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"Oh look! The test rank result board is out!" Mona overheard. She glanced at the girls walking past her fast, to check the results. Her pigtails followed her as she also walked over to the whiteboard. Filled with excitement, hoping she'd finish first this time for sure- "Aww.. That junior got the first place again this time.. I'm only 5th place..." "Really? We were really rooting for you though." The students beside Mona spoke.
Junior..? Wait, does that mean..!
She began the grow nervous as she looked up to the wide whiteboard.
Second. Once again. That junior really makes me mad...! He doesn't even care, why is he always in 1st place..?!
The first place was: Scaramouche - A Junior. He and Mona weren't at all on good terms. "Hah! Looks like you lost to me once again, witch!!" There he was. Annoying as ever. Scaramouche. Or more like: Mona's bully. She left the crowd that was gathering in the hall when he came face to face with said bully. She didn't want to meet him at all today. But there he was, about to brag to her about how he got first place once again.
How annoying.
She thought. "Is it hard to admit defeat, astrologist freak? Why don't you just stop trying for first place?"
What is he gaining from this?
"Leave me alone, you foolish Aquarius. I don't need your shit for today-" Suddenly there was a loud thud from the end of the hallway. All the girls suddenly screamed and 'fainted' from left to right. Mona and Scaramouche both looked equally disgusted, once they saw the reason. Childe. A Junior. He was making his way to the whiteboard. The loud thud was him hitting the floor after he ran through the hallway. Mona sighed and continued her walk to her classroom. All the business she had was dealt with, so she was leaving. pretty reasonable right? "Oh wow!! I got in the top 10!!" Of course, he did. Mona and Scaramouche were helping him secretly. Separately, without the other one knowing of course. Childe took care of the manner. He looked around for Scaramouche and Mona. They were both trying to leave before Childe notices them and causes a ruckus. His eyes sparkled when he saw them and ran after the two, catching them off guard by grabbing them both by the shoulder. "Astrologist! Grumpy!" Mona looked quite surprised by the nickname but chuckled. Scaramouche was annoyed. "What do you want, ginger." "Since you both helped me out, I want to invite you guys to the house party I'm throwing this weekend." Mona raised an eyebrow. "Oh, so you're the reason why he got into the top ten. I was surprised since I was only teaching him elementary school stuff." He laughed. "At least this cute little sophomore helped me last minute. My parents would've killed me if I didn't get into the top 20 at least." Mona shrugged Childe's hand off of her shoulder. "I told you not to call me that. Anyway, I have things to do, so bye." She walked off, leaving the two behind. Childe whistled. "I knew she was hard to please, but I didn't know that she was like that. She's always so quiet." He looked over to Scaramouche, who just glared back. "Why do you only go for women who absolutely despise you? She's a hard one to catch Shortie. I've tried." He said as he sighed. "Fuck off, ginger."
Mona sat on her seat in the classroom and took out another astrology book to read. Even though the class was relatively loud, she could only focus on said book. Not even noticing her friend calling out to her. "Earth to Mona~!" The blondie spoke loudly near her ears. Mona was startled. "What do you need, Lumine?" She said as she sighed and closed her book, putting it aside. "Don't be so discouraged. I heard you're invited to Childe's party?" Mona gave a disgusted face full of annoying thoughts. "Yeah? He did invite me earlier, but I'm not going." She said re-opening her book. "Huh?? Why not? People are saying it's going to be fun." Lumine said, now being the one who's discouraged. "Because a certain Junior was invited alongside me. I am not willing to spend a night somewhere where we would be breathing the same air." Lumine rolled her eyes and placed her hands on her hips. "Now that's just childish." Mona glared at her. "I heard your boyfriend is coming too." Lumine said, trying to get a reaction. Mona sighed. "I'm not his mother to tell where he can and can't go." She went back to reading her book. "Just come. I promise you'll have fun with me!" She said cheerfully, winking at Mona. Mona let out a long sigh and just nodded.
The weekend came by fast, and before she could mentally prepare herself, Mona had to appear at the party that night as per Lumine's request. Her outfit, a dark blue minidress, hairstyle, low twin tails with tiny yellow stars in her hair, and even make-up were picked by Lumine, Sucrose, and her other friends. Just when she was about to call her boyfriend to come and get her and her friends, there was a knock on the door. She opened it with a slight smile and blush on her face. They greeted each other with a kiss. When they arrived, they split and went with their own friend groups, not even searching for each other's company.
