chapter four,
kia vs isaac (round 104, homecoming huddle!)

TODAY WAS ONE OF Kia's favorite events, the homecoming huddle. Sure, she only really cared about the food but it was still fun.  Throwing on a blue sweater, flared jeans, and white sneakers, she grabbed her purse and went downstairs. 

Her friend, Samira, was finally coming back after being sick for two days. She saw her at school, looking sad as ever.  Samira wanted a bit of space to collect her emotions which is why she didn't sit with them at lunch last Tuesday and Wednesday.  Greg Jones could rot for all she cared.

"You guys ready for today?" Brady asked, earning a 'yes' from Kia, Liam, and Paige. "Not really." Samira stated. Kia understood why she felt that way. Before her and Greg started dating, he would always let her wear his jersey at the huddle. But now that they weren't together anymore, it was going to be hard for her to forget.

Brady started the car, driving to the school.  He noticed the curly haired girl in the rear view mirror, wearing a small smile. "Don't worry, Sam.  We'll help you avoid him.  And if he gives you problems, I won't hesitate to punch his face."  Samira let out a small laugh.  Brady smiled. "See! There's the Samira I know."

"Thanks, Brady.  I really needed that."

Finding a spot in front of the school, the five of them grabbed their things and got out of the car. That's when they saw a disgusting sight.

Greg fucking Jones kissing Mary Stewarts.

The five decided to move away from the scene in order to keep Samira from crying.  Kia wanted to kick him in the stomach and pull out Mary's hair. 

Yeah, it was that bad. 

She wanted to make them pay for breaking her friend's heart.  For throwing her aside for the newest trophy of his collection who wasn't as shiny as Samira was.  Samira was a kind soul, a person you'd want to be around.  Samira had fallen hard for Greg Jones and swam in the rivers of love, only to be drowned and killed by the boy that promised to keep her heart alive.

The doors opened, allowing the five to go inside.  Kia was at her locker, only to be meet with another one of the most disgusting sights she's ever seen.

Isaac Garcia.

"Morning, Peters." he stated with a grin.  Kia closed her locker, pressing her back against it.  "What do you want, Garcia?"

"Come on.  Is that how you're going to greet your friend?"

"Friend? We aren't even-" Kia paused for a moment.  The plan! How could she forget about their plan?

"Right! Hello, friend."

"See, was that so hard?"

"It's way too early in the morning for this."

"Yet, we're still arguing."

"Well- you know what! I'll see you in science." Kia walks away from him. "Peters! We have gym first period!" he called out. "I know!" she stated, turning her head back to look at him.  Talk about a pain in the ass.

Classes were cut short because of homecoming huddle. Kia and Liam went in the school yard, seeing Paige and Samira set up the cupcake booth. "Hey, Mira!" Liam stated, trying to take a cupcake. Samira smacked his hand away, "These are for the event! You can't take one until it starts."

Her brother sighed, pouting as he looked her in the eyes. She rolled her eyes, "Fine. But don't take anymore until it's time." Samira handed him a chocolate cupcake, making Liam smile. "Thanks, Mira!"

"But how are you holding up?" Kia asked, standing behind the booth. "I'm trying. I want to hate him but I just can't. He meant everything to me and he just threw it away." Samira answered, trying her best not to get emotional. Paige and Kia gave the girl a hug, comforting her.

Maybe Samira would move on and find a better person to experience love. Someone who would wipe her tears away, someone who'd treat her like a princess and slaughter Greg's fiery form, along with Mary the witch.

But that only happened in fairy tales.

"He's honestly a dipshit." Paige stated, eating a cupcake. Kia laughed while Samira's mouth widened. "Paige! You can't eat that!"

"There are more! And plus, I'm hungry!"

THE HOMECOMING HUDDLE EVENTUALLY STARTED as Kia and Liam bought hot dogs and fries, eating them while they conversed. Isaac was eating cotton candy as he spoke to Lee. He noticed Kia, deciding to bother her. "Hi, Peters."

Kia groaned internally, wishing she could eat her food in peace.  "Garcia.  I'm trying to eat here."

"Well, you get to eat and I get to argue with you."

"Hi, Kia."

"Hi, Lee."

"What? He gets a 'hi' but I don't?"

"Hey, Liam."

"Hi, Lee."

"Wanna get some cupcakes?"

"Sure!"

The two boys walked away from Kia and Isaac, leaving them alone.  "Great! We scared them off!" Kia complained.

"We? You scared them off!"

"Look, Garcia.  We need to learn how to be in the same space as each other.  I mean, how are we going to convince Katherine that we're becoming friends?"

"Fine."

Once the homecoming huddle came to an end, Brady drove them all home. They all had fun, even Samira.  She spent some time with Lee which shocked Kia a bit.  Lee was a bit of a grumpy boy so seeing him with a sweet girl like Samira wasn't something she thought she'd see.  The boy also gave her his hoodie to wear for a few.  "So, what's up with you and Lee?" Kia teased.

"Nothing! I was just trying to get to know him." Samira answered.  "Sure.  You were definitely doing that." Paige said.

The three girls looked at Liam who simply shrugged.  "I'm fine with it as long as it's not Greg's stupid face."

"Guys, leave her alone.  I'm sure she was just trying to spark a conversation with him."

"Thank you, Brady! See at least someone-"

"Aren't you still wearing his hoodie?" Brady asked.  Samira looked down, realization hitting her.  "Shit! I can't give it back now.  What if I bring it tomorrow and people ask me questions?"

"Just ignore them."

The rest of the car ride was full of terrible singing and laughter.  Whether it was making Greg Jones miserable or helping each other out with homework, they were always going to be there for each other.  The fantastic five as they liked to call themselves.

Friends till the end.

Maya Speaks 💫:

Fuck Greg Jones and Mary Stewarts, they're the worst ocs I've ever written!!

Isaac and Kia are such cuties (Kia wants to kill him everytime he calls her Peters)