabel, irritated now. “We’re just saying you shouldn’t have acted the way you did,” said Sophia. Isabel rolled her eyes and left.

During this conversation Valentina was in class. She sat down and was doing her homework, although she hadn’t written anything down. “So how long are you gonna stare at that paper?” asked Ms. Furi. Valentina looked up. “Oh hey auntie. I was just thinking,” she said quietly. “Valentina what happened? You look really washed out. Have you been eating?” Ms. Furi asked. She then stroked Val’s hair. Valentina looked surprised. Auntie doesn’t really show physical affection like that often. “Is it about Isabel?” she then asked. Valentina looked up now. “How do you know?” she asked slowly. “Valentina, I'm your aunt. I know that you are dating Isabel. And I also know about the rumor that was going around.” Valentina looked shocked her aunt knew about all of this. “Well we’re taking a break now, so we're fine.” — “What did she say?” asked Ms. Furi. Valentina sighed knowing there was no escape. “Well she apologized but I just don’t understand why would she hide it. I mean shouldn’t she know better than hide it? Also, after the constant ‘she’s just a friend’(Adrien ahh… srry lol)…I guess I needed a break from that,” she admitted. Ms. Furi sat down by her. “Valentina, you two are young and in a relationship. Which means mistakes. Isabel was probably confused on what to do. The least you could do is acknowledge that but I do understand where you’re coming from too.” Valentina thought about it. “Ok auntie,” she finally said. Maybe she should talk to Isabel.

Isabel was in her room, thinking about what her friends had said. Maybe she really shouldn’t have hid the truth. The only reason the misunderstanding elongated was because of that. She stopped throwing the ball and sat up. She stretched and got up. Then walked up to the door. Maybe she should talk to Valentina. 

She paused at the door. On the other side Valentina was standing there. She stood still, hand still up about to knock. Valentina turned around about to lean against the door. Just then Isabel opened the door. Valentina fell backwards and Isabel caught her, surprised. Isabel looked down and Val looked up. Both of them blushed. Val got up quickly and patted down her dress. “You ok?” asked Isabel slowly. “Yeah I- I didn’t know you were gonna open the door,” she replied, looking away. Isabel looked at her, blushing even more now. It’s been a while since she looked at Val in the face. When did she go from gorgeous to extra gorgeous? Valentina looked back and waved her hand in front of Isabel’s face. Isabel snapped back into reality. “You ok?” Val asked, laughing softly. Isabel's stomach scrunched up making her melt. Oh her laugh. How much she missed it. Valentina stood there awkwardly. “Yeah I’m ok,” Isabel finally said, rubbing the back of her head now. Valentina noticed her rosy cheeks and blushed. 

Isabel looked back. Neither of them were talking, just standing still. Valentina sighed, "I'm sorry. I should have thought about your perspective. I-” Isabel suddenly pulled her in for a hug. “You don’t have to apologize. I’m sorry for not considering how my actions made you feel.” Valentina hugged her back. Then she heard a sniffle. Was Isabel crying? Valentina pulled her back. Isabel looked at her and cried harder. “Oh I’m so so so sorry *sniff* I-I didn’t mean-” Valentina wiped her tears and brought her in closer. “There there,” she said, smiling. “Let it all out.” Once Isabel stopped crying she pulled back. Her nose was red now. She looked up at Val with those puppy eyes and lips in a pout. Valentina couldn’t help but pinch her cheeks. (This is giving: Aww so cute! -Speed’s voice lol) “Who knew the tough Isabel Armstrong could look so cute when crying,” she said, still pinching her cheeks. Isabel was lowkey offended but Valentina was smiling now so she said nothing. Valentina hugged her. “I missed you,” she said softly. “Me too,” replied Isabel wrapping her arms around Val’s waist. “Are we ok now?” asked Isabel. “Yes, yes we are,” replied Val. Then Isabel pulled back. “Then would it be ok for me to…” asked Isabel moving in closer. Valentina didn’t reply. Instead she leaned in closer too. They kissed for a long time. Isabel leaned more and more that Val had to step back each lean. It’s been many days since they were like this. Once they pulled back they were out of breath. Valentina’s lipstick was very smudged now. Half of it smudged on Isabel’s lips. “Your lipstick is smudged,” said Isabel, moving her thumb to wipe it off Val’s face. Val laughed softly, “I wonder why.” That laugh again, pulled Isabel back in for another kiss. Valentina leaned back in too. Once they pulled back. “You gotta stop laughing like that,” said Isabel softly. “Why does it make you nervous?” teased Val. Isabel didn’t take her eyes off of Val and Val pushed her away lightly. “Stop that,” she said, laughing. “Only if you stop laughing like that,” replied Isabel, pulling her back in. The two stood there for a while before Valentina said she had to leave. Isabel tried to make her stay but Val insisted she had to go.