"Mona! Do you want to dance? There's music and a huge crowd of hyped-up people in there!" Lumine suggested. She loved dancing and music. Mona went with the flow and just nodded. She wanted to enjoy this party. As she and Lumine were about to enter the room she spotted Childe talking to some of his friends. They exchanged glances. Mona stopped in her tracks as the ginger Junior walked over to her and Lumine. "Did you guys just get here? Are you enjoying this so far?" He asked with a genuinely happy smile. Mona just smiled slightly. Lumine did not like the idea of Mona and Childe getting along, since Childe was known as the girlfriend stealer playboy. "Yeah, we just got here earlier. So far so good to be honest, I'm glad I haven't seen your friend anywhere tonight. Is he coming also?" "Ouch. You hurt my feelings, witch. Of course, I'm here." Mona sighed in annoyance, hearing his voice.
Scaramouche.
"I see. Such a shame." Lumine and Childe chuckled. "Anyways. I don't want to make Lumine wait any longer. I'll take my leave now." A hand wrapped around her forearm. "Alone in there? This place is full of muggers." Scaramouche said with a raised eyebrow. Childe nodded to Lumine's and Mona's surprise. "I agree. Even though I tried to keep them from coming their friends came and bailed some people in so it probably wouldn't be a good idea. Maybe bring your boyfriend along?" Mona looked around and then pointed at her boyfriend. "He's busy flirting with other women." She said bluntly as she turned back to Childe and Scaramouche. Scaramouche let go of her arm. "If there's anything, some of my friends surely would help us. Or if nothing. you should help us since you owe me one, Ajax." Mona said as she looked up at him. "Ah, my cute little sophomore is such a player..! Calling me by my actual name! Such boldness!" Childe was joking. Nobody else in the group laughed as he chuckled. "Maybe you should watch less drama and do something about that ego instead." Mona said with her eyebrows raised at him. She turned to Lumine but looked back for a second. "Anyways, we'll be fine on our own. See you later Childe. And of course, see you never again, Grumpy-Face." Then she walked onto the dancefloor with Lumine. Even in the dim lighting inside, Childe could tell that Scaramouche's face was red. Not from blushing, but from madness. "This witch! Whatever! I'm not going to care!" He said storming off to the bar and pouring a drink to himself, which he downed quickly. He thought to himself.
Damn. I never imagined that she'd look this good tonight.
Childe followed. "That sophomore from earlier looks really cute tonight. The astrologist." He said, teasing Scaramouche. "Shut it ginger." A few of their classmates approached them with drinks in their hands. "Ayo, Childe, Scara! How about a round?" One of the guys asked, laughing. They were obviously having a great time. "How about two?" Childe smirked as he took upon the offer. Scara just smiled slightly, nodding. Time was passing by as everyone was having fun. Really. Everyone.
A while after Mona's arrival, she and Lumine went to get some drinks, when they spotted Mona's boyfriend sitting on the couch with his friends and classmates. She wanted to go and greet him but he saw her. He stood up, walked over to her, and dragged her outside to the backyard, where no one was present or sober enough to listen. He started talking. "Listen Mona. I've been meaning to tell you this, but I never got the chance to bring it up earlier.. I'm breaking up with you. I love someone else." He looked unfazed.
Huh. So there are worse pigs than Childe. Why does she always goes out with people who are worse than a piece of dirt?
Scaramouche thought to himself as he observed the two from the second floor's balcony with a cigarette in his hand and his other hand in his pocket. He was wearing a simple pair of black jeans and a black long sleeve. He just wanted some fresh air, but now he was getting even more annoyed. Regardless, he listened in. Mona just stood there shocked.
Is he for real? He's breaking up with me? And out of nowhere like this? He was fine earlier.
"What? Who?" She asked, unable to believe it. He looked away with a sigh. "Does it even matter? It's a classmate, and we've been sleeping together for a while. I caught feelings." Mona crossed her arms, fighting hard against tears. She smirked slightly. "Oh wow. Now I don't feel so bad for cheating on you either. Even though it was only about three days ago. Did you say you've been sleeping with that someone for a while now?" Scaramouche raised an eyebrow as he curiously kept listening. "You cheated on me?! With who??" The guy almost exploded with rage. Mona raised her eyebrows to look surprised. "Oh my? Why does it matter? It didn't look like you bothered to even think of my feelings while sleeping with her, so why should I think of yours while sleeping with him?" She was feeling good about getting him mad. "I don't get why you're suddenly angry." She stood closer to him, raised her hand, and slapped him hard on the cheek. "The stars are telling me that karma will come after you soon. Better be prepared." With that, she walked back inside.
