Ch-2: Apology?

**January**

**Sky's P.O.V.**

It has been two months since the incident on the terrace. During this time, a lot has changed, or rather, someone has changed significantly: Kevin. With each passing day, he has become quieter and started avoiding his group. Instead, he spends more time with a fox whom Edie told me is Charlie Shelton.

We were currently in history class, and unfortunately, it was one of the classes I had to share with Kevin, not with Edie or Luna. He was sitting right next to me at another desk, taking notes. Who would have thought that someone like him would study? Suddenly, I heard someone calling my name, snapping me out of my thoughts. Kevin was snapping his fingers in front of my face. I hadn't even realized I was staring at him. He asked if something was wrong, but I didn't reply; I turned my head toward the board to pay attention to what our teacher was saying, feeling my cheeks burn with embarrassment.

Time passed, and the bell rang, signalling that it was time to head to our next class. As everyone started to leave, I quickly organized my belongings, making sure I had everything to get out of there as soon as possible to avoid encountering Kevin. But the wolf had something else in mind.

"Skyler, can you give me a moment?" Kevin stood in front of my desk and asked. There were just the two of us in the classroom.

I didn't respond right away. I zipped up my bag and stood up before asking in a steady but low voice, without looking at him, "What do you want from me now?"

"I want to talk to you."

"What if I don't want to?" I replied as I turned to leave, knowing that my response would likely get me into trouble with him. But wouldn't that be a perfect opportunity to withdraw from this school?

" This is important, Skyler....Please..."

Noticing how unusual his tone was, I looked directly at his face. His shiny emerald green eyes, which had attracted me from the first moment I saw him, revealed the truth that this was not a trap or prank; he genuinely wanted to discuss something important to him. I could feel my anxiety fading, replaced by a sense of peace. What is it about his eyes that brings me such calm, despite what he has done?

"What is it?" I asked, my tone laced with curiosity.

"Okay... so...Look, Skyler, I've been thinking a lot about what happened between us two months ago. I know I messed up. I've been a terrible person.... It took me a while to realize just... how wrong I was to you and everyone. Every time I think about it, I feel this... knot in my stomach, and I'm sorry." Kevin said, his voice steady yet tinged with a hint of unease. The calmness that had enveloped me just moments ago evaporated, replaced by a growing irritation and annoyance. I clenched my fist and gritted my teeth. The word "sorry," which used to feel comforting, now seemed empty and pointless, just noise in my ears.

An almost uncontrollable grin spread across my face before it morphed into a fit of hysterical laughter that I couldn't suppress. The laughter surprised even me; its echo filled the space between us and caused Kevin's brow to furrow in confusion. Kevin seemed to want to back off, but he stood still in place to appear tough.

- "I'm so tired of hearing people constantly say 'sorry-sorry for this, sorry for that! I'M SICK OF IT! Every... single ...time, they're expecting me to forgive them.... and just ignore what they've done to me. 'Sorry' doesn't undo the damage that's already been caused. Let that sink in, Kevin Allison!" I said in a loud voice, feeling myself losing control again, just like I did in the cafeteria. I didn't even realize how close I had gotten to him, staring directly into his eyes with intensity.

I turned around and started leaving, but just as I made it halfway to the door, he grabbed my wrist tightly and stopped me forcefully, almost causing me to fall. However, I somehow managed to find my balance. He kept crushing my wrist, but I just ignored the pain.

- "Hey! Listen carefully. I want to make things right, so let me!; why can't you just trust me on this?" he snapped and said directly to my face, so close that I could hear him growling inside him. Our eyes look at each other, filled with mixed emotions- anger, frustration, disgust, and many more we couldn't tell.

"Why don't you look at yourself then? You have no control over your actions. How can I ever trust that you won't do something like that again?" I said coldly. Kevin looked taken aback. When he realized what he was doing, his grip loosened. I pulled my hand away from him and started to leave without glancing back.

Just as I was about to reach for the door handle, I heard him call my name, but I chose to ignore him. I had just started to open the door slightly when Kevin grabbed me with his paw on my shoulder, and another, the hand gripping the door handle with me-his grip was gentler this time-and closed the door again. The atmosphere around us, which already felt thick, was becoming even denser.

"Hey... wait, Skyler, I'm sorry," he said. "You're right.....I don't have control over myself, but please keep this just in case." Kevin gently pulled my hand away from the door handle, took a pen from his pocket, and began writing something on my palm. "This is my phone number. Please, just give me a chance to explain. I know I can't expect you to forgive me, but I want to make things right... I'm trying."

After that, he opened the door for me. His paw was still holding my hand. The hallway was quiet; perhaps everyone had gone to their classes. But how was it possible that our class was still empty? Maybe the universe wanted it this way... who knows?

**Kevin's P.O.V.**

As I stood there, I could see a clear wave of disgust wash over Skyler's face. He abruptly pulled his hand away from mine, and without saying a word, he turned and hurried out of the room. I watched him vanish around the corner, feeling a pang of regret in my chest. Closing the door again, I felt my stomach twist in knots. I ran to the windows and slammed one open to let in some fresh air, my heart pounding in my chest.

Just then, I felt my phone vibrating in my pocket. I pulled it out and saw Charlie's name on the screen. I accepted the call and held the phone to my ear.

- "What is it, Charlie!? "

- "First of all, that's not the way to greet someone, and secondly, I saw Skyler storming around the hallway and I could see he was not in a good mood. Did something happen in the class? "

- "Yeah....i...I tried to apologise, but instead of fully listening to what I had to say, he got angry and left!"

- "Don't worry, it's natural for him to act this way...just give him some time and try again next time... okay? "

- "No, Charlie, I have waited enough. Follow him and convince him to talk to me. "

- " Kevin...I don't think forcing him would do any....."

"Charlie, these are my orders. Just do what I said!" I snapped at him. He stayed silent for a few seconds before replying.

- " * sigh * okay... I'll go and talk to him. Just...calm down, you are stressing yourself out. I'll talk to you later. Bye Kevin "

I just realized how rude I was to him a moment ago, but before I could apologize, he hung up the phone. I got so angry with myself that I punched the wall next to me with all my strength, leaving a crack in it. I feel like such an asshole.

Now everything depended on Charlie.

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