Elliot smiled and instinctively reached for Trick’s hand, which was how he usually walked in with someone to the principal’s office, but he quickly caught himself, realizing Trick probably wouldn’t like that. He pulled his hand back just as fast.
“After you!”
Trick let out a sigh that sounded like he had been holding his breath.
“It’s… Fine,” He replies, regaining his composure, “Let’s just… Go in his office now.”
Elliot quickly stepped back, hands raised in the air. “Sorry, sorry! I should’ve asked first!”
He looked away awkwardly. He definitely didn’t want to mess things up and make a bad impression, especially not with someone he was trying to befriend.
Trick seemed stunned in shock as Elliot to fix his tie. After a few moments of processing, Trick pulled away from the boy.
“Right, right! Enough!" Trick exclaims, “Could’ve asked first.”
Elliot glanced at Trick and paused, eyeing the tie hanging around his neck. “…Okay, we’re starting here. Let’s make you look at least a little presentable!”
He stepped closer, gently taking the loose strip of fabric, beginning to fix it.
“No…” Elliot sighed. “Since I’m part of the student council, it’s me duty to look out for students and stay on their side.” He smiled softly. “I’m here to help you figure out what to say and do so you don’t end up in detention.”
+
Elliot had been waiting outside the principal’s office. The moment he spotted Trick, his face lit up and he gave him a quick wave.
“Good you showed up on time!” Elliot walked over to him.
“This is so bullshit,” Trick complained, “I don’t even know what I di—“
Trick suddenly stopped in his tracks, taking notice of someone sitting outside the office.
“… Oh.”
Romeo’s eyes widened in anger when the boy bumped into him. He put his hands on his torso and spun around.
“Can you watch where you’re going?!” he snapped.