She slept with someone recently? Mona??
Both the guy and Scaramouche were stunned. They hurried back inside. Mona sat on one of the couches beside a few friends and asked for a couple of rounds. Her now ex-boyfriend went back inside to his friends, but he kept thinking about what Mona said. He slowly grew very curious. He took out his phone and texted her - Who did you sleep with?
Mona saw the text and exchanged glances with him from across the room but then looked away without paying him any mind. He was getting impatient. Scaramouche came down the stairs, looking around for Childe. He spotted him across the room, sitting and drinking shots with Mona, Lumine, and a few of their friends. Mona was getting tipsy with Childe. Suddenly she saw Scaramouche slowly walking over to them. Mona checked for her ex-boyfriend's glance, which was still watching her every move. Words kept replaying in Mona's not-so-sober mind.
I'm breaking up with you.
We've been sleeping together for a while.
I love someone else.
Who did you sleep with?
Mona stood up from beside Childe and looked into the guy's eyes before turning around, going around the sofa towards Scaramouche. Both the guy and Scaramouche were slightly confused. Mona walked up to Scaramouche, wrapped an arm around his neck, and kissed him on the lips. Scaramouche's eyes grew wide with shock. Mona parted from him and saw his expression. "Just play along. My ex is watching." Scaramouche raised his eyebrows as he looked behind Mona slightly and saw the look of disbelief on her ex's face. "You owe me." He said quietly before placing his hands on her sides and pulling her in for a kiss. After a few moments, they broke apart. Scaramouche grabbed her hand gently and dragged her outside, checking for her ex to follow them. Once they were outside, Scaramouche spoke. "He's after us. Now what?" Mona panicked when she saw her ex from the window approaching them. She quickly looked at Scara. "Just pretend like we slept together a few days ago and I just confessed to you or something." Scaramouche raised an eyebrow. "What? That doesn't make any sense." He said. She grabbed his collar and pulled him close as she dragged him over to the building, with her back to the wall. Scaramouche had his hands on the wall beside her. "Then just make out with me or something. I owe you with whatever you want if you help me in this situation now." Scaramouche smirked as he got closer. "What about the guy you slept with a while ago?" Mona raised an eyebrow. "You heard that? That was just a bluff, I didn't sleep with anyone!" "Hmm... So, anything?" He asked. Mona panicked. "Yes, anything, just hurry..!" He smirked even wider this time as he leaned closer and kissed her. Once their lips touched again, Mona slightly relaxed. Then thoughts flooded her brain.
Was she doing the right thing? Why is it Scaramouche that's kissing her right now? Why didn't she look for someone else? Like Albedo or Kaeya? No, no. Definitely not Kaeya. That would be an even worse choice than Scaramouche. Her rival. She dragged outside the man who she despised all this time. Oh, but she liked his kisses, that's for sure. What was she thinking now? Did she really like him that much? Well, he is an attractive man, that's for sure. Pretty handsome, almost her own height, slightly toned body. Exactly Mona's tastes. And his kisses too. She likes them very much. She was hoping that he wouldn't notice her enjoying this too much.
Oh, but he did. It sure made him confident that she was enjoying what he was doing.
Tch.
Scaramouche thought as he saw the guy come outside, yet he continued on like nothing happened until the guy started shouting. "What are you doing with my girlfriend, shortie!!" They parted. Mona panted and was blushing all over as she looked at the guy. she was grabbing onto Scara's sleeves very nervously. "Are you talking to me?" Scaramouche asked, annoyed. "Who else! Do you see anyone else here who's making out with my girlfriend?" "What girlfriend? You guys broke up hours ago. Fuck off you lowly freshmen before I smash your face into the wall." The guy got chills and left hurriedly. Mona let out a sigh of relief. Scaramouche looked at her and leaned in. He kissed her for a moment, then he backed off. "See you later. Remember, you owe me." Mona was stunned. Scaramouche rushed inside to get something to drink. His face was red. Childe approöached him. "What's up shortie? You good?" Childe asked, his words slightly slurring. "..ut." "What did you say?" Childe asked slightly worriedly now. "We made out." Scaramouche said, face red as a tomato. Childe was surprised. "Oh wow!! Congrats man!!"
While Mona was still outside cooling her head, Lumine came out, searching for her. "Mona? What are you doing here? Did something happen??" She rushed over with a worried expression. Mona looked at her, blushing hard. "I made out with that Junior earlier." Lumine was confused for a second.
