Chiara shrugged off the ignorance and pushed the button for the second floor, twisting the rings around her fingers. “Good for you then. You know how to take a challenge.” She sighs, shifting the weight of the backpacks. “I shouldn’t be proud. You’re right.” She laughed distantly as she absentmindedly played with her hair. “I’m not much good for anything.” The elevator doors opened and the black haired girl once again held the door for her friend
Kore hesitated a moment before hobbling out ahead of Chiara. She wasn't exactly fond of this position considering she didn't have eyes on her backpack. She played around with her sleeve before looking to Chiara waiting for her, "I-I'm sure that's not true. A lot of people like you don't they? They must have some reason for doing that."
Chiara shrugged. "A lot of people like my company. That doesn't exactly mean they like me as a person" She sighed, starting toward Kore's class. "I just don't get why you don't have more friends.. You're pretty great to talk to." He gave a soft smile, dropping Kore's backpack to her hand as they neared the room.
Kore gratefully took the backpack and quickly slung it onto her back where it was safe. She paused for a second as she debated responding to Chiara's last statement. She could easily just go to class and leave Chiara in confusion, or she could answer Chiara's question. Kore let out a sigh as she looked at Chiara, "I- My-" She couldn't find the words and shook her head a little, "You'll, um, have to ask them. Anyone would be able to better explain it than I could." And with that she entered her classroom.
Chiara tilted her head and watched as Kore left. "What do you me-" she stumbled out before realizing Kore was much to far to hear. She sighed, turning back around and heading for the stairs. She was late for class, again, but went the whole way smiling. Althought she shouldn't help but feel bad for the other girl. "Why was she so nervous? What happened?" She mumbled, slowly making her way to the next class and barely paying attention to it all.
(Want to skip? I've been trying to figure out how to respond and my brain said no.)
(XD sure! That makes the most sense lmao)
(Any preference as to when?)
(nope. Whenever you feel is best. Some ideas could be lunch period or after school, or maybe just straight to after dark)
(Sorry this took so long, I've just been wiped lately)
Kore had managed to make it through the rest of the day successfully keeping her head down. Though it didn't stop some whispers from starting about her and Chiara. She would have to be careful about that for the rest of the week to let the rumors die down. She made her way towards the front door, hoping her ride was already here because if not she would have to wait for the bus. And she was in the second wave, which means she would be stuck at the school for another hour to half-hour.
(You're all good! I totally understand. Shit is tough rn for me too :')
(I feel lol :')
Chiara tried her best to brush off the snide comments about ruining the gimpy kid's life.
"I'm not harassing her or anything! She's my friend!" She would retort, but that only made them laugh harder
She dodged through the crowd of people hurrying out the door as she tried to win in the race to her car, when she saw Kore standing amongst the sea of tired highschoolers.
"Kore! Hey! Need a ride?"
Kore fumbled when she heard Chiara's voice. This was not what she wanted, this is not what she had planned. She moved a little bit faster to get away from Chiara as she tried to spot her "mother's" car. She really didn't need any more attention on her than she already had at the moment and hopefully, her "mom" was finally there to pick her up on time, for once.
Chiara quickly caught up to the girl, panting a bit. "Goddamn… youre fast on those" She huffed. "I dunno if you heard me, but I can totally take you home if you need it."
Kore couldn't see the car so she stopped in her tracks. She let out a slight sigh as she debated whether or not to actually accept Chiara's offer. On one hand, she would get out of school sooner, on the other hand, the long term ramifications would be irreparable. She looked over at Chiara before softly nodding, "I, sure. Um, where is your car?"
Chiara grinned excitedly. "Sick! I'm parked over there in the lot over." She gestured vaguely to where the majority of the students had their cluster of beat up cars. "Wanna come with? I can also just go grab it and pick you up if that's easier."
One of the pretentious groupies Chiara hung around with caught ear of the exchange. "Shit, Kara, are you kidnapping the gimpy kid now?"
Phoenix ducked her head don immediately after she heard the comment. This was a bad idea and her point was just solidified how bad it was. But, if she didn't leave with Chiara then she would be the object of their torment for another thirty minutes. She began to move quickly towards where Chiara had pointed, "I'll just head with you."
Chiara glared at the group, flipping them off as she took Kore by the shoulder. "Fuck off, Im just taking her home." She sighed, striding to her car and opening the passenger side for the other girl.
"Want me to put your crutches in the trunk?" She asked softly
"Um," Kore thought about the offer for a moment having not expected any of what just happened. She shifted sided to side as she debated biting her lip. It would give her more room if they were in the trunk, but then Chiara could drop her off and leave her stranded without them. She ended up nodded a little as she went to sit down in the passenger seat, "Um sure. Just, uh, be careful with them?"
Chiara chuckled. "Don't worry. I have a little cousin with cerebral palsy, so I have experience with being careful."
She helped Kore into the passenger side, grabbing her crutches and tenderly placing them in the back. "You alright? You seem a little… I dunno." She shrugged. "If its my asshole friends i'd be glad to beat them up for you." She laughed, starting the car and backing up to the street. "Where do you live?"
Kore hesitated a moment debating as to what to say to Chiara. It wasn't exactly her friends alone, it was more the consequence Kore would probably be facing the rest of the week from the entire school for doing this. She decided to keep quiet since Chiara didn't seem to know any of this and maybe, maybe Kore could finally have a friend? Unlikely, but she could at least maybe hope right now, "Um, near the corner of 5th and Ashen."
Kore didn't give Chiara her actual address, but a place close enough that Kore could get there on her own.
Chiara nodded, turning on her music as she started toward the destination. He tapped her fingers on the steering wheel to every note Kurt Cobain sang, muttering along with the words. "Do you know Nirvana?" She inquired, turning into the neighborhood as she squinted at street signs.
"Um, maybe?" Kore responded as she listened to the song. She didn't exactly recognize it, but it sounded familiar enough. Her eyes kept track of every street sign knowing her house was far enough that walking was absolutely miserable for an abled person, and hell for her. She glanced over at Chiara for a moment, "Is this one of their songs?"
Chiara chuckled. "Yep. One of their most popular too. They formed in the late eighties and broke up in the nineties because the lead singer died. I'm only into them because of my dad, he's like a huge fan. He knows pretty much everything about grunge." She chuckled. "Sorry, I'm kind of ranting. Um… anyways, are we any closer?" She asked, a bit embarrassed. She never had anyone listen to her like Kore did, and felt the need to just… tell her everything.