Junior? Which Junior? Girl, there are at least like 40 Juniors here-
"Wait a second, with Scaramouche??" She asked with a shocked face. Mona just looked away pouting, but not saying anything. Lumine's eyes widened. "You made out with Scaramouche??!" Mona was blushing even harder now. "Oh wow, Mona. How did you even manage something like that? The one you always said was annoying? And what about your boyfriend??" Lumine was overflowing with questions. Mona just looked at her. "I don't know what happened Lumine but... After that fucker told me that he's breaking up with me I was just seeking revenge more than ever. I went inside, had a couple of drinks with you guys, then I guess just went off and kissed Scaramouche. Then we came outside and we made out. He scared off my ex too.. And to be honest with you..." Mona looked away again. "This might just be the alcohol talking, but I really enjoyed it. And I found him extremely hot when he was sort of like growling while kissing me.. And the tone that he talked to my ex with... Oh my god, Lumine.. I'm going insane." Lumine was very surprised to hear that coming from Mona, but to be fair, Scaramouche was popular because of his looks and low voice too, so she could understand where Mona was coming from. But Mona? The astrologist Mona Megistus? The one who despised Scaramouche all this time? She always said such things about him like he's annoying or irritating. And now it looks like Mona was head over heels Scaramouche. Lumine was extremely confused about what to say now. She was frozen in place for a few moments while Mona was trying to calm herself.
I'm definitely going crazy..
"Alright, listen." Lumine started. Mona was listening closely. "I think we should talk about this while I'm completely sober because currently, my brain can't come up with anything sane." Mona sighed and nodded. "How about we go inside and drink something?" Lumine asked with a smile. Mona smiled and nodded.
That's right. I wanted to enjoy this party. I can't let this incident stop me from doing so.
They walked back inside and took a seat beside their friends. "Mona? Where have you been all this time? We thought you left the party!" One of her classmates asked. "No way, I just needed some fresh air. Sorry guys." Lumine giggled and leaned over to Mona's ear and quietly spoke. "Yeah, some fresh air from Scaramouche's mouth huh?" Mona went red. "...Lumine..!!" She said quietly. Lumine just chuckled. "Sorry, sorry..!"
They were making jokes and having fun over a couple of drinks. Mona wanted to forget what happened earlier but she couldn't. Scaramouche's lips, hand, face, and voice were roaming free in Mona's memory. All of a sudden someone sat beside her. She looked over. It was the one and only Scaramouche.
Holy shit.
Scaramouche glanced over at her too. Their eyes met for a split second. Scaramouche made sure no one was looking before he put his hand on Mona's thigh. Mona went red. Scaramouche leaned over to her ear. "I'm using up one of the favors you owe me. Whatever I say you go with it. Don't break character."
With that Scaramouche turned back to talk to his friends and Mona continued to talk to hers anxiously. "Say, Mona.. Why is that person's hand on your leg?" Someone among her friends asked, turning the attention to Scaramouche's hand on her thigh. Mona was burning red. One of her friends raised her voice. "Hey, you! Are you harassing Mona? Why is your hand on her thigh??" Scaramouche looked over to said friend. "I put my hand on my girlfriend's leg. I don't see a problem with that." Suddenly it became quiet within her friend group. "Mona, what about your current boyfr-" Lumine fake-coughed in. "You mean ex-boyfriend." "Yes, that's right. That guy is my ex as of today. We broke up earlier.." It was suddenly cold within that circle until one of the people spoke again. "H-how about a toast to that then?? Another toxic thing you should've gotten rid of sooner!!" "Yeah, he was trash anyways." They began cheering now. Mona just laughed. Scaramouche smiled slightly, listening in. Her friends began talking about their own partners. Mona leaned against the back of the sofa and then spoke up. "You know, shortie." "What do you want, witch." Mona looked at him from the side. "What." He asked with a slightly annoyed tone. "Be my boyfriend." Scaramouche looked slightly shocked. Then he smirked and looked at her. "Was it my looks or my kisses that attracted you, witch?" Mona looked at him with a blank expression. "Probably both." Scaramouche blushed hard and looked away. "I'm not some type of golden retriever boyfriend." "Figures. You've been bullying me since the day we met." Silence took over them for a couple of moments. "Silence means yes, I assume?" Scaramouche stayed quiet. Mona just laughed. She thought it was probably the alcohol speaking. They were both blushing as they were now holding hands.
Maybe listening to Lumine and coming here wasn't such a bad